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Around the NHL #5 (The Mike Smith Tracking Thread Returns)

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I think that hurts more than any 2 players being out on our roster, other than goal tending.
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Yup, but DT is a veteran coach, so let's see if he can keep them in the playoff race. They had a winning record with out McDavid.
 
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I'm not sure I call losing the Conference Final on a cheap shot that should have been a penalty, delivered by a member of our most hated rival, evidence of the hockey gods "liking us." :D
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I was thinking that the gods made the two Russians go to Old Town get drunk and be suspended for game three.
 
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I feel as though the returns on Scandella and Demelo were flipped. Great trade by Bergevin, though.
 
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87turbobuick said:
I was thinking that the gods made the two Russians go to Old Town get drunk and be suspended for game three.
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That's where I'm at, no matter how much or little success Radulov has with the Stars or elsewhere, I'll always thank him for making a couple of bad decisions. (my lingering memory of that series will always be sitting behind Smith as he tried for the empty net at the other end juuuust missed)
 
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From Friedge's 31 Thoughts column:

16. Carolina’s outdoor game will continue the trend into locales no one would have considered years ago. Arizona is pushing for a game in Mexico City. Years ago, I asked Bettman if he would put a game in Florida and he said he’d like to, but the humidity was a big concern. I think they’re going to see if they can do it. Edmonton is runaway leader for next Canadian game in fall of 2021.
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Anyone have a fancy metric that predicts # of points to get into playoffs? My gut is saying somewhere between 93-96.
 
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Jersey seems to be selling everything that isn't nailed down. I sure would like to acquire Miles Wood. This team needs toughness. Sam Bennett is another I'd really like but can't see Calgary dealing him in-division. Klim Kostin from St Louis would be good, too. I just want another guy with some size, some toughness, and the ability to play a little. A second Crouse, basically.
 
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Matthews scores his league leading 43rd goal tonight. Makes me both happy and sad.
 
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87turbobuick said:
The Laughs have the same soft team as the Coyotes with the same overrated GMs, both will miss.
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At least they score goals. Third highest in league. When is the last time the Yotes had a high powered offense?

Of course, one Leaf has as many goals as Keller, Kessel, Stepan, and Schmaltz combined.
 
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At least they score goals. Third highest in league. When is the last time the Yotes had a high powered offense?

Of course, one Leaf has as many goals as Keller, Kessel, Stepan, and Schmaltz combined.
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Yeah, but I watched their game against the Penguins on Tuesday night, and all the goals in the world aren't going to help a team that quits on defense.

On one particular play, the Penguins tried to ice the puck under pressure. As the puck crossed the Leafs' blue line, a Penguins player chased after it. He was all alone. A few seconds later, two other Pens had surrounded the net and Pittsburgh scored a goal. Watching the ensuing replay from a reverse angle, you could see the Pens guy skating hard, but not all-out... and you could see the entire Maple Leafs team in the other end just watching him. Not even bothering to chase. I thought they were going for a line change at first but the only Leaf making his way back to his own zone was Auston Matthews and he coasted past the bench standing straight up.

I thought for a second I was watching an NBA game.

The Loafs, indeed.
 
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The Feckless Puck said:
Yeah, but I watched their game against the Penguins on Tuesday night, and all the goals in the world aren't going to help a team that quits on defense.

On one particular play, the Penguins tried to ice the puck under pressure. As the puck crossed the Leafs' blue line, a Penguins player chased after it. He was all alone. A few seconds later, two other Pens had surrounded the net and Pittsburgh scored a goal. Watching the ensuing replay from a reverse angle, you could see the Pens guy skating hard, but not all-out... and you could see the entire Maple Leafs team in the other end just watching him. Not even bothering to chase. I thought they were going for a line change at first but the only Leaf making his way back to his own zone was Auston Matthews and he coasted past the bench standing straight up.

I thought for a second I was watching an NBA game.

The Loafs, indeed.
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I'll trade our best dman AND goalie for their best forward.
 
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