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thebus88

19/20 Columbus Blue Jackets: "It Is What It Is"
Sep 27, 2017
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It's a role as old as hockey, Olivier obviously knows that. He's definitely matured in that role though and not looking for it every single game like he was a couple years ago
No, my point is it’s an element people need to acknowledge. Down 3-0, he’s out there asking some monster to fight. Just Because.

I guess now is a perfect time to comment, I’ve wanted to in multiple threads. I believe it was against Minn/Greenway, I Shelley said Fantilli was talking shit (they were playing him hard) and JG was trying to “punk” him out, and Shelley said Olivier told him to keep “talking”/running his mouth.

To get to my point that’s related to what you said about Olivier “maturing” and a past comment somebody made (possibly you) referencing Gudbranson. I made a comment before the year comparing Gudbranson and Olivier, and looking at them negatively by being more “professional” about there on ice antics. I think it still stands currently with Gudbranson, and his injuries and age might be a bigger factor than we know, but, at times I’d like him to be more of an “enforcer” out there.

With Olivier, I take it back, however, as today is an example, I could go for a Dorsett/Boll/Wilson run at somebody. And I still contest that Malatesta deserves a shot at NHL time.
 
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thebus88

19/20 Columbus Blue Jackets: "It Is What It Is"
Sep 27, 2017
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Capital G….r….e….a….v….e…s.

Not sure how Merzlikins doesn’t start the 2nd.

Problem is Tarasov is still the better goalie.
 

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Capital G….r….e….a….v….e…s.

Not sure how Merzlikins doesn’t start the 2nd.

Problem is Tarasov is still the better goalie.
Last night there were many more problems than Elvis. Today there are many more problems than Tarasov.
 

thebus88

19/20 Columbus Blue Jackets: "It Is What It Is"
Sep 27, 2017
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Michigan
Last night there were many more problems than Elvis. Today there are many more problems than Tarasov.
They’re both a problem.

Probably the biggest issue on the team.

A true top pairing defenseman to play with Werenski, and another good goal scorer, are other issues.

I’d play JVR over both Kuraly and Labanc.

We are having an issue filling the “top 6”. Voronkov just needs to get his legs conditioned. Sillinger (and Pyyhtia) aint it.
 

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