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Wow, that was a nail biter. Rybar was perfect in the shootout. The announcers said he was their number 3 goalie at the start.

USA & Slovakia game now into shootout. Quite the way to decide a single knockout game. Rybar and Mann were both solid in net.

Forever.

UPL with the 3rd star tonight vs the baby Isles. Stopped 32 of 34.

Good win, the aisles were gassed for the last 10 minutes and they took advantage. Great building block win for the young guys. Cozens with 3 apples. Pysyk was solid all game. Tuch is better than I thought he could be. Krebs is nifty, I still see some Gilmour minus the stick work. I can’t believe DG kept putting out Eakin vs Barzal. He also put out Eakin’s line for an offensive zone draw when the game was tied. I am trying not to be negative after a win but Eakin played too much. Bjork does nothing. Quinn and Peterka would bump up the talent level by a huge amount. Beat the Sens and have a three win streak boys!

Tage got a puck in the face, he’s not out with Tuch and Skinner.

Sold!

I wonder if any teams acquire goaltending depth for the playoff run? I don’t recall seeing it happen much but if some platooning teams are not sold on one or both you never know. If this were to happen, there could be a couple of goalies available after the capless playoffs are over. Dallas’ number 1 is Oettinger and I believe they are still carrying Holtby and Khudobin. Plus, Bishop just retired. I don’t really want Khudobin but this is an example of how teams may have an extra goalie available for next year.

They don’t look strong enough to go all the way but you never know in single game elimination. Eric Staal as a go to doesn’t give me warm fuzzy feelings. They need to steal a game or two by a goalie standing on his head and I’m not sure these journeymen are up to the task. I’m glad the Sabres didn’t hire Julien because he would play JAGs instead of Cozens, Krebs, Quinn and Peterka.

Nice. My Dad was a lifelong Ford guy and I’ve had 4 F150s over the years. Mine were mostly inline 6 cylinders but one was a 5.0. Ford has had a version of the 5.0L or 302 around a long time. Enjoy the newfound cab space. I have my first crew cab now (Toyota Tundra) and it is cavernous compared to the extended cabs or old single cabs like my first two trucks.

Levi didn’t even dress as a backup. I hope Julien never gets another NHL job. Levi will need to re focus on finishing strong with the Huskies and be in the mix for the Hobey Baker.

I remember them just letting him walk. I was surprised because he had decent junior numbers.

I love the idea of 2 or more franchise Dmen. The Canadiens teams of the 70s always had one of Robinson, Salvard or Lapointe on the ice, many times 2 of them. Same with the Avs when they had Blake, Foote and Bourque. Tough to beat teams like that.

I’ve been to Maple Leaf Gardens, Scotiabank Place, Montreal Forum, Bell Centre, Ottawa, Colisee in Quebec, Winnipeg, Calgary and the old Met Center in Minneapolis.

Jankowski has to be ahead of Eakin in KAs depth chart. DG still seems to play him more.

Thanks for the info. The panels may give you a couple of extra miles I guess, but it would take days to get a significant charge. The range is lowered a lot when towing is involved. Many people around here have RVs, boats, snowmobiles, ATVs that they tow around.

I pull for Canada no matter what, but I really wanted to see Levi. Julien leaning on guys who were in their primes at the same time he was.

I am not tuned into this but the call in shows in Quebec must be nuts.

2-1 Canada after the first. Not panic mode yet but Julien is getting some second guessing from the millions of armchair coaches in Canada.

Enjoy the new ride. I love my trucks, I’ve had many since the mid 80s. Not as fuel efficient as a car but way more useful for what I have done. I was listening to a story about the new F150 Lightning. They are all pre ordered for the first run. Most truck owners interviewed were leery about getting one. The main issues were range, lack of charging facilities, especially where they go to camp, fish, hunt etc… I don’t go as deep in the bush as I used to (feel free to comment Inky) but that would concern me as well. I wonder if solar panels as a tonneau cover would help? Out of curiosity, what brand did you get? Not looking for an argument, I’ve driven every brand between work and personal use.

Julien not playing Levi, taking Power off of PP1. Dinosaur is going to lose with old journeymen while the future is on the bench. Kent Johnson and Mason McTavish not getting as much ice time either.

Canada has gone to Tomkins in net again vs China. I am biased but I would have gone with Levi and compare his work vs China compared to Tomkins vs China and go with the better game. Levi is probably steaming but is keeping a lid on it. Show Julien later kid, while Tomkins and Pasquale compete for a Spengler Cup.

Keep on Tuching boys!

My son plays at 1:20, have to pass this Sabres game. Go Sabres, Dahlin with multiple points.

Julien is an old coach, might not trust young goalies.