Stumpy

The salary cap relief was more than likely the reason behind it. We had to play shorthanded because we were maxed out and didn't want to put guys on LTIR in order to sign replacements. I like Dzingel, but kinda seems like a win for both sides. Ryan is definitely the better player. But, most of the beat writers think Paquette is a better fit in our top 9. Ottawa gets their boy back, we get some cap flexibility and (hopefully) upgrade the chemistry on our top 3 lines.

I'm with you and Rocky that Reimer is not a guy you can ride to a Stanley Cup. Not sure Mrazek is either. Ned might be one day. But, I don't think we need any of them to be That Guy this season. I definitely disagree that both James and Petr are backups. When healthy, they are an almost ideal 1a/1b. Both are guys that you can rely on generally not to lose you the game. And both are capable of games, like tonight, where they are THE reason you win. In a condensed season, with tons of back to backs, it might be more beneficial to have 2 of those guys than one star netminder and some scrub behind him.

Alright, let's put this game away on the power play.

He's played out of his mind tonight. If we pull this out, he will be the #1 star of the game.

It's a good thing we are taking advantage of our chances. Other than that, we are playing about as crisp as an overripe banana. If it wasn't for Reimer standing on his head, this game would be 7-4 right now.

Nino!

What the hell was that? Thought I was watching baseball as long as everyone was standing around.

He almost did. ...and, yes. That 2nd period was ugly. No puck discipline. Lazy skating.

McGinn is singhandedly changing the reputatiom for the name Brock!

Smart of him to take the faceoff there. We needed the time to get our head out of our asses.

Right after Reimer made what might have been the save of the year otherwise.

Welp.

Over a minute of 3v5... this should be fun.

Seconded.

Great, more dumb penalties to kill off.

Hintz said "That's funny, watch this. "

Hintz has been killing us tonight. That's a no goal, though.

Not gonna lie. I was one the fans questioning wether Jordo still had it. He has answered all the doubters.

El Capitan!

Damn! Had a feeling that was coming. You give up that many good chances, at least one is gonna go in.

Reims with some grade A saves to open the period.

I'm sure Rod is in the lockerroom telling the team the exact same thing. Only a little more colorfully.

Good first period. Neither team looked especially sharp. (I feel like thats gonna be a theme this season) But, we have looked much less sloppy than a few recent games. That said, we've got a penalty to kill off to start the 2nd. We better come out ready to go or this game could change very quickly.

Hintz with another good chance. Ole Optimus is looking pretty comfortable out ther.