TK is a star player that has also made a crazy niche for himself on the PK. That's a rare combo that most Superstars don't have. Makes him valuable. Playing on a functional powerplay with guys like Michkov are showing his past numbers have been down because of lack of skill players.
Sanny has been playing out of his mind as of late. Honestly what stops me from saying he's a true #1 is the fact that I have not seen him play this level for long. If he can maintain, then well, Flyers might have their #1. All I know is that his contract now looks like a steal.
- flylerid

Sanheim is playing very well and has taken a step but he's not playing at a #1 defenseman level in my opinion. He is still at best a #2 as I see it.

Sanheim is playing very well and has taken a step but he's not playing at a #1 defenseman level in my opinion. He is still at best a #2 as I see it.
- MJL

provide all the names of who you think play at a #1 level so we can have a discussion. need players to compare him to.

I'm Canadian and I think both guys are solid additions to this team. Note I said team, and not all-star squad.

What's confusing is yesterday Ek said that the US not including Caufield was absolutely ridiculous and proof that something is seriously wrong. It's the same argument. Caufield is not going to be a top 6 scoring winger on team USA. Connor and Tkachuk are likely your top two LW options. You don't want Caufield as your bottom 6. He doesn't PK. He doesn't take faceoffs. He's small.

Canada made the same decision. Do we want Bedard on our 4th line. No way. Give me Konecny to kill penalties, and be aggressive on a forecheck. So you criticize Canadians for not understanding why they included Konecny...but you say Team USA is ridiculous for snubbing Caufield...
- Cooleus

Yes. Versatility and ability to quickly mesh as a team are big factors in The picks imo.

The Canadiens are pissed Cole Caufield didn't make it, which just makes me even happier
- jd250

Could care less about how the canadians feel. Did he deserve to make the USA team? Tied for 3rd in goals

Could care less about how the canadians feel. Did he deserve to make the USA team? Tied for 3rd in goals
- WhiskeyMan

It's not about whether he deserved to make the team. Many players deserved to make it but didn't. It's about fit as well as role.

Could care less about how the canadians feel. Did he deserve to make the USA team? Tied for 3rd in goals
- WhiskeyMan

The question is, who does he deserve to be ahead of? And what would be his role? He isnt really suited to play the 3rd or 4th line, doesn't really kill penalties.

Darn, they fired lucky Luke. I guess they blamed him for Bedard's under expectations production.

Hawks rebuild going well so far! Another one bites the dust. You see, it's not just the Flyguys that get impatient.

Darn, they fired lucky Luke. I guess they blamed him for Bedard's under expectations production.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

That roster is pathetic

Stop lookin for a call and play

Darn, they fired lucky Luke. I guess they blamed him for Bedard's under expectations production.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

isn't that Luc Robitaille?

flyers look downright bad right now.

Darn, they fired lucky Luke. I guess they blamed him for Bedard's under expectations production.
- THE EVIL WITHIN

In Jr. He was Luke the duke.

Ugh, sit Foerster Torts

Ugh, sit Foerster Torts
- THE EVIL WITHIN

He might. That was a bad play by him. They looked bad in that first.

The Flyers have had 6 defenseman in the lineup for every game. They had choices to play other players more and Sanheim less. It could be an issue down the line.
- MJL

I thought bill quit this site?

He might. That was a bad play by him. They looked bad in that first.
- Hextall271

This is just a stinker after a long layoff.

unreal

Ugh, sit Foerster Torts
- THE EVIL WITHIN

Knight blows 😮‍💨 😆

2nd time tonight farabee's speed has been noticeable

2nd time tonight farabee's speed has been noticeable
- gritty_committee

Seems snake bitten. Really needs to pot one.

Thanks Laughton & Kolosov

2nd time tonight farabee's speed has been noticeable
- gritty_committee

That was a very weak call on Laughton.

Ginger 🫚 🦰

Michkov is something else...