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I have never had a problem with the shafts on any of the elliptical shaft Stealth sticks. I actually just put my last pro stock Bennett Stealth CX into action for the first time last night. If that guy ever retires I'm going to be screwed trying to find another mild mid curve. Luckily, I just stocked up with a few of his Warrior pro stocks.

Most adult league players don't have the best shooting technique (so the blade breaks down really fast on slap shots) and play in games where wood chopping is part of the game. I'd rather take a used pro stock over a used beer leaguer any day.

They're expanding rosters and carrying taxi squads so it's unlikely to be an issue. Also, all teams will be traveling with 3 goaltenders to ensure the Ayres/Foster thing doesn't happen again. Sounds like Quebec and Alberta won't be an issue, Ontario seems like it may get worked out. Manitoba is a bit wishy-washy, and British Columbia is pretty against it. The rumor from the insiders right now is that they may start in bubbles temporarily until the provinces work things out. Also the schedule apparently has teams playing baseball-style schedules, playing in 3-4 game "series". Makes sense as far as limiting travel. Also with them playing 56 games in that many nights, they're basically playing every other night. If they are playing series without travel it should ease the burden quite a bit.

And yet, a red band and CCM word mark is gaudy and trash. What a world we live in. 🤷🏽‍♂️

I had the opportunity to skate this week for the first time since I broke my hand. Um, no thanks. I don't understand how the rinks are even still open. Then again, I'm in a county where strip clubs are "protected by the first amendment", but camping in the middle of a 600K acre desert is a big no-no.

Paint job, no branding... does his bottom hand come off his stick? Found the pic at this link: https://thehockeywriters.com/rangers-jaromir-jagr-tenure/

Looks like a custom-made protector sewn on. I see it on these other gloves. I'm guessing he got his thumb injured and the equipment manager fashioned that or got someone to add it. Here's another angle of the thingy.

Believe that to be extra padding on the index finger. Probably all painted up when he came over from Washington. Just guessing!

I love when players assume things like this. It's right up there with suggesting black stick tape "hides" the puck.

The NHL games this season will be available on NHL.tv, as always. I already got my renewal notification (prior to the season being announced, actually, so that made it pretty obvious they were getting close). As far as the World Juniors, I'm not sure. If you're in Canada, the TSN subscription should get you access to watch them online (at least the ones TSN is covering, which I assume is all of them). Unfortunately I'm not in Canada so I'm not sure where I'm going to go. Might end up having to use some shady streaming service, as usual. It sucks. Just not a big enough deal down here for any of the standard streaming services to bother carrying them. I really wish the IIHF and NHL would partner to show them on NHL.tv.

Pretty much this. If you look at the clearance sections, if your timing is good, last generation's sticks can be had for 40-50% off, even the top tier ones. IMHO, there's usually no need to pay full price if you're patient.