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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:20 p.m.
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Just saw Jack Hughes's OT winner from last night-WOW. Kid's got a heck of a future.

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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:22 p.m.
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Seth Jones PP Assist. Let's Gooooo! I need at least 60 points from this guy.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:23 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Why CGY? Just curious?


Calgary last season in the Canadian division had an amazing offseason adding Tanev, Markstrom, among other solid players. But the results were not what they hoped and they missed the playoffs as nothing clicked.

Chicago during this offseason added Fleury, McCabe, Jones, etc yet despite that like what happened with Calgary the results are not reflecting that and ironically Chicago is looking worse. Oh and forgot to mention Dach and Toews are back.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:23 p.m.
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Quoting: PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188
Just saw Jack Hughes's OT winner from last night-WOW. Kid's got a heck of a future.



He always had the skill, but he wasn't physically mature enough when he was 18. He's gonna be a star. His offensive instincts are top notch.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:26 p.m.
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Quoting: aadoyle
Calgary last season in the Canadian division had an amazing offseason adding Tanev, Markstrom, among other solid players. But the results were not what they hoped and they missed

Chicago during this offseason added Fleury, McCabe, Jones, etc yet despite that their record rn has not looked good.


Yeah I see your point. They also got Toews and Dach after missing the entire season. On paper, they're a top tier offensive team. They should be a playoff team with this roster, imo.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:26 p.m.
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Please tell me he’s not injured.


Yeah he's fortunately returned, but that looked pretty bad.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:27 p.m.
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Sam Bennett hat trick. Good trade? Good signing?
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:28 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Sam Bennett hat trick. Good trade? Good signing?


Good trade but I'm still skeptical about the signing.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:29 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Sam Bennett hat trick. Good trade? Good signing?


He's been a completely different player since that trade from Calgary. Went from being an mediocre bottom-6 player to a terrific 2nd line forward.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:32 p.m.
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Quoting: SevenLeg
Good trade but I'm still skeptical about the signing.


Same still early cause he could have a great start then go quiet
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:32 p.m.
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If Stuzle scored that, woulda been a goal of the year candidate
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:34 p.m.
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Cory Schneider about to see some action.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:37 p.m.
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Marchand's first penalty of the season

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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:42 p.m.
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Quoting: PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188
Just saw Jack Hughes's OT winner from last night-WOW. Kid's got a heck of a future.



Quoting: Brian2016
He always had the skill, but he wasn't physically mature enough when he was 18. He's gonna be a star. His offensive instincts are top notch.


Can't believe people were counting him out after his rookie year (HE WAS ONLY 18)

I cant wait for Mercer and Holtz to be Hughes' wing. That's gonna be a scary line
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:47 p.m.
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I knew the isles would have a rough start to the season- every year Trotz pulls some stupid sh*t. This season it’s Chara and Greene in the lineup at the same time.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:49 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Sam Bennett hat trick. Good trade? Good signing?


What a snipe
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:50 p.m.
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I knew the isles would have a rough start to the season- every year Trotz pulls some stupid sh*t. This season it’s Chara and Greene in the lineup at the same time.


chara being -4 and pelech being 0 with only a minute difference in time of ice is very cool and good.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:50 p.m.
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Quoting: Devil1122
Can't believe people were counting him out after his rookie year (HE WAS ONLY 18)

I cant wait for Mercer and Holtz to be Hughes' wing. That's gonna be a scary line


He was only 18 and he looked like he was 12, haha. It's been a long road to rebuild this team from the ground up. Lots of depth. Lots of character. Fun to watch.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:51 p.m.
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Quoting: Db1899
I knew the isles would have a rough start to the season- every year Trotz pulls some stupid sh*t. This season it’s Chara and Greene in the lineup at the same time.


Are you kidding me?!
Oct. 16, 2021 at 8:52 p.m.
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Quoting: Db1899
I knew the isles would have a rough start to the season- every year Trotz pulls some stupid sh*t. This season it’s Chara and Greene in the lineup at the same time.


Playing two of the best teams in the entire league on the road in their first 2 games is tough.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.
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Quoting: mondo
chara being -4 and pelech being 0 with only a minute difference in time of ice is very cool and good.


Trotz is using Chara as a 2nd pairing D and even played him on a 4v4 - hes nothing more than a 3rd pair D at this point.
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 9:01 p.m.
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Quoting: PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188
Are you kidding me?!


Yeah and the isles have two young puck moving Two way D who can easily fill 2nd pairing minutes right now. Trotz is stubborn
Oct. 16, 2021 at 9:02 p.m.
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Quoting: Brian2016
Playing two of the best teams in the entire league on the road in their first 2 games is tough.


That’s true - it exposed them even more tho
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Oct. 16, 2021 at 9:03 p.m.
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Quoting: Db1899
Yeah and the isles have two young puck moving Two way D who can easily fill 2nd pairing minutes right now. Trotz is stubborn


I don't get his fascination with giving old players extended minutes while passing over younger players like Wahlstrom and Mayfield. Makes no sense.
Oct. 16, 2021 at 9:07 p.m.
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Quoting: PointStamkosVasilevskiy219188
I don't get his fascination with giving old players extended minutes while passing over younger players like Wahlstrom and Mayfield. Makes no sense.


Trotz usually plays guys who he respects until it gets so bad he’s forced to make a change. I’ll take another few losses if it means they’ll give one of their young Ld a shot .
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