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I remember that story. Followed by “I’ve always wondered about my neighbor Tonya until the day …….” At least we were reading. Glad to see Mitts continue his good play. Agree he needs to net a few more. His passing has been great lately. Love seeing Thomers on a line with Greenway and Cozens. Donny obviously taking notes from SS comments after last game. Makes me think a big, strong winger (?) with Cozens and an improved Quinn could be an elite FL#2 next year. Ha-ha-ha-ha

Great stats. I watched Cozens last night b/c another poster’s observations on him leaving the high danger areas uncovered and on his first shift of the game I’ll be damned if he didn’t miss an assignment which could easily have cost them a goal. Then again a few shifts later. Coaching has to be function of this consistent failure. What shall we use To fill the empty spaces Where we used to skate? How shall I fill The final places? How should I complete the wall?

Memo to stillman - Don’t leave the ice like that with Bryson and Olofsson on the ice.

Goalie question - Does UPL go to his knees too often? Seems like his lateral movement is hindered by him being on his pads and unable to push side to side enough. Technical analysis?

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Ilya is quietly having a March. Since the 7th of the month he has had led the defense in Points, goals, blocked shots, xGF, hits, and plus/minus. He is also third in Corsi all while averaging 4th most Ice time, taking no penalties and having by far the lowest percentage of Offensive Face-offs. Wish we had this guy all season.

Bill is definitely a top draw, and a master of his craft. I was afforded the the opportunity to see him at the Comedy Store in Hollywood a few months ago, with some other top notch comedians working on new material. Just a random Thursday in January. Get this, Sebastian Manascalco, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Marc Maron, Jeff Ross, and John Mulaney all did sets between 20-30 minutes. Manascalco and Mulaney were just superior in style, writing and performance. Sebastian was actually playing Wynn Hotel in Vegas that weekend (different and well established material) where tickets were selling for $200. I paid $25/ea plus I greased the doorman an additional $50 to get my wife and I in the second row of tables near the stage. The other club to visit is the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. Twenty years ago (before kids) we would see Seinfeld, Rock, Jay Leno and Bill Maher working on new bits. They still get the unannounced star looking to work on new stuff.

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Sorokin with an unbelievable save. And timely too. Isles put a hurtin on the Leafs. That doesn’t suck.

Jordan Greenway, a player barely alive in Minnesota. Donny Meatballs can rebuild him. Make him better than he was before. Better, stronger, faster. Dude just needs time to acclimate to change. Never got the feeling he welcomed the trade initially. A complete off-season to reflect, and understand how he can contribute will be welcomed by all parties.

My 83 year old father and I are at the game representing the Black and Red Gotheads.

And I had you pegged for the Pony Express. How silly of me.

Same situation here in So Cal. Have had Direct TV for 17 years for the Sunday Ticket. Center Ice was always an easy add on. My bill is about $140 but can’t remember the last time I paid for the Ticket. I like the fact they stream HNIC on Saturdays. ESPN + streaming as well. Kids have Disney so the bundle was a relatively cheap option. Curious how it plays out with the NFL on Youtube and if people like you and I vacate the traditional cable services.

First time McDavid has ever “erased” another player.

Passing is crisp. Shots on net. Good signs.

Since January 1st the PK support by KO and Z has been excellent. There is almost and equal split of TOI between forwards Jost, Krebs, Kyle and Zemgus. The HD goals with KO and Z are zero, with 3 goals against in ~30 minutes. Jost and Krebs have 4 HDGA and 9/6 Goals against. Perhaps D pairings affected these numbers but these two players grind. On 5/5 these two have the best HDGF percentages on the team. Sure, they don’t have a +19 like Skinner, but definitely the lowest GA per 60 minutes played. And it’s been stated here many times, the Jost/KO/Z line or as individuals are seeing more 5/5 TOI than any Non defensive skaters except Tage, Skinner, Tuch and Casey. (And full props to you for the fact Mitts is entrusted with this kind of ice time). But as they transition to a true 4th line role, and Dylan, JJP, Quinn start seeing more 5/5 TOI, if the AAV is right, I want them back.

Elliotts rebound control is awful today. Take advantage please.

I think 2000 is the points based on The Professional Hockey Writers votes 1-5. And the association has like 200 members. So even less impressive. Based on the writers from Buffalo they could have colluded to get Ras a few more #5 votes. Here is the link for the Buffalo “chapter”. You think they have a year end party? If so, does it rival the Tri Lambs? https://www.thephwa.com/chapters/buffalo-phwa-chapter/

Mersch https://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/n264352

Quinn meets expectations on FL#1. Like Mitts as of late but Quinn is clearly third best winger. Another vet on the left with Cozens and the FL#2 will be something to watch. UPL sliding into the third slot. Vinnie had a sneaky good game. JJP needs to watch the next game from the press box. Not sure Asplund will make that much of a difference but dude has been invisible. If all it costs is a third round pick, do not let Jensen get on that flight out west with the Caps. Keep him in the 716. Not sure I can watch another Clague and Bryson start.