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2021-2022 NHL Discussion Thread #9 - Happy Holidays

Dec. 25, 2021 at 10:01 p.m.
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Is there gonna be a separate forum for the world juniors?
Dec. 25, 2021 at 10:42 p.m.
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Is there gonna be a separate forum for the world juniors?


Here it is!
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 7:24 a.m.
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Is there gonna be a separate forum for the world juniors?


I would’ve said use the prospect discussion thread but someone already made a WJC thread
Dec. 26, 2021 at 7:29 a.m.
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I would’ve said use the prospect discussion thread but someone already made a WJC thread


Figured it was just less confusing that way
Dec. 26, 2021 at 2:25 p.m.
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Well looks like Toronto wont be playing hockey for a while

14 Leafs and 6 Staff in Protocol, and what makes it worse is 12 Marlies also went into Protocol so we cant call people up

Well at least WJC is on
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
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I hate to say it cuz I love him as a player, but Kevin Fiala is officially overrated
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 3:19 p.m.
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I hate to say it cuz I love him as a player, but Kevin Fiala is officially overrated


He’s an elite top line forward, unless someone is calling him a top 10 winger I don’t see how he’s overrated

IMO Chychrun is one of the more overrated players on this site. He’s talked about like he’s a star #1 D when hes an average top pair D at best.
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:04 p.m.
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He’s an elite top line forward, unless someone is calling him a top 10 winger I don’t see how he’s overrated

IMO Chychrun is one of the more overrated players on this site. He’s talked about like he’s a star #1 D when hes an average top pair D at best.


Lol, Fiala is not an elite top line forward, he a decent 1st liner at best, Chychrun is more of a debate due to him being a Yotes but he’s an above-average 1D
Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:19 p.m.
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Lol, Fiala is not an elite top line forward, he a decent 1st liner at best, Chychrun is more of a debate due to him being a Yotes but he’s an above-average 1D


He is elite, one of the best possession forwards in the league, drives play at an elite level while playing with middle 6 talent. He’d have 75-85 pts playing with actual top 6 forwards.

Chychrun is not an above average 1D, he had one year with an unsustainable shooting percentage and people act like he’s a star
Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:35 p.m.
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:44 p.m.
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:45 p.m.
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smart, makes sense
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 5:50 p.m.
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I know this has nothing to do with this post but I got Stuart Skinners young gun card yesterday
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 6:01 p.m.
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Quoting: Db1899
He is elite, one of the best possession forwards in the league, drives play at an elite level while playing with middle 6 talent. He’d have 75-85 pts playing with actual top 6 forwards.

Chychrun is not an above average 1D, he had one year with an unsustainable shooting percentage and people act like he’s a star

The key thing you’re missing here is that Fiala is sometimes elite. He has stretches where he’s a legitimate top line forward, and then stretches where he’s producing less than the average 3rd liner. He needs to work on his consistency and effort all the time to earn that status. He’s probably the streakiest player in the league.
Dec. 26, 2021 at 8:40 p.m.
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The key thing you’re missing here is that Fiala is sometimes elite. He has stretches where he’s a legitimate top line forward, and then stretches where he’s producing less than the average 3rd liner. He needs to work on his consistency and effort all the time to earn that status. He’s probably the streakiest player in the league.


It’s the typical trend on this site for guys like him to get overrated. I’d say Fiala is a very good top 6 forward. Probably wouldn’t crack the first line on many teams however. I agree that he is not the most consistent player.
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 9:16 p.m.
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The key thing you’re missing here is that Fiala is sometimes elite. He has stretches where he’s a legitimate top line forward, and then stretches where he’s producing less than the average 3rd liner. He needs to work on his consistency and effort all the time to earn that status. He’s probably the streakiest player in the league.


He’s another Oliver Bjorkstrand who can be a good top 6 performer but man he’s super streaky
Dec. 26, 2021 at 9:25 p.m.
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I know this has nothing to do with this post but I got Stuart Skinners young gun card yesterday


nice I got one of those to, did u get it in a fat pack or in a box?
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Dec. 26, 2021 at 9:39 p.m.
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He’s another Oliver Bjorkstrand who can be a good top 6 performer but man he’s super streaky

The difference there is Bjorkstrand is actually decent defensively, so he can hang in the top 6 even when he isn’t producing. Fiala sucks in his own end, so when he isn’t scoring, he’s a waste of a roster spot.
Dec. 26, 2021 at 10:26 p.m.
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Well looks like Toronto wont be playing hockey for a while

14 Leafs and 6 Staff in Protocol, and what makes it worse is 12 Marlies also went into Protocol so we cant call people up

Well at least WJC is on


Well more guys came out but still dont meet requirements so unsure about Wednesday but Dubas thinks they can play then but unless Scott and another Dman come back we dont meet the minimun.

Anyways glad some guys are healthy
Dec. 26, 2021 at 10:31 p.m.
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smart, makes sense


Good start, now they just need to make it a permanent thing and its perfect for years to come

As I feel Taxi Squads are very useful for hockey like they are in football.
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Dec. 27, 2021 at 12:09 a.m.
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The key thing you’re missing here is that Fiala is sometimes elite. He has stretches where he’s a legitimate top line forward, and then stretches where he’s producing less than the average 3rd liner. He needs to work on his consistency and effort all the time to earn that status. He’s probably the streakiest player in the league.


Can you tell me which stretches he has produced less than the average 3rd liner? Streakiest player in the league haha - can you please back that up.
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Dec. 27, 2021 at 12:10 a.m.
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He’s another Oliver Bjorkstrand who can be a good top 6 performer but man he’s super streaky


How is bjorkstrand streaky
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Dec. 27, 2021 at 6:00 a.m.
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How is bjorkstrand streaky


You clearly haven’t been following CBJ, Bjorkstrand is very streaky offensively
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Dec. 27, 2021 at 8:38 a.m.
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Well looks like Toronto wont be playing hockey for a while

14 Leafs and 6 Staff in Protocol, and what makes it worse is 12 Marlies also went into Protocol so we cant call people up

Well at least WJC is on


Delaying heartbreak
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Dec. 27, 2021 at 10:53 a.m.
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nice I got one of those to, did u get it in a fat pack or in a box?


Box
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