Pre-Game Talk: Week of middling teams

[The Moops]

I'll get the GDT for the Hawks game tonight

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[niwotsblessing]

I'll get the GDT for the Hawks game tonight

Epic "Week of Middling Teams" thread!!!

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

I'll get the GDT for the Hawks game tonight

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Is anyone else getting tired of Newhook being forcefed minutes like Jost used to be?

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Is anyone else getting tired of Newhook being forcefed minutes like Jost used to be?

Problem is, Landy is out. Rod is out. Lehky is out. That leaves one of LOC, Cogs, Nieto, Galchenyk, Eller, or Newhook. None are good choices.

 

[thedoctor]

Careful not to juice Malgin's value too much there, Bednar!

 

[tornadowarning33]

Problem is, Landy is out. Rod is out. Lehky is out. That leaves one of LOC, Cogs, Nieto, Galchenyk, Eller, or Newhook. None are good choices.

Yeah, this feels more like choosing a lesser-but-still-necessary evil. Jost was more overly-trusted due to his pedigree, promises made to him, etc.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Is anyone else getting tired of Newhook being forcefed minutes like Jost used to be?

They have to see if he can at least wake up and contribute as a winger.

He could use the confidence boost too, it won't last long if he doesn't step up.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Problem is, Landy is out. Rod is out. Lehky is out. That leaves one of LOC, Cogs, Nieto, Galchenyk, Eller, or Newhook. None are good choices.

Is Foudy out?

 

[henchman21]

I'd 100% put Chucky there over Newhook right now.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Is Foudy out?

I wonder what they want to see from him. Probably to bulk up in the off season. Lol..

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

Is Foudy out?

As far as I know, he hasn't been playing for the Eagles for quite some time due to injury

 

[CobraAcesS]

As far as I know, he hasn't been playing for the Eagles for quite some time due to injury

That's unfortunate in a year where they are selling opportunities like popcorn. Luckily for him that isn't likely to stop lol.

 

[Ceremony]

If that Blackhawks team is 'middling' then I'd hate to see a bad team.

 

[BrickNHL]

Gonna be in Phoenix for the game. $209 CAD for standing room only tickets… wtf?!? But we had to do it to support the boys

 

[CobraAcesS]

Gonna be in Phoenix for the game. $209 CAD for standing room only tickets… wtf?!? But we had to do it to support the boys

When did AZ tickets become hard to come by? Lol

I skipped the Detroit game because I couldn't find seats for less than like 200 usd. I only sit in certain sections though. f***ers packed that arena like damn airplane seats, but worse anywhere outside of the lower bowel or the first row of upper levels.

 

[forsbergavs32]

When did AZ tickets become hard to come by? Lol

I skipped the Detroit game because I couldn't find seats for less than like 200 usd. I only sit in certain sections though. f***ers packed that arena like damn airplane seats, but worse anywhere outside of the lower bowel or the first row of upper levels.

Tickets for Anaheim and San Jose are fairly reasonable, but by the time I factor in gas and food its gonna cost me like 300-400. I'd rather sit at home and not drive 3 hours.

 

[CobraAcesS]

Tickets for Anaheim and San Jose are fairly reasonable, but by the time I factor in gas and food its gonna cost me like 300-400. I'd rather sit at home and not drive 3 hours.

Oh eww, I can see it being worth it on occasion though. That is basically what I'd have to do to watch them in Columbus. I've thought about it, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. This is the first year I haven't went to LCA, or been in Tampa, but it's 25 minutes away.

 

[BrickNHL]

When did AZ tickets become hard to come by? Lol

I skipped the Detroit game because I couldn't find seats for less than like 200 usd. I only sit in certain sections though. f***ers packed that arena like damn airplane seats, but worse anywhere outside of the lower bowel or the first row of upper levels.

It’s this damn college stadium. Probably could have got front row seats last year with these prices

 

[CobraAcesS]

It’s this damn college stadium. Probably could have got front row seats last year with these prices

Interesting, they solved the embarrassing empty seat issue lol. Sounds like a shit arena.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Pittsburgh are banged up but they are going to play desperate tonight. Wish we had Makar. Bet it’s a good game.

 

[Bill Peckerskull]

How a stick change helped spark Samuel Girard's confidence, resurgence for Avalanche

Since the start of January, Girard has 24 points and a plus-2 rating in 34 games.

theathletic.com

“A couple guys on the team like Gabe (Landeskog), they asked if I’d like to try a longer stick,” the 5-foot-10 Girard said.

Around December, he decided to give it a shot. Not wanting to mess with his ability to handle the puck, he started by adding only an inch or so to the shaft. Week after week, he added slightly more length. By the start of January, when he reached his stick’s current length, he had added about six inches. He found it gave him better whip as he shot and made quick passes. The extra wood also helped him increase his reach defensively.

“I’m pretty happy with it,” the defenseman said.

“He uses a mini stick as it is,” teammate Cale Makar joked. “Any inches he can get longer, it’s probably better.”

Since the start of January, Girard has 24 points and a plus-2 rating in 34 games, and he’s averaging nearly 22 minutes of ice time a game. He’s already matched his career high in goals this season with five. And, with 31 points, he should pass his previous high of 34, set in 2019-20. His 0.49 points-per-game pace is still behind the career year he had in 2020-21, when he put up 32 points in 48 games. But in his 34 games since the calendar flipped to 2023, he’s averaging 0.7 points per game, which is better than his 2020-21 rate.

 

[Anders Cain]

How a stick change helped spark Samuel Girard's confidence, resurgence for Avalanche

Since the start of January, Girard has 24 points and a plus-2 rating in 34 games.

theathletic.com

That's a very interesting read. And nice to see results coming with it

 

[John Mandalorian]

The game tonight is against a desparate team. It might be a good time to have McDermaid log some minutes.