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The offseason is boring me, so ask me some questions. Will RT with answers to every single one that comes in as a direct reply to this tweet.
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Blue light is scattered in all directions by the tiny molecules of air in Earth's atmosphere. Blue is scattered more than other colors because it travels as shorter, smaller waves. This is why we see a blue sky most of the time. https://t.co/UxgWvJfk2x
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Wouldn't be opposed to it. Any time there's a high-end player available via trade for somewhat of a discount, it's always worth a look. https://t.co/O2OnxeytV4
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
It's got to be. My favorite goal is still the Theodore one vs. the Lightning. The OT game winners in the playoffs were pretty cool too. https://t.co/VGwTCktCrT
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'm not going to overreact to the Final. Throughout the rest of the playoffs and a majority of the year they were pretty good. There will be some competition in training camp with Whitecloud, Brannstrom, Reinhart, Leslie, Holm, and Oligny too. I'm not worried about it. https://t.co/dIMYneZ7v7
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Depends who his linemates are. I think he can excel with Stastny. https://t.co/2r7SLLH3Dw
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Absolutely. I think they are a playoff-caliber team and they've got an elite goalie. A lot has to fall right to get there, and a lot did a year ago, but there's no reason to think they should suddenly become an expansion team. https://t.co/ZLANo7XKMp
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think the ball is in Ottawa's court. I think three or four teams have offers in, Ottawa hasn't been quite happy enough with any of them. Everyone knows he has to go at some point so eventually the Sens will crack. Does that mean he comes here? No clue. https://t.co/ITR2y1K6iO
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Here are my peferred lines…
Marchessault-Karlsson-Smith
Tatar-Haula-Tuch
Nosek-Stastny-McKenzie/Hyka/Carpenter
Eakin-Bellemare-Carrier/Reaves(I'd consider flipping the 2nd and 3rd centers too) https://t.co/xZmGjHXRxV
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
No. It's voted on by the broadcasters and they do not reveal their votes. Whoever left him off is a complete and utter idiot though. https://t.co/uqE3HeKcNE
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Pierre Dorion (Ottawa) https://t.co/MUobe96rl7
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Unlike Pacioretty, I don't think he comes at a heavy discount, so I wouldn't be willing to give up fair value for him. If he's coming for pennies on the dollar, he'd definitely be an upgrade. https://t.co/8lPywtnVkW
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Every year when VGK reaches 85 points we will do the #KennyOnIce party. So, the answer to the question should be some time in March. https://t.co/zvcBy7DPwC
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think it's in for a tweak or two but it won't be as team specific as it was in the playoffs. Not expecting it to be identical to the regular season one from the first year. https://t.co/e74rAxDnw8
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think it'll end up being Subban. It'll be a slight risk to try and slip Oscar Dansk through waivers, but when all is said and done I think he'll get through. https://t.co/GFuaiE5svj
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
That's Year 4 of the oganization. I'll say something like this…
Marchessault-Karlsson-Smith
Tuch-Haula-Glass
Nosek-Stastny-Dugan
???-???-??? (4th liners turn over way too much) https://t.co/rrqt4HLQ2l— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Boy I hate this question because it always makes me look like an idiot, but I'll go for it anyway.
