surprised your not fade betting vgk malucci, there seems to be some glaring problems (I would list them all but tl;dr territory), at least early in the season.

I would like to hear your assessment. We have to suffer through that about MTL, it would be nice to hear it about VGK.

since u asked...my overreaction hottakes based off of 2 games (which I have only seen parts of):

- lehner looks shaky af
- the power play still stinks (aren't u supposed to practice stuff u suck at in the offseason?)
- william karllson is overpaid at this point. would have like to see him jettisoned in the off season vs. reaves / MAF / nosek
- this is the first real year of full on home grown youth movement being included into the lineups. Whitecloud has been around a while now but most of the other new guys (Krebs in particular) are going to need some time to get in sync.
- the offseason signings look worthless (lol patrick)
- the 4th line is a shadow of itself. the 4th line used to be a massive strength of this team and often would tilt the ice back to vgk when they were struggling. Like the Kraken game where for long stretches vgk couldn't get out of their own end.
- the team looks less physical & tough. I do think vgk used to bully a lot of the pacific division by literally running them over. not anymore. Kolesar got worked over hard in a 1st period fight vs. the kings which does not bode well for vgk having a legit enforcer (if one believes those things matter)
- gut feeling is not having MAF & maybe reaves in the locker room is an issue. I don't think mark stone is a natural leader...just a gut feeling again as I'm not in there obv.
- the top D line isn't getting any younger. Martinez in particular I am concerned with. he got out-physicalled in embarrassing fashion by some nobody on the Kraken's first goal.
- de boer seems to hit a wall as a coach with every team he has coached. I already wonder if he's being tuned out by the players.

I think that covers it...

tl;dr vgk probably will be terrible for at least the first few months of the season.

Parlayed 1p over 1.5 NJ-CHI -140/Flyers -140 for a unit

I do appreciate your take here 702

RE: VGK
Quote from a VGK player after loss to Kings: "They were faster than us"
That's not a good sign for VGK

in particular kopitar looked like wayne gretzky last night

not sure how much of that is attributed to he's big time back vs. vgk being slugs

I didn't check the line matchups, but Denault really helps Kopitar with the checking matchup. Kopitar getting Ozone starts, what a novel idea.
The kid Tkachev brought a different dimension. Held and moved the puck very creatively.

like 2 days into the season and stone & pacioretty could be joining tuch on ltir and the laffs have signed a canadian university goalie to backup tonight bc they can't afford to call up a proper replacement from the ahl under the cap


rarely a dull moment

Took Hurricanes -112 tonight in Nashville for a unit

Penguins with 4 goals on Fleury in the first 12 minutes…

Pens with 14 goals in 7 periods without Crosby and Malkin

lol chicago hockey team

Habs still can't score

Sabres might still suck but at least the world's biggest dickhead (and cokehead) isn't out there playing so I can root for them.

2-0 baby!

0-82 still in play

Evander left a long time ago

Damn the Oilers are giving up a ton of shots.

Flyers -128 today

Let's see what the Leafs and rags got for a bit

In other news, evander Kane just lost 25% oh his income this year. That's not gonna help his debt

He probably already bet the under on his season totals

I like your chances here

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Nhl statement = suspension for the fake vax card, and no evidence to sustain domestic violence suspension.

Plea bargain agreement?