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Jan. 18, 2021 at 9:47 p.m.
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I agree. He's in the perfect situation in MIN, too. Top line, top PP, big minutes.


Only thing missing is a 1C. Right now he has a revolving door of Victor Rask, Bjugstad, and Bonino shakes head really hope Guerin can get him a PLD or Barkov...
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 9:59 p.m.
#327
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I think it's fair to say when the goalie isn't giving up anything with your usual setups, it would be worth it to fire into the crowd and get something not as pretty.

But I'm not a coach/player. A lot of their offense has been getting bad bounces so maybe it's better to just stick to it.


No I hear you. A top Goalie like Hellebuyck is gonna stop the puck if he has an unobstructed view. They gotta figure out how to score some more dirty goals, especially against the better teams.
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:04 p.m.
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Interesting fact: Nick Suzuki is now the most valuable Young Guns RC from the 2019-20 class. In fact, only Matthews, McDavid, MacKinnon, Pasta, Ovechkin, and Sid are worth more right now (active players). Crazy.
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:35 p.m.
#329
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NSH PP allows 3 SHG tonight. At least they scored one!
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 10:38 p.m.
#330
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NSH PP allows 3 SHG tonight. At least they scored one!

That’s atrocious 😭
Jan. 18, 2021 at 11:27 p.m.
#331
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Edmonton Oilers

honestly not even shocked by the Oilers start to the year. Outside of the big 4 on offence the team is really poorly constructed. Questionable in net, really bad defence core (particularly without Klefbom), and the F depth is quite questionable as well. This team's peak this year would be a squeak into the playoffs. Leafs, Habs, Flames, Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Ottawa are my rankings currently.

Oilers are solely dependent on godly performances from McDavid and Draisaitl every night and it shows.
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 11:42 p.m.
#332
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Complete breakdown by the Canucks today after the 1st period. It's like they straight up forgot how to play hockey
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 11:50 p.m.
#333
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Montreal Canadiens

Great game by Montreal today and their special teams look goooooooooooood this year!
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Jan. 18, 2021 at 11:50 p.m.
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Quoting: Ledge_And_Dairy
Complete breakdown by the Canucks today after the 1st period. It's like they straight up forgot how to play hockey


Hopefully they stay that way for at least the next 3 games. Montreal has a chance to prey on other teams struggling at the start.
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:00 a.m.
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Complete breakdown by the Canucks today after the 1st period. It's like they straight up forgot how to play hockey


Flames absolutely dominated that 2nd period.
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:02 a.m.
#336
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Edmonton Oilers

honestly not even shocked by the Oilers start to the year. Outside of the big 4 on offence the team is really poorly constructed. Questionable in net, really bad defence core (particularly without Klefbom), and the F depth is quite questionable as well. This team's peak this year would be a squeak into the playoffs. Leafs, Habs, Flames, Canucks, Jets, Oilers, Ottawa are my rankings currently.

Oilers are solely dependent on godly performances from McDavid and Draisaitl every night and it shows.


Kosk was pretty good tonight, but he faces way too many high danger chances. Like you said, they need way more from guys like Turis and Barrie. Keep McDavid and Leon to 2 points combined and you beat them 90% of the time.
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:05 a.m.
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That’s atrocious 😭


Honestly, Johansson and Duchene really need to step up. $16M combined AAV and I'm not sure they're worth half of that.
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:10 a.m.
#338
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Calgary Flames
Dominant performance after the 1st period. Our top guys look to be back to 2019 form, plus we now have the progression of Anderson, Vali, Dube and Mangiapane and Markstroms addition. Not too mention Tanev who is outstanding. Only weakness is no true elite dman. Anderson may be that however. Josh Leivo rebounded nicely today. If this team wants to make a run, they’re going to need Ras to be a #1 and Sam Bennett to step up. Not impressed this season with Bennett so far but he’s a huge piece
Jan. 19, 2021 at 8:21 a.m.
#339
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Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is doing great though they need to take less penalties
Edmonton Oilers
Koskinen was better in this game but again the defence in front of him didn’t help too much
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 8:41 a.m.
#340
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Montreal Canadiens

Great game by Montreal today and their special teams look goooooooooooood this year!


