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2021/22 NHL Season Discussion thread #2

Oct. 22, 2021 at 8:39 p.m.
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Kind of expected this as every time we tied it Hutch 1 min later just gonna let this beachball in


Screw hutch. Find anybody else. Literally anybody. This dude costs the leafs 8 points at LEAST every year
Oct. 22, 2021 at 8:49 p.m.
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I’m not even mad about this game. Leafs played well, hill robbed the leafs twice late, sharks were just better

I get mad when the leafs suck and lose, they did well but the sharks were just better. Good for them, 5-0-0


Never thought I'd hear that phrase again: the sharks were better
They were, the leafs couldn't get any space out there. You know who woulda helped create space, Hyman. Need someone to barrel guys away from Marner who's getting jumped with sticks every shift
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 8:49 p.m.
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Edited Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:13 p.m.
One thing I dont get is why Rielly does not take point shots. He always pauses then passes on the PP rather than do a step in one timer or slap shot.

If we look at what Hughes is doing in Vancouver thats exactly what Rielly should be doing, it seems after his 20 goals he changed his playstyle to the point where its really hurting himself and the team (both eye test wise and analytically) and thats one of the reasons why it may be a good idea to move on as why spend 7-9mill on a guy whose scared of point shots.

As for Sandin if he keeps up that play Rielly will be on unit 2 by next Saturday as his point shot would be an asset rn
Oct. 22, 2021 at 8:53 p.m.
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Erik Karlsson is a very early Norris candidate if he stays healthy.
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:00 p.m.
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Would you rather have the trio of Ekblad + Bennett + Reinhart or Draisaitl alone?
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:03 p.m.
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Quoting: SevenLeg
Would you rather have the trio of Ekblad + Bennett + Reinhart or Draisaitl alone?


The trio
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:04 p.m.
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Quoting: capsfan2121
The trio


Same for me.

I saw a poll on Instagram and 51% voted for Draisaitl and 49% voted for the Panthers trio. Wondering if I was crazy.
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:06 p.m.
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Quoting: SevenLeg
Would you rather have the trio of Ekblad + Bennett + Reinhart or Draisaitl alone?


hmmm really depends on how you want to build the team as while one gets you 3 solid guys. But with Draisaitl alone you got more space to build something that could be scarier in the end.

That said going with the trio
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:09 p.m.
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Quoting: SevenLeg
Would you rather have the trio of Ekblad + Bennett + Reinhart or Draisaitl alone?


The trio, you need depth for a good team
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:10 p.m.
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The trio, you need depth for a good team


Yep that’s how the caps won the cup
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:14 p.m.
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Does anyone else want to see Sprong play first line minutes
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:17 p.m.
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McDavid Danault Petro or Hall scores LMK
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:28 p.m.
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One suggestion I would have

Ritchie in certain situations is fine with AM and MM but when he is with them outside the offensive zone it does not work. I would have him on the third line unless its an offensive zone faceoff where he can slide in front of the net once Matthews wins it. That way he can get those tip in goals.

Once hes moved to the third line, Kerfoot can go play with JT and WN as Kerfoot and Nylander have some solid chemistry with one another. And then last but not least Bunting goes to play with AM and MM during dzone faceoffs and during certain shifts.

Kind of like what Keefe did last season with Thorton and Hyman he should do the same thing with Ritchie and Bunting. If its an offensive zone faceoff Ritchie goes out with the duo but to start the period or in their own zone it should be bunting. That way both guys work at their strengths which should be beneficial to everyone.
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:33 p.m.
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Quoting: Gmonwy
McDavid Danault Petro or Hall scores LMK


Hall scored
Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:45 p.m.
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Not related to hockey but man

I feel Masai skipping out on Suggs and drafting Barnes was big brain move of the year
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:49 p.m.
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Tony Marinaro just said he'd have given Kotkaniemi 6.1x1 before giving Gallagher 6.5x6, what do you think?
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 9:56 p.m.
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Tony Marinaro just said he'd have given Kotkaniemi 6.1x1 before giving Gallagher 6.5x6, what do you think?


I mean the one advantage to the KK deal is afterwards you can give him a cheaper extension in the 4mill range. That said Gallagher when he gets going is a valuable asset worth every penny of that 6.5mill deal.

Gonna wait till midway through the season as rn its way to early.
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:10 p.m.
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Man that Drew Doughty incident... He was on fire to start the season.
Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:10 p.m.
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Man that Drew Doughty incident... He was on fire to start the season.


What he do was to busy reading Celtics comments
Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:12 p.m.
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Asking for a friend: how do you motivate a team that has started the season 0-4? Our team is heavily unmotivated and the majority of the players don’t want to improve or even try to improve, they’re just there to be there. A couple of us are trying, but puck luck just hasn’t been there. I know I could be better, but there’s a couple of little things I need to improve. Even then it’s far from the bigger picture.

Anyone that’s got any advice please tell me.
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:15 p.m.
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What he do was to busy reading Celtics comments


Hakanpaa kneed him
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:16 p.m.
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Hakanpaa kneed him


Ah man that sucks

Based on Hyman's recovery from when he got kneed last year probs 2-3 weeks out.
Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:19 p.m.
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Asking for a friend: how do you motivate a team that has started the season 0-4? Our team is heavily unmotivated and the majority of the players don’t want to improve or even try to improve, they’re just there to be there. A couple of us are trying, but puck luck just hasn’t been there. I know I could be better, but there’s a couple of little things I need to improve. Even then it’s far from the bigger picture.

Anyone that’s got any advice please tell me.


That's really hard to make any comment on without being personally involved. Can never do any harm leading by example.
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Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:26 p.m.
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That's really hard to make any comment on without being personally involved. Can never do any harm leading by example.


I could try and pick up the pace and play better, I’ve got 3 points in those 4 games, only 1 f*cking goal.

Next game I’m going to step a notch above, I’m telling myself if I don’t score I’ll do 50 boards in the beginning of next practice.
Oct. 22, 2021 at 10:28 p.m.
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Who's idea was it to wrap Vegas helmets in gold baked potato wraps.

They honestly dont look good at all
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