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I don't really see how he's not. He signed a deal until he's almost 39 and has a full NMC. https://t.co/mEeTAnuczN
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Best move – Mark Stone
Worse move – Tomas Tatar https://t.co/64WqxhD6to— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Deep dish all day. Giordano's is my jam. https://t.co/8Iw96s4hlw
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I think Stone but that's a very good question. https://t.co/X7c2CdelL9
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Dick helmet is going to be tough to top. https://t.co/MstnAa13sT pic.twitter.com/L1QZYtEfi1
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Find a way to get Fleury off the books and get Stamkos. I don't even really care the price if it's all for futures. https://t.co/MfscNhnNoS
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
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— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
None.
This team should have no concerns about making the playoffs. Seeding is overrated. Would much rather have the $7 million on someone who is allowed to play when the games really matter. https://t.co/7WBuG8aBuI
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Both are right handed. Plus, I really don't think Whitecloud is ready for top pair minutes at this point in his career. https://t.co/d1Yr28HXso
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
George McPhee hooked up to a polygraph. https://t.co/x3htNXYPSW
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
85 points. https://t.co/44fHk4xIDC
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Hague
Coghlan
Bischoff
Schuldt https://t.co/phblJhhwPy— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Real.
However, that was early in the season. As the league learned that this team was no joke, it faded. The team was really really good no matter what and it should not take away from their overall success. https://t.co/uyXvGYDc2y
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I think there's a little flicker of a flame hanging out. If they don't throw any more gasoline on it, it'll be fine. But if they do… https://t.co/my6wkfcerf
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Off-ice.
I've never truly seen him as a good option to become a coach. I think he's much better suited in a community relations/youth hockey role. He'd be awesome at that. That's what I think happens. https://t.co/K7DHjLMHEW
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Erik Brannstrom.
No one is even in the same stratosphere. https://t.co/ITycetSCae
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Very likely. I don't think they play another game without fans. It's not financially viable. https://t.co/uYXAIn4abg
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I am absolutely in no way in favor of firing this front office. They've done a masterful job getting to this place. I think they have things to work on but you would be hard-pressed to find anyone to do a better job. https://t.co/KHynNJROO4
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Dr Pepper is all I drink. So… Dr Pepper? https://t.co/iJM5fNGTxr
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Work to play in transition more. This team is elite when the game is neutral zone is open. https://t.co/5QPGMS8MYf
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
If you go into a season with a fear that your goalie isn't going to stay healthy, you have the wrong goalie. https://t.co/rHmA8eEkWL
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Haula signs here +500
Haula doesn't sign here -800 https://t.co/lYcFm8wide— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Halloween is the worst. Grow the F up. https://t.co/NCBxJJIepP
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
In bubble +2500
Not in bubble -4000 https://t.co/y0lKGmAXmr— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I don't think so. I believe those two are in communication but I do not think the lines of communication between Fleury and the Mcs is very good at all (if existent). https://t.co/qnkD7l8c5K
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I have enough frustration in my life dealing with all of you. https://t.co/ovX7ltRHeI
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
2nd line (or 1st if they keep Karlsson w/ Smith/Marchessault) – Stephenson
3rd line – Glass (though Roy will eventually take it)
4th line – Nosek https://t.co/rx0fNAsir2— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I'm going with yes, but I couldn't tell you which of them it is. https://t.co/JDYPUqg5et
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Bread Sticks, it's not even close. https://t.co/MVESe5HnQY
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
It should still be Stone. If it's not Stone, it should be Smith. If it's not Smith, it should be Marchessault.
I am not a fan at all of bringing in a free agent to a team that is this good and naming him captain. Makes no sense to me and I think it would send a terrible message. https://t.co/nINnKF9GJw
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I can absolutely make an argument in favor of that, but I also completely get the rationale behind signing him and I'm not mad at it. But, they have to trade Fleury, otherwise the whole thing is a mess.
I love Brady but the Bucs still look like the dumb Bucs to me. https://t.co/Y1UBBDL9gO
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
On-Strip: Zuma at Cosmopolitan
Off-Strip: Echo and Rig at Tivoli
Obligatory: Joe's Stone Crab (Miss Abby works there) https://t.co/pR2OWg5SPk— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Tampa Bay
Columbus
Carolina
New York Islanders
Nashville(I'd put Vegas in the top 10, but not the top 5) https://t.co/iDprBJqTng
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Fleury. They got themselves into the goalie mess, they can't just ignore it and act like it'll all be ok.
