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[LiseL]

I think we’ll be battling with Pittsburgh, Philly, NYR and NYI for that last wildcard.

Tampa is too good and Boston are finding their game. They’ll be tough to catch.

Sens have 2 games on hand with Boston so they're reachable if they keep pace and win when they play Boston. But I agree about Tampa: good team, 2 pts ahead with 2 games on hand against Sens. I think that Tampa will take the 3rd seed, Boston drops to a wild card spot.

 

[LiseL]

lol we're the shutout leaders of the NHL? thats crazy

And tied with the Wild for most wins when scoring first (14).

Called it

Not just shutouts, but weren't all 3 wins 3-0? Maybe that's why no ENG, would break the streak .

 

[LiseL]

I just dont want to grind him to dust... Merileinen should be considered next game

I'd like to see him against Calgary and one of the B2B games this weekend, let him choose which one. He'll then get 5 days off before they go on another B2B. For that one, I hope he gets the 1st game (Wpg) so that he can play the remaining games on this road trip after that B2B. If Forsberg plays on the back half of the road trip, he usually does well against the Wild.

 

[LiseL]

I just dont want to grind him to dust... Merileinen should be considered next game

My one concern with Ullmark's great play is the 4 nations tourney. If he keeps playing like this, he should be a lock as the starter for Sweden. Please do not let this be Hasek 2.0.

 

[Boud]

Sens have 2 games on hand with Boston so they're reachable if they keep pace and win when they play Boston. But I agree about Tampa: good team, 2 pts ahead with 2 games on hand against Sens. I think that Tampa will take the 3rd seed, Boston drops to a wild card spot.

It’s possible. Keep in mind Boston is playing well too and they’ve had bad goaltending overall on the season. I wouldn’t expect that to continue. It seems like their finding their game now just like us. I wouldn’t count on us passing Boston although it’s technically very possible but I do agree that they’ll fall behind Tampa. Tampa is better than both us and Boston.

I see us taking the 2nd wildcard behind Boston if things go right … which is not a given.

NYR, Philly and Pittsburgh seem like real threats. I’d never count out a team with a goalie like Shesterkin.

 

[Mr Hat]

It’s possible. Keep in mind Boston is playing well too and they’ve had bad goaltending overall on the season. I wouldn’t expect that to continue. It seems like their finding their game now just like us. I wouldn’t count on us passing Boston although it’s technically very possible but I do agree that they’ll fall behind Tampa. Tampa is better than both us and Boston.

I see us taking the 2nd wildcard behind Boston if things go right … which is not a given.

NYR, Philly and Pittsburgh seem like real threats. I’d never count out a team with a goalie like Shesterkin.

Hard to say Boston and Pitts are not over achieving looking at goal differential and both aging rosters that should be tired come playoff hunt, would be shocked if NYR doesn’t bounce back and take over the wildcard spot.

 

[Wondercarrot]

My one concern with Ullmark's great play is the 4 nations tourney. If he keeps playing like this, he should be a lock as the starter for Sweden. Please do not let this be Hasek 2.0.

Did you really just say that?….out loud?

 

[SanderSen]

Pinto
But yeah. Seems real hard for some reason. What was that 3 and a half minutes with an empty net?

Team bonus from Gabriel's to not score the empty netter and trigger the discount pizza promo.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Hard to say Boston and Pitts are not over achieving looking at goal differential and both aging rosters that should be tired come playoff hunt, would be shocked if NYR doesn’t bounce back and take over the wildcard spot.

I think Rangers will bounce back just because they have Fox and Shesterkin, but that forward core is on the wrong side of 30. They were going to decline any second.

 

[Emrasie]

I'm ok with the lines, don't touch them for now.
They are rolling, except for the Stu line, the staff needs to find a way for his line to perform. He is the best player of the team and the last few games he seems off. Injury? Teammates? The solution is external to the team for me, at the trade deadline maybe?.

 

[HSF]

I'm ok with the lines, don't touch them for now.
They are rolling, except for the Stu line, the staff needs to find a way for his line to perform. He is the best player of the team and the last few games he seems off. Injury? Teammates? The solution is external to the team for me, at the trade deadline maybe?.

Stuztle has been flyinggggg. His linemates are just not able to keep up. G has really slowed

 

[Golden_Jet]

I'm ok with the lines, don't touch them for now.
They are rolling, except for the Stu line, the staff needs to find a way for his line to perform. He is the best player of the team and the last few games he seems off. Injury? Teammates? The solution is external to the team for me, at the trade deadline maybe?.

Stutzle just does not have the players on his wing, like the Norris line does.
He needs Bath on his line with the speed.
Hard to change things up, when winning

 

[Cosmix]

I included an envelope for them to send me money me instead.

Well done! Were you successful?

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Well done! Were you successful?

No dice. No charity in 2024. Everybody be broke.

 

[RickyLafleur]

Those might not have been high danger shots - particularly in the first, but y'all know those are going in last year.

On one of the first 3 shots, no less.

 

[Emrasie]

Stutzle just does not have the players on his wing, like the Norris line does.
He needs Bath on his line with the speed.
Hard to change things up, when winning

But Bath is good with Norris and Brady. We need the Stu line and the Norris line to work, one very good top 6 wing is missing. I don't see him being in the prospect pool for now.

 

[SpezDispenser]

On one of the first 3 shots, no less.

For sure. Usually the 1st shot IIRC.

 

[Cosmix]

No dice. No charity in 2024. Everybody be broke.

Good try though.

But Bath is good with Norris and Brady. We need the Stu line and the Norris line to work, one very good top 6 wing is missing. I don't see him being in the prospect pool for now.

Who do you see as our Top 6 players at this time?

Stutzle, Tkachuk, Norris, Barthelson and . . .

 

[LiseL]

Did you really just say that?….out loud?

Yeah, I know. Regretted it as soon as I hit the Post Reply button. Getting the sage out to get rid of all the bad mojo I created.

 

[The Waffler]

Yeah, I know. Regretted it as soon as I hit the Post Reply button. Getting the sage out to get rid of all the bad mojo I created.

The Hasek PTSD is real haha

 

[Emrasie]

Good try though.


Who do you see as our Top 6 players at this time?

Stutzle, Tkachuk, Norris, Barthelson and . . .

Giroud even if he has slow down. Yes ideally we need 2 top 6 players But i would take one to start.