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  1. Anybody else catch Willie calling him Zukerov during the press conference yesterday? That was a pretty good haha moment for me
  2. He looked huge at the news availability thing today. He's definitely set physically to compete in this league but I think some seasoning in the dub wouldn't be a bad idea
  3. Really happy that Gaunce is finally getting the recognition he deserves. IMO he's higher up the depth chart than Virtanen (no knock on Virtanen who's amazing in his own). Looks like he managed to pick some size and foot speed in the past year which is exciting because it means he put on a lot of muscle. He's probably closer to 6'3" 220lbs now. Gillis picks finally making their way and inching ever so close to the NHL. Pretty excited about this kid!
  4. Looks like Benning got a gem with this pick. Some real potential with this one hope it manifests itself into a legitimate NHL career
  5. LOL how the hell would you know where Virtanen is mentally??
  6. I believe the development camp is just for the newbies or the ones who couldn't participate in it last year for the most part. Could be very wrong about this
  7. What about when Matthias was ripping it up? Or how about trying Baertschi? Or Burrows? He was given that spot and you know it. Just because you turn on the capslock doesn't make it any less true. There were plenty of options that WD could've tried to make that 2nd line work but he didn't. He was horrible offensively and that's why people don't understand why he was given that role all year.
  8. I have no idea why people keep saying that. From where I'm standing, that could not be further from the truth. He leans very heavily towards favourites. If you want make that statement then you have to look at how all the players on your team are treated. Higgins did not earn 2nd line duties or PP time yet that was handed to him ALL FRICKING YEAR. Same can be said about Vey, Bieksa and Hansen (at times). WD is worse than AV in that regard
  9. I think he's got a little offense to his game. Probably not enough to be a PPQB but good enough to be on the 1st unit blasting rockets from the blue line no? You're right though, it's probably a little optimistic to see top 2 potential in him
  10. Did anyone watch him closely this year and can report on how he's doing? I want to know what kind of potential he has... Can he be a #1 Dman? From the highlight videos I've seen he certainly has the skating, and mobility. Quick on his feet especially for a big man. He scored some good goals too. Maybe doesn't have off the charts offensive IQ but he's good enough. So does he have the potential to be a #1?
  11. Still thinking about that hit and how I'd give my left nut to see Keith ride the Virtanen Express Train Not taking away from Virtanen but Edler actually is exceptional at it too. It's just that Virtanen is usually flying down the wing so the counter hits get amplified, but Edler is insanely strong and steady, he's just usually standing his ground.
  12. No not really. For example, when Toews sees something he doesn't like from the opposing teams he lets them know and he gets really chippy and testy about it, he stands up for himself and wears his heart on his sleeve. He makes sure the other teams pay for it one way or another. When have you seen Bo stand up for himself when he gets slashed/nailed with a hit by an opposing player? While that's great discipline, I don't think hockey players should always be turning the other cheek. I don't blame him, he's following in the Sedins' footsteps and that's great and all because I love the Sedins but I just can't take another decade or so of this team getting pushed around. It starts with the team captain setting an example. lol at whoever suggested Linden was the same way. Linden was definitely more Toews-like (or vice versa) than Sedin-like.
  13. lol you don't think Toews gets intense in the playoffs? He's all emotions out there
  14. Exactly. This is definitely premature but I would probably rather give the C to Virtanen than Horvat. Virtanen brings more emotion and that is needed in the playoffs. Horvat is always calm, cool and collected but sometimes you need more intensity rather than a level head. That said, you never know how things will pan out 4 or 5 years down the road... they may both change their demeanor.
  15. Any detailed scouting report on Tryamkin's skating? Usually with the big guys, that's the first thing scouts look at. EDIT: Nevermind, I just read some of the comments, apparently he's a pretty good skater
  16. Nope wouldn't want that deal at all. Unless we replace Kadri with Lupul... Kadri already has an unbelievable sense of entitlement about him and he's hardly accomplished anything in this league.
  17. Just wondering value wise, would RNH Ferrence and a 1st get Weber out of Nash for EDM?
  18. He's a great skater which is very important in the west, great shot and great physicality he's going to be a great player
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