Romanov is a beast
Jan. 19, 2021 at 10:13 a.m.
#341
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Edmonton Oilers

Troy Grosenick is the only one who can save us. He had a shutout 6 years ago. God bless him.
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 11:59 a.m.
#342
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Calgary Flames
Dominant performance after the 1st period. Our top guys look to be back to 2019 form, plus we now have the progression of Anderson, Vali, Dube and Mangiapane and Markstroms addition. Not too mention Tanev who is outstanding. Only weakness is no true elite dman. Anderson may be that however. Josh Leivo rebounded nicely today. If this team wants to make a run, they’re going to need Ras to be a #1 and Sam Bennett to step up. Not impressed this season with Bennett so far but he’s a huge piece


This is a really solid hockey team. They're right there with MTL for best in Canada, imo. Leafs are 3rd, but a close 3rd. CGY has no major weaknesses.
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:02 p.m.
#343
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Quoting: Brian2016
This is a really solid hockey team. They're right there with MTL for best in Canada, imo. Leafs are 3rd, but a close 3rd. CGY has no major weaknesses.


I know it might be leafs bias but Leafs #1, toss up between MTL and CGY for #2. I guess we'll see.
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:03 p.m.
#344
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Quoting: Brian2016
This is a really solid hockey team. They're right there with MTL for best in Canada, imo. Leafs are 3rd, but a close 3rd. CGY has no major weaknesses.


Quoting: leafs101
I know it might be leafs bias but Leafs #1, toss up between MTL and CGY for #2. I guess we'll see.


my predictions were tor, cgy, mtl for top 3 in Canada. but it could be any order.
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:05 p.m.
#345
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Quoting: Brian2016
This is a really solid hockey team. They're right there with MTL for best in Canada, imo. Leafs are 3rd, but a close 3rd. CGY has no major weaknesses.


Quoting: leafs101
I know it might be leafs bias but Leafs #1, toss up between MTL and CGY for #2. I guess we'll see.


Quoting: HabsFan77
my predictions were tor, cgy, mtl for top 3 in Canada. but it could be any order.


I had Edmonton as the best team in Canada before the season started 🙃
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:17 p.m.
#346
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Buffalo Sabres
Lines I asked for last night...
Hall - Eichel - (REINHART)
(SKINNER) - Staal - Ollofson
(THOMPSON) - Eakin - Cozens
(REIDER) - Lazar - Sheahan

In order of ice time per pairing
Dahlin - Montour
McCabe - Risto
Miller - Jokiharju

Ullmark
Hutton

Lines we got
Hall - Eichel - (REINHART) A++ Looks like the best line in hockey
(Cozens) - Staal - Ollofson B+ Ollofson and Cozens looked really good, Staal should get better I think, might be slightly banged up.
(THOMPSON) - Eakin - Reider B, they did ok, but I mean they weren't amazing in the ozone and they seemed to be playing mostly in the Nuetral zone.
(Skinner) - Lazar - Sheahan A+ Skinner is back to being a star in this league, he has had 2 dominate games (the last 2) and don't everything right except he hasn't been able to cash in. As soon as his scoring touch is returned the league better watch out. Lazar had 2 goals in 12 minutes, Sheahan had a beautiful pass for lazar's second.

In order of ice time per pairing
Dahlin - Montour
McCabe - Risto
Miller - Jokiharju

Johanson
Hutton
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:28 p.m.
#347
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The NHL has postponed the Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes game for health and safety reasons
Screams potential Covid outbreak to me
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:33 p.m.
#348
KakkoForMauriceRichardAward
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The NHL has postponed the Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes game for health and safety reasons
Screams potential Covid outbreak to me


Ah sh*t, here we go again
Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:33 p.m.
#349
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I had Edmonton as the best team in Canada before the season started 🙃


its still early you never know, but so far not good
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Jan. 19, 2021 at 12:34 p.m.
#350
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The NHL has postponed the Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes game for health and safety reasons
Screams potential Covid outbreak to me


who's fault? Nashville or Carolina? Or is it unknown?
 
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