Great game last night. So huge to get a win on a night where the outside shots weren't falling. It will be interesting to see how MN adjusts defensively after getting destroyed in the paint. I've got a feeling we'll need to make more 3's the next game (with plenty of great looks) so hopefully got that poor shooting night out of the system.
I'm pretty sure it's his hand/wrist from the cross check. I've seen chatter to that effect (speculation broken finger) which would make sense that he's skating but not practicing. Probably because he can't grip a stick (or doesn't want to while injury healing). Whatever he was dealing with before seemed to be more in the hips as he didn't have his burst. Maybe the time off has healed whatever he was playing through if we can get him back with this injury but who knows. They acted like Hakanpaa was a possibility for the Vegas series yet here we are and he's still not skating.
On one hand, I hope we don't have storms hit that fuck up my commute home from downtown today. On the other hand, if we do, I'm hope it's right around the time the Edmonton plane is starting their approach and they have to circle Dallas another couple of hours before landing.
Your post 1704 was essentially comparing U.S. protests to Israel with the implication that U.S. protests aren't that over the top comparatively. It's apples to oranges from a "skin in the game" perspective. Stop pretending you are more objective in your views than the posters you call out.
I don't think you can really compare whatever protests are going on in Israel to the dorks on college campuses that barely have any idea what they are even protesting. I mean those in Israel have just a tad more skin in the game than the purple haired loser going on a 12 hour "hunger strike" or the counter protesting frat bros singing the national anthem.
Louisville's DA didn't want to waste his time in the spotlight. These idiots better play ball and make this go away as quietly as they can. I'm sure patience will run out and some point. Scheffler's attorney can with a snap of the finger get aggressive and put the spotlight directly back on these idiots.
He skated but didn't practice yesterday. I've seen rumor/speculation about it being a finger/hand issue of some sort (with speculation something is broken). He hasn't been on the ice in front of media I don't think which is fueling some of that. If he can't go Thurs (10 days post injury) I'm starting to buy into that. Hopefully whatever it is heals quickly and/or we keep playing long enough he can return. But if it is something causing an issue gripping a stick - not sure much he can do until better. Seems kind of difficult to play through and be effective.
Going back to the odds discussion in this thread (or maybe the other NHL thread), Stars are favored -120 or -125 for Series odds based on 2 books I looked at. That's a bit surprising as I thought it would be around -140 or so (which is how much FL is favored over NYR). For comparison, we were favored -130 against Vegas and I think -135 against Colorado. Advanced stats love Edmonton (Moneypuck has them at 57% chance to advance) so maybe should have seen that coming. I mean even that game we won 5-0 back in early April, I'm pretty sure Moneypuck only had us at like 55% or something on the "deserve to win ometer" as I think they outshot us. I feel like we have a big depth advantage + a goalie advantage although the latter will definitely be tested. I think this extra rest is important for the D that were logging heavy minutes to get their legs back. Sure would be nice if we could start the series off winning game 1 for once.
Probably somewhere in that range but really impossible to know until Michigan fans have received their tickets and can list them. The market doesn't really exist yet.
Agreed on first but disagree on 2nd. Georgiev ended up playing fine overall. Not elite but he wasn't the reason they lost. Edmonton doesn't seem to trust Skinner at all. He had a good game 6 but has had several clunkers. I guess if you mean Edmonton has a different option to go to I agree with you but certainly not considered a strength
Agreed we are splitting hairs but I'm guessing if Vancouver wins the Stars will be slightly bigger betting favorites than they were against Vegas and same for Edmonton compared to Colorado if Edmonton wins. Vancouver is a pretty significant home dog even tonight. Vancouver gets no love from power rankers or oddsmakers while they continue to love Edmonton.
I agree with Pato. I think both a healthy Vegas and Colorado were the better versions although pretty similar. Doesn't mean it will be an easy series and we could certainly lose.
I feel like Edmonton finds a way to win it but who knows. I agree I don't know who I prefer from a Stars perspective. In a way it's the exact opposite of the situation the Mavs were in last night. I wasn't sure who presented a better matchup, arguments each way, but the Mavs were going to be pretty decent sized underdogs to either team. Here it is the opposite. Edmonton and Vancouver are pretty different styles and I don't think 1 is clearly better than the other (as we've seen this series). But Stars should be relatively heavy favorites over either. I'm rooting for OT (both because game 7 OT is the best and because clearly just want the winner worn down).
What are the big roster moves you guys are going to try to make to attempt to stay competitive with the Stars considering Nichuskin's untradeable contract with a $6.125 cap hit through 2030?
Agreed. I heard Pete said Roope would have been doubtful for game 7. If he can't go Thurs, I think it's clearly a long term deal. Regardless of that, everyone else that is hurting (which has to be damn near everyone) has a good chance to get right. Bet they have a hard 60 min practice Tues to stay sharp.
Multiple OT's would be fantastic.