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You know I thought Mattingly would have been a great replacement, if they decided to let Schneider go. But after seeing him take over the offensive coordination. He needs to be booted out the door, right behind Schneider. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s telling Schneider to keep Springer at leadoff, because of his pedigree.
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He didn’t have a great season? He was on pace for another 95+ points this season, while still being one of the better defensive winger in the league. I don’t know where people get this perception that Marner is a playoff choke artist. Marner was 4th on the team in goals expected this playoffs, only behind his linemates this playoffs. So, even though he wasn’t producing points, he was still creating chances for his team. Oddly enough, the person who many thought was the Leafs’ best player, Nylander; was 7th on the team. Since joining the Leafs’, Marner has led the team in points, on-ice goals for (5v5), fewest on-ice goals against (5v5), and on-ice SV%, in the playoffs (amongst the forwards). But of course, he’s the scapegoat because some “hockey analysts” only looks at the point numbers and a few clips of him avoiding hits. Calling for his head.
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Vladdy has given up when his two best friend, Teo and Gurriel left. Now, it’s Bo’s turn with Espinal.
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I think it’s safe to say, Dave Hudgens wasn’t the problem.
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Hey @Elias Pettersson, remember when you said Matthews has already peaked, and you doubt he’ll ever break 40 goals again? Good times.
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This would’ve never happened if he signed with Toronto.
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I know he was terrible last year, and his career is twiddling down. But I have to give him a pass last year coming off a major shoulder surgery. He said he’s healthy coming into camp, so who knows…..maybe he can revert back to his 2021 season? He still walks a ton, and his barrel and hard hit rate is still above league average, according to baseball savant. I’d much rather have him as a bench player than Vogelbach. Considering Votto can still play the field, whereas Big V, is primarily a bat on the bench.
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Not sure why people say he took less to stay. He’s on pace for the same amount of points as Huberdeau got when he signed his extension with Calgary and a lot of people thought that was an overpayment. In time, it’s a great deal if he continues his production, as the cap rises, but right now he got paid the market value.
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Yet another L on the Benning regime. Stankoven drafted 5 spots behind Klimovich. A prospect in our “backyard”.
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Not to defend Benning at all. But hindsight is 20/20 in drafting. every team has misses. Go through every draft, some guys meet expectations, some bust, some exceed....The longer you've watched the game, the more you realize drafting is a combo of good scouting, luck and player development. For that reason, I never judge young players for a number of years. I remember people screaming we should have taken Nikushkin over Horvat. Then Nikushkin was a bust, now every team would love him. Don't rush to judge players early in their career is what I have learned. Kilm is 21 years old playing in the AHL....remember that, and started as an 18 year old, and he's been hurt alot this year.
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I think that a moot point, considering most collegiate hockey players, who are highly touted turn pro at 20/21, anyway. If you are still playing college at 24, then the likelihood of playing in the NHL is pretty slim. Of course there’s are rare occasions, like Matt Gilroy.
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I think it’s more to do with staying in the US than going to a new country, going into a random family’s household, and into a small town city in Canada. If you were an American born hockey player and had the choice of staying in the US, going to an university with people you grew up playing with/against, or going to a “foreign” country with no direction. I think most would pick the former. Again, one of the biggest factor for most Canadians going down to the States, is living on their own and being independent. You don’t have that freedom playing in the CHL, being supervised by your billet family.
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If these kids, are one-and-done talents…… wouldn’t they choose the CHL, where it’s the fastest way to the NHL? If you’re talented then it doesn’t really matter where you go, right? Take Bedard for example, he could have just stayed in prep school a year, go to college to strengthen his body and then go straight to the NHL. Why didn’t he take that route? Why didn’t Auston Matthews take the same route as his peers and play for Nebraska rather than play in Sweden? Again, it’s more about preferences than development. We seen numerous players, over the course of time, go straight to the NHL. Most recently, Zach Benson. Our American superstars have been here since 2019 and haven’t done anything for us until now. Is it because we got all the “ Canadian crap” out of our team or is it because we finally have a coach who can implement a winning structure?
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Actually, it wasn’t a rarity for Canadians to go to college. Crosby almost went to UND. Heatley was drafted #2 overall and took the college route. Brett Hull Paul Kariya Vice versa a few American born players almost went to the CHL. Jack Johnson Phil Kessel Brady Tkachuk Jack Hughes
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As much as we rag how little educated the Americans are. You can’t compared our education system to theirs. The US has the advance resources and more viable options than Canada has. Look at how many big named Universities around the US compared to Canada. That’s why you see more and more Canadians (Canadian in general) player take that route. It isn’t any different from any other profession. You go to the States because of the many different options of post secondary. For every Makar, Fantilli, Celebrini there’s always guys like Bedard, Wright, and Misa, who stay in Canada. Read the article I posted, It isn’t about which is better, it’s about finding the right fit for your child. There’s no correct path of development. As both has its pros and cons. BTW, I never said anything about Canadian pride. I said, Canada would most likely best the USA because the USA has a lot of individuals, while Canada always seem to find a way to fight through adversity. The US never had that feeling. Canada also has more depth in the league. I’ve always said, the US reminds me of the Russian in the 00s. All the skill and talent in the world, but never able to win when it matters.
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I also want to point out that Button emphasized neither one program is better at development than the other. https://www.elitelevelhockey.com/ncaa-or-chl-it-depends-on-the-player/
