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Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: Biggest on Sunday July 22, 2018, 08:04:18 PM Eastern ---I think there is an outside chance that both DSP and Stephenson get 3rd line minutes - particularly if Burky or Conno go cold. Again, good problems to have - i.e., talents like DSP and Stephenson as 4th liners (although replacing Beags is a big ask of Chandler; I'm hopeful he can get it done!).
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Stephenson is already a better all round player than Beagle. The only thing Beagle is better at is faceoffs.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: DC_1908 on Sunday July 22, 2018, 08:14:36 PM Eastern ---nice thought, but particularly when everyone is healthy, no way in hell this organization plays better players over Bura & Connolly
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You are probably right. I'd like to see Stephenson further up in the lineup. He played on all 4 lines last season and didnt look out if place. DSP is better suited as a 4th line player. He played on other lines but played better on the 4th line.
4 Caps:
I think if Burky can stay healthy he is going to have a big year. His biggest problem the last two years has been getting injured. I am looking for he and Vrana to have big years this season. If they don’t I think it could be a long season. Oshie also needs to have a better season than last year, needs to score at least 25 goals. However, I am very optimistic for the upcoming season, I am not saying they are going to repeat but they will be in contention. BMac has done a great job of acquiring players to fill needs that arise during the season and hopefully that will continue. I can’t wait for the season to get started. Just a couple more months. I do think Toronto will be the team to beat though. With Tavares and Matthews they are going to be tough to beat.
KitFisto:
Bura is still seen as a young guy with a high upside. They are going to give him EVERY chance they can, but I also think if there is limited improvement this year then he may be sent packing at the deadline. Connelly on the other hand is what he is. There is no big potential break out coming there. I don't have a huge issue if the guy plays on the bottom 6, bit also wouldn't be mad if he wasn't here either. I'd like some more grit in the bottom 6.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: 4 Caps on Monday July 23, 2018, 08:08:56 AM Eastern ---I think if Burky can stay healthy he is going to have a big year. His biggest problem the last two years has been getting injured. I am looking for he and Vrana to have big years this season. If they don’t I think it could be a long season. Oshie also needs to have a better season than last year, needs to score at least 25 goals. However, I am very optimistic for the upcoming season, I am not saying they are going to repeat but they will be in contention. BMac has done a great job of acquiring players to fill needs that arise during the season and hopefully that will continue. I can’t wait for the season to get started. Just a couple more months. I do think Toronto will be the team to beat though. With Tavares and Matthews they are going to be tough to beat.
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Burakovsky has more problems than getting injured. He is lacking in hockey IQ.
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