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2022-23 NHL Season Discussion Thread #3: The Toronto Maple LTI's

Oct. 26, 2022 at 8:12 a.m.
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I wonder if Arizona is shopping Gostisbehere around at deadline. 1 year remaining at 4.5M and UFA.
Seems like a perfect rental for teams needing a offensive d-man. Especially when he is playing this good.


I definitely think they'll shop him around, he should be a decent offensive 2LD for many contenders, and I imagine Arizona could pull a 2023 1st away from a team by selling it as a 50 point defenseman at $2.25. I could also see them trying to bring Ghost back in FA, whether they trade him or not.
Oct. 26, 2022 at 8:45 a.m.
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Today’s Post-Game Notes post has been replaced by a rant, because I am so ungodly mad that I can’t be bothered to write this chronologically.

Somehow, someway, the worst hockey team ever put together in human history is making the Columbus Blue Jackets their b*tch. In Columbus. Without their starting goalie in net. What on Jody Shelley’s green Earth do you call this unmitigated dumpster fire!? What is the major malfunction here? IT’S THE ARIZONA F*CKING COYOTES, a team that’s on the fast-track to ruining Connor Bedard for the rest of the world! WE SHOULD NOT - I REPEAT: SHOULD. NOT. - BE COMING OUT THIS FLACCID AGAINST THE WORST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE. I DON’T CARE IF DANIIL TARASOV WAS ABDUCTED BY ACTUAL LEGITIMATE ALIENS, IN-F*CKING-EXCUSABLE.

“bUt bObCaT, tHeY oUtShOt tHe cOyOtEs, tHeY wOn tHe MaJoRiTy oF fAcEoFfS-“ GO F*CK YOURSELF WITH THOSE STATS, I COULDN’T GIVE LESS OF A F*CK.

I DON’T CARE BECAUSE THE SCOREBOARD (AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STANDINGS) DON’T CARE.

THESE FANS HAVE BEEN IN, THEY’VE BOUGHT INTO THIS FOR A LONG TIME, WE’VE BEEN IN WAITING! AND WE ADD ALL THESE NAMES IN THE OFF-SEASON, WE FINALLY LOOK GENUINELY GOOD, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE ALL-IN PUSH, AND THEY DO THIS!!!

DO THEY NOT UNDERSTAND THAT IF THEY WIN IN THIS CITY, THEY’LL BE REVERED AS GODS, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOMER!?

I swear to god, Jarmo Kekalainen better go into his offices tomorrow with three phones and steel-toed boots, and kick EVERYONE’s ass. Someone needs to go. Whether it’s Brad Larsen, or Boone Jenner, or KENT F*CKING JOHNSON for all I care, someone on the Columbus Blue Jackets today SHOULD NOT BE TOMORROW.

This entire night felt like standing next to a giant pile of money, and then taking a can of Axe body spray, and a lighter, AND LIGHTING THE WHOLE THING ON FIRE.

It’s not even the fact that they lose games. Every team loses games, but the Jackets somehow find a way to lose in the most agonizing ways possible. They find a way to make it feel like I was never happy about this team in my entire life, ever.

Write this one in the history books, fellas; This is the first time in BPGN history that I’ve had a total meltdown on this team.

I’m just done. Done with this. Do better. I know they’re better than this.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 8:47 a.m.
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Quoting: Bobcat205
Today’s Post-Game Notes post has been replaced by a rant, because I am so ungodly mad that I can’t be bothered to write this chronologically.

Somehow, someway, the worst hockey team ever put together in human history is making the Columbus Blue Jackets their b*tch. In Columbus. Without their starting goalie in net. What on Jody Shelley’s green Earth do you call this unmitigated dumpster fire!? What is the major malfunction here? IT’S THE ARIZONA F*CKING COYOTES, a team that’s on the fast-track to ruining Connor Bedard for the rest of the world! WE SHOULD NOT - I REPEAT: SHOULD. NOT. - BE COMING OUT THIS FLACCID AGAINST THE WORST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE. I DON’T CARE IF DANIIL TARASOV WAS ABDUCTED BY ACTUAL LEGITIMATE ALIENS, IN-F*CKING-EXCUSABLE.

“bUt bObCaT, tHeY oUtShOt tHe cOyOtEs, tHeY wOn tHe MaJoRiTy oF fAcEoFfS-“ GO F*CK YOURSELF WITH THOSE STATS, I COULDN’T GIVE LESS OF A F*CK.

I DON’T CARE BECAUSE THE SCOREBOARD (AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STANDINGS) DON’T CARE.

