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Missed the game today, just caught the recap. Looked like it probably deserved OT.
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Vichyssoise
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Have yet to watch the highlights. Despite a rather uneven start to the season, there's been some positives lately. It's a long season, so no reason to panic yet and they're in the middle of a long road trip. In Roy, I trust.
Are you following any team in particular mate? Based are your latest posts, I'd say Kraken, but...
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Yeah, Kraken. We've been a bit inconsistent too, and I think we're really lacking top end talent. Seems like we have 3-4 2nd lines.
Gards
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Roy was a great goalie
Is he too defensive minded/conservative as a coach or they just don't have the talent to compete?
Vichyssoise
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Injuries to two supposed offensive stars of the team, one being a puck hog who generally stifles the attack (shutout 5 times this season before he got injured), and the other a 9-team journeyman who just signed a multi-year contract during the offseason. Their return should apparently improve the team, I beg to differ, but, hey, as long as there's life...
Add to that an aging playing group with no goal-scoring ability beyond a couple of 30-goal a season players, a pathetic PP and PPK system (both ranked last or thereabouts, the ultimate kiss of death to any would-be successful team), and the uncanny ability to give up 3rd period leads.
Just like Flanno's Sharks only played the full 70, that team only plays the full 50 every single night. 5 come from behind losses out of their last 10 games I think.
That team is mentally weak. It's absolutely amazing.
I like the way the team plays 5 on 5, but all of the above is like an anchor weighing around their necks.
This is a mid-table team, playing like one, and I'm not sure Roy can pull enough miracles to get the guys not to crap themselves when the game is on the line.
Still 60-odd games left in the season, things might change.
Vichyssoise
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Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzy's record of 894 career goals (in the regular season) in the same number of games.
Truly a remarkable achievement.
Of course, if one includes the playoffs, Gretzy's still way above everyone else with a 1016 goal tally.
It even got a mention (short article) in the Nikkei here in Japan. I know it was a slow news day (Baseball had a day off), but still it could be compared to the Financial Times running an article on Alex Johnson breaking Ken Irvine's try record (should it ever happen).
Truly a remarkable achievement.
Of course, if one includes the playoffs, Gretzy's still way above everyone else with a 1016 goal tally.
It even got a mention (short article) in the Nikkei here in Japan. I know it was a slow news day (Baseball had a day off), but still it could be compared to the Financial Times running an article on Alex Johnson breaking Ken Irvine's try record (should it ever happen).
Vichyssoise
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Stanley Cup Playoffs started a few days ago. I'll be rooting for any Canadian team as I always do as soon as the Islanders are eliminated.
My 5 year old is totally hooked and has become an Oilers fan after watching Draisaitl and McDavid (who wouldn't?) play.
Trying start for him since the Oilers are down 2-nil in their series against the Kings. And like 99% of their fanbase, he knows that their goalie is crap. Surprisingly Oilers management is apparently oblivious to that fact.
My 5 year old is totally hooked and has become an Oilers fan after watching Draisaitl and McDavid (who wouldn't?) play.
Trying start for him since the Oilers are down 2-nil in their series against the Kings. And like 99% of their fanbase, he knows that their goalie is crap. Surprisingly Oilers management is apparently oblivious to that fact.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
My son surprised me the other day when he told me he’s been following the Ice Hockey. Follows the Maple Leafs apparently and they go alright I hear!
Vichyssoise
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Yeah leading their series 2-0.
Not an easy team to follow though. Last Cup win in the mid-sixties, and a long tradition of shitting the bed in the playoffs.
Sharky Pete
Great White
While it's amateur/semi pro the Australian Ice Hockey League is a lot of fun to watch.
Vichyssoise
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Incredible game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues.
Only saw the highlights (available on YouTube for those interested), but it was one hell of a game with an amazing finish
Only saw the highlights (available on YouTube for those interested), but it was one hell of a game with an amazing finish
Winnipeg, down by two goals with a couple of minutes remaining, ties the game with 1.6 seconds left on the clock and then wins the game and the series in 2OT.
Addy
Jaws
Vichyssoise
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Slightly underwhelming, but the choices weren't exactly great to begin win.
Lovely colors however.
Addy
Jaws
Yeti was always the best choice, but couldn't use it due to copyright
Vichyssoise
Great White
I've seen many people online give this as their preferred choice, but I quite frankly don't get it.
Vichyssoise
Great White
Stanley Cup Final will be a rematch of last year.
Oilers v Panthers.
All of a sudden, following his demotion and the injury of the backup goaltender, the Oilers goalie has found a bit of form. And their offense his awesome.
I'll be riding their bandwagon in hope my little one gets something to remember for ever in a couple of weeks time.
Should be a great series either way.
Oilers v Panthers.
All of a sudden, following his demotion and the injury of the backup goaltender, the Oilers goalie has found a bit of form. And their offense his awesome.
I'll be riding their bandwagon in hope my little one gets something to remember for ever in a couple of weeks time.
Should be a great series either way.
Vichyssoise
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Season post-mortem
The Panthers (of Florida) are back-to-back champions. Aggressive style of play, unrelenting fore-check, and player depth played a major factor in their success.
My little boy's Edmonton Oilers came up short, and it stings because this year I really had a vested interest. Goaltending and defence, but really goaltending above all, proved to be their downfall.
I don't think the Oilers will contend for a while, at least not as long as they don't fix their most glaring issues.
My Islanders have a new GM, 2 first round draft picks including the #1. Let's hope they don't screw this up.
The Panthers (of Florida) are back-to-back champions. Aggressive style of play, unrelenting fore-check, and player depth played a major factor in their success.
My little boy's Edmonton Oilers came up short, and it stings because this year I really had a vested interest. Goaltending and defence, but really goaltending above all, proved to be their downfall.
I don't think the Oilers will contend for a while, at least not as long as they don't fix their most glaring issues.
My Islanders have a new GM, 2 first round draft picks including the #1. Let's hope they don't screw this up.
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McDavid showing the first signs that he could be ready to look elsewhere. I think they'll be agressively working to move on their goaltender to keep him happy.
My Kraken are in full rebuild already. Made a few moves and have some cap space available, but I just can't see a way we contend unless the young talent take the step required to be outright first-line stars. Very frustrating to be 8th pick after such a poor year too.
Vichyssoise
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Big offseason coming up starting w/ the draft.