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He is spasmodic.

I know it’s 1-1, but Montreal are a better team to this point. Their stick work, especially, is superior. Very active.

Marchand is a great player. Perhaps the greatest player I would never want on my team. Like I said, IDGAF how good he is. I have standards for players and the classless need not apply.

Yeah, Barnaby was a scrappy, Eddie Shore type player. But I don’t recall him being a dirty player like Marchand. Then again, I could be misremembering.

I get that Gilmore was a scumbag but he was also a great player. I wasn't praising Gilmore, I was praising Benson.

Right. That's exactly what I meant in making the comparison.

Did he ever lick an opponent's face?

If Benson ever licks an opponent's face, I'll lose all respect for him as I have Marchand. I DGAF how good he is. But that is not Benson and never will be so I ain't worried in the least. As someone posted elsewhere, Benson is Dougie Gilmore more than anyone else currently.

It’s like the scouts were saying at the time; you went to see Savoie and came away talking about Benson.

To be fair, every team in the league implemented austerity measures during COVID. Take the Bruins for example as they put 150 employees on leave and reduced salaries.

So what you're saying is, we need to be More Witty

After trailing 2 zip early in the first, the Amerks pour it on with five unanswered goals to lead at the break.

Regardless of who’s between the pipes, the D men have to be better in front of him and the forwards have to be better in front of the D men. That said, a goalie has to make saves more often than not when the players in front break down and suck.

Racist little wimps who would piss their pants if confronted. MAGA must be so proud. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146

Oof.

Caught the 1st period while driving thru NC and I gotta say the Amerks are once again taking it to the Marlies. 0-0 after one but we spent nearly the entire period in there zone. L

I think it’s both. We were cursed by the hockey gods the moment Lucic ran Miller and it wasn't immediately addressed on the ice.

Preseason doesn't count, so no.

Frenetic finish but the Amerks hang on to win 4-3. I was surprised by the grit they showed tonight. Especially the young guys. If first impressions mean anything, Mrtka looks very much at home at this level.

Mrtka just killed a guy in front of Levi. Took a penalty, but it was worth it imo. Haven’t seen much of this period but what little I have seen the Marlies are getting the best of it.

FloHockey with their usual technical difficulties. They are no more reliable than last year.

Mrtka with his first point as a pro with the assist on Warren’s goal. 4-1 good guys as they are punishing the Marlies.

Kopff makes it 3 zip Amerks.

Rosen on the PP. 1 zip Amerks

According to Duffer, Mrtka is paired with Rathbone tonight. I don’t mind that.