The Kingslayer
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It was and that whole thing is made possible thanks to Soderbergs board battle win and then his screen of Rinne.That was a laser he put past Rinne. I want to see more of that on the PP.
It was and that whole thing is made possible thanks to Soderbergs board battle win and then his screen of Rinne.That was a laser he put past Rinne. I want to see more of that on the PP.
Hes looked alot better as a winger no doubt.Jost has been playing the wing since returning. I think that's why, as @henchman24 said it would.
LOL MacKinnon with the quick puzzled face when Lauren asks about it being hard to beat Pekka.
It all really comes down to the top line. I'm sure Poile is sitting puckered in his office right now at the thought of a playoff series with MacKinnon-Landeskog-Rantanen abusing his top-5 defence.I'm still skeptical about our contender status this season, but damn is this fun. Never know what can happen when a team gets on a roll.
Not impressed by Hughes either , and for the same reasonsI've been watching Hughes lately, and I'm honestly not impressed. He's small and plays even smaller. Byfuglien could pick him up and toss him over the glass. I'm serious.
He is nearly 2p/GP tho
Official measurement will be made at the combine , I don't think he's 5'10 either. That's if he even attends the combineDoesn't look 510
It all really comes down to the top line. I'm sure Poile is sitting puckered in his office right now at the thought of a playoff series with MacKinnon-Landeskog-Rantanen abusing his top-5 defence.
Zadorov back to 20+ minutes last night, and looking much more comfortable. I like him paired with Cole, they can be pretty reliable in the defensive zone, and still make plays in the offensive zone. Games like this always make me think Z has a chance to develop into what we all hoped EJ would. Zadorov has that extra edge to his demeanour that Johnson just never had. It's a fearlessness and confidence that can really make him stand out in a game. Johnson has gotten into a habit of avoiding hits, and rarely ever throwing them. Zadorov is also much better balanced and stronger. If the kinks iron out, I think he will be higher level than what Johnson got to.
And the Avs should think the same way as well. I mean he was a good player for us during the dark times, but you have to think about the future. If and when Ty gets signed you'll probably have those three guys you'll want to protect and not EJ.Getting to a higher level than EJ did would be hard, he was a legit #2. If he gets there, ****ing fantastic. This probably isn't the place for it but honestly should we keep the D we have today, I'd rather protect Barrie/Girard/Zadorov in the upcoming expansion draft than EJ, as much as I like him.
I agree, but we saw last year he can score, as he netted 8 (including playoffs). EJ is usually good for 10-12. I think Z is a much better passer on the breakout, as he doesn't just fire missiles at players sticks. He is much better physically, and I'd argue his wing span and mobility is better against quick players. Like I said, the kinks will need to be worked out, but if he earns the coaching staff trust he should easily be able to become a big minute defenceman capable of going up against any line.Getting to a higher level than EJ did would be hard, he was a legit #2. If he gets there, ****ing fantastic. This probably isn't the place for it but honestly should we keep the D we have today, I'd rather protect Barrie/Girard/Zadorov in the upcoming expansion draft than EJ, as much as I like him.
Not gonna be a tough decision just sign himUnbelievable heart to win this game.
Absolutely love Jost getting the GWG to break the almost 3 year regular season losing streak to the Preds.
Varly was immense. Going to be a tough decision in a few months.
Avs are contenders nowSlow down! I wouldn't call us serious contenders. Could we have a Cinderella run? Maybe
I agree, but we saw last year he can score, as he netted 8 (including playoffs). EJ is usually good for 10-12. I think Z is a much better passer on the breakout, as he doesn't just fire missiles at players sticks. He is much better physically, and I'd argue his wing span and mobility is better against quick players. Like I said, the kinks will need to be worked out, but if he earns the coaching staff trust he should easily be able to become a big minute defenceman capable of going up against any line.
At the end of the day, there was basically two EJs. One capable of being a reliable 25 minute defenceman with next to no scoring, and one capable of rushing the puck and making you slide to the edge of your seat. They never showed up at the same time though.