Better (by at least 5 points):
Vancouver, Arizona, Edmonton, CalgarySame (within 5 points)
Vegas, AnaheimWorse (by at least 5 points)
Los Angeles, San Jose https://t.co/qpr6WRGSgN— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Flops in soccer by a million miles. Instant replay is awesome in every sport. Referee error should not be a part of any sport. The more we can minimize it, the better. https://t.co/2qjtGN5HTa
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
You do you, but I'm probably never going to watch it. https://t.co/CXNbnktAHE
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
There's an application process at the beginning of the season. You can apply for the whole year, if accepted you get a pass that gets you into every game. If not, you can apply to individual games. https://t.co/TcgzK4dmBr
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Heat has never bothered me. I'm 6'4" 150 pounds, so cold is WAY worse for me. I'd much rather it's 110 degrees than 40. https://t.co/jp2K311BMd
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think it's over. I'm sure fans will try to keep it going, but the players aren't going to feel that way in Year 2. They are the defending Western Conference Champions, there's nothing misfit about that. https://t.co/Fx8wJTxhQn
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think I'm going to be cheering for Croatia, but France will win by 2. https://t.co/l7HqkMICSt
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
HARD pass. https://t.co/0bj2l9zLi8
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I really enjoyed every game VGK played against Winnipeg last year. So I'll go with them. I'm not looking forward to WSH, I don't want to think about that anymore, those games will force us to again. https://t.co/7tpEbkfzVf
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
VGK = Cup Champs
That bold enough? https://t.co/mD594d0bxb
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Nothing in the short-term. Let's see how the new guys mix in, see if there are any holes, and address it during the year. Remember, early in the season there was a game in which McNabb was a healthy scratch for Hunt, Merrill, and Sbisa. Things can change quickly. https://t.co/DO0zjAdltM
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Continue on without one until someone clearly establishes himself beyond a shadow of a doubt. Hasn't happened yet. https://t.co/L1aSAEpO5P
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
We've confirmed there will NOT be a 3rd jersey for VGK in 2018-19. I think they'll end up going with a black jersey though I would like them to do a red one. https://t.co/obJ3aCS71r
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'd rather have Fleury, and it's not even close, so I guess his. https://t.co/j8GIiIddYS
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I actually like soccer. Never really understood why hockey fans have to hate all other sports. I like hockey. I like basketball. I like soccer. I like football. I used to like baseball. I like MMA. Doesn't mean I don't spend a majority of my time on hockey. https://t.co/57KUWM9lOc
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Goalie interference will continue to be a problem. They'll come up with a couple more "points of emphasis" and the players will hate them. Death, taxes, and complaining about refs. https://t.co/pu7P9ynfHq
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Hyka, by a long ways. Next would be Brannstrom, then another massive gap, then Glass and Suzuki in that order. https://t.co/He34lYzVWc
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I don't see them spending much, if any, more on UFAs this offseason. Karlsson and Nosek will of course get theirs, but unless the EK deal gets done, I don't see much change between now and the beginning of camp. https://t.co/elQ1kMjUJ2
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I do not. McPhee is not a fan of teenagers playing in the NHL. If Brannstrom is magical (like he normally is) in training camp, he's got a shot to start in the AHL, but I can't see anyone other draft pick having a real shot. https://t.co/2frBDq20i1
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
If it goes to arbitration, my guess would be $5 million. https://t.co/5T2bkogoki
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Unpopular opinion I think, but I'm going to say no. Hope I'm wrong though. https://t.co/l7COyMDCrl
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Not really. I think they are a really good team. Will it be as special as last year? Probably not. But I think they are a playoff team and if things fall right there's no reason they can't make a run again. https://t.co/mndD5ffe2f
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'd guess they get an All Star Game or the Draft first. But to put a date on it, I'll say 2023, and it won't be in Vegas. https://t.co/QnhKxPSKyP
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Absolutely. This guy is a good player. He never really had consistent linemates when he first came to Vegas and then the playoffs came and it was too late. I'll say he scores 25 goals next year. https://t.co/z1QibnpNkC
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'm good with how it is. I think they've got plenty of veteran leadership already. https://t.co/wUnwxjOW9S
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Michael Bay https://t.co/BauSnfqJul
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Goalies can play well into their 30s, wingers who aren't great skaters don't. https://t.co/KfESF7JLkT
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
That's a real tough one. 3 first round picks is big, but having been only through two drafts it's probably a bit short. https://t.co/A4IfAnfPA2
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Not sure I understand the question. I think the answer is air-conditioning. https://t.co/tFdsQrupzS
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Watching football (or hockey) at a bar with @abbyladzinski https://t.co/1KsvPORr1Q
