I know everyone is going to say sample size, blah, blah....

But Laine going 2nd overall seems like a mistake to me.....and I said it at draft time.

I went in to today hoping he would be lighting it up so NA could play again but if I'm Winnipeg, after today and the previous games, I'd be concerned.

He just takes low chance shots which end up wasting the chance for any real play. Doesn't even try to make a play himself. And don't get me started on his skating...
- underhill14

Could be coaching too... "get it on net and crash" type instructions

I know everyone is going to say sample size, blah, blah....

But Laine going 2nd overall seems like a mistake to me.....and I said it at draft time.

I went in to today hoping he would be lighting it up so NA could play again but if I'm Winnipeg, after today and the previous games, I'd be concerned.

He just takes low chance shots which end up wasting the chance for any real play. Doesn't even try to make a play himself. And don't get me started on his skating...
- underhill14

So, Puljujaarvi or Dubois would be the right choice at #2?

I know everyone is going to say sample size, blah, blah....

But Laine going 2nd overall seems like a mistake to me.....and I said it at draft time.

I went in to today hoping he would be lighting it up so NA could play again but if I'm Winnipeg, after today and the previous games, I'd be concerned.

He just takes low chance shots which end up wasting the chance for any real play. Doesn't even try to make a play himself. And don't get me started on his skating...
- underhill14

For like the 17th time in 3 days....

So, Puljujaarvi or Dubois would be the right choice at #2?
- 1979AD

Always thought Pullyurjaarvi was the better pick....out of the top 5 maybe even Tchachuk.

My 1, 2, 3 would have been Matthews, Pullyurjaarvi, Tchachuk. I believe in 3-5 years they will be the better players.

Oh boy. Just realized that by the end of day today Detroit AND Houston can be tied for the second wild card spot.

For like the 17th time in 3 days....


- markmark

WTF does this even mean. At least make a point.


....and Jordan's a basketball player FFS, what would he know.

I know everyone is going to say sample size, blah, blah....

But Laine going 2nd overall seems like a mistake to me.....and I said it at draft time.

I went in to today hoping he would be lighting it up so NA could play again but if I'm Winnipeg, after today and the previous games, I'd be concerned.

He just takes low chance shots which end up wasting the chance for any real play. Doesn't even try to make a play himself. And don't get me started on his skating...
- underhill14

in fairness he is still just a kid...maurice will work with him on his decision making... the talent is 100% there

Assuming that Russia holds on to its lead over Finland, TNA's tournament is over.

Do we see another U24 Can/US/Mexico team if there's another WCH in 2020?

If so, that means McD, Matthews, Eichel can't play for their countries. Maybe they'd make it U23, or give each country 2 exemptions to add underagers if they wanted to?

Otherwise, I wouldn't be surprised to see players like that boycott the tournament.

WTF does this even mean. At least make a point.


....and Jordan's a basketball player FFS, what would he know.
- underhill14

It means you need to calm the hell down with all these proclamations. You're saying Winnipeg made a mistake picking Laine at #2 based on less than 60min of him being on the ice FFS.

Oh boy. Just realized that by the end of day today Detroit AND Houston can be tied for the second wild card spot.
- markmark

Jays are (frank)erood. They hit quite a lot of home runs though, which is nice.

WTF does this even mean. At least make a point.


....and Jordan's a basketball player FFS, what would he know.
- underhill14

Where to find the $15k/hand table at Caesars Palace, I'm sure.

Assuming that Russia holds on to its lead over Finland, TNA's tournament is over.

Do we see another U24 Can/US/Mexico team if there's another WCH in 2020?

If so, that means McD, Matthews, Eichel can't play for their countries. Maybe they'd make it U23, or give each country 2 exemptions to add underagers if they wanted to?

Otherwise, I wouldn't be surprised to see players like that boycott the tournament.
- 1979AD

Love me some TNA

Where to find the $15k/hand table at Caesars Palace, I'm sure.
- 1979AD

The ins and outs of minor league baseball

Assuming that Russia holds on to its lead over Finland, TNA's tournament is over.

Do we see another U24 Can/US/Mexico team if there's another WCH in 2020?

If so, that means McD, Matthews, Eichel can't play for their countries. Maybe they'd make it U23, or give each country 2 exemptions to add underagers if they wanted to?

Otherwise, I wouldn't be surprised to see players like that boycott the tournament.
- 1979AD

Wouldn't you rather watch Germany and Switzerland?

Jays are (frank)erood. They hit quite a lot of home runs though, which is nice.
- walshyleafsfan

At this point all I care about is getting a wild card spot and winning the WC game so they can play a series vs. Texas.



Anything more is gravy. Anything less would be heartbreaking.

Eeesh......

Wouldn't you rather watch Germany and Switzerland?
- walshyleafsfan

I'm thinking the Danes and Norwegians could be a force in 4 years, or at least good enough to beat Torts and the United States of Abdelkader.

in fairness he is still just a kid...maurice will work with him on his decision making... the talent is 100% there
- Dozzer

Totally understand that point and it's valid.

But I've watched him play more than just this World Cup....not a lot but some....just don't see enough of the raw talent or speed for the NHL.

I've seen a few nice highlight goals but even Luke Schenn had one of those.

Eeesh......
- burn

People in the comments of my stream are female doging about the ref doing something on that goal? See what happened?

Oh boy. Just realized that by the end of day today Detroit AND Houston can be tied for the second wild card spot.
- markmark

I caught a bit ofbthe Tigers makeup game today in Minnesota. I think there were about 5 people there. Weird watching a game with 99% empty seats.

I'm thinking the Danes and Norwegians could be a force in 4 years, or at least good enough to beat Torts and the United States of Abdelkader.
- 1979AD

People in the comments of my stream are female doging about the ref doing something on that goal? See what happened?
- markmark

Tangled up with ristolienen, caused 3on2

It means you need to calm the hell down with all these proclamations. You're saying Winnipeg made a mistake picking Laine at #2 based on less than 60min of him being on the ice FFS.
- markmark

Was I not calm with my typing???

And yes, I am saying Winnipeg made a mistake, my opinion, thought so back then and it's not from just 60m.

PS, when you're a mod then you can tell me to calm down, until then (frank) off.

- burn

His ice time is valuable dammit! 6 minute ABS.

Was I not calm with my typing???

And yes, I am saying Winnipeg made a mistake, my opinion, thought so back then and it's not from just 60m.

PS, when you're a mod then you can tell me to calm down, until then (frank) off.
- underhill14

I just can't see Chevy banging his head against his desk yelling "God dammit did I ever F up picking Laine 2nd overall, I wish I had a do over." But hey I could be wrong. Laine for Halak and a 2nd...