Kevin Kurz @KKurzNHL
21m
Six guys in white sweaters this morning: Horvat, Barzal, Lee, Engvall, Palmieri and Nelson.

In other words I think it's safe to say Barzal is probable -- and then some -- for Game 1.


- eichiefs9

Going to give these guys a huge jolt of energy come game 1

Yeah that could certainly be the case. Although nobody said he had the day off so I assume he's out there.

edit:

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
50s
Martin is practicing (everybody is except for Romanov).
- eichiefs9

Well, that's a good sign. I kind of thought Martin has been a bit of a non-factor the last game or 2. Clutterbuck was more noticeable for throwing hard hits. I dunno. That's all I've got.

Well, that's a good sign. I kind of thought Martin has been a bit of a non-factor the last game or 2. Clutterbuck was more noticeable for throwing hard hits. I dunno. That's all I've got.
- JohnScammo

Have to think it's the last playoff run for this 4th line. Hopefully they make it count.

Well, that's a good sign. I kind of thought Martin has been a bit of a non-factor the last game or 2. Clutterbuck was more noticeable for throwing hard hits. I dunno. That's all I've got.
- JohnScammo

If Bailey actually does play game one you have to figure it’s because of his past playoff performances. I don’t think he’s well suited to play on that line but I would think that’s the thought process.

Throwing Bailey out there after we score a goal expecting a push from the Canes doesn’t sound good to me.

Well, that's a good sign. I kind of thought Martin has been a bit of a non-factor the last game or 2. Clutterbuck was more noticeable for throwing hard hits. I dunno. That's all I've got.
- JohnScammo

I mean, like him or not, Bailey is an upgrade in skill over Martin but the playoffs is about the only time I've ever found Martin's grit to be a particularly useful tool so I'm not entirely sure how to feel about it.

If Bailey actually does play game one you have to figure it’s because of his past playoff performances. I don’t think he’s well suited to play on that line but I would think that’s the thought process.

Throwing Bailey out there after we score a goal expecting a push from the Canes doesn’t sound good to me.
- Cptmjl

I guess maybe the thought is that if Cizikas and Clutterbuck can make a little space for Bailey he can maybe pop in or set up the odd goal here or there. I'm still processing this one in my brain so I don't have an opinion yet

I guess maybe the thought is that if Cizikas and Clutterbuck can make a little space for Bailey he can maybe pop in or set up the odd goal here or there. I'm still processing this one in my brain so I don't have an opinion yet
- eichiefs9

Yeah you do liar.

Yeah you do liar.
- Cptmjl

I genuinely do not

I guess it also gives Lambert the flexibility to rearrange the lineup mid-game if he sees a need?

Ethan Sears @ethan_sears
2m
Barzal said he expects to play Game 1

Ethan Sears @ethan_sears
2m
Barzal said he expects to play Game 1
- eichiefs9

Ethan Sears @ethan_sears
2m
Barzal said he expects to play Game 1


- eichiefs9

I beat your edit. Wow! That picture involves a lot of..... code!

I genuinely do not

I guess it also gives Lambert the flexibility to rearrange the lineup mid-game if he sees a need?
- eichiefs9

Not saying it’s a good idea but playing with an extra fwd and shortening the blue line bench due to Bolduc’s recent performance and playing Bailey in spots? 🤷

Not saying it’s a good idea but playing with an extra fwd and shortening the blue line bench due to Bolduc’s recent performance and playing Bailey in spots? 🤷
- Cptmjl

Well...

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
1m
Bolduc last player on the ice after practice. He was out early too.

Lots of risk there if a d-man goes down. Having to play four defensemen against the Canes would be brutal

I beat your edit. Wow! That picture involves a lot of..... code!
- JohnScammo

Well...

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
1m
Bolduc last player on the ice after practice. He was out early too.

Lots of risk there if a d-man goes down. Having to play four defensemen against the Canes would be brutal
- eichiefs9

I don’t think this is a good idea in a seven game series for obvious reasons but wouldn’t be shocked if that were the case.

Also, don’t we need a set 23 man roster for the series barring injury?

I guess maybe the thought is that if Cizikas and Clutterbuck can make a little space for Bailey he can maybe pop in or set up the odd goal here or there. I'm still processing this one in my brain so I don't have an opinion yet
- eichiefs9

He just won't go away

Well...

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
1m
Bolduc last player on the ice after practice. He was out early too.

Lots of risk there if a d-man goes down. Having to play four defensemen against the Canes would be brutal
- eichiefs9

Even if Bolduc plays, I suspect Mayfield, Pelech and Pulock will all see a ton of ice time. Maybe Dobson, too, depending on his play in his own zone.

Even if Bolduc plays, I suspect Mayfield, Pelech and Pulock will all see a ton of ice time. Maybe Dobson, too, depending on his play in his own zone.
- JohnScammo

Yeah if it's a close game about halfway through they'll probably go with 5 dmen the rest of the way. Gotta get Romy back ASAP

Yeah if it's a close game about halfway through they'll probably go with 5 dmen the rest of the way. Gotta get Romy back ASAP
- Vukota

Kevin Kurz @KKurzNHL
9s
Mathew Barzal is on the ice with the team ahead of practice this morning.


- eichiefs9

Nhl radio had him quoted as he will be ready

Even if Bolduc plays, I suspect Mayfield, Pelech and Pulock will all see a ton of ice time. Maybe Dobson, too, depending on his play in his own zone.
- JohnScammo

For sure. They're going to have to shelter Dobson as well, who's been pretty sloppy the back half of the season.

If Bailey actually does play game one you have to figure it’s because of his past playoff performances. I don’t think he’s well suited to play on that line but I would think that’s the thought process.

Throwing Bailey out there after we score a goal expecting a push from the Canes doesn’t sound good to me.
- Cptmjl

12Chainz anchoring the energy line! Yessssssssss!

12Chainz anchoring the energy line! Yessssssssss!
- keaner17

Make the fourth line great again.

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
5m
No surprise: Barzal skating on Horvat’s right wing along with Lee.

Bad day for 'Ol 2 Chainz
- eichiefs9

May the Habs game be his last

Andrew Gross @AGrossNewsday
2m
Lambert said, yes, Bailey took shifts in Martin’s spot during practice today but Matt Martin will play Game 1.