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flat land fish

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  1. Given the players unique abilities need a trade partner from outside the division…
  2. Coyotes depth is very weak I saw one chart with stetcher in their top 4. Atleast he’s picking opportunities where he could feasibly play. It would also be really easy to go back to Europe so respect the desire to keep on going.
  3. Lekkerimaki would be a handy Boeser replacement when he hits ufa and on a ELC to boot
  4. I think there’s some situations you might want Hughes and Hronek out together for but given both of their abilities to drive play got to think most of their 5 on 5 play they will be anchoring pairings of their own.
  5. I like the idea of rotating guys out if we aren’t getting results and certainly if we are loosing possession any time after the first minute PP2 should be hitting the ice. Petey Miller and Hughes are 3 of the best power play guys in the league so definitely want the puck on their stick as much as we can.
  6. Hughes is really well spoken and has such a confident but relaxed way of communicating. Good to have a dman as Captain as well.
  7. Agreed the SH goals against need to go way down. If we do go two D it will be interesting how they setup shots for Hronek from the top of the umbrella as that seemed to be the area for growth last year.
  8. Nothing wrong with guys showing up to camp like that!
  9. I think Ottawa has gone bold on these contracts as they have usually struggled keeping players when they get to UFA. This way they are buying the players best ufa years but making this type of bet so often there will likely be a few that don’t click.
  10. That rating is baloney we will have demko at full strength and good reason to believe our dcorps will be better. If the pk is atleast 80% we are a playoff team
  11. Dang that’s a long preseason
  12. When does the SHL regular season start?
  13. The bet on yourself does come with risk, just ask shohei ohtani who just saw a few hundred million evaporate with an injury. on the other hand maybe Petey will be more like Matthew’s and take a series of shorter contracts to maintain personal control rather than long term security?
  14. Got to love the passion for the game. Almost needs to be in the conversation for a masterson trophy.
  15. Some interesting thoughts, I think we will see more players from non traditional markets make it. Since the sport started access to development and coaching would have limited many but now with access to online tools you can have access to more tools if the desire is there. Your points on Canada’s diminished grassroots side is very relevant. I will say the current group of minor players stands to be the most skilled rec players ever.
  16. I think with Willander in the system the team will just pick the best 7-8 dmen that help the team win on opening night. We had one of the worst d corps in the league last year I don’t think our depth is at a big risk of being claimed off waivers. Rathbone is depth for Hughes or Hronek maybe the puck mover on pair 3. Briesbois or Irwin will fill in for the shutdown guys when injuries arise.
  17. Hopefully he can play in the NHL again and go out on his own terms.
  18. I’m not sure how I missed that he’s only played d for two years, the repetitions needed for decision making could be the biggest development piece for this player. The offensive skill set could be a huge plus if the two way game connects as hoped.
  19. Aho is a pretty much as top flight a two way centre as you are going to find. Really smart player who plays winning hockey ie doesn’t cheat for offence. Doesn’t pull you out of your seat the way Petey does. Tough to make an argument that this is a good comparable maybe 5/10% more dough for Petey if he signs this off season.
  20. Virtanen was a waste of tremendous talent, lots of athleticism and skill but for a variety of reasons lacked what was needed to be a long term NHLer. You can’t teach scoring is very true you are either a scorer and embrace being relied on for that. Some guys can’t handle the pressure of being “the guy”
  21. Congrats on a great career and finishing 1 point behind Daniel Sedin
  22. Brock was pretty great once tochet took over, if the type of conditioning he was doing was not up to snuff we should see a difference at training camp.
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