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Great comparison. You're just waiting for his game to round out, and it never does.

Great pass by slaf.

Hahaha. Just as I typed it, he plays the wrong guy.

I expected nothing from struble when he was developing. But the dude is solid. What i love about a player like him is you know what you have, and can pay him accordingly. A strong, dependable 3rd pair guy. He's outplayed Xhekaj and Barron all season.

Oof. Tough choice by Barron there. If you cant defend olivier, who can you defend.

Chalk another L for the Martone sweepstakes.

Officiating irritated me tonight.

Evans takes a stick to the nuts and the ref is right there!

The big man has no confidence. Need to see some mojo back for him.

3 regulation win 2 OT win 1 shootout win Zero for losing. Ever. I like it.

Would zero for losing reduce shootouts? 2 points for regulation or other win. 1 point for shootout win. 0 points for loss. Any loss.

How is Tuch playing? Seems like a perfect 4th liner to me.

I've been thinking the same thing.

He likely will have a good AAV, which is going to be important very soon. Hutson is gonna get paid in a couple years, so a steady, reliable, strong, and young number 6 who is paid accordingly would help team balance.

Yep. My leafs hate is based on fan and media bias. My bruins hate is based on almost a half a century of watching a real sports rivalry with meaningful games and hated team members. Its more of a pure hate. Lol.

3 strong defensive games in a row! Shutout for Monty. Allez allez allez. Nobody sings when gale plays les canadiens sont la. Miss that about the 80s and 90s.

Holy shit they're playing well in the second and third.

Was i the only one who thought gustavsson should have been given an interference penalty? I felt like that was a turning point in the game. Gustavsson holds player down for a full 20 seconds while the play leaves the zone. Play blown down and face off in defensive zone. Botched breakout and goal. 1-0 in a very low scoring chance game against an extremely stingy team.

I've had him as a very good two way #2 #3 all along. I still think he will be that. Ghule and Huston are my core dmen right now. Hutson being #1 in two years. Just need to pray to whatever entity you choose that a #2 and #4 right hander can magically appear from within or outside the system.

I havent loved the goaltending this season. I also haven't loved the defense or team defense. If the defense was stellar, good, or even respectfully nhl quality, I could understand wanting to try something new in the goaltending department. I can't think of a single game this year where the team played well and the goalie laid an egg. Primeau has looked bad this year, but until he is the reason for a loss, I don't see the hurry to waivers him.

This team sucks.

Cayden Primeau was equally dominant in the NCAA

So, when do we stand back and say, "in the mix." Isn't a reality this year. Game 20? Game 30 or 40? I'm ready to call it now. My hope for this season is development of key players. Mostly Ghule, Hutson, Struble, an Barron. If Barron or Mailloux can tighten up their own end, I'm still excited about the future. But for now I think it's time to switch from, let's learn how to win, back to let's learn the game and develop individuals.

I did not like the trade at the time, but quickly changed my mind. It was a good trade in the end.