THESE FANS HAVE BEEN IN, THEY’VE BOUGHT INTO THIS FOR A LONG TIME, WE’VE BEEN IN WAITING! AND WE ADD ALL THESE NAMES IN THE OFF-SEASON, WE FINALLY LOOK GENUINELY GOOD, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE ALL-IN PUSH, AND THEY DO THIS!!!

DO THEY NOT UNDERSTAND THAT IF THEY WIN IN THIS CITY, THEY’LL BE REVERED AS GODS, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOMER!?

I swear to god, Jarmo Kekalainen better go into his offices tomorrow with three phones and steel-toed boots, and kick EVERYONE’s ass. Someone needs to go. Whether it’s Brad Larsen, or Boone Jenner, or KENT F*CKING JOHNSON for all I care, someone on the Columbus Blue Jackets today SHOULD NOT BE TOMORROW.

This entire night felt like standing next to a giant pile of money, and then taking a can of Axe body spray, and a lighter, AND LIGHTING THE WHOLE THING ON FIRE.

It’s not even the fact that they lose games. Every team loses games, but the Jackets somehow find a way to lose in the most agonizing ways possible. They find a way to make it feel like I was never happy about this team in my entire life, ever.

Write this one in the history books, fellas; This is the first time in BPGN history that I’ve had a total meltdown on this team.

I’m just done. Done with this. Do better. I know they’re better than this.


oh my stars!

I think Columbus may look a bit harder at Chyc or another defenseman real soon here, but watching them, they just seem... off. Maybe it's a coaching problem, I'm not sure.
Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:14 a.m.
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Daniel Sprong 3 point night
Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:23 a.m.
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Quoting: NoVaSpartan
I definitely think they'll shop him around, he should be a decent offensive 2LD for many contenders, and I imagine Arizona could pull a 2023 1st away from a team by selling it as a 50 point defenseman at $2.25. I could also see them trying to bring Ghost back in FA, whether they trade him or not.


To expand on this, Would Florida be able to afford this? I don't like their left side with only Forsling, Staal, and Kierstad/Carlsson, and a Ghost move would let them move Montour to the right side and not force as many minutes on Forsling or Gudas, but I don't know if they have the capital to get it done. I have a feeling Arizona would want Samoskevich in place of a first and I don't know if Florida would be willing to pay that much, even if Ghost at 2.25 would allow them to activate Duclair (though it would force them to move Hornqvist+someone else when Ekblad returns).
Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:41 a.m.
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Today’s Post-Game Notes post has been replaced by a rant, because I am so ungodly mad that I can’t be bothered to write this chronologically.

Somehow, someway, the worst hockey team ever put together in human history is making the Columbus Blue Jackets their b*tch. In Columbus. Without their starting goalie in net. What on Jody Shelley’s green Earth do you call this unmitigated dumpster fire!? What is the major malfunction here? IT’S THE ARIZONA F*CKING COYOTES, a team that’s on the fast-track to ruining Connor Bedard for the rest of the world! WE SHOULD NOT - I REPEAT: SHOULD. NOT. - BE COMING OUT THIS FLACCID AGAINST THE WORST TEAM IN THE LEAGUE. I DON’T CARE IF DANIIL TARASOV WAS ABDUCTED BY ACTUAL LEGITIMATE ALIENS, IN-F*CKING-EXCUSABLE.

“bUt bObCaT, tHeY oUtShOt tHe cOyOtEs, tHeY wOn tHe MaJoRiTy oF fAcEoFfS-“ GO F*CK YOURSELF WITH THOSE STATS, I COULDN’T GIVE LESS OF A F*CK.

I DON’T CARE BECAUSE THE SCOREBOARD (AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STANDINGS) DON’T CARE.

THESE FANS HAVE BEEN IN, THEY’VE BOUGHT INTO THIS FOR A LONG TIME, WE’VE BEEN IN WAITING! AND WE ADD ALL THESE NAMES IN THE OFF-SEASON, WE FINALLY LOOK GENUINELY GOOD, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE ALL-IN PUSH, AND THEY DO THIS!!!

DO THEY NOT UNDERSTAND THAT IF THEY WIN IN THIS CITY, THEY’LL BE REVERED AS GODS, FOR THE LOVE OF BOOMER!?

I swear to god, Jarmo Kekalainen better go into his offices tomorrow with three phones and steel-toed boots, and kick EVERYONE’s ass. Someone needs to go. Whether it’s Brad Larsen, or Boone Jenner, or KENT F*CKING JOHNSON for all I care, someone on the Columbus Blue Jackets today SHOULD NOT BE TOMORROW.

