Around the League - 2023/24

[The Abusement Park]

I think the weirdest thing I'm most excited to see is Laine at center. Everything says it should be a colossal failure, but if it works and gets that lazy F motivated...

He sounds motivated which is good at least. I also drafted him in fantasy which means he’s either going to completely pop off and be a top 20 fantasy player or be on waivers in 2 weeks

 

[dahrougem2]

I have always liked Laine so I hope he succeeds.

 

[henchman21]

He sounds motivated which is good at least. I also drafted him in fantasy which means he’s either going to completely pop off and be a top 20 fantasy player or be on waivers in 2 weeks

I honestly feel like each preseason Laine is 'motivated' and saying the right things... but after my hand has been burned 7 times by the flame, I finally have accepted that fire is hot and it may burn me... though I'm 100% going to reach in one more time to make sure.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I honestly feel like each preseason Laine is 'motivated' and saying the right things... but after my hand has been burned 7 times by the flame, I finally have accepted that fire is hot and it may burn me... though I'm 100% going to reach in one more time to make sure.

How did you access my inner dialogue while drafting Laine?

 

[henchman21]

How did you access my inner dialogue while drafting Laine?

 

[henchman21]

One more I can't wait to see thing... Samoskevich-Lundell-Reinhart as a line. Panthers have a real knack for drafting some of my favs and that could be the best third line in the league.

 

[S E P H]

I still cannot believe to this day Avs with Hepple had Laine over Matthews. I simply cannot wrap my head around that...

 

[Balthazar]

I still cannot believe to this day Avs with Hepple had Laine over Matthews. I simply cannot wrap my head around that...

He wasn't alone. Laine so far has been nothing but a total waste of elite talent.

The guy was supposed to be the shit...and quite frankly he was the shit as a rookie but then things went sideways and eventually he got unlucky with injuries.

He also had the misfortune of playing in the 2 least attractive markets in the NHL.

It's just unfortunate that he was never given a good center and allowed to play like Ovi.

 

[McMetal]

Is that any worse than a Canadian being stuck on the Colorado River?

They should be so lucky.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Newhook starting on the second line as a winger.

Curious how he will look.

 

[S E P H]

Newhook starting on the second line as a winger.

Curious how he will look.

You can change your strips and spots as much as you want, but many board battles will be lost.

Samoskevich

I think we can all agree he's been a top 10 player throughout preseason.

 

[Balthazar]

Newhook starting on the second line as a winger.

Curious how he will look.

I've been legit impressed with Kirby Dach recently and his ability to carry his line at center. IMO he'll be their 1C before long...we'll see if Newhook sticks to his wing.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Can see why Canadian non Leafs fans complain about Canadian media so much. The Senators pre game is entirely Leafs discussion.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Can see why Canadian non Leafs fans complain about Canadian media so much. The Senators pre game is entirely Leafs discussion.

That's terrible.

 

[John Mandalorian]

Anyone watching Montreal - Toronto?

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Anyone watching Montreal - Toronto?

Yes. Background Ottawa - Carolina.

Haha, good start to the game.

 

[Balthazar]

Reaves just met Xhekaj

 

[Azrael89]

Reaves just met Xhekaj

Reaves is such a clown with the flexing. Lol

 

[sethro109]

Reaves just met Xhekaj

 

[henchman21]

Reaves is such a clown with the flexing. Lol

Reaves is just a clown

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Bedard is so good

 

[BobRossColton]

Nice little sequence by bedard.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

Bedard is so good

Yes. Imagine if he gets faster/quicker. Not going to be easy to stop him.

 

[Ararana]

Bedard is going to be good, but boy is he short as hell.

 

[Balthazar]

Bedard is going to be good, but boy is he short as hell.

He's short but strong