Randall Flagg Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) So the Laine vs Matthews matchup ends in OT with Matthew's missing on a breakaway and Laine going the other way to complete his hat trick by sniping the GW. He also had the game tying goal with under a minute to play. Matthew's finished with one assist. I didn't believe you so I looked it up. You couldn't script it better than this. Amazing. ###### Toronto. I wish I had TSN so I could tune in and see their Matthews erections droop in sadness. Edited October 20, 2016 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 They have nothing to feel bad about. Matthews was dominant and Laine is as natural a goal scorer as I have ever seen. All the tools. Both franchises are ecstatic if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thomas Vanek. 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thomas Vanek. 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 games. Good for him. He's always tended to score in bunches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thomas Vanek. 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 games. Cool, here's a cookie for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thomas Vanek. 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 games. And 17 vanek faces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I didn't believe you so I looked it up. You couldn't script it better than this. Amazing. ###### Toronto. I wish I had TSN so I could tune in and see their Matthews erections droop in sadness. Also, consider TOR held a 4-0 lead late into the second period. hahaahaa.... those guys! Thomas Vanek. 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 games. Good for him. He's 32 now and probably see's the writing on the wall, hope he finishes his career on a positive note.... I expect him to get moved at the deadline to a contender, somebody like ANA would be a perfect fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Also, consider TOR held a 4-0 lead late into the second period. hahaahaa.... ###### those guys! Good for him. He's 32 now and probably see's the writing on the wall, hope he finishes his career on a positive note.... I expect him to get moved at the deadline to a contender, somebody like ANA would be a perfect fit. Babcock clearly can't coach team defense. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Babcock clearly can't coach team defense. :w00t: I think it is more that they make a lot of mistakes due to youth and inexperience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I saw Vanek smile last night. It was weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I saw Vanek smile last night. It was weird. Maybe it was just gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Vanek wearing #62 looks wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 (edited) I think the key to making hockey more exciting is to either (a) reduce the size of the goalies equipment, or (b) increase the size of the net., or © do both There is just not enough net to shoot at these days with the size of goalies and their pads.. It still amazes me to watch games where goalies had no mask. That has to be the definition of insanity. Edited October 20, 2016 by wjag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 I think the key to making hockey more exciting is to either (a) reduce the size of the goalies equipment, or (b) increase the size of the net., or © do both There is just not enough net to shoot at these days with the size of goalies and their pads.. It still amazes me to watch games where goalies had no mask. That has to be the definition of insanity. Agree 100%. I can't believe they this up. They were supposed to have the reduced gear ready for the World Cup, but that fell through... then they were supposed to have the reduced pants ready for the start of the NHL season, but that was derailed as well.... who knows if we'll ever see it. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-goalie-equipment-changes-tangled-debate/ "The tighter, more form-fitting pants will be worn…once everyone gets them. The hope is that’s in time for Wednesday. But it’s possible that doesn’t occur since Reebok/CCM ships from China and Bauer from Thailand. But goalies recognize this is going to happen early in the season." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Offence seems way up this year. Hell, even the Sabres are scoring goals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 Offence seems way up this year. Hell, even the Sabres are scoring goals. It's early, but yeah, there are loads of goals being scored. I wonder if it keeps up. I don't remember recent seasons starting like this. It seems like 2 teams score 7 and 3-5 teams score 4/5 goals each night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's early, but yeah, there are loads of goals being scored. I wonder if it keeps up. I don't remember recent seasons starting like this. It seems like 2 teams score 7 and 3-5 teams score 4/5 goals each night. A product of PIT winning the Cup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 It's early, but yeah, there are loads of goals being scored. I wonder if it keeps up. I don't remember recent seasons starting like this. It seems like 2 teams score 7 and 3-5 teams score 4/5 goals each night. Wait til teams and goalies settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted October 20, 2016 Report Share Posted October 20, 2016 http://www.tsn.ca/video/insider-trading-lindholm-s-holdout-and-fleury-s-future~976840 Insider trading for today. No mention of Buffalo (they talk about Fowler but say Anaheim is still working through their options). Interesting note from McKenzie: there is about a $30,000 cap charge for restricted free agents per DAY that they are not signed during the season. Because of this Anaheim is likely looking at at least $300,000 in extra cap charge for Lindholm whenever they sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabel79 Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ha, they blew the goal horn in Dallas when LA scored an overtime goal. Classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 I think it is more that they make a lot of mistakes due to youth and inexperience Ahh, I'll have to remember that young players aren't perfect. I wonder if that applies to the Sabres too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Vanek seems to be having a good start of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ahh, I'll have to remember that young players aren't perfect. I wonder if that aimmediately the Sabres too. Nope just other teams. The Sabres are expected to be perfect in every way every time. All draft picks are expected to immediately contribute or they are busts. They should be fully developed NHL players or should be packaged for some other teams aging or under performing players. And of course we don't need to use accumulated first round picks on players and rather trade them away because those picks are overrated. The really good NHL ready prospects are found in the 2nd and third rounds. The bar is high for young players but hey the fans want results yesterday and they should know that. :flirt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted October 21, 2016 Report Share Posted October 21, 2016 Laine is a stud, as is Matthews. Nylander looking better by the day. Matthews is the real deal as is Laine... I am impressed with Laine's D play... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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