This entire night felt like standing next to a giant pile of money, and then taking a can of Axe body spray, and a lighter, AND LIGHTING THE WHOLE THING ON FIRE.

It’s not even the fact that they lose games. Every team loses games, but the Jackets somehow find a way to lose in the most agonizing ways possible. They find a way to make it feel like I was never happy about this team in my entire life, ever.

Write this one in the history books, fellas; This is the first time in BPGN history that I’ve had a total meltdown on this team.

I’m just done. Done with this. Do better. I know they’re better than this.


CBJ needs a new coach. After Larsen came in, their defense became absolute horsesh*t. I can't believe that losing Jones would do that to a team, especially with his defensive numbers being rather meh too.

#bringTortsbackseewhatheisdoinginPhillylol
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:49 a.m.
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CBJ needs a new coach. After Larsen came in, their defense became absolute horsesh*t. I can't believe that losing Jones would do that to a team, especially with his defensive numbers being rather meh too.

#bringTortsbackseewhatheisdoinginPhillylol


To add here, Larsen was hired as head coach in June 10th, 2021. After that date CBJ has allowed 330 goals in the league, third highest amount league wide, only trailed by Montreal and Arizona, who are the most known rebuilders league wide, and they stay at 338 goals allowed.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:30 a.m.
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My thoughts when Columbus signed Gaudreau
Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:31 a.m.
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HOLY W
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:42 a.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS





HOLY W


another former 1st rounder for a former 3rd round but 2018 this time not 2017
Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:43 a.m.
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another former 1st rounder for a former 3rd round but 2018 this time not 2017


Montreal was high on Beaudin in that draft
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:44 a.m.
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https://twitter.com/ZachHalverson/status/1584630205603540992?s=20&t=9OfYW9XWK4QX10PgCs_AIw

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Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:47 a.m.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:53 a.m.
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I really should be following the AHL more: Since when has Emil Bemstrom been kicking faces in? 9 points in 5 games? I'm liking what i'm seeing, but what space do we have to call him up?
Oct. 26, 2022 at 10:55 a.m.
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nvm i was wrong.
Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
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Quoting: capsfan2121
https://twitter.com/ZachHalverson/status/1584630205603540992?s=20&t=9OfYW9XWK4QX10PgCs_AIw

sigh


I mean, no arguing it's an expensive sport, but those prices the user posted are quite cherry picked. There are much more cost effective solutions out there, and I don't know any regular person who is spending $900 on a pair of skates.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:16 a.m.
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I mean, no arguing it's an expensive sport, but those prices the user posted are quite cherry picked. There are much more cost effective solutions out there, and I don't know any regular person who is spending $900 on a pair of skates.


wish someone could make it more affordable. i think its to late for me so it doesnt really matter anyways
Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:28 a.m.
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I mean, no arguing it's an expensive sport, but those prices the user posted are quite cherry picked. There are much more cost effective solutions out there, and I don't know any regular person who is spending $900 on a pair of skates.


I know a guy who just spent $1,500 CAD on a some CCM jetspeed skates, that is a crazy amount of money for that but he is a really good skater so he said he would play better in top of the line equipment
Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:30 a.m.
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Quoting: KSIxSKULLS





HOLY W


He was also on waivers.





Could have had him for nothing.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:31 a.m.
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Today’s Post-Game Notes post has been replaced by a rant, because I am so ungodly mad that I can’t be bothered to write this chronologically.


I was legitimately looking forward to your recap last night.

But the rant is also pretty satisfying in its own unique way.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:38 a.m.
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He was also on waivers.





Could have had him for nothing.


true, but now that he's cleared waivers, could give Montreal a bit more flexibility
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:42 a.m.
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Quoting: MatthewsFan
He was also on waivers.





Could have had him for nothing.


But that’s a roster spot, Beaudin’s not worth the NHL roster spot, hence why no one claimed him
Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:51 a.m.
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But that’s a roster spot, Beaudin’s not worth the NHL roster spot, hence why no one claimed him


Oh, I get the whole player for player (don’t waste a SPC), that makes sense. Don’t totally see the fit also, seems like MTL has a glut of LD’s, hard to see this as a positive fresh start with an opportunity to play. Maybe just a career AHLer
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 11:53 a.m.
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HOLY W


Of every trade i've ever seen, i don't think there's a trade i have less of an opinion of than this one. It simply exists.

Of all the NHL trades, it's definitely one of them.
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Oct. 26, 2022 at 12:13 p.m.
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Good enough for the NHL not good enough for the WJC 🤷‍♂️



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