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I always thought that some had him a little over rated. His career high point was playing with Brendan Morrison centering Flash/Fehr a few years back under Juggles in a line that had good chemistry, and he had a highlight moment in the Winter Classic on the give and go passes with Chimmer, but he's not very creative on his own. And he's also not the most physical guy on the planet, doesn't use his good size in that manner. Typical 3rd line RW, shot's not bad when he gets it off, he DID score 20+ goals that year but he really needs a playmaking centerman to set him up, to play his best.

short answers: looking for chemistry more than just "best players" + your 1st line center isn't always your best face off man/wait for an opportunity to gain the puck before throwing out said "best" (read: offensive) line

Great questions, where to start? lol.

There's always a game within a game going on (coach vs coach), e.g., matchups vs the other team, chemistry between linemates, maybe you want more balance across your lines, or sometimes you want to put your best O guys together as a superline, etc etc. A lot depends on situations, your overall offensive talent level as a team, etc etc.

Does anyone by chance have/willing to share the presale password? Hoping to make Verizon my away game trip this year on Super Bowl Sunday. PM me if you don't want to be vilified by other Caps fans for giving it to a traitor. I appreciate it in general. If anyone wants presale password to Pens site for Pens/Caps, let me know.

Ted has been known to block Pittsburgh are zip codes from purchasing in the past.

I'm aware, but I think it is only for playoffs. Additionally, my friend that I'd be going with is outside the Pittsburgh-area, which should make it easier.

the 10 game ticket voucher plan looks pretty nice. They have 100, Club, and 400 level seats available. I have to check and see if any of the big name opponents are excluded.

Pretty slim pickings for the two Tampa games in April. Can't imagine there's a ton of seats for any individual game.

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Ovechkin went to locker room after colliding with Johansson during scrimmage, bleeding from mouth it appeared. MJ90 on bench

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Looked through the presale. No lower rows in UL available. LL were higher than I can get on CL game day. I might do a 3 game pack, otherwise just sh/cl day of because it'll be cheaper.

Not sure it matters, I bet he still cuts right to the middle to the waiting defender regardless of what side he's on.

Thought I read somewhere Torts is moving Gaborik to LW in a similar move.

I don't know if I have ever disliked a player on my home team in any sport more thank Mike Green. DHall is the only one that comes to mind.