2020-21 Around the League Part II

[Richard88]

Cue the chorus of "I knew it all along, he's too small for the NHL!"

The kid has hardly played any hockey in 6 months. Probably just a bit slow to find his timing.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

People really hate Torts and think he’ll kill Laine. Yet former players stand up for him and Torts has had multiple 40g and 100p scorers in lower scoring eras...

I think he’s a good coach & like him just fine...in Columbus.

 

[Pokecheque]

Former CBJ GM Doug MacLean reaction to the trade:

"It took Columbus Blue Jackets 20 years to get a #1 centerman like Dubois..."

And MacLean played an enormous part in that.

 

[Metallo]

Pettersson just gave a breakaway.

If I did not know better I would think he’s drunk/high.

 

[Pokecheque]

Pettersson will be fine, his luck will get better as the season goes on. Too bad his prime years will still be wasted because his boss is one of the worst general managers in the NHL.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Cue the chorus of "I knew it all along, he's too small for the NHL!"

I don’t think it helps him that he can’t put on weight, but that’s not what this slump is about.

I’m not really sure what his issue is, but I’m sure he’ll get it sorted eventually.

 

[Pokecheque]

Also as everyone well knew, Holtby sucks now.

 

[Metallo]

I don’t think it helps him that he can’t put on weight, but that’s not what this slump is about.

I’m not really sure what his issue is, but I’m sure he’ll get it sorted eventually.

He legits looks like the worst player on both teams. He’s not snakebitten, he’s trash rn.

 

[21]

Laine playing for Torts HAHAHA

How long until Laine asks out out Columbus?

The general manager is from Finland and I am sure Jarmo really wants this trade to work out. I believe he will give Laine the best possible environment and support to succeed, this is personal for Jarmo, it's important for his future as a GM and for the entire team.

Torts is a tough coach but maybe a tough coach is good for Laine, we will see.

Laine reaching his potential would be a valuable player for any team in the world, this will be interesting to follow. We all know his offensive talent, he needs to work harder and hopefully keep away from injuries.

Finally, with this trade Jarmo is showing Torts is going nowhere.

It's leadership, good timing.

Winnipeg is looking good without Laine too but there is a chance he may become really important for Columbus.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

The reactions to goals this year are so lame because there’s no fans.

Hopefully vaccines keep getting distributed and maybe they can get some fans into rinks by playoff time.

 

[The Kingslayer]

He legits looks like the worst player on both teams. He’s not snakebitten, he’s trash rn.

just scored

 

[Balthazar]

just scored

He's really bad and so are the Canucks.

 

[Metallo]

just scored

I know, good for him. Does not change they fact that he looked drunk. Maybe that jump starts him.

BTW the Nucks are gift wrapping the game for the Habs. Carrying the play but shooting themselves in the foot at the same time.

 

[JWK]

Pettersson knows how much Jim Benning loves paying 4th liners, so he's just putting 4th liner numbers. 4D chess from him.

 

[Avsboy]

Shocked at how good the Habs have looked

 

[Mooserton]

Q.Hughes backcheck on Drouin was pretty uninspired.

 

[Balthazar]

Shocked at how good the Habs have looked

They have tons of depth and Suzuki is currently playing like a 1C.

 

[Balthazar]

Canucks remind me of the Avs from a few years ago with some high end pieces surrounded by trash. Especially the defense.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Canucks remind me of the Avs from a few years ago with some high end pieces surrounded by trash. Especially the defense.

They remind me of the Avs a few years ago when they’re top guys are playing well, but they’re best guys are not very good right now.

 

[Mooserton]

Canucks remind me of the Avs right now because they both suck to start the season.

 

[BrickNHL]

Q.Hughes backcheck on Drouin was pretty uninspired.

he’s not as good as Makar

 

[Mooserton]

he’s not as good as Makar

Or Bo.

 

[Balthazar]

he’s not as good as Makar

Hughes was horrendous in the 3rd period.

 

[Balthazar]

One guy that is good with the Canucks is Horvat.

Damn shame we didn't manage to get him

 

[Mooserton]

One guy that is good with the Canucks is Horvat.

Damn shame we didn't manage to get him

Imagine having BoHo and BoBy but first get used to saying BoBy because no one says that.