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Comment on Ovechkin wins Hart Trophy: How did NHL get it so wrong? by Paul in Ohio

Paul in Ohio — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:39:00 +0000

Sorry, Ian. While you present a decent argument, in the end, the Caps would have (at least) been in the race for a play-off spot without Ovi. The wrong man won the award. Why? Answer this, if the Blue Jackets had had Steve Mason as their starting goalie, would they have barely missed the play-offs or finished with the worst record in the league, once again? Name recognition won out. Anyone with a brain knows that the player most valuable to his team, this season, was Sergei Bobrovsky.

Comment on Broken Logic: Flames Offer Avalanche 3 First Round Picks for #1 Overall by Mike

Mike — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:31:42 +0000

While those are fair critiques, Chad, I would hesitate to credit Feaster with the Tampa Cup. His biggest acquisition was Darryl Sydor, the core of that championship was Rick Dudley’s team and everyone knows that.

Furthermore, Feaster should have been fired at least twice in the past year. The O’Reilly offer sheet is beyond reprehensible. I agree with the Hartley hiring, and would like to see Weisbrod have his hand as the GM, as I have a good feeling that the recent surge of NCAA players entering the system is his doing.

However, Feaster’s attempts at Brad Richards, Ryan O’Reilly, and now the 1st overall pick are comical at best which I think is the spirit of the article. Also, I will eat my shoe if Reto Berra plays more than 25 NHL games.

Lastly, this is a funny article. Humour much?

Comment on The Resurgence of the Boston Bruins’ Third Line by Evan Moore

Evan Moore — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:47:44 +0000

Yeah, that line change has definitely put the series in Boston’s favor. Things have changed ever since Boston withstood the first period from game two.

Comment on Taylor Hall vs Tyler Seguin: Three Years Later by Gary

Gary — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:35 +0000

Thank you for acknowledging the obvious that some writers and biased fans can’t seem to grasp. And as you say, this is absolutely not a slight on Tyler – he is a fine player, and has some serious skills. But the other point you should make is that Tyler has yet to play any stretch in the position he was drafted (e.g. center), which was actually one of the knocks against Taylor (e.g. not a center). In fact, Seguin consistently plays with Bergeron who is arguably top 3 two-way centerman in the game, as well as a feisty and skilled Marchand. Taylor has good linemates in RNH and Eberle, but it would be a stretch to say that he has it as easy as Seguin. Hall drives that line, whereas Seguin can go along for the ride if he pleases. Even now, he is playing wing for Chris Kelly. I would also make a final point that while the points are close, 0.85 ppg vs 0.6 ppg is nowhere near close. This season, those were the equivalents of Joe Thornton and Frans Nielsen, respectively.

Comment on Questioning Sidney Crosby’s Leadership: Is He a First-Class Captain? by Justin Glock

Justin Glock — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:24 +0000

Zak,
Thanks for agreeing and taking the time to read my article. It is very frustrating. There are so many places to begin when talking about what happened in the playoffs the last few seasons. This team needs more than one Cup, but we all know talent doesn’t win championships in hockey, teams do. Crosby needs to will this team to victory in the playoffs, Malkin too.

Comment on Potential Phoenix Coyotes Draft Picks: Defencemen by My Articles At The Hockey Writers - Phoenix Hockey Talk

My Articles At The Hockey Writers - Phoenix Hockey Talk — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:16:24 +0000

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