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That's actually surprising to see. Visually I thought he saved atleast a couple of sure goals.
GDT: Preseason Game 3 - Laval Rocket+ vs Leafs 7PM EST Sportsnet & RDS
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I was surprised he was able to do as much as he did with ABB because Kidney did not win one battle out there at either end of the rink.
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I actually liked his game tonight. I like that he's responsible defensively but when we get the puck he's not shy to just go all out on offense. Not easy tonight against a good leafs squad but I still think he had his moments.
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I couldn't agree more. With a full line up, I think we may surprise a few teams this year.
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I've been waiting patiently for Kidney to show me something. I hate giving up on young players. But he seems to be falling further and further down the depth chart.
Our right side of defense is our biggest weakness. We’ll need to shore that up. Normal to have weaknesses when rebuilding. So if we need to spend assets or money in UFA, RD makes sense to spend for.
Our team played a good game. I love the culture of the team game; balls to the wall, make mistakes but come back to correct them and onward. Dobes is getting there, feels like an NHL goalie.
Our team played a good game. I love the culture of the team game; balls to the wall, make mistakes but come back to correct them and onward. Dobes is getting there, feels like an NHL goalie.
Speaking about ABB he's much better than I gave him credit for.
They aren't all considered "sure" goals when it comes to the stats.
At 5v5, the high danger chances are 5 for the Leafs and 4 for the Habs and Habs had below 40% possession for 2/3 of the game. Leafs were more dangerous on the PP and the 1st PK.
Leafs are still a skilled perimeter team...
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He showed flashes of the offensive talent that racked up all those points in the Q in Laval but those were few and far between.
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I liked his game tonight. I don't think he'll make the team. Though I believe he'll be a strong addition to Laval.
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It would need to be short term or else we'll be blocking Reinbacher and Mailloux.
I think Newhook hit the crossbar in the first Roy hit the outside of the post and Hutson also hit a post.They aren't all considered "sure" goals when it comes to the stats.
At 5v5, the high danger chances are 5 for the Leafs and 4 for the Habs and Habs had below 40% possession for 2/3 of the game. Leafs were more dangerous on the PP and the 1st PK.
Leafs are still a skilled perimeter team...
But still mostly one and done chances.
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I've only watched him a few times in the Q. He looked dominant. He seems so unsure of himself from what I've seen at the next level.
He's a great fit for Laval who need that experience and depth.
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I have some free time.
Personally I'd like to see both of them spend most if not all of this year in Laval. So yes, adding someone with 1 or 2 years left on their contract would be ideal.
lol thank you, and they say you can't teach an old dog new tricks.They aren't all considered "sure" goals when it comes to the stats.
At 5v5, the high danger chances are 5 for the Leafs and 4 for the Habs and Habs had below 40% possession for 2/3 of the game. Leafs were more dangerous on the PP and the 1st PK.
Leafs are still a skilled perimeter team...
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Absolutely. Both Beck and Kapanen looked great their first pre-season game, but that was mostly against AHL players. Tonight Dvorak showed that he already knows how to play against a good NHL team. Beck and Kapanen will get there, but if St Louis and management want a good start to this season they aren’t replacing Dvorak just yet.
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Nope, thats the proper wording, he stinks with and without the puck, he just processes the game really poorly and you cant teach hockey IQ. I would rather have Mailloux on the team at that point, at least he can feed the puck more accurately, can play physical and has better offensive instincts.
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Reaves was kind of quiet on the intimidation front despite Pezz Tuch Heineman and Struble all getting heavy licks in.
Maybe Arber didn't have a great game but he did serve a purpose.
Maybe Arber didn't have a great game but he did serve a purpose.
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yeah it was interesting to see Habs putting him as RD with Xhekaj during a couple of shifts
I thought Dvorak was bad. Didn't look any better than most of the rookies.
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I think I saw 7 or 8 Laval games live last year, plus a few on TV, and preseason games...
I can confidently say I have seen NOTHING of Kidney that tells me he'll be an NHLer. Very unfortunate, but I have no faith in this case. He's not playing bad per se, but he has no high end tool, not even IQ.
He's weak he got a bit stronger but not nearly enough and he definitely trailed the play both ways all night long.
He looks like ECHL material when compared to guys like Simoneau Condotta Gignac Tuch Beck Davidson etc...
I think he was sent out there to quiet down the gallery.
However at the same time there's nothing wrong with having him play up the lineup.
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