AveryStar4Eva
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I don’t know why but I feel like next game is going to be a big one for Gurianov. He’s streaky as all hell, but when he’s on he’s on
Series Discussion SCF | ★★★ STARS ★★★ vs. lame sky flashes | TBL leads 3-2
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Stay woke: Gurianov leads the team in individual expected goals and high danger scoring chances (both at 5v5) in the playoffs- the goals will come. Keep shooting Denis.
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I’m also getting REALLY f***ing tired of Hedman’s penalties on these breakaways. He hooked Gurianov between the legs on his and tripped Radulov on his in OT. This shit has to be called and yet he gets praised for great defense instead.
The Gurianov one earlier in the series is questionable IMO. I think it’s very odd that by the letter of the law, it isn’t a hook. It absolutely should be IMO. It’s also arguably a slash. It’s something I think should be clarified in the rules if it hasn’t already.
The refs are really swallowing their whistles which is fine I guess, but I don’t get how god-damn difficult it is to just call a game the right way. It’s going both ways but the refs are really inserting themselves into the spotlight when they should be invisible. It’s awful to watch.
The more 5-on-5 we can play, the better it is for us. I think we are getting more disciplined too but the refs really are missing or just not calling a shitload of garbage hockey on both sides.
The Gurianov one earlier in the series is questionable IMO. I think it’s very odd that by the letter of the law, it isn’t a hook. It absolutely should be IMO. It’s also arguably a slash. It’s something I think should be clarified in the rules if it hasn’t already.
The refs are really swallowing their whistles which is fine I guess, but I don’t get how god-damn difficult it is to just call a game the right way. It’s going both ways but the refs are really inserting themselves into the spotlight when they should be invisible. It’s awful to watch.
The more 5-on-5 we can play, the better it is for us. I think we are getting more disciplined too but the refs really are missing or just not calling a shitload of garbage hockey on both sides.
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I just want Gurianov to get one breakaway where the best dman in the NHL isnt the one chasing him. He was solid tonight though in the O zone and had a few chances. Sadly for a few of the guys it's just a matter of time before they score, and we don't exactly have time right now although this win managed to buy some more..
And glad I'm not the only one who noticed that little hook between the legs by Hedman on that chance. Exactly what Perry did last game and kinda got away with
Let's take game 6 (in regulation please!)
And glad I'm not the only one who noticed that little hook between the legs by Hedman on that chance. Exactly what Perry did last game and kinda got away with
Let's take game 6 (in regulation please!)
Hedman's penalties are what make him like Chris Pronger, so of course you can't complain.
Gurianov's problem has always been the same. He has low turn rate, low agility, and his puck-handling is not elite. So he's not great at finish chances, but of course if you get him the puck on his stick with a lane in front he can be very punishing.
None of the Stars players are reliable scorers. Because the vast majority of the Stars goals are concept goals. The same concept insert-defenseman-name shoots a nothing shot from far away, insert-forward-name stands on front of net pushing people around and hoping that the puck takes a crazy bounce off of someone or off the of the goalie for a rebound or a tip. Some players are better at doing it, but no player is absolutely necessary to do it. Gurianov could turn up or it could be Janmark, or it could be Kiviranta, or it could be no one. Just have to hope it's someone.
Gurianov's problem has always been the same. He has low turn rate, low agility, and his puck-handling is not elite. So he's not great at finish chances, but of course if you get him the puck on his stick with a lane in front he can be very punishing.
None of the Stars players are reliable scorers. Because the vast majority of the Stars goals are concept goals. The same concept insert-defenseman-name shoots a nothing shot from far away, insert-forward-name stands on front of net pushing people around and hoping that the puck takes a crazy bounce off of someone or off the of the goalie for a rebound or a tip. Some players are better at doing it, but no player is absolutely necessary to do it. Gurianov could turn up or it could be Janmark, or it could be Kiviranta, or it could be no one. Just have to hope it's someone.
Refs have been trash. Cost Dallas a game, Hedman has had several non calls when he should have been in the box. That Radulov trip was clear as day. Players don’t go flying down when they are in all alone. That should have been a penalty shot and it was clear hedman used his stick to trip him. He hooked and pulled his skate to prevent a scoring chance.
Dallas has to complain about the refs. Bowness has to say something. Take the fine. But a message has to be sent they are not calling this right. You call the Benn trash in game 4 but not hedman in game 5. Refs are piss poor.
Side note any chance Faksa comes back? Dallas could really use that guy.
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Just checked
Corey Perry 1.53 ixG, 9 iHDCF
Pavelski, Seguin and Gurianov all around 1.0 ixG.
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One play that happened in the first OT that hasn’t been talked about enough is Hanley’s deflection on the Kucherov mini/partial one on one with Khudobin.
Literally saved our season. Kuch had that low blocker absolutely picked if it goes through.
Literally saved our season. Kuch had that low blocker absolutely picked if it goes through.
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I just don't see how we can replace Klingberg if we trade him for a forward. He's not a player that we can afford to lose unless it's just a stupid good return for Dallas
serp
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Stars most creative and best offensive players are their two best defenseman . Playoffs have shown that and it needs to be build around like it was before the playoffs going forward . Klingbergs next contract is likely going to suck but the team can't afford to not have him.
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I know we won’t hear anything until later tmw, but it would be awesome to hear if Hintz and Comeau will play tmw. Would be even better to hear Faksa is back, but I doubt we’ll see him
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I don’t get why they just don’t say he’s done for the playoffs, same with Johns. Basically what Tampa announced with Stamkos
If Faksa was some what close, you’d think he would have played last night in a must win game
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He did skate in the morning skate for Game 4. I think it was in last night's 20/20 that Shaprio added that he wasn't able to handle his stick, but he was skating.
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Stamkos is a unique situation. I may be missing an obvious one, but no team really does that. The norm is everything on shutdown regardless if the guy is coming back. This doesn't even have anything to do the bubble since it happens every year. The only difference with the bubble is everything is now just classified as unfit to play.
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Also i don't think any of the Stars injuries are as serious as Stamkos. Him coming back at all was probably not smart for his health after beeing out for so long and such a major injury .
Stars guys there probably would be a legit chance. Bishop probably could play if something happened to Khudobin but it wouldn't be pretty , Johns i don't think would even play even if he's fully healthy . Hanley has been more than solid enough on the third pairing.
Hell i might argue he could still get a legit chance as a permanent third pairing guy off his play in the playoffs. You can now be a smaller NHL defenseman even if you aren't elite offensively.
Back when Hanley first came into the league the league was still drafting Bogosians and Luke Schenns with top 5 picks which at this point is a dying breed.
Stars guys there probably would be a legit chance. Bishop probably could play if something happened to Khudobin but it wouldn't be pretty , Johns i don't think would even play even if he's fully healthy . Hanley has been more than solid enough on the third pairing.
Hell i might argue he could still get a legit chance as a permanent third pairing guy off his play in the playoffs. You can now be a smaller NHL defenseman even if you aren't elite offensively.
Back when Hanley first came into the league the league was still drafting Bogosians and Luke Schenns with top 5 picks which at this point is a dying breed.
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Anyone have a replay of that Joel Hanley block on Kucherov in OT? They didn't show the replay on NBC and it's not on any of the highlight vids...massive play just casually brushed aside as someone mentioned earlier. Idek how he blocked that it looked like a wide open lane for Kucherov
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