French Collection

I agree that last year’s group was better. The pandemic effect on this year’s group has impacted them in multiple ways. They have had fewer or in some cases no games. Practice time was limited or non existent for some guys. Some were in tough to view places in Europe. Scouts were not travelling and viewing what games were played. The psychological impact of it all in a crucial development year cannot be underestimated. It is interesting that Eklund is outplaying Holtz, I didn’t want him last year. I am not sold on Byfield, he is young but has a way to go before being a 1C. His size may mean a slower development curve. Perfetti has mad skills but I do not like his overall game. He seems afraid of contact and puck battles. His skating is average and he didn’t seem to care about the defensive end of the ice. He will have to show me something from the World Championship to change my mind.

Thanks, I’ll try and watch some of this.

I like Foligno but that was wrong. Perry is dirty but that happened so fast that he had no time to do much except try to jump out of the way. Perry dropped the gloves but did not fight, just protect h8mself.

If the Jets lose, is Maurice on the hot seat? I have always liked him and would snap him up if available.

Can’t remember the last movie I saw in the theatre. M&M Peanuts are my sweet dessert after a salty popcorn main course.

My “other” choice for Canadian is Bounty. Coconut surrounded by chocolate.

I like Goodrow, he is like a Swiss Army knife.

Peterka may end up as the sexier player, think Max Afinogenov highlights. Quinn will be more Pominville with a higher ceiling. I voted for Quinn first and best.

Taylor Hall a non factor. This gives me some satisfaction.

I find it hard to gauge Reinhart’s leadership with the Sabres but he has had that role before. Captain of the Kootenay Ice, Captain of Team Canada at the Hlinka U18. Captain of Team Canada at the IIHF U18 and Assistant Captain for Team Canada at the IIHF U20. I would like to see him extend with the Sabres and be a candidate for the C.

Yeah, I hate the look of a broken stick after a bad play. Leadership is channeling the anger into making something happen next time. I am old and cheap so those $300 sticks snapping make me cringe.

Trade him to the Blues for ROR and Kyrou.

Clarke slashed Kharlamov, Yakushev was good but not their go-to.

Do better than last game.

Eakin finally does something and he is back on the sidelines. I have no problem with this, I can’t believe he got a two year deal. Go Murray, use that big body to win some battles and create space.

Would be interesting if non playoff teams would be able to protect one extra player.

Sabres can’t spoil the Pens playoffs bid but can sow some seeds of doubt by beating them. How good can they be to be beaten by Doogie?

Die hard for Bedard. No way do I want a repeat of the tank!

Gaudreau starting the SF game for Canada. He’s the number 1 goalie. 2nd rounder if he has a few more good games.

And they use it on Okposo because KA figures Skinner will return to 30 goal form.

Would be awesome if Skinner did the same. Francis knows him enough that he may be opposed to take him at any cost.

I don’t like their chances if they go all Alamo this early.

See what effort can do! Please try again, that was fun to watch.

Nice forecheck by TT. Lets get a PP going!

My local goalie prospect Ben Gaudreau made 29 saves to help Canada past the Czechs 10-3 in the QF game at the U18s. Not bad for not having played since March 2020.