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welp

ellis starting smells tanky

it feels like they've soured on Levi... wouldn't be surprised if he's moved and Ellis is sent down to take his spot.

i'd be concerned if he didn't want to play more

Based on recent play, I don't see how you can justify starting Ellis or Lyon over UPL at this point. That said, UPL's numbers at home are far better than on the road. It feels like this road trip is UPL's chance (his last?) to finally establish himself.

League wide rankings since Nov 1st for goalies who have played at least 185 mins (66 goalies).... UPL (416 min) Sv% 21st GAA 18th HighDanger SV% 36th MediumDanger SV% 15th LowDanger SV% 13th Goals Saved Above Expected/60 21st Ellis (303 min) Sv% 39th GAA 52nd High Danger SV% 58th MediumDanger SV% 48th LowDanger SV% 31st Goals Saved Above Expected/60 39th Lyon (185 min) Sv% 59th GAA 64th High Danger SV% 50th MediumDanger SV% 28th LowDanger SV% 61st Goals Saved Above Expected/60 61st UPL has separated himself, he should be the clear #1 moving forward. A decision needs to be made on the backup.

we broke the jets 😂

might we see the return of Geertsen Friday in Winnipeg? Stanley needs some belt to ass

disappointing game from Thompson, he was INVISIBLE

just re-watched OT... had Buffalo at around 55-56 seconds of possession

Was surprised to see Quinn pull away from Kaprizov in OT. He's developed an extra gear, good to see.

I thought they played just OK, lucky 2nd goal and hung on in OT. I'd argue they played better against New Jersey, but that's hockey sometimes.

It's not a problem, that's just the normal developmental path for NHL defenseman. The actual problem here is expectations. First, he was drafted #1 overall so everyone expects him to be a difference maker at 20 years old. Matty Beniers who went #2 overall has 3 goals this season. Power was the unanimous #1... that said, maybe he goes 4 or 5 in a better draft year, that's just how it is some years. Power was the right pick. Second, he's big... therefore everyone expects him to be physical. I, for one, believe he'll get there (with the right coaching). But it takes time, Tage is finally figuring out at 28. Part of that is physically developing, man strength, and part of it is confidence. Power will get there, he's a hockey nerd, he knows the knocks on hom and he'll figure it out.

You're right, he's always been a finesse player.. in the USHL and at Michigan. He has the size, but he doesn't have man strength yet... for most that comes in your mid-late 20s. I believe he'll be a dominant physical player when he reaches his prime, combined with his offensive instincts the sky is the limit for him.

At 28, Tage has only very recently begun to us his size and strength to his advantage. He's driving the net, finishing checks, literally throwing dudes around the rink like they're ragdolls. At 23 he was strictly a finesse player. Power will figure it out.