duxfan1101
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That Wilson hit on Marchessault is very reminiscent of the Stevens hit on Kariya, minus the head contact.
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I get it. It is not only bad for the NHL establishment, but other professional sports leagues. The mere fact that a moderately talented team can out-hustle most prima doña players is devastating, especially for agents.
Now I don't think that Vegas will win, but it is a model that a more talented team can dominate with all 4 lines putting out effort. Every fan should be irate that their team doesn't really try.
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Back to Reaves... Carlyle is thinking... "That's fine but what can he do in 4 minutes? That's what matters to me."
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After this I'm not sure I can watch Perry for another season. Summers are so tough, but next year is not going to be pretty.
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that kind of play gets you some time on the pine on Ducks. Can't have dmen driving the play down below the hash marks. Definitely can't have any players hit one timers off crisp cross ice passes.
Both of those things are signs of undisciplined players who don't play "the right way" ...
Paul4587
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Both teams D is horrendous. No matter the outcome whoever wins this is going to be the worst Stanley Cup winning side since as long as I’ve followed the sport.
Still can’t believe this Caps team is the one who made it to the finals over some of the other teams they’ve iced.
Still can’t believe this Caps team is the one who made it to the finals over some of the other teams they’ve iced.
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I think that's a bit of harsh assessment. These teams are surely better than the recent NJD SC finals team for example.
Paul4587
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I said winning side. That NJ team was very mediocre, worse than both these teams.
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Paul4587
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In the case of Vegas the same way we shut down potent offenses in 2003.
In Washington’s case they have given up 3 or more goals in 12/20 games so far which isn’t exactly shutting the door completely. The other games for the most part Holtby has played very well in.
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The Kings are easy to shut down. They're like us, they have nothing going for them other than a couple guys. Just a boring team that quite frankly isn't any good anymore. There's a reason they either miss the playoffs or sneak in only to get killed ever since they won that 2nd cup. Vegas is just better than them all over the ice and it showed. The only thing the Kings had going in that series was the bullshit mantra about how experienced they are. Didn't mean anything at all. Did they shut down the Sharks?(honestly asking, didn't watch that series much).
I was impressed by that Winnipeg series for sure. That wasn't all Fleury or anything like that.
I'm most impressed with Vegas' offense though. Marchessault has clearly arrived as one of the better players in the league and Theo looks like he can be a top OFD. They are also getting goals out of Ryan Reaves and Thomas Nosek, which is the true sign of a coach that's running a solid system
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Paul4587
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Because Tortorella. He was put in a position to fail there.
Watching Theodore makes me a little sad given how our D looks now. We lost two quality dmen within the space of 5 months when realistically we only needed to lose one.
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Wild Bill had a damn good season back in Sweden in my fav team HV71, so I always thought he would be a solid NHLer , but not like this, jeepers.
I have a hard time watching Vegas play, Theo is such a stud. Would not be surprised if he scored 55+ points next season
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Theo would be behind Fowler and Hampus. He would not get the minutes and opportunities here. He is making the best out of his situation. I think Mahura could end up being similar. Btw I'm still fine with Monty. It will be interesting to see what his next contract will look like. Karlsson dto.
70sSanO
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Theodore is playing in a faster wide open system. I'm not sure he would do as well here with our slow down play on your heels defense. I've wondered if Carlyle has finally slowed Hampus down. He just doesn't have the jump and his offense has certainly suffered. Theo stays... see your future be your future.
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He would be ahead of both on the PP where we desperately need a left handed shot at the blueline.
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