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I expect them to be top 3 in the Pacific https://t.co/FXDBWY1wNJ
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
He doesn't back-check. Hyka is quite an unknown too. https://t.co/prmsvnIBKp
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
They'll sell out every game again. https://t.co/wQw45YAiY9
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Fairly certain, but I hope I'm wrong. https://t.co/dDw582Ftvk
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I think they hope he makes the team out of camp. Not sure he will though, I expect him being in the AHL to start the year. https://t.co/zhSOrEZPXs
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'll say their highest winning streak will be 6. Longest losing streak will be 5. https://t.co/37YSmk0pRN
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Stastny is a much needed 2-way center that will allow either Haula or Eakin to move to wing. Tatar should be able to fill in the role of Perron/Neal. Defensively I think they're similar which was good enough until the last 4 games. And Fleury shouldn't be hurt for half the year. https://t.co/1V7hx5BGoA
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Yep, I think they'll be pretty similiar if not worse cause it won't be as reliant on the opponent this year. https://t.co/X1jLnIDmas
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Over, but they won't be the first 20 games of the year. I expect they'll take advantage of the fact that he's waiver exempt. https://t.co/LBVt6Hujsg
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I prefer he stays a center. I actually like him to be the 2nd line center with Stastny the 3rd. Stastny in Eakin's role is super exciting to me. https://t.co/jJiwBj8wio
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Nothing on the books at this point. Plan on going to most (if not all) of the Anaheim, LA, and Phoenix games. I want to get up to Edmonton and Vancouver this year too. https://t.co/POdOZuGJIl
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
100%
Last year Edmonton and Dallas were virtually locks to be in the playoffs, neither came close. https://t.co/1Bt6UVErcJ
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Dominant. #WNBAShipIn1 https://t.co/ziyrpohMgt
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
B
I don't think much needed to be improved and I don't think they got worse. Plus, they still have all of their assets and a ton of cap space that give them the freedom to do whatever they would like at the deadline. https://t.co/mpc2iOPRxn
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Pizza Rock for sure. https://t.co/KiUJ5Cctsi
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'll say 2 again this year. It's hard with there being 8 teams in a division and every team having to have at least 1 to get more than 2. https://t.co/2H9mq2T7uP
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
I'll say Carpenter. I expect either Daniel Carr or Curtis McKenzie to take that spot. https://t.co/QCUEoGiW8G
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Woah, tough one. I'm sticking with VGK will win it, but I'll say San Jose. I'm not completely sold that Calgary can get anything right ever, Edmonton still feels a bit short on pieces around Connor, and Arizona isn't ready yet. (I also think Anaheim and LA are way too old) https://t.co/OvEXtdrhR0
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
2 years, 1.65 million AAV https://t.co/db6YqXb1gN
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Big time cheers for both. Anything else would be embarrassing for VGK fans. https://t.co/OWAqHbJoHm
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Both had to show up for testing before the season began. Grabovski actually wanted to try and give it a go but apparently he didn't pass the tests. He had a locker for a minute there at City National. Clarkson never did. https://t.co/SHEPRUDEnw
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
No comment. https://t.co/sf4pnlp5Ar
— SinBin.vegas (@SinBinVegas) July 14, 2018
Shovelboy
Ken—-your best work so far, bar down !! Do this once a month, minimum. Excellent forum and format. Much easier to get your take on lots of things VGK than listen to you and Jason talk over each other and argue for 2+ hours on a podcast !
And couldn’t agree more on the last question………. !!
Ken Boehlke
I’m pretty sure I’m going to do a weekly podcast by myself in which I take questions and answer a bunch of them. It’ll be much shorter and much less argumentative as I tend to not argue with myself. Kind of similar to the Periscopes.
Jonathan L. Bowen
While I don’t mind that idea, I love the podcasts. I really look forward to them. This probably sounds weird, but I don’t live in Las Vegas yet (moving within two years and it has been my dream city for about a decade now), and hearing you two talk makes me almost feel like a part of things before I get there. I picture being surrounding by other Knights fans, talking about the team, yearn for watch parties with other fans, things like that. I don’t mind the random arguments about hotdogs (top cut IS stupid!), though I do find myself agreeing with pretty much everything you say and sorry for Jason but I generally don’t agree ha ha. The arguments make for a good podcast, though, because it’s something to talk about and provides counterpoints. I think part of it is I feel my personality is very similar to you so I tend to laugh a lot and agree with what you’re saying, and it feels more “real” than listening to someone on ESPN talk about almost anything. I usually will listen to the podcasts while doing brainless work (writing checks, organizing, etc.) or eating my cereal in the morning. So not gonna lie it might take me a week to get through a podcast but it’s perfect because then the next one is up around then. SinBin is one of my only “must visit” Websites on a daily basis though it’s usually more like 3-5 times a day 😀