Yep, the speed part was my bone to pick when asked. I just think it’s interesting to see a fan of another team talking about a jackets player in a complimentary way, and important for us on our board not to only focus on the negatives.
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If the NW Arena locker room doesn't have any of this stuff they need an immediate redesign again.
I believe it was Seravalli that was absolutely sure that Jiricek was going to be amazing last year and that any struggles he had were because of the Jackets.
It was quite obvious watching Jiricek that there were more fundamental issues with his game that had nothing to do with the team. My only complaint is that we gave him far too many NHL games. He shouldn't have played 43. I just wouldn't ask Seravalli about the Blue Jackets.
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“I saw a number of reports (reported by me) that seemed to indicate (whatever it was I was saying and am now repeating).”
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Was this taken before or after the GM/FO change? Seems like the scores are more a reflection of Jarmo, given that Waddell has only been in the job a few months.
Given the prolonged bottoming out (relative to the reload expectations) I'd expect improvements across the board in the next 1-2 years, provided the team keeps improving.
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I'm assuming before, article didn't say or I missed it.
I'd expect good changes in all areas with Cap Management already getting a B from me. Free agency may still prove to be a problem until the team starts to show on ice improvement.
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Vision? The fans certainly overrate that. I was not impressed with cap management at the end of the Jarmo regime but he was desperate to save his job. Thanks for posting - it points out that we have consistently overrated ever aspect of this team. It also probably reflect the league looking at us more for what we accomplished the last few seasons while the fans are ignoring that and looking forward and hoping our young guys reach their potential.
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I'd say before.
I too would expect across the board improvment with Cap Management getting a B already because of the deals DW gave the RFAs.I think free agency will be slow to improve until the team shows on ce improvement. Also drafting is probably a B already based on this years draft although we won't know for a few years.
I too would expect across the board improvment with Cap Management getting a B already because of the deals DW gave the RFAs.I think free agency will be slow to improve until the team shows on ce improvement. Also drafting is probably a B already based on this years draft although we won't know for a few years.
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Articles had Dom's byline, so frankly I reflexively don't trust it even though his model doesn't enter into this.
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As much as we have wanted to play in an outdoor game, it makes my cheeks clench when I had to spend the amount of money it cost me to sit in C deck this morning.
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Something wrong with that link (playlist?), here's a working link:
I hope they keep the Episode monikers there throughout the season and keep it simple with the Shorts if they do them (like .5 or something).
Edit: Wow didn't realize the Sphere was that big. Looks awesome. Good standard episode again, this series is up there with the best.
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Kerby Rychel? 14 points and 43 NHL games?
How many of those busts have their name on the Stanley Cup?
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Injuries is the most common reason high picks don't reach their potential. It's true for Murray, obviously, but it's also true for Gilbert Brule.
Eh, I think Brule's inability to adapt hurt him as much as his injuries. Lots of blame to go around on that one. Team loved to put teenagers in the NHL
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