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Igottago · 10-27-2021, 01:22 PM

Pretty happy because the results are in line with how they are playing on the ice, its not like they are sneaking out fluke wins. I said in the offseason I was slightly optimistic because I have full faith in Sutter as a coach, so I don't think you can overlook how important it was to get a coach of his caliber, it should have happened years ago. My concerns however still remain: will the blueline hold up as its currently constructed and will the core forwards finally figure out how to raise their level when it matters most? Those questions won't be answered this early, but right now signs are good. I am concerned about Monahan not being what he used to be, hopefully he can actually get it back and start building some confidence at some point.

I've always been of the belief that being great consistently in the regular season is a pre-cursor to being great in the playoffs, never was a fan of the "just get in and go on a run" mentality, so this start is fantastic. I hope they can challenge for the division.

10-27-2021, 01:22 PM	#91
Igottago Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver Exp:	Pretty happy because the results are in line with how they are playing on the ice, its not like they are sneaking out fluke wins. I said in the offseason I was slightly optimistic because I have full faith in Sutter as a coach, so I don't think you can overlook how important it was to get a coach of his caliber, it should have happened years ago. My concerns however still remain: will the blueline hold up as its currently constructed and will the core forwards finally figure out how to raise their level when it matters most? Those questions won't be answered this early, but right now signs are good. I am concerned about Monahan not being what he used to be, hopefully he can actually get it back and start building some confidence at some point. I've always been of the belief that being great consistently in the regular season is a pre-cursor to being great in the playoffs, never was a fan of the "just get in and go on a run" mentality, so this start is fantastic. I hope they can challenge for the division. __________________ A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains: "I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified" -- Frank Musil - Early January 1994 Last edited by Igottago; 10-27-2021 at 01:31 PM.