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[DeadsetAce]

Larry Brooks @NYP_Brooksie
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Stepan helped off ice after going down, clutching left leg/knee, during #NYR conditioning test. No contact, simply fell to ice...
10:52 AM - 24 Sep 2014

Pat Leonard [emoji]10004[/emoji] @PLeonardNYDN
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#NYR say Derek Stepan has a fractured fibula. No timetable

No contact fractured fibula? Yikes.

how in the world?!?!

*runs for a glass milk*

 

[proshares]

Dropping like flies already

I saw Jordan Staal broke his lower right leg last night and now Datsyuk is out a month with the shoulder.

 

[sosly]

I'm literally drinking milk right now lol, man poor Stepan

 

[mczoot]

so ready....

 

[osh kosh bosh]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/277016651.html

Interesting coaching strategy revolution going on.

NHL teams have slowly figured out that dumping and chasing is dumb, wonder how this will effect the red wings going forward. They were the first to really get this, looks like that market inefficiency is evaporating.

 

[DeadsetAce]

you'll see the role of 4th lines starting to change with that. more speed on those lines. boston is heading in that direction (supposedly)

 

[mczoot]

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wild/277016651.html

Interesting coaching strategy revolution going on.

NHL teams have slowly figured out that dumping and chasing is dumb, wonder how this will effect the red wings going forward. They were the first to really get this, looks like that market inefficiency is evaporating.

Read about this on Grantland as well

Makes complete sense tho. I'm always more afraid when a team comes in carrying the puck compared to the dump and chase. When carrying, there's a constant shot threat throughout the zone entry. the dump and chase allows at least one defenseman to get into good position

 

[jjs07]

you'll see the role of 4th lines starting to change with that. more speed on those lines. boston is heading in that direction (supposedly)

Yup....in today's NHL, the 4th line has to have skill. Boston's Merlot line was a perfect example of that, eventho Shawn Thornton was an anomaly because he was a skilled enforcer.

 

[solemate96]

Yup....in today's NHL, the 4th line has to have skill. Boston's Merlot line was a perfect example of that, eventho Shawn Thornton was an anomaly because he was a skilled enforcer.

Shawn Thornton is a great example of a skilled enforcer. Of course, he's not going to dangle on everyone every night but he was smart and knew how to play the game and when to drop the gloves.

This folks is the modern day "enforcer" in the NHL.

 

[addictedtofreshkicks]

I know it's only only one game in preseason but I liked how William Nylander looked out on the ice for Leafs today. 

I too was impressed. Kid looks like a pre-teen out there but he can certainly be a great player in this league if he can make up for his lack of size with speed, hands, and elusiveness -- much like Patrick Kane.

 

[True Blues]

Yup....in today's NHL, the 4th line has to have skill. Boston's Merlot line was a perfect example of that, eventho Shawn Thornton was an anomaly because he was a skilled enforcer.

Shawn Thornton is a great example of a skilled enforcer. Of course, he's not going to dangle on everyone every night but he was smart and knew how to play the game and when to drop the gloves.

This folks is the modern day "enforcer" in the NHL.

Sentimentality aside, I'm glad Thornton is gone.

He was horrendous last year.

 

[DeadsetAce]

Yup....in today's NHL, the 4th line has to have skill. Boston's Merlot line was a perfect example of that, eventho Shawn Thornton was an anomaly because he was a skilled enforcer.

Shawn Thornton is a great example of a skilled enforcer. Of course, he's not going to dangle on everyone every night but he was smart and knew how to play the game and when to drop the gloves.

This folks is the modern day "enforcer" in the NHL.

Sentimentality aside, I'm glad Thornton is gone.

He was horrendous last year.

this. it's time to get some of the providence kids up. spooner in particular. claude hates his defensive game, but that speed and shot...gotta have him.

 

[sosly]

Sorta hockey related, thought it was a cool test









Season needs to start already |I

 

[frink85]

coaches/teams are coming around on puck posession and CORSI. you cant score if you dont have the puck, and you dont have the puck if youre throwing it up and hoping you beat the defense to it. the only thing is that you need big, skilled players to hold off the defense past the blueline.


darryl sutter

 

[sosly]

Johnny Hockey > football




Dude's gonna be good, full bias yes, but I can see him netting 20 goals like Monahan He's been doing this all summer too. Future stud? I hope

 

[cquan05]

Johnny G is going to be a PROBLEM

 

[jjs07]

A few quick Caps notes....

-Burakovsky has looked REALLY good this preseason and will probably start the year w/ the Caps.

-Kuznetsov has yet to establish himself. I hope this doesn't turn into another Radulov situation under Trotz. Would be a major shame.

-Orpik has been good.

-Niskanen bad.

-Tom Wilson won't be ready for a few weeks, but he should have a prominent role under Trotz. Anything under 15 goals would be a disappointment.

 

[jewseejay]

A few quick Caps notes....

-Burakovsky has looked REALLY good this preseason and will probably start the year w/ the Caps.

-Kuznetsov has yet to establish himself. I hope this doesn't turn into another Radulov situation under Trotz. Would be a major shame.

-Orpik has been good.

-Niskanen bad.

-Tom Wilson won't be ready for a few weeks, but he should have a prominent role under Trotz. Anything under 15 goals would be a disappointment.

I told you so hah im like pacino in the recruit... A scary judge of talent

And thx for payin niskanen that truck load. We pay enough bad defenseman lol

 

[jjs07]

A few quick Caps notes....

-Burakovsky has looked REALLY good this preseason and will probably start the year w/ the Caps.

-Kuznetsov has yet to establish himself. I hope this doesn't turn into another Radulov situation under Trotz. Would be a major shame.

-Orpik has been good.

-Niskanen bad.

-Tom Wilson won't be ready for a few weeks, but he should have a prominent role under Trotz. Anything under 15 goals would be a disappointment.

I told you so hah im like pacino in the recruit... A scary judge of talent

And thx for payin niskanen that truck load. We pay enough bad defenseman lol

Whispers of the KHL for Kuznetsov. He's got to show out tonight vs. Philly. A LOT of pressure on the kid.

 

[gunna get it]

Going to be mildly surprised if Duclair doesn't stick with the Rangers

 

[DeadsetAce]

mass outrage in Boston that Spooner is being sent back down to Providence. hoping it's just temporary and he'll be back up with the big squad shortly, though

 

[jjs07]

Burakovsky

19 years old and has played himself on the roster...most likely as the 2C.

Get familiar.

Kid is

 

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[ijumpmani]

Burakovsky

19 years old and has played himself on the roster...most likely as the 2C.

Get familiar.

Kid is

I lost my **** at yesterday's game after this goal...it was amazing and then we lose all momentum by allowing a goal

 

[proshares]

The Devils FINALLY broke their 20+ shootout losing streak

Playoffs here we come.