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FireGilbert · 01-07-2018, 06:21 PM

Haha nice to see this thread is also being used to rip on the Oilers. E=NG.

A couple other comments:

I really wanted to add Hedman to the Norris list but just couldn't find room. Maybe it is Western bias but Doughty has been the best D man so far, Pietrangelo is not far behind, and Klingberg is running away with the scoring lead while also playing well defensively. With Pietrangelo having injury problems though Hedman is a good bet to make the list by the end of the season.

I also had a tough time deciding between Kucherov and MacKinnon. In the end I couldn't ignore Kucherov having a solid lead in points while also being one back of the lead in goals despite having better line mates. If the Avs can somehow make the playoffs and the scoring race ends up tight then MacKinnon should be the favourite.

Oh, and I thought about Brodie for most disappointing Flame however, despite struggling defensively at times, he is still a contributing player being 2nd on the team defence in points and ice time. Maybe my expectations were too high for Lazar but I thought he would be a 10g 20p bottom six forward instead of a 0g fringe NHLer.

01-07-2018, 06:21 PM	#8
FireGilbert Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane Exp:	Haha nice to see this thread is also being used to rip on the Oilers. E=NG. A couple other comments: I really wanted to add Hedman to the Norris list but just couldn't find room. Maybe it is Western bias but Doughty has been the best D man so far, Pietrangelo is not far behind, and Klingberg is running away with the scoring lead while also playing well defensively. With Pietrangelo having injury problems though Hedman is a good bet to make the list by the end of the season. I also had a tough time deciding between Kucherov and MacKinnon. In the end I couldn't ignore Kucherov having a solid lead in points while also being one back of the lead in goals despite having better line mates. If the Avs can somehow make the playoffs and the scoring race ends up tight then MacKinnon should be the favourite. Oh, and I thought about Brodie for most disappointing Flame however, despite struggling defensively at times, he is still a contributing player being 2nd on the team defence in points and ice time. Maybe my expectations were too high for Lazar but I thought he would be a 10g 20p bottom six forward instead of a 0g fringe NHLer. __________________ The masses of humanity have always had to surf. Last edited by FireGilbert; 01-07-2018 at 06:26 PM.