GDT: Preseason stickpuck 3: a battle of former central division champions
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Guys, I've just been informed that in spite of the rumors and conjecture going around, that it was actually Chris Mason in the booth with Mike and Tripp tonight. Hopefully some of you will learn that it's better to be right than it is to be first.
First game I watched so far.
Thoughts.
DeAngelo was really good. He is a wizard with the puck. He will get a shitton of points this year. Not displeased with his defense tonight, but it was preseason so I'm not sold totally yet.
Bear is also super fun to watch. He is extremely active. I swear he played 50 minutes tonight. Not always making the smart plays but he plays physical and moves the puck up the ice pretty well.
Yeah Jarvis was trying really hard but I really think it's best he sits a year. He is pressing. I do think he will be a top line player in time. He does drive HARD to the net. It was super obvious that the young guys and 4th line were playing to impress, and the top 6 was playing to not get injured.
I know it's preseason so it doesn't matter, but I'm pretty leery of Kotkaniemi. He is a moose. But I don't see the hockey sense there. I'll give it at least 10 games but after that we should have him killed for sure.
Ekholm is a god damn beast. He was my favorite to watch from NSH. His beard was taller than Seth Jarvis. What a defensive player. Nashville needs to pay the $5.5 or $6M to lock him down before the deadline. I think he is a Nashville lifer.
Thoughts.
DeAngelo was really good. He is a wizard with the puck. He will get a shitton of points this year. Not displeased with his defense tonight, but it was preseason so I'm not sold totally yet.
Bear is also super fun to watch. He is extremely active. I swear he played 50 minutes tonight. Not always making the smart plays but he plays physical and moves the puck up the ice pretty well.
Yeah Jarvis was trying really hard but I really think it's best he sits a year. He is pressing. I do think he will be a top line player in time. He does drive HARD to the net. It was super obvious that the young guys and 4th line were playing to impress, and the top 6 was playing to not get injured.
I know it's preseason so it doesn't matter, but I'm pretty leery of Kotkaniemi. He is a moose. But I don't see the hockey sense there. I'll give it at least 10 games but after that we should have him killed for sure.
Ekholm is a god damn beast. He was my favorite to watch from NSH. His beard was taller than Seth Jarvis. What a defensive player. Nashville needs to pay the $5.5 or $6M to lock him down before the deadline. I think he is a Nashville lifer.
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i was about to reply 'a bit early in the morning on a non-gameday' then looked at who posted. carry on, afternoon dweller.
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* checks stats* Canes with 2 goals on 42 shots? ...we're primed already for the season!
So who did you hire to do your research? I want to know if I can trust them as a source.
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I could never betray my source's confidence by revealing the identity on a message board. Suffice to say, they are a huge Caniac.
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Oh my what could that be! (Points over your shoulder)
So Abraham Lincoln!.
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YOU guys are hilarious...drinks are on the house.
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Svechhammer
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I saw nothing from the game last night that has me concerned going forward.
Jarvis is pressing, but that kid has a shit load of talent. If he makes the team this year, he's earned it. Once he settles down, he'll put up a ton of points.
Our passing looks better right now than it did at times last year. Still a few times here and there where passes aren't connecting because positioning is off, but they can really zip it around the zone quickly. TDA is actually a bit surprising in how quickly and decisively he can move the puck to an open guy on the PP. I'd actually say our puck movement could be improved this year, especially once the team gels.
Drury plays with a very mean edge. He had some big hits last night, and given his frame... I'd say he probably needs another year of development, but boy are we fortunate to have him in the fold. He brings a physical aspect we've been desperate for.
They're clearly trying to get some chemistry there between Kotkaniemi and Turbo, and they have moments where it looks like they could be a very high productive line when it comes together. Don't really see anything to worry about, lots of potential there.
At the end of the day, it was still preseason. Little mistakes all over the place by both teams. Both defenses misplayed the puck often leading to breaks. Both goalies looked good, neither team really made them work too hard. But at the same time, we definitely still have the ability to just overwhelm a defense with our pressure when we get it going, so lots of positives to take away going into next week.
Oh, and my kid got to meet Stormy, which basically made her year. Went to bed cuddled up with her Stormy plush that I got during the playoffs that she never really took to. All in all, a great day (except for the college kids who moved down and sat behind us talking the entire time about what it was like to f*** girls from Meredith and calling the refs a bunch of f***ing p***yes the 2nd half of the game. Not great behind a 3 year old at a preseason game)
Jarvis is pressing, but that kid has a shit load of talent. If he makes the team this year, he's earned it. Once he settles down, he'll put up a ton of points.
Our passing looks better right now than it did at times last year. Still a few times here and there where passes aren't connecting because positioning is off, but they can really zip it around the zone quickly. TDA is actually a bit surprising in how quickly and decisively he can move the puck to an open guy on the PP. I'd actually say our puck movement could be improved this year, especially once the team gels.
Drury plays with a very mean edge. He had some big hits last night, and given his frame... I'd say he probably needs another year of development, but boy are we fortunate to have him in the fold. He brings a physical aspect we've been desperate for.
They're clearly trying to get some chemistry there between Kotkaniemi and Turbo, and they have moments where it looks like they could be a very high productive line when it comes together. Don't really see anything to worry about, lots of potential there.
At the end of the day, it was still preseason. Little mistakes all over the place by both teams. Both defenses misplayed the puck often leading to breaks. Both goalies looked good, neither team really made them work too hard. But at the same time, we definitely still have the ability to just overwhelm a defense with our pressure when we get it going, so lots of positives to take away going into next week.
Oh, and my kid got to meet Stormy, which basically made her year. Went to bed cuddled up with her Stormy plush that I got during the playoffs that she never really took to. All in all, a great day (except for the college kids who moved down and sat behind us talking the entire time about what it was like to f*** girls from Meredith and calling the refs a bunch of f***ing p***yes the 2nd half of the game. Not great behind a 3 year old at a preseason game)
Rempe73
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I don’t know what to do with myself. Seeing DeAngelo in Hurricanes red paired with Slavin (2 of my 3 favorite defensemen in the league), AND playing well just makes my week. Slavin will be an ideal partner for him if that’s what RBA goes with. I will probably be coming around here more often instead of just the playoffs.
Hoping DeAngelo stays the rest of his career here. Be a nice consolation prize if not with the Rangers.
Not only that, but DeAngelo has a great personality that will fit well with the team. Like I always said, screw the haters. DeAngelo is a great guy and a great hockey player. And the defense will get better and better. He works hard on his game from what I’ve seen.
Hoping DeAngelo stays the rest of his career here. Be a nice consolation prize if not with the Rangers.
Not only that, but DeAngelo has a great personality that will fit well with the team. Like I always said, screw the haters. DeAngelo is a great guy and a great hockey player. And the defense will get better and better. He works hard on his game from what I’ve seen.
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Rempe73
RIP King of Pop
Love to hear it. Just wait until he gets more and more comfortable. I mean it when I say he’s my favorite player in the league. So skilled. So fast. Plays with pace. So exciting.
You guys have probably seen this, but if you haven’t, this is what he can do for you:
And those 5 points are all legitimate and hard-earned.
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