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it doesnt take statistics to see that tatar makes everybody else on his line better

Bertuzzi is effective up there. That may defy logic to some people solve he's "old and slow" but it is what it is. Our top line is set.

Looks like Pierre asks for an interview and the response is "Now???" and shakes his head.

Pierre: Henrik - Let me ask you something. When you come in on Monday and you're not feeling real well, does anyone ever say to you, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays?"

Get rid of the shootout altogether, no point for losing in overtime, problem solved. Not sure why they refuse to go that route. Teams will play to win if they don't get anything. There's no reason to treat a loss in overtime as a half win

Bert with Dats is always my favorite

What upsets me is some of the posts on here that basically criticize Franzen's inability to deal with anxiety. Whatever is wrong with him I hope he's better soon and as far as mental health issues with athletes, I hope some people grow up and respect that a mental health problem isn't something to mock.

Sproul, Jurco and Mantha have star potential. They all have great size and have been very successful at every level they've competed at. Mrazek as well.

this. Weiss clearly was uncomfortable with our system, both defensively and offensively, and he said as much during interviews. Every game he is looking a bit more comfortable out there, holding onto the puck longer, and making a bigger impact in the game. He's been reinventing his game to fit into Babcock's system, and once that transition is complete, he should be the top 6 player we need him to be.

I'd like to see the entire team healthy simply so it forces Holland to make a move for cap reasons. Would be interesting to see what he does when his hand is forced. That said, Holland's quote shouldn't come as a huge surprise to anyone. He's made it clear numerous times that in the salary cap era he believes that hanging on to picks and young talent is paramount...especially if you want to be competitive year in and year out.

Lol I had that typed out, probably word for word.. but the first step was mentioned in the OP so Idk, close enough

You gotta think its stressing out Babcock big time Mrs Babcock must be sick of hearing Hollands name being cursed at the dinner table. On the other hand, I'll bet Holland has an awesome car collection.

I was at the game last night, Bert looked slow, I have thought he looked good since being o the top line. but he was off tonight. Franzen line was invisible neither good or bad. I thought Miller played really well. my .02 I am attaching a picture I took that Google #autoawesome 'd. this software is amazing. The only thing I did was take rapid pictures during the shoot out.

"Henrik, do you ever have games where you just don't feel like giving it your all, like Johan Franzen?"

The case can be made that Tatar deserves top-six minutes.

Personally, I think Pierre let out a really, really wicked fart. Or he flat-out crapped his pants.

Pierre: Can I run my fingers through your beard? Please?? (I wish I knew how to embed the gif above my post. It would really help the joke)

Maybe he's got amnesia and keeps writing it down so that he can tell us, but then he forgets where the paper is or to whom he gave it so he just has to put off telling us, but he doesn't remember that he's been putting it off, so he just keeps telling us that he'll tell us later and then when someone reminds him, he writes it down but he forgets where he put it, so when reporters ask what's wrong, he doesn't remember, and he asks someone what it is that's wrong and then he writes it down, but he forgets where he put it, and then when reporters ask what's wrong, he doesn't remember so...

Yeah, but you can say that about anything. I'm still shocked that Don Cherry has any credibility left with anyone.

It should be treated like a regular fight, if both parties are willing participants and it is a good clean fight, 5 minute major, and it's over. If it is like what emery or others have done, it should be an automatic suspension, minumum 5 games. Holtby did nothing to deserve what he got, and emery is a thug who has no real hockey skills

Wait, I think I've figured it out. He was feeling nauseous and missed a period. He's pregnant! (And Khan needs to learn to spell nauseous).

Datsyuk is a human-alien hybrid. esteef

Technically it is a nonsense to compare Pavel Datsyuk with Alex Ovechkin in points (goal + pass). I think NHL has to find some criteria to measure such palyers as Pavel - currently it does not have it. Even if Pavel scored a goal in shoutouts and von a game (which he did many times) - he will get 0 points. But it is much more important to measure what he does for all people who watch the game - he tries to make a masterpiece each shift, while Alex is just waiting for the moment he will get the puck and shot. BTW, I like the video (NYR-WAS) - it really shows the difference, Pavel would never do that. So, my point is: hockey is more than just points.

The latest we'll see Nyquist is after the trade deadline. Mark my words.