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Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 2:53 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Top players pool together because you practice more then you play development is better with better caliber players. Plus a goalie sees x amount of shots in a game. May see a couple hundred in practice from top tier shooters and players. Not to mention the best players have a different type of compete level wether it’s against teammates or opponents they compete the same. They want the puck and hate to lose.

It’s not the same for goalies. 200-300 shots in practice is great from a top team and does help with development. But practice is structured and predictable. Being on a bad team and seeing 30 shots in a game develops hockey sense and adds unpredictability, which you can’t get from practice. Nothing compares to getting peppered in a game.

A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G
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So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.
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Top players pool together because you practice more then you play development is better with better caliber players. Plus a goalie sees x amount of shots in a game. May see a couple hundred in practice from top tier shooters and players. Not to mention the best players have a different type of compete level wether it’s against teammates or opponents they compete the same. They want the puck and hate to lose.
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It’s not the same for goalies. 200-300 shots in practice is great from a top team and does help with development. But practice is structured and predictable. Being on a bad team and seeing 30 shots in a game develops hockey sense and adds unpredictability, which you can’t get from practice. Nothing compares to getting peppered in a game.
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Play on the Sens as a goalie and you’re guaranteed to see no backchecks, no defense, no team in front of you. At least you’ll win 20 to nothing.

A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G
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So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.
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Top players pool together because you practice more then you play development is better with better caliber players. Plus a goalie sees x amount of shots in a game. May see a couple hundred in practice from top tier shooters and players. Not to mention the best players have a different type of compete level wether it’s against teammates or opponents they compete the same. They want the puck and hate to lose.
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It’s not the same for goalies. 200-300 shots in practice is great from a top team and does help with development. But practice is structured and predictable. Being on a bad team and seeing 30 shots in a game develops hockey sense and adds unpredictability, which you can’t get from practice. Nothing compares to getting peppered in a game.
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Play on the Sens as a goalie and you’re guaranteed to see no backchecks, no defense, no team in front of you. At least you’ll win 20 to nothing.
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You mean “and still win 20-0”

Senstastic

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:16 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.
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Top players pool together because you practice more then you play development is better with better caliber players. Plus a goalie sees x amount of shots in a game. May see a couple hundred in practice from top tier shooters and players. Not to mention the best players have a different type of compete level wether it’s against teammates or opponents they compete the same. They want the puck and hate to lose.
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It’s not the same for goalies. 200-300 shots in practice is great from a top team and does help with development. But practice is structured and predictable. Being on a bad team and seeing 30 shots in a game develops hockey sense and adds unpredictability, which you can’t get from practice. Nothing compares to getting peppered in a game.
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Play on the Sens as a goalie and you’re guaranteed to see no backchecks, no defense, no team in front of you. At least you’ll win 20 to nothing.
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You mean “and still win 20-0”

Senstastic
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You’re just jealous that we’re too Sensexy for you

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Every stud needs a supporting staff

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Every stud needs a supporting staff

Where are Bedard and Celebrini’s supporting staff?

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Every stud needs a supporting staff

Where are Bedard and Celebrini’s supporting staff?

They are in the NHL if you don’t think the guys around them are good you need your head checked. Plus you’re talking about generational players.

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:10 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Every stud needs a supporting staff

Where are Bedard and Celebrini’s supporting staff?

They are in the NHL if you don’t think the guys around them are good you need your head checked. Plus you’re talking about generational players.

Ok, what did Cowan, Dickinson and Bonk’s supporting staff do for them in the world juniors?

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:17 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:10 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 9:38 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:15 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:18 pm

Guest wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 1:02 pm A top kid is a top kid no matter the politics and money

Bottom to Average kids , money and politics def plays a role

Thats just the way it goes and this will never change, it is called real life, stop blaming the G

So why do all the top players flock to the top teams? What’s wrong with a stud playing for a 7th or 8th place team. Also, look at how many goalies in years past went on to do well who didn’t play for top teams. Top teams don’t face enough shots, don’t have to be tested defensively by 9 other teams in the G. This ends up hurting them in the end, unless they’re the clear number one on that team.

Every stud needs a supporting staff

Where are Bedard and Celebrini’s supporting staff?

They are in the NHL if you don’t think the guys around them are good you need your head checked. Plus you’re talking about generational players.

Ok, what did Cowan, Dickinson and Bonk’s supporting staff do for them in the world juniors?

So. Marlies Tournament semi finalist and finalist both lost last night at Chesswood. You would think they would have put up a better effort. Tournament hockey is so unpredictable...

Weak tourney !