Pre-Game Talk: 2023/24 Training Camp

[The Moops]

So who does Betteman present the cup to this year since Landy isn't around

The fixers for their hard work during the Seattle series

 

[Ararana]

 

[littletonhockeycoach]

Not really surprising. The way last season ended, must've left a bitter taste to their mouths. A lot of injuries, bad luck, fatigue from the championship and shorter seasons... And almost all of the media and fans from the outside ignored this when we lost to Seattle. The narrative was a choke job by us and a wonder story for Seattle who fought and won against the reigning champions.

Yeah, I felt pissed after reading and listening to that stuff. Can't imagine what a guy like MacKinnon thinks. These guys want to prove it wasn't just a one hit wonder.

I like this take on the team. I believe you are absolutely correct about MacKinnon's attitude right now.

We won't be hearing it from him until we're into the playoffs but I predict he will get quoted saying exactly this.

Remember "I've been in the league 8 years and haven't won anything yet."

All that matters to MacKinnon is the Cup. He's one in a million!

 

[SaltySkywalker]

I like this take on the team. I believe you are absolutely correct about MacKinnon's attitude right now.

We won't be hearing it from him until we're into the playoffs but I predict he will get quoted saying exactly this.

Remember "I've been in the league 8 years and haven't won shit."

All that matters to MacKinnon is the Cup. He's one in a million!

FTFY

 

[JLo217]

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They need to upgrade their RED camera.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Yea when is Nichushkin showing up lol. Cause it doesn’t sound like he’s there yet but almost everyone else is. They said it multiple times we expect him ready to start the year and show up at camp. Annndd still no show

What's going on with him? He is not going to walk away from his contract be just signed, wtf..

Not really surprising. The way last season ended, must've left a bitter taste to their mouths. A lot of injuries, bad luck, fatigue from the championship and shorter seasons... And almost all of the media and fans from the outside ignored this when we lost to Seattle. The narrative was a choke job by us and a wonder story for Seattle who fought and won against the reigning champions.

Yeah, I felt pissed after reading and listening to that stuff. Can't imagine what a guy like MacKinnon thinks. These guys want to prove it wasn't just a one hit wonder.

Exactly. This team is full of ultra motivated elite players. They won't let it happen again.

Let's gooooo

 

[Foppa2118]

Nah Bo's too busy killing elephants or some shit

I've been calling him Big Game Bo, so this checks out.

(I don't support most big game hunting tho)

 

[CobraAcesS]

So who does Betteman present the cup to this year since Landy isn't around

Gabriel Landeskog #92 C

 

[the_fan]

So who does Betteman present the cup to this year since Landy isn't around

Peter Holland

 

[CobraAcesS]

Peter Holland

I forgot he existed,







again lol..

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Peter Holland

 

[CobraAcesS]

Hopefully with the Ironman suite.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Hopefully with the Ironman suite.

Much better than Tom Parker

 

[Gumballhead]

Peter Holland

Alas, poor PeHo.

 

[lionsDen]

Should I? I thought you do that at 50, but 80 does seem more realistic.

Lol my ex threw me one at my 40…

 

[UncleRisto]

Dammit, I was scrolling Facebook just like "That's a cool picture for an avatar", and this guy @Ararana already has it up.

Jokes aside, good to hear he's in Vegas. I was getting a tad worried myself.

He's there doing speedballs. The media tour just happened to come there.

 

[S E P H]

Dammit, I was scrolling Facebook just like "That's a cool picture for an avatar", and this guy @Ararana already has it up.


He's there doing speedballs. The media tour just happened to come there.

This is a best-of-all-time avatar potential right here fam.

 

[Alienblood]

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[AvsFan2123]

Of the PTO’s, who do we think gets a contract now with the Tatar addition? I’m assuming we “promised” Ben Meyers a roster spot, so he’s either 4C or the scratch. I was almost scared Holland has a chance to make it considering depth prior to other PTO’s and Tatar. But now it’s probably just going to be Kiviranta or Maenalanen. Not exactly a major decision to make, but I do want one of them to get signed to make us deeper.

 

[JLo217]

One thing that worries me with Nuke is the commitment level. Guys like Tatar and others are already on site. I just don't see his how his absence will fit when the rest of the guys are on site already for the most part.

Totally understand he's probably trying to get in his last days with his family (given the political climate), last few lines of cocacola, popping off some AK rounds and watching the ruble become worthless. But still feels bad that he's not on site after everything that's happened.

 

[the_fan]

One thing that worries me with Nuke is the commitment level. Guys like Tatar and others are already on site. I just don't see his how his absence will fit when the rest of the guys are on site already for the most part.

Totally understand he's probably trying to get in his last days with his family (given the political climate), last few lines of cocacola, popping off some AK rounds and watching the ruble become worthless. But still feels bad that he's not on site after everything that's happened.

I think as long as he shows up on time for training camp, it’s fine. If he’s late for camp, maybe that’s when to worry

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

Nichushkin is always the last guy to show up.

 

[Balthazar]

This is a best-of-all-time avatar potential right here fam.

G looks pretty big there

 

[Avsboy]

One thing that worries me with Nuke is the commitment level. Guys like Tatar and others are already on site. I just don't see his how his absence will fit when the rest of the guys are on site already for the most part.

Totally understand he's probably trying to get in his last days with his family (given the political climate), last few lines of cocacola, popping off some AK rounds and watching the ruble become worthless. But still feels bad that he's not on site after everything that's happened.

They make dried lines of Coca Cola?

 

[NateTheGreat]

I love the report that the intensity level was high at the skates. When you have a team going for the cup, it’s important to set a tone immediately at the start of the season so that everyone knows and believes they’re there to win above anything else.

There was a big difference in the belief level from last year and the cup winning year. You could tell our guys didn’t have the win at all costs mentality last season. I don’t remember when but Nate at one point mentioned they were happy to win the division and it was an accomplishment considering all the obstacles last year. At that point I kinda figured they weren’t going to win it all because you can’t be satisfied in this league.

I’ll never forget the leadership Landeskog, Nate, Mikko, Makar, Toews, EJ and Cogs displayed during the cup run. It was always win the next shift, period, game and never look back. If they can somehow replicate that belief with this group, it’ll go a long way towards achieving their goal.