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Nightmare only for pundits

I don’t think there’s many similarities. Granato is all about closing gaps, constant pressure, and forcing action. Similarly the breakout stresses short passes with the only rule seemingly being one forward going forward a Hail Mary in the center of the ice immediately upon every breakout to make space. Every system likes to spread the ice some but it’s a little more exaggerated with Granato. They have connected on those passes too in plenty of games forcing teams to be honest. In the past coaches would have the high rider along the boards and they were easy to defend against. This style is going to wear on them as the season goes on. As other teams get in better shape it’s success is going to wear off. Last night against a talented Lightning team it wasn’t nearly as effective. But it’s hard to play against and that’s the main goal. There’s no part of this system relying on the other team to make unforced mistakes. Those were the snoozers. And maybe we build up enough of a lead early in the season to wedge into last seed. Or the chemistry builds and Eichel trade return talent joins the fold. There’s hopium to spread around and that’s a success for a team that couldn’t be in much of a worse spot.

Karma for the Boston game we should’ve won by 3.

Is there something with Dube that makes him a trade target? I’m not seeing it. Monahan has issues being a net positive player and only two years left. don’t get me wrong anything is better than Eichel retiring and no return.

We play really well and lose anyway for two straight games. Follow up by getting out played half the game and beating a good team. I’ll take that.

He got 2 min

Suspend stamkos ya wuss league!

He is on a sugar rush with his new environment. The non sense will kick in by year 2. levi is a good goalie hedge, and lack of goaltending is our biggest risk to getting out of the slump.

He didn’t have excuses. He had points. Good prospect.

Started with two bad penalties but good penalty kills. They started slowing down though and opening the ice for New Jersey to skate. Got ugly from there. The spunk is wearing off.

Thank god. Against mcavoy too.

Mad hard didn’t even hit him. He pushed him one handed when he was in an unsafe position. It’s ***** disgusting he isn’t suspended half the season every year

Eek one of those games. Of course it’s against the bruins and our ex players too. Even if they lose there’s no reason to feel bad after these efforts. We expected to be out skilled but we sure as hell weren’t out husseled

15 shots. Owned the play. Can’t complain about anything other than the refs and they gave us two calls. I hope they can keep it up and get a W. They deserve it

Cozens is waking up. Good to see

They’re playing rally well, cross check be damned.

This is exactly why they did this at least 5.99 cancel anytime is more reasonable than ‘buy an entire dish tv service plus extra packages’

They compete. That’s good enough for last playoff berth. Y’all have been beat down too long. The early season winning streaks in years past were all lucky every game and riding on PP

This is the opposite of the 8pm GDT

Granato is cool and all but I believe the change is 80% due to Steve Smith being banished.

The NHLPA is losing ground on guaranteed contracts with this because it gives the teams power over a players body in a way their members do not like. It is going to become a hot button issue for the next CBA negotiations. The owners collectively would like to minimize contract risks as they’re all suckers to outside agencies on this now. I could imagine a situation where the league and possibly the NHLPA choose to accept the financial risk of the contract for Eichel to get his preferred surgery. If they do this I’m good faith now next CBA they may stipulate that certain limits shifts guaranteed contract payments into some fund to help shield the individual clubs. The players would likely have to give up some money to do this too to get their rights back, which is what makes it a win overall for the league. IF LTIRetired players are paid out by a league fund, it also makes it easier for the rich teams to sell dead contracts to poor teams to circumvent cap nightmares. It’s the players who want the minimum salary so anything that spreads the gap further is again in the owners interests.

We weren’t supposed to be good in 09 either yet we had a bunch of 20 goal scorers. yes I’m on a high don’t bring me down

Can’t complain about 3 wins in a row. They lost bounces early and never gave up. They skate and pass all day. Lots of missed passes but it’s more importantly not all telegraphed and contained like it used to be. The chemistry will come as the season goes on. I used to get frustrated trying to survive the minutes into Jacks line got on so there was a chance to score. Now I can’t even keep track of the rotation nor care. They’re all equally contributing.

So many bad spots and bad calls all game. Ducking joke league. Don’t blame josh the refs ruined this game remember McKenzie scored a touchdown with a holding call 10 yards behind the play being called. Joke league