Around The League - 2024-25 Regular Season
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legoalie
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If he played a N.A game all is life then i probably agree with you, he needs to LEARN how the game is played here .. ONCE he grasps the concept of the NA/NHL game and if he is as good as they hope, they will have no choice but promote him to the top 2 lines.
GrandWazoo
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There is no rush and we're not in a sink or swim situation. Let him learn how to swim first.
Yes , but this is the time to learn to float on a team going nowhere
6 players could be gone by the deadline , he could get valuable experience by then
GrandWazoo
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He’s getting experience. You’re trying to rush him for no reasons. I’d rather be learn with the easier matchups, then work his way on the PP.
Sal_Butera
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Bruins will start to drop back to herd as they play more games vs division teams
I will maintain preseason forecast, Habs will finish 11-17 overall
I doubt it. We’re not a good team, just some good young parts.
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east coast
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Didn't see the Bruins factoring in at all this year, even for the playoffs. Maybe I should have known better. They have been far away the best team in the league.
Maybe I should also have foreseen the Tortorella effect when he goes to a new team. I assumed Philly was a sure thing, as in basement fodder. Surely with that roster, it can't last. But quite impressive
Maybe its just early, but quite surprised by both.
In such a balanced league, perhaps coaching is a bigger factor than ever on how teams end up placing. Marty St. Louis may be another case in point.
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Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
It’s enjoyable to see what they are capable of but yes, nowhere close to the consistency required. Another couple of years and at least 6 players replaced.
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
The Adams has become quite competitive.
Yes you’re old enough to understand The Adams
But I have confidence in this management group being able to get that done. Not every move will pan out but overall they’re headed in the right direction. Need to find a legit. no. 1 goalie in the next two years.
What rush , go from 10 shits to 15
Rushing is throwing a midget Mete to the wolves for 20 minutes a night at 19
He is perfectly insulated on the top 9 to be used in different roles depending on the matchup
Second PP , how about that goal last night
Hoffman JD , Dads, etc ....are pure trash
Sal_Butera
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Irrelevant, only regurgitating the historical trend going back some 25-years.
US Thanksgiving benchmark, which is approx 3.5 weeks away - 85% of teams in a playoff spot at that point in time end up qualifying.
Last season outlier: NHL all time record for man games lost due to injuries + shortest offseason in league history + Price/Weber loss was an anomaly
GrandWazoo
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Slow and steady progression. As I said, PP time would come and it did. Move him up when ready. Whether the 3 amigos are trash should not impact Juraf development plan. St-Louis is just more methodical and patient than you are.
Habsy
Not playing around anymore.
Seems to be working on Slaf. MSL going dad mode.
by the deadline
Sal_Butera
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That seems to have been the same trend last year for Slaf - start slow in Liiga, Olympics etc., get acclimated and pus the positive progression curve for TOI boost
Sal_Butera
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Would advise tuning into Leafs lunch…should be a fun listen tomorrow! 