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Goldobin has been playing better without the puck - where the majority of the game is played.

The stuff that typically doesn't make the highlight clips, but results in offensive opportunities & more ice time.

Boucher has a deadly shot, ... given sufficient time & space.

Game 4
Comets 5 Marlies 2 (again)

Highlights


Demko & Goldobin are looking better all the time.

So does that Goldobin trade.

Game 3.
Comets 5 Marlies 2

Highlights

Game 2.

Comets 2 Marlies 5

Dahlen & Goldobin seemed to be developing some chemistry, but no pay off this game.

Comets playoff game #1.

Comets 2 - Marlies 3 in OT.

Highlights.

^^^ It's true that the days of the full time NHL goon are gone. You must have NHL skating & some skill. NHL deterrence still exists. Teammates play bigger when they have back up. Hence, we signed Guddy, but Guddy can't play along side our skilled forwards. We may need a forward who can provide some ...

It could take Pettersson some time to put on fast twitch muscle in a manner that retains coordination & skills. So be it. Hockey skills trump weight gain & strength. If getting beat up on the ice is the only thing preventing his playng in the NHL, give him an on ice guardian. Cliff Ronning played at...

Now that we have Jokinen, GMJB may give Pettersson another year to mature in Sweden. Make those young guns earn their spot on the team.

It's premature to judge Juolevi, but interesting to see how he responds to different situations. Juolevi plays a finesse game, not a power game. He needs a capable D partner to play off of. Familiarity helps. Witness - what happened in the Young Stars game against Calgary, where Juolevi had everythi...

Johnny learns truculence.

Hockey culture is changing in Leaf land.

Nichushkin still hasnt re-signed with Dallas, so is a RFA. Recent history suggests offer sheeting is not a good idea. However, the Dallas organization must be thinking more about trades as a result of his RFA status. They may be willing to give up a promising young talent for a veteran who improves...

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Is the Trump campaign handing out tin foil hats instead of buttons?

Nichushkin still hasnt re-signed with Dallas, so is a RFA. Recent history suggests offer sheeting is not a good idea. However, the Dallas organization must be thinking more about trades as a result of his RFA status. They may be willing to give up a promising young talent for a veteran who improves ...