Out of Town Thread - New Year's Edition!

[habdynasty]

Boston must have had 3-4 breakaways against these whalers in the first period.

 

[JuJu Mobb]

Samsonov is having a baby... well his wife.

He might not sleep well for the next couple of months.

 

[Rapala]

Sick goal by rookie Ken Johnson from the Blue Jackets,cmon Suzi/Dach you can do it

Oh look a hockey post!

 

[BozoTheClown]

Bring back the Whalers!!

 

[Stive Morgan]

Former Hab Marco Scandella with a -1 and 2 PIM in 27 seconds of ice time lmao

 

[Stive Morgan]

Joel Hofer who is 3-0-1 and .944 this season with 2 goals against in the first 3 minutes.

 

[Stive Morgan]

3-0 in less than 8 minutes. L.A may turn this into a blowout.

 

[Stive Morgan]

3-0 in less than 8 minutes. L.A may turn this into a blowout.

5-4 LA now lol. They seem to blow so many leads.

Robert Thomas is so damn sick

 

[Kennedys]

The LA Kings are quite impressive. Fast rebuild

 

[morhilane]

The LA Kings are quite impressive. Fast rebuild

Fast Rebuild?

The kids they drafted aren't whom are driving the team. They traded and signed for older players to do a quick retool after missing the playoffs for years with a few 1st round exits. Not unlike MB way of doing things, no wonder he was hired there.

Danault is going to be their #1 center in about 2 years.

 

[Ezpz]

Fast Rebuild?

The kids they drafted aren't whom are driving the team. They traded and signed for older players to do a quick retool after missing the playoffs for years with a few 1st round exits. Not unlike MB way of doing things, no wonder he was hired there.

Danault is going to be their #1 center in about 2 years.

Yeah that team isn't rebuilt at all. it's the same old core with some new UFA pieces. None of their young guys are really panning out. Even Vilardi is only at 40 points despite being top 10 in scoring for the first month of the season. He's essentially had a 20-point season after his hot start. Their youngest key contributor is Fiala who will be 27 in July. They whiffed on a crapload of first rounders in the past five years. Blowing two top five picks on Turcotte/Byfield is going to destroy them. Add Caufield, Seider, Cozens, Zegras, or Boldy from 2019 and Stutzle from 2020 and they have a great core.

 

[Tyson]

Yeah that team isn't rebuilt at all. it's the same old core with some new UFA pieces. None of their young guys are really panning out. Even Vilardi is only at 40 points despite being top 10 in scoring for the first month of the season. He's essentially had a 20-point season after his hot start. Their youngest key contributor is Fiala who will be 27 in July. They whiffed on a crapload of first rounders in the past five years. Blowing two top five picks on Turcotte/Byfield is going to destroy them. Add Caufield, Seider, Cozens, Zegras, or Boldy from 2019 and Stutzle from 2020 and they have a great core.

I expected way more from Turcotte and Byfield.

 

[Ezpz]

I expected way more from Turcotte and Byfield.

One has to wonder since Bergevin works there now if Blake shares a similar development strategy of, "its the players responsibility to get better by themselves." They are wasting top 10 picks similarly to how the Habs did under Bergevin; they have also been targeting players that directly impede the progress of said prospects, i.e. Danault. They also have traded their first this year and last (for Fiala) for a team that really has zero chance of competing for the cup.

 

[Hins77]

I expected way more from Turcotte and Byfield.

Alex Turcotte is going into « bust route » big time right now. He is already 22 years old and far to be PPG in the AHL. I had Zegras in front of him at the draft and many poster were disagree with me at that time.
Byfield is only 20 years old. Already PPG in the AHL. I would say, this is clearly too early to tell, if he is going to bust. Fair to say he should never become an elite player. But I think he could become a good 2nd liner. He is a big guy, and sometime, they take a bigger step further on their progression.

 

[Tyson]

Alex Turcotte is going into « bust route » big time right now. He is already 22 years old and far to be PPG in the AHL. I had Zegras in front of him at the draft and many poster were disagree with me at that time.
Byfield is only 20 years old. Already PPG in the AHL. I would say, this is clearly too early to tell, if he is going to bust. Fair to say he should never become an elite player. But I think he could become a good 2nd liner. He is a big guy, and sometime, they take a bigger step further on their progression.

Yeah you are spot on. Byfield is still someone who could pan out. Amazing that Turcotte and Caufield both drafted in 19 with Turcotte much more coveted.

 

[Rapala]

Yeah you are spot on. Byfield is still someone who could pan out. Amazing that Turcotte and Caufield both drafted in 19 with Turcotte much more coveted.

I haven't seen the Kings too often this season but Byfield was a whole heck of a lot more engaged or able to participate in the play than I'd seen from him in the past. Finishing /Playmaking with success can often be the last piece that follows.

 

[Tyson]

I haven't seen the Kings too often this season but Byfield was a whole heck of a lot more engaged or able to participate in the play than I'd seen from him in the past. Finishing /Playmaking with success can often be the last piece that follows.

He can still become a good player. Would love to have MSL working with him.

 

[donghabs98]

One has to wonder since Bergevin works there now if Blake shares a similar development strategy of, "its the players responsibility to get better by themselves." They are wasting top 10 picks similarly to how the Habs did under Bergevin; they have also been targeting players that directly impede the progress of said prospects, i.e. Danault. They also have traded their first this year and last (for Fiala) for a team that really has zero chance of competing for the cup.

A team with a Bergevin mindset to developing and former top picks busting? Sounds like the perfect team to trade with for Gorton/Hughes!

 

[Mrb1p]

Alex Turcotte is going into « bust route » big time right now. He is already 22 years old and far to be PPG in the AHL. I had Zegras in front of him at the draft and many poster were disagree with me at that time.
Byfield is only 20 years old. Already PPG in the AHL. I would say, this is clearly too early to tell, if he is going to bust. Fair to say he should never become an elite player. But I think he could become a good 2nd liner. He is a big guy, and sometime, they take a bigger step further on their progression.

Turcotte had injuries after injuries, dont pat yourself on the back too hard.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Team_Spirit]

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

dang, Edmonton with 6 goals, and the third period is still to be played. Draisaitl 47G, Hyman 33G.

really curious to see whether all-offense Edmonton team will translate to playoffs success (probably won't)

 

[red devil]

dang, Edmonton with 6 goals with the third period still to play. Draisaitl 47G, Hyman 33G.

really curious to see whether all-offense Edmonton team will translate to playoffs success (probably won't)

RNH has 5 points in the game and is now only 1 point behind for a tie for 5th overall in points

 

[LaP]

RNH has 5 points in the game and is now only 1 point behind for a tie for 5th overall in points

Terrible night for McJesus. Just a casual 3 assists. This guy is overrated.

dang, Edmonton with 6 goals, and the third period is still to be played. Draisaitl 47G, Hyman 33G.

really curious to see whether all-offense Edmonton team will translate to playoffs success (probably won't)

They went to the semis last year and were eliminated by a power house. I think they have a slightly better team this year.

 

[red devil]

Terrible night for McJesus. Just a casual 3 assists. This guy is overrated.



They went to the semis last year and were eliminated by a power house. I think they have a slightly better team this year.

He's also -1, he doesn't play a team game.