It's not ok to have 14% of salary cap allocation in goalies if you intend on winning the Cup. Plus, I'm not convinced continued goalie controversy will be good anybody. https://t.co/AvJtKHAVs2
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
On the team past the deadline +180
Not on the team past the deadline -220 https://t.co/hUNFDrZuRF— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
White Sox White Sox Go Go White Sox! https://t.co/E4ax8JwHuh
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Pietrangelo. He's going to be awesome here and the system will make his game thrive. https://t.co/tLQJpUh4TE
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
When they make moves that aren't trades, they are pretty much always great. But when they trade for anyone not named Mark Stone… look out.
(Another article I'm working on. I think they've gotten worse in 13 of the 17 trades they've made since the deadline.) https://t.co/0nuoKjBJHC
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
McNabb-Pietrangelo
Martinez-Theodore
Holden-WhitecloudWould be my guess. I've got an article coming out in the next few days that shows all of the possible other options and the pros and cons of each. https://t.co/OOTv3uK2s7
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Hanging out with Miss Abby, obviously.
But when not doing that bowling or FIFA. https://t.co/k3VBGGWAvq
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Have almost 40 12-packs stocked in the closet. Smith's had em on sale for $2 a while back. Went nuts. https://t.co/5yh7EfZRu1
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Combination of McPhee and McCrimmon with input from Foley. (Nothing has changed since Year 1.) https://t.co/HrFEEg00UM
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
3, but I think Nic Roy will take the center job from him. https://t.co/zVvCWX7BPo
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Mark Stone. Early in training camp, whenever that is. https://t.co/41kK4cNyKb
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Center depth would be the main reason.
Didn't do anything to fix the finishing problem.
Goalie controversy continues to shred the locker room.
(I'll stop there.) https://t.co/uk1cR7NtwC— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Probably. I'd guess they find a way to get 6,000 in the seats each night and play something like a 48 games season with limited travel. Lots of games against teams from around here. https://t.co/iUzpBAIxBq
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Can I go back in time? No?
Ok, then I'd move Fleury for whatever the cost may be and find a center that belongs on the 1st or 2nd line. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? Sean Monahan? https://t.co/145qYQ4iEC
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Win the Cup or you've failed. That will never change for me. https://t.co/uDreVdgDhM
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
It's very close but I'd say they are mildly better. Still time to get a lot better by solving the ridiculous 14% cap allocation on goalies. However, this team is much more fragile due to the ruthlessness of how we got here.
All in all though, they are VERY good. https://t.co/YamrVphbHD
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
I covered UFC for quite a while before hockey. I'd love to give football a go because it's awesome how important every game is.
Recently, I've fallen in love with Aussie Rules football too. Would have a blast covering that sport. I love Australian honesty. https://t.co/eqgXctlBXg
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
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Would have been higher had they moved Fleury instead of Schmidt. (They can still rescue it by moving Fleury and picking up a center where they are comically weak.) https://t.co/UP8nF3wE9j
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Whatever the schedules allow. I plan on being at every one that lands on a VGK off day. https://t.co/cdme7P4Cc1
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Traktor Chelyabinsk
Look at this sweet logo… https://t.co/ISsSgDezF1 pic.twitter.com/gI8AEQ2dXb
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) October 16, 2020
Tim
The Splash Brothers need a feel good story after what has transpired since January. The perfect fit is Hauls they bring back one of our prodigal sons.
Yer Ol Pal KT
Ken I agree with you on most things, but I gotta say the one that broke me is Giordano’s. It’s objectively the worst deep dish offering! Lou Malnati’s and Gino’s East are both far superior!
Tim
Ken a thought for a future article. Everyone but me is complaining about keeping Fleury and our 12 million cap hit on goalies. Since a lot of teams are going more for two decent goalies instead of one throw in finding out the cap hit on all teams might be interesting. By the way Ken you don’t want Fleury I get it but going all in on Steven Stamkos with his injury history has me shaking my head.
sb
Stamkos ……….. injuries. More liability than asset.
Walt
The big question is whether the VGK will go to the front of the net, and get in the goalie’s face, or will they continue to play soft perimeter hockey in the o zone, like they did for 8 consecutive games from game 5 vs Van to the end of the Dallas series.
They made Demko and Khudobin’s job easy by having very few tips, rebounds, screens, or after whistle scrums.
They shot long distance creampuffs, one and done in the o zone. Ran up the shot total, dominated possession, but lost the games because the other team went hard to the net, while the Knight forwards went to the perimeter and played soft.
If PDB can emphasize it and get them re-focused to going hard to the net, then the scoring touch will return to the VGK.