Around the NHL - Part XLII - (2023-24 Season edition)

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LokiDog

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For all the hype and buzz around Luke Hughes...

Mintyukov has been way more impressive. That dude looks like a star.

I think they both look good, but Mintyukov has definitely been more of a surprise. He’s pretty dynamic so far.
 

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Anaheims offense is fun to watch. Could skate circles around us (who couldn’t lets be honest)
 

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"You look at a young man who is making millions of dollars and representing the community... but he's 21 years old. Wayne Gretzky goes on MGM and talks about betting. Think about being injured, having time on your hands and a cell phone..." - Michael Andlauer #GoSensGo
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My brother in law is a Flames tragic so we watch a lot of games together.

They suck so bad this season.
 

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Yes, he's still not an NHL defenseman.

Most important stat w/ him: 0 for 19 games played in the playoffs last year. It's all you need to know.
They're both #6 defensemen on their team. I've never been a Nils guy and I imagine that he'll be sitting on the sideline as a 7 or 8 by the time the deadline passes. Doesn't seem like DeBoer is a fan.

Everyone likes to bag on Schneider (and there are valid criticisms) but he's also made some visible and legitimate improvements so far this year.

Having Gus next to him instead of an endless parade of f*** sticks has also certainly helped.
 
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I think they both look good, but Mintyukov has definitely been more of a surprise. He’s pretty dynamic so far.





This play is the opposite of Heiskanen on the shift that led to Fox's OT goal last year where he did like 5 things wrong.

Minty does everything right except finish but it didn't matter since Terry scored a second later.

Will be watching way more Ducks games for him alone. I might have a new favorite player in the league.
 

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This play is the opposite of Heiskanen on the shift that led to Fox's OT goal last year where he did like 5 things wrong.

Minty does everything right except finish but it didn't matter since Terry scored a second later.

Will be watching way more Ducks games for him alone. I might have a new favorite player in the league.


Fun to watch kids who doesn't have an internal computer that tripple guesses every single move.
 

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This play is the opposite of Heiskanen on the shift that led to Fox's OT goal last year where he did like 5 things wrong.

Minty does everything right except finish but it didn't matter since Terry scored a second later.

Will be watching way more Ducks games for him alone. I might have a new favorite player in the league.

This guy will be as good as Makar imo
 
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Fun to watch kids who doesn't have an internal computer that tripple guesses every single move.

Oh his "f*** the book I'm going to do what ever I want" style of play is going to inevitably result in some ugly moments but I hope the Ducks let him do him. He's going to be so much better playing that way instead of attempting to mold him into some kind of NHL prototype.

Zellweger is a heck of a D prospect too.
 
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NickyFotiu

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The Ducks are annoying me. I want to see Leo Carlsson play but its like he sits out every other game to avoid rookie burn out.
 

Leonardo87

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The Ducks are annoying me. I want to see Leo Carlsson play but its like he sits out every other game to avoid rookie burn out.

Already has 3 goals and 4 points in 6 games (easily could have more), but he has slowed down a bit. Looked rough in the 1st and 2nd period last night, but was excellent in the 3rd and OT. If Terry buries his first rush chance in OT, Leo has a 2 point night.

The plan is for him to play 2 games a week. If it keeps him fresh and continues his off-ice workouts and gets him stronger, then I’m all for it.
 

Boris Zubov

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Already has 3 goals and 4 points in 6 games (easily could have more), but he has slowed down a bit. Looked rough in the 1st and 2nd period last night, but was excellent in the 3rd and OT. If Terry buries his first rush chance in OT, Leo has a 2 point night.

The plan is for him to play 2 games a week. If it keeps him fresh and continues his off-ice workouts and gets him stronger, then I’m all for it.
Why is he on a pitch count? Is he frail?
 
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