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GDT: Training Camp: Oh, Hockey’s Back

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will1066 said:
MSG is replaying some games from the previous season, so I've been iso-ing Kakko, especially when he has the puck. Based on that, I'm extremely confident that this season, no one is taking the puck from Kakko when he has it. It will be scary. For Chytil, I'm hoping GG reminds him to dangle less and go straight ahead more. He'll be a puck monster too. For Miller and Laf, can't underestimate having a year under their belts. Miller will be hammering one-timers. Laf will be potting goals from all angles in all situations.
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Kakko's puck possession didn't raise as many alarms as his foot speed did. Hes certainly not a burner by any means
 
Richard Banger said:
Some people are born with better physical traits than others. Ovechkin was at his physical peak into his 3rd season as well. I think Laf will also be the same.

the only player that looks like he could need some time to fit into his frame is Krav. Other than that we’ve been lucky to have these young guys be physically mature at a young age.
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Yup. Amazing what difference genetics can do.
 
Edge said:
Congrats?
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Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
 
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will1066 said:
MSG is replaying some games from the previous season, so I've been iso-ing Kakko, especially when he has the puck. Based on that, I'm extremely confident that this season, no one is taking the puck from Kakko when he has it. It will be scary. For Chytil, I'm hoping GG reminds him to dangle less and go straight ahead more. He'll be a puck monster too. For Miller and Laf, can't underestimate having a year under their belts. Miller will be hammering one-timers. Laf will be potting goals from all angles in all situations.
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I watch Colorado and NYR (because of Rantanen and Kakko, respectively), and I thought Kakko looked just as good as if not even better than Rantanen protecting puck along the boards. He doesn't have the shot yet, but they do have very similar styles otherwise. What impresses me about Kakko is the skill and technical ability while protecting the puck. Not like Rantanen doesn't have skills, but Kakko uses dangles more when battling for the puck. Add in strength, it should be pretty impressive.
 
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Loki Dog 74 said:
Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
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Well then, Congrats!!!!

I can still remember where I was when my wife told me about our oldest.

Enjoy the ride, it's a lot of fun.
 
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Loki Dog 74 said:
Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
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My wife and I got married in an August years back. We had our son the following May. No wasting time there!

Congratulations! Start playing the goal song and holding the speaker towards your wife's abdomen.
 
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Loki Dog 74 said:
Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
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Dad bod incoming!
 
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bigdog16 said:
Kakko's puck possession didn't raise as many alarms as his foot speed did. Hes certainly not a burner by any means
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He's going to be a bull, so foot speed, while still important, won't be as limiting a factor for him. His shot is my next concern with him.
 
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Edge said:
Let this sink in for a minute:

Filip Chytil is a physical specimen.

Filip Chytil is a skilled young player.

Filip Chytil is no longer an outlier in this organization when it comes to young talent with that combination.
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My sole concern with Chytil last season was that quite often he was out of control right when he was about to shoot.
 
Edge said:
Well then, Congrats!!!!

I can still remember where I was when my wife told me about our oldest.

Enjoy the ride, it's a lot of fun.
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We found out my wife was late while on a vacation in Spain. Neither of us knew a lick of Spanish. After somehow explaining to a pharmacist what we needed to buy - he handed us a pregnancy kit and in a sign language shows us that “-“ is :thumbu:. My wife turns to me and tells me to ask the pharmacist what he meant by :thumbu:
 
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Loki Dog 74 said:
Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
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Had my first kid at 36, got the news when I was 35. It has been an awesome ride!
 
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Loki Dog 74 said:
Yes, it's great news. Just stunned. Sitting in my office and my wife told me about an hour ago. I'm 35, she's 33. First kid. We were starting to wonder if we would have a hard time having kids. Can't believe it. We only just finally got married (because of Covid delays, we'd been engaged 2 years) a few weeks ago. Life moves fast... holy cow.
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Congrats! I was in your shoes about a year ago. It’s a wild ride
 
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EdJovanovski said:
I wish they'd give Laf the C. When you watch the players interacting between play & after the game, he's one of the most vocal guys on the team; as a rookie. That is unheard of. He has that Ovi-level infectious fun-loving personality; and that Crosby/MacKinnon-level obsession and compete level. He is the no brainer future captain IMO
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Nah, not when he's still on his ELC and they have veterans who are going to be here for many years. Same goes for Fox.

That just f***s up the dynamic. While we know Fox and Laf are going to be cornerstones for this franchise in the future (or as soon as now), they are still kids in that room with Panarin, Zib, Trouba and Kreider. And don't get me wrong, sure you can give the C to a young guy but I don't think you do it now. Let these kids play without pressure. Being a captain adds a ton of pressure. Being a captaing of the NY Rangers adds more pressure. Let Trouba or Kreider handle it.
 
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