I already like Hutch more than sparks
- HealthyScratch6

sparks scares me more

Holy frank, can we please give this “Marner is extra-motivated because of an all-star snub?”

He franking brings it every franking night.

Jezuz

Holy frank, can we please give this “Marner is extra-motivated because of an all-star snub?”

He franking brings it every franking night.

Jezuz
- Atomic Wedgie

yeah it's stupid and makes no sense.
in addition, nylander got snubbed as well... and we all see how that's working out

Asked my buddy who lives in Jersey (legal betting) to put in $100 Marner for Art Ross and he claimed he wasn't available for the prop bet, smh.
- ClaudeFather

Really? You'd think they'd have most players available to bet on. Would make them more money. People would always throw a few bucks down on their favourite players.

i voted 10 times



for Laine
- TheMussel

Eww. Why?

I already like Hutch more than sparks
- HealthyScratch6

Hutch is clutch.

Eww. Why?
- GreatGigInTheSky

is there an empty net goal challenge at the all-star game?

Eww. Why?
- GreatGigInTheSky

Because he's an all-star


And I don't get triggered any time I read his name like half the people here.

Because he's an all-star


And I don't get triggered any time I read his name like half the people here.
- TheMussel

No, he has an All Star shot. But the rest of his game, not so All Star.

No, he has an All Star shot. But the rest of his game, no so much.
- bixll

Fine. He's a potential 50 goal so-so player.

Because he's an all-star


And I don't get triggered any time I read his name like half the people here.
- TheMussel

I like Laine as well.
He's a funny guy.
And has got an incredible shot.
He's no Nylander though..

Because he's an all-star


And I don't get triggered any time I read his name like half the people here.
- TheMussel

I guess I've been watching a completely different Laine than you have.

Fine. He's a potential 50 goal so-so player.
- TheMussel

Have you watched him play? Well Max agrees with you..

Hutch is clutch.
- Atomic Wedgie

I guess I've been watching a completely different Laine than you have.
- GreatGigInTheSky

You were watching the one put on the 4th and 3rd line.

I’m glad Mitchie isn’t going to the all-star game.

He’s waaaaaaay too small to play in the NHL.

Just imagine him playing against the elite hitters at the ASG - the little pixie would get killed!

Have you watched him play?
- bixll

I have. But at the end of the day, goals are goals.

There won't be an asterisk on his 2018-2019 stat sheet after this year.

He has a good shot, he can score, I voted for him.





(also Finnish bias)

Fine. He's a potential 50 goal so-so player.
- TheMussel

He’s scored 5 goals since he scored 5 goals.

Not saying he’s not great... he’s sorta kinda pretty great(ish).

sparks scares me more
- daeth

I realized during the Wild's power play that I wasn't concerned that every point shot was going to go in or result in a goal. This is from a goalie I have never really seen before (or least don't really remember seeing him).

So for guy who has the worst save percentage of anyone who's started at least 3 games, there's more confidence. I'm sure it'll change, but my first impression was, "Oh. He looks like he plays goalie."

I realized during the Wild's power play that I wasn't concerned that every point shot was going to go in or result in a goal. This is from a goalie I have never really seen before (or least don't really remember seeing him).

So for guy who has the worst save percentage of anyone who's started at least 3 games, there's more confidence. I'm sure it'll change, but my first impression was, "Oh. He looks like he plays goalie."
- Monkeypunk

hardest part about being a goaltender is consistency ....


or stopping shots at practice with your face

but mostly consistency

I have. But at the end of the day, goals are goals.

There won't be an asterisk on his 2018-2019 stat sheet after this year.

He has a good shot, he can score, I voted for him.
- TheMussel

He will be very good when / if he learns to play D.

How he can be -9 playing with those guys shows how poor his D is.

hardest part about being a goaltender is consistency ....


or stopping shots at practice with your face

but mostly consistency
- TheMussel

I see. So. Consistently stopping shots with your face is the key?

He will be very good when / if he learns to play D.
- bixll

True.



But also, let's not sit around and pretend that the all-star game is a halfway selke trophy to reward the hard working players of the league.

Hey. Did anyone else listen to that Hainsey interview between periods and think, "Holy poop! He sounds just like Babcock. No wonder he keeps playing him!" ?

True.



But also, let's not sit around and pretend that the all-star game is a halfway selke trophy to reward the hard working players of the league.
- TheMussel

I would prefer no Leafs make it, and relax for 5 days