Nothing I can say will change your mind because you think a line of plugs is legitimately necessary to win hockey games. I’ll take the team with 18 star skaters and the best goalie a nation has to offer. The talent overwhelms regardless of familiarity, and a lot of those players are plenty familiar with each other regardless.
- Victoro311

I guess if you’re willing to overlook the countless times your last sentence is proven wrong in hockey it makes sense. I’m just sticking to the data.

I guess if you’re willing to overlook the countless times your last sentence is proven wrong in hockey it makes sense. I’m just sticking to the data.
- Grinder47

When were the countless times that a top flight national team played a regular NHL team? Can we clone the players that would play for both teams at the same time?

You're assuming Americans know who any of those people are besides Truedumb. They don't really learn about anyone, or anywhere else, but themselves, brother.

I would like a different government next turn...but the newest polls are starting to look a little troubling for this.
- MattStrat

Not going to argue that most Americans know them, but I know who they all are. Poillievre is great.

Not going to argue that most Americans know them, but I know who they all are. Poillievre is great.
- madmike71

Apologies for my blanket statement.

I guess if you’re willing to overlook the countless times your last sentence is proven wrong in hockey it makes sense. I’m just sticking to the data.
- Grinder47

This could very well be Canada's 4th line...guys who are are good at defense and offense, can kill penalties and are sandpapery


Seth Jarvis - 45 points in 49 games, 89 PK minutes
Brandon Hagel - 62 points in 55 games, 110 PK minutes
Anthony Cirelli - 42 points in 53 games, 113 PK minutes


Bennett is being projected as 13th forward/scratch by quite a few people...I think I put him in that lineup...somehow haha

Not sure how you're arguing what you're arguing. I know that chemistry/synergy with continuity is a definitely a thing but we also have to keep in mind the x's and o's/systems of the game they've been playing since they were like 5 years old stay the same, or similar.

This could very well be Canada's 4th line...guys who are are good at defense and offense, can kill penalties and are sandpapery


Seth Jarvis - 45 points in 49 games, 89 PK minutes
Brandon Hagel - 62 points in 55 games, 110 PK minutes
Anthony Cirelli - 42 points in 53 games, 113 PK minutes


Bennett is being projected as 13th forward/scratch by quite a few people...I think I put him in that lineup...somehow haha

Not sure how you're arguing what you're arguing. I know that chemistry/synergy with continuity is a definitely a thing but we also have to keep in mind the x's and o's/systems of the game they've been playing since they were like 5 years old stay the same, or similar.
- MattStrat

I’d go Wilson-Bennett-Cirelli. (frank) Seth Jarvis on anyone’s 4th line.

If Canada had a solid goalie I’d feel much better. Helley can easily be the difference.
- 10inchTerror

Crazy that a top 3 goalie in the league this season, Logan Thompson, is not going to be there haha

I’d go Wilson-Bennett-Cirelli. (frank) Seth Jarvis on anyone’s 4th line.
- Grinder47

Hahaha what a hard f'n line that would be to play against.

Hahaha what a hard f'n line that would be to play against.
- MattStrat

If you’re making a decision between Sam Bennett and Seth Jarvis for your fourth line you are clearly at a different level of competition than a standard NHL roster. As most things Grinder, no idea why this is even up for debate

If you’re making a decision between Sam Bennett and Seth Jarvis for your fourth line you are clearly at a different level of competition than a standard NHL roster. As most things Grinder, no idea why this is even up for debate
- Victoro311

hahaha yeah it was most likely lost on him that he was proving our point with that comment.

This could very well be Canada's 4th line...guys who are are good at defense and offense, can kill penalties and are sandpapery


Seth Jarvis - 45 points in 49 games, 89 PK minutes
Brandon Hagel - 62 points in 55 games, 110 PK minutes
Anthony Cirelli - 42 points in 53 games, 113 PK minutes


Bennett is being projected as 13th forward/scratch by quite a few people...I think I put him in that lineup...somehow haha

Not sure how you're arguing what you're arguing. I know that chemistry/synergy with continuity is a definitely a thing but we also have to keep in mind the x's and o's/systems of the game they've been playing since they were like 5 years old stay the same, or similar.
- MattStrat

Points are OK, but how are they on zone exits and being awesome?

Lets skip this 4 Nations talk and get to more important stuff... unrealistic trade proposals. Trade of the day:

FLA: Karlsson, Blomqvist & Hayes (1/2 ret) (or Glass)
PIT: Knight, Luostarinen, 2026 1st (or Samskovich)

This still leaves Florida with $20M to re-sign Ekblad, Bennett, Samskovich & a bottom 6 forward. Thats plenty, especially considering Karlsson will be a great add to their D.

I don't think much separates Knight and Blomqvist except for salary. Murashov is going to be our guy long term. Sure it is s super small sample, but he is 6-0 with a 1.99 GAA & .934 sv%. Thats incredible. Give him another year in the minors or let him compete with Knight & Ned next season. If Knight sucks this season, we could just buy him out and only take a $750k hit for 2 years.

I really like Luo as a 3C and we get a first. I think this is a win-win scenario.