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Originally Posted by AC
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Awesome, how did I know you would come through for me AC?
Thanks!
Added bonus seeing McDavid face.
Backlund with 4 takeaways, 27 on the season now ties him for 4th in the league. Scheifele and Stone have 28. Leon Crysaitl leads the league with 29.
I also dont think Brett Ritchie is getting enough praise. By far the best fit weve seen with Monahan and Gaudreau this season. 28 hits in 8 games. His dump in forechecks are things of beauty. His timing for dumping the puck in and then absolutely punishing the guy who is trying to retrieve the puck is as good as I've ever seen. I think there is a lot more game to the guy than we know. He has a great motor for a huge guy. Relentless puck pursuit. I've been impressed.
Another thing I've totally noticed is the line changes. Guys not staying out for stupid long shifts and the hustle back to the bench to get off. Obviously keeping guys fresh and hungry. Sutter has obviously made his thoughts well known on changes and shift time. Makes a huge noticeable difference as the game goes on.