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He'll never be a violent player, but he has shown strength against bigger guys.
Otherwise, very explosive skater and agile. Reminds me of P.K. Subban.
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He'll never be a violent player, but he has shown strength against bigger guys.
Otherwise, very explosive skater and agile. Reminds me of P.K. Subban.
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Slaf and Demidov both had great games by sounds. Both going to be outstanding players. We have a few players like that,Fowler, Hutson. So much young talent coming.
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It has been a long, long time since I have been this excited for the season to start. I do wish we could get more games out west. 
Looking foreword to seeing Slaf take another step, seeing Dach start to fulfill his potential and while I am not as sold on Hutson as most of you, I'll admit I am a little giddy thinking about what could be with him. Would love to see Laine round out into the player he can be as well. So yeah lots to cheer for this year.
Looking foreword to seeing Slaf take another step, seeing Dach start to fulfill his potential and while I am not as sold on Hutson as most of you, I'll admit I am a little giddy thinking about what could be with him. Would love to see Laine round out into the player he can be as well. So yeah lots to cheer for this year.
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It has been a long, long time since I have been this excited for the season to start. I do wish we could get more games out west.
You forgot the main piece in all of this
No. Kapanen is older than Suzuki was in his rookie season and Nick started as 4th line winger.
No one would seriously suggest that Nick would have been better off being sent to Sweden to avoid a stint on the 4th line.
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Voted Tuch mostly because I have zero expectations that he'd be ready to push for an NHL spot this year and thought/think he might struggle to cement an AHL regular spot... But, physically he's probably as NHL ready as any of our forward prospects, so if he had a great summer and comes into camp crystal clear on what he needs to do to be an effective 4th liner, he might well force the issue. That would be a big surprise for me.
I'm already bullish on Kapanen & Beck (so won't be surprised if one steals an opening day spot), Heineman & Farrell I thought would play more in the NHL last year than they did, so no surprise if either makes the team out of camp. The rest I don't think the team will keep up in a depth role, so even if they have a great camp, they'll be AHL bound regardless.
I'm already bullish on Kapanen & Beck (so won't be surprised if one steals an opening day spot), Heineman & Farrell I thought would play more in the NHL last year than they did, so no surprise if either makes the team out of camp. The rest I don't think the team will keep up in a depth role, so even if they have a great camp, they'll be AHL bound regardless.
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I personally think Dvo would be a better winger than Gallagher, Anderson, and probably Armia.
So if Kapanen and/or Beck made it, I would trade/waive Gallagher or Anderson before I traded Dvo. I also think Dvo in the rights chair could potentially get you a 2nd or a 3rd at the TDL.
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If Fowler hits that would be huge. Always nice to have a really good goalie maning the fort. And with Hughes and Gorton, it seems they'll have no trouble finding talent on D and on offense.
Teams 2 vs 3 today. We get to see Laine and Dach try and form some chemistry
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I am trying to be nicer in my old age, so I ask this without malice. Are you referring to Mesar tongue in check or perhaps our Russian?
Vachon23
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Excited to see the Armia-Evans-Gallagher lines
Pompeius Magnus
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One of you jabronies who live nearby has to be able to go and write a few reports. No excuses !
And take some videos
Paddyjack
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Indeed. Otherwise just know that you are a failure to the entire universe.
no pressure.
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At least the fake goon is off the roster, and the vets are off the top 6. Feels like the year after a facial reconstruction and the scars need a year to heal.
Also, our first looks at Engstrom and Reinbacher today
The Real Timo
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the valiant effort
settle down, bud
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*stuffs Jack Han into a locker*
(After stealing proprietary data, just in case)
(After stealing proprietary data, just in case)
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Can’t wait for us to have a physical bottom 6. Something that brings a different element from the rest of the lines.
Gimme Kapanen and Tuch on that team, now!
Send our deadwoods to the moon.
Gimme Kapanen and Tuch on that team, now!
Send our deadwoods to the moon.
Skip Bayless
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What is this no streaming the scrimmages?
Were not just some American midwest fan base.
Were not just some American midwest fan base.
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f***ing Bergevin man.
I think the first vet in danger tho is Dvorak, especially if they don't plan on re-signing him.
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