GDT: [Game #6] Dallas Stars @ Columbus Blue Jackets - 6:00 PM CT (BS-SW)

[Captain Awesome]

I didn't see a penalty there. The guy was barely touched and fell down.

I thought that was a weird one too, Jackets guy sold it well.

 

[LT]

I get why Gurianov passed there (Elvis was fully square to the shot and the right side of the net was wide open).

But he has to know that there isn't a passing lane there. Just rip a shot low right side. If it doesn't beat the goalie itself, you likely get a rebound right out into the slot.

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Heiskanen has seemed so much more engaged offensively this season. Love seeing him skate the puck into the zone so often, especially on the PP. Definitely need more of that instead of whatever else this team thinks they can do.

 

[LT]

I thought that was a weird one too, Jackets guy sold it well.

I think the fall was a bit delayed, just some awkward movement. Kind of weak but meh, not the worst.

 

[M88K]

I get why Gurianov passed there (Elvis was fully square to the shot and the right side of the net was wide open).

But he has to know that there isn't a passing lane there. Just rip a shot low right side. If it doesn't beat the goalie itself, you likely get a rebound right out into the slot.

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Heiskanen has seemed so much more engaged offensively this season. Love seeing him skate the puck into the zone so often, especially on the PP. Definitely need more of that instead of whatever else this team thinks they can do.

does he though?

 

[LT]

does he though?

I'm saying he doesn't (or at least didn't on that play), but he needs to know that.

 

[Kcb12345]

I get why Gurianov passed there (Elvis was fully square to the shot and the right side of the net was wide open).

But he has to know that there isn't a passing lane there. Just rip a shot low right side. If it doesn't beat the goalie itself, you likely get a rebound right out into the slot.

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Heiskanen has seemed so much more engaged offensively this season. Love seeing him skate the puck into the zone so often, especially on the PP. Definitely need more of that instead of whatever else this team thinks they can do.

I'd like to see him take that puck to the net on his backhand maybe there. He had a clear path to it

 

[LT]

Brian Rea has improved so much since he started. He was so annoying and frat-boyish when he started but he seems like a legitimate analyst now who knows what he's talking about.

 

[LT]

I'd like to see him take that puck to the net on his backhand maybe there. He had a clear path to it

Yea, or that. With Elvis' position he could've cut through the middle and tried to deke. I think he had enough speed and space to get there before the defense.

It's the same shit with Denis, his mind can't keep up with his body.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I think the fall was a bit delayed, just some awkward movement. Kind of weak but meh, not the worst.

Yeah, nothing I'd go crazy over as a call, just one of those borderline ones that would depend on the ref's mood that night.

As for Heiskanen, I think a recall a play where he skating into 4 men by himself and actually more or less got through successfully on the zone entry. It just ended up being a giveaway, but just that play alone was more aggressive than anything we saw out of him last year.

 

[LT]

That defensive effort on the goal was also pitiful. Raffl could've stayed with Bjorkstrand but just... didn't. No one else was even skating.

And I don't know what Holtby was doing. That was pathetic.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I'm a little nervous about how much Gurianov we're seeing, are they showcasing the dude for a trade or really giving him a shot because they're desperate? Whatever the case, he's got 2 shots and 2 posts, even while passing up that opportunity.

 

[M88K]

I'm a little nervous about how much Gurianov we're seeing, are they showcasing the dude for a trade or really giving him a shot because they're desperate? Whatever the case, he's got 2 shots and 2 posts, even while passing up that opportunity.

They're not going to trade him.
They need top 6 help, and if they are trading him to add that, they cannot bring in the salary of a top 6 player.
If they are bringing in a bottom 6 guy.... might as well keep him

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Is Benn the worst player in the NHL?

 

[Captain Awesome]

They're not going to trade him.
They need top 6 help, and if they are trading him to add that, they cannot bring in the salary of a top 6 player.
If they are bringing in a bottom 6 guy.... might as well keep him

The amount of logic you are assuming out of the thought processes of our roster building is way too high here.

 

[M88K]

Is Benn the worst player in the NHL?

No, Ryan Reeves, and Andrew Cogliano are still in the NHL

 

[MrHeiskanen]

Any fans in the building tonight? Haven't heard a peep all game.

 

[Smelling Salt]

I'm a little nervous about how much Gurianov we're seeing, are they showcasing the dude for a trade or really giving him a shot because they're desperate? Whatever the case, he's got 2 shots and 2 posts, even while passing up that opportunity.

Guri, Seguin, Bourque and a 1st for Eichel

 

[M88K]

Guri, Benn, Bourque and a 1st for Eichel

Fixed

 

[ElGuapo]

I'm seeing a double image at the top of the broadcast. Anyone else? Is every broadcast gonna have something wrong with it?

I didn't in the first period but am now.

 

[ugrakarma]

The Eichel saga has lasted way too long. Just let the guy have the operation he wants.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Guri, Seguin, Bourque and a 1st for Eichel

Eichel's deal ends a year earlier than Seguin, and he's young and hungry enough to bounce back. I would do this trade, give that man his surgery.

Edit: I didn't realize this but Buffalo is on the clock to make this trade. Eichel has an NMC that kicks in after this season.

 

[Smelling Salt]

Fixed

That would be better, but I think Buffalo could be fooled into thinking Seguin is still good. Just like Nill could fool Seguin into waiving for Buffalo.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I prefer using Seguin, IMO, he's slightly more expensive and his deal is two years longer.

 

[ugrakarma]

Bad turnover time to see if it went over the line.

 

[Captain Awesome]

I don't think that's a goal.

I decided to watch the CBJ feed for the hell of it, their angle makes it look like a no goal.

 

[Satan]

that wasn't in