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[TCNorthstars]

I'm sensing a pattern here...

I will say I can't object to him being inevitably being inducted into the Hall. Once he got that Vezina (regardless of what context you want to throw at it) it became not a matter of if but when he would be inducted. But because he is a personable guy who happened to share a locker room with a couple of the best players in the world for most of his career he gets a weird reputation around here and seemingly more credit than I think is warranted.

Also his 2018 final performance was abysmal.

That is fine and all, but I was replying to the “massively overrated “ comment. I haven’t seen anyone say he is some kind of superstar. He is just rated.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Colorado f***ed up by trading Rantanen.

 

[Run the Jewels]

The Avs are out as well. Great first round of the playoffs as far as I'm concerned.

 

[USAHockey97]

Colorado f***ed up by trading Rantanen.

That was a statement game by Rantanen. What a way to stick it to your old team.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

That was a statement game by Rantanen. What a way to stick it to your old team.

Right when he needed to, because to be honest 45 minutes into that game nobody was in more trouble than Rantanen. Huge third period by him, I would guess he springs forward after this. He had struggled some since leaving Colorado but that was the guy most of us remembered from there.

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

That has got to sting for Colorado. The rivarly still flows thru my veins, therefore, I love it.

 

[Run the Jewels]

What a comeback for Winnipeg. Hellybuyck's playoffs thus far don't inspire confidence, but that was an impressive comeback.

 

[JediOrderPizza]

What a comeback for Winnipeg. Hellybuyck's playoffs thus far don't inspire confidence, but that was an impressive comeback.

Yeah good for them, but Dallas just took care of the Avs without Miro and Robertson.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Yeah good for them, but Dallas just took care of the Avs without Miro and Robertson.

And they’re expected back next round.

 

[Konnan511]

Really wanted the Blues to win, but that was one heck of a game 7.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Rob Blake is apparently out as the Kings GM. No idea if this would factor into Gavrikov hitting free agency, but hopefully it increases the chances.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Perusing the Kings board, there's the suggestion that Gavrikov is gone, so that's a good sign. I'm not in love with signing Ehlers this summer, I'd prefer to take our chances with Connor next summer. The question is whether we can convince Marner to come here? My guess is the odds are much longer on him. So I'm fine if we can sign Gavrikov but Marner signs elsewhere. Marner is a great player who contributes in all three areas, I just think he's going to be very tough to sign given the interest across the league.

 

[Winger98]

Perusing the Kings board, there's the suggestion that Gavrikov is gone, so that's a good sign. I'm not in love with signing Ehlers this summer, I'd prefer to take our chances with Connor next summer. The question is whether we can convince Marner to come here? My guess is the odds are much longer on him. So I'm fine if we can sign Gavrikov but Marner signs elsewhere. Marner is a great player who contributes in all three areas, I just think he's going to be very tough to sign given the interest across the league.

Same. I think we have the prospect pool up front to not swing on Ehlers, instead inserting kids if we can't land the big fish in Marner - especially if Kane is back. But on the back end, I don't think that same luxury exists. But signing Gavrikov could give us that luxury going forward. I also like Fabbro.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

Same. I think we have the prospect pool up front to not swing on Ehlers, instead inserting kids if we can't land the big fish in Marner - especially if Kane is back. But on the back end, I don't think that same luxury exists. But signing Gavrikov could give us that luxury going forward. I also like Fabbro.

If we get Gavrikov that is a really big piece. Yeah we would all love to land Marner, but for me Gavirkov really is the prime free agent. I think he allows you to slot guys correctly. Fabbro is interesting as a guy that can survive second pairing minutes on the right side until ASP is ready. I don't get the vibe they are moving on from Gust at all though when we throw this around. I think we hope they do, not sure they will. Gavrikov knocks Chiarot to the third pairing and all of a sudden our D isn't a nightmare for the first time in a long time.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Same. I think we have the prospect pool up front to not swing on Ehlers, instead inserting kids if we can't land the big fish in Marner - especially if Kane is back. But on the back end, I don't think that same luxury exists. But signing Gavrikov could give us that luxury going forward. I also like Fabbro.

Our defense with Gavrikov would be pretty sick.

 

[Winger98]

If we get Gavrikov that is a really big piece. Yeah we would all love to land Marner, but for me Gavirkov really is the prime free agent. I think he allows you to slot guys correctly. Fabbro is interesting as a guy that can survive second pairing minutes on the right side until ASP is ready. I don't get the vibe they are moving on from Gust at all though when we throw this around. I think we hope they do, not sure they will. Gavrikov knocks Chiarot to the third pairing and all of a sudden our D isn't a nightmare for the first time in a long time.

I didn't mind Gust. I think there is a fair chance Chiarot is dealt if we sign Gavrikov. And I think the big question mark is what they plan to do with ASP. If we're burying ASP, I think Fabbro would be a really nice signing to fill out that right side.