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I've been invited to a pickup on sunday. It's definitely still not safe to be playing hockey in the US at this point, but I have a tournament Aug 8-9 and probably should get some reps in. I'm kind of shocked they haven't canceled it, really. I'm going to try to wear a mask on the ice (I've been told by other goalies that the Mission cooling gaiter, after you wet it, isn't too bad to breathe through) so we'll see how that goes. It arrived yesterday and I tried it at home and I think it may be doable.

Nope, haven't seen anything on that yet. Kind of surprising, considering how hockey starved we've been.

Agreed with the overrated bit. People are definitely still stuck on how good he used to be. I wonder if the Penguins are doing the same thing as the Leafs - loading up all their good players on the opposite practice squad of the starting goalie and just absolutely lighting them up so they're game-ready, rather than allowing them to just float through the "pre-season" and then getting shelled in the playoffs. Theres a video of Andersen getting LIT UP at a practice, like he can't stop anything. I... hope thats a reverse psychology thing, and not just him being absolute trash. Maybe Murray is in a similar boat. Just trying to shell him so he's ready to go.

I agree with you. This should be an awesome series.

Oh, how I hope that catches on.

I'm not a huge fan of the logo. Like the name though, but I feel like they could have done way better on the logo. The S is clearly a nod to the history, but it also would be way better as a shoulder logo. The colors are... fine, I guess. I hated the Vegas color scheme when it was unveiled too, and now it's actually one of my favorites. So who knows.

This is the only sweep I'm predicting. People keep taking about the "Price Factor", but let's be honest, he hasn't been all that great in at least a couple seasons. I'm glad to see Max Domi playing though.

The Rangers have Panarin and Zibanejad, but that's about all that makes them dangerous. (Though, that may be enough). I'm going to lean Hurricanes though.

This is probably the most irrelevant series of the play-in. I could not care less at all what so ever. The only thing I find interesting is the two veteran coaches going head to head. I'll go Islanders because I think they are better at digging in and forechecking.

Blue Jackets win if they work hard, grind, forecheck, and have at least one game stolen by their no-name goalies. Basically, if Tortorella out-coaches Keefe. Also, if Frederik Andersen plays October/Game 7 hockey. Otherwise, Leafs win as long as either of the top two lines break out. I think Keefe being willing to mix things up, unlike his predecessor, can help.

This is one of the more intriguing matchups to me. The Blackhawks have absolutely no business being here, but with their playoff experience they might be able to pull it off. I would prefer Edmonton to win, but because Edmonton is Edmonton, I think this one is ripe for an upset.

Predators have declined significantly, but still have playoff experience to lean on. I'll lean them, by a slight margin.

Toss-up for me. I haven't heard a word about Minnesota all year. I think I'll go with Pettersen and Boeser...

I... have no idea. I think Calgary is the better team, but if Winnipeg gets goaltending, then who knows.

Saturday, Aug. 1: Jets vs. Flames, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNMonday, Aug. 3: Jets vs. Flames, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Flames vs. Jets, 4:45 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Flames vs. Jets*, TBDSaturday, Aug. 8: Jets vs. Flames*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Wild vs. Canucks, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Wild vs. Canucks, 10:45 p.m. ET – USA NetworkThursday, Aug. 6: Canucks vs. Wild, TBDFriday, Aug. 7: Canucks vs. Wild*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Wild vs. Canucks*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Coyotes vs. Predators, 2 p.m. ET – USA NetworkTuesday, Aug. 4: Coyotes vs. Predators, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Predators vs. Coyotes, 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Predators vs. Coyotes*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Coyotes vs. Predators*, TBD

Saturday, Aug. 1: Blackhawks vs. Oilers, 3 p.m. ET – NBCMonday, Aug. 3: Blackhawks vs. Oilers, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Oilers vs. Blackhawks, 10:30 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Oilers vs. Blackhawks*, TBDSaturday, Aug. 8: Blackhawks vs. Oilers*, TBD

Sunday, Aug. 2: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs, 4 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets, TBDFriday, Aug. 7: Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets*, TBDSunday, Aug. 9: Blue Jackets vs. Maple Leafs*, TBD

Saturday, Aug. 1: Panthers vs. Islanders, 4 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