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Off-season thread
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MrHeiskanen
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M88K
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I'm hopeful that despite Suter being staples to Heiskanens hip, Harley will play more minutes when all is said and done
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Not sure how I missed this but I'll respond now.
In 3yrs when Robertson needs an extension, there is literally 3 players on the books, Hintz, Heiskanen and the last year of Seguins deal, never mind the cap being over 90m by then too.
That 1.4m "penalty" which is really a reward for getting rid of Suter, would mean f*** all.
We piss more space away that that every year.
I'd take the risk with everyone of those players as a potential injury fill in for a guy that should be a #6 but is played like a #3.
What is the worst that happens they do just as bad?
Right now we're one Heiskanen injury away from Suter as a number 1 D all because of a reputation he had a decade ago. And that is a scary f***ing thought.
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After watching the video @MrHeiskanen put up yesterday I think Nill has got it; his main worry, like the rest of us, is our defense. If Harley continues and Lundkvist takes that step our defense isn’t bad.
Nill is open to making a move if it’s needed though to help our defense. Not including Bourque, Stankoven and to a lesser extent Damiani, Blumel, etc. we have 13 forwards guaranteed.
Anyways just rambling and ready for hockey!
edit - what I was originally thinking about though was if injuries/defense needs help Nill knows he can make a move without changing the Stars.
Nill is open to making a move if it’s needed though to help our defense. Not including Bourque, Stankoven and to a lesser extent Damiani, Blumel, etc. we have 13 forwards guaranteed.
Anyways just rambling and ready for hockey!
edit - what I was originally thinking about though was if injuries/defense needs help Nill knows he can make a move without changing the Stars.
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Dynamite Time
Where Is My Mind?
Of course…
Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
Dadonov-Johnston-Benn
…look to continue our top 6 but our bottom 6 is a mix of Seguin, Duchene, Marchment, Dellandrea, Steel, Smith and Faksa. What a great pain in the ass we have at the moment.
Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
Dadonov-Johnston-Benn
…look to continue our top 6 but our bottom 6 is a mix of Seguin, Duchene, Marchment, Dellandrea, Steel, Smith and Faksa. What a great pain in the ass we have at the moment.
I think we're one Defenseman away from being close to as perfectly balanced as a team can get in a flat cap time
Granted that defenseman were missing is a top pair true number 2 RHD which is hard to get, but still think everything flows down well if we got it.
Could really see the pairs of Lindell- Lundqvist and Harley- Hakanpaa work well as great 2 and 3 pairs.
But yeh that 1 true top pairing D away
Granted that defenseman were missing is a top pair true number 2 RHD which is hard to get, but still think everything flows down well if we got it.
Could really see the pairs of Lindell- Lundqvist and Harley- Hakanpaa work well as great 2 and 3 pairs.
But yeh that 1 true top pairing D away
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What are your expectations for Johnston this year? I'm not saying he will top out at this, but I think he can get 65 points this season.
Too aggressive?
Too aggressive?
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Yep.
2 plus factors here even if we totally set aside personal growth.
Dadonov is twice as skilled as Dellandrea who Johnston played with up until the trade for the most part. And they gelled right away.
Then the PP2. Last year it was pretty much a total give-up, just stand around and wait for the time to expire with Suter running it. The only time it looked dangerous was at the start of the season when Lundkvist and Johnston were out there together and the puck was running through them.
The only factor against is possible Benn regression. If Benn reverts to being less aggressive again and stops looking for his shot that could hurt Johnston's assist totals.
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The way Mascherin handled his entire career is certainly an odd one, by refusing to sign, going back into the draft, then having good AHL start and looking promising to making the NHL but refusing to go back to the AHL one more season, jetting off to Europe.. then after one season in the SHL decide you want to play in Italy.. then say f*** that.. go back to the SHL and accomplish nothing, get injured, f*** around, and then retire.
Dude could write a whole ass book.
Dude could write a whole ass book.
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What a wierd career trajectory he had. Should've stuck with something instead of constantly changing lanes. Like when he started playing in Italy because he got the offer to play in the next Winter Olympics for Italy and that barely lasted a couple of months.
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That is my guess, it looks like he kinda lost interest after going to Europe it seems.
Damn that makes it a lot more depressing. Hope he finds a way to stay close to the game
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@Satan if you need someone to talk to, don't be afraid to reach out. Not to me, but I'm sure someone will be willing to guide you through this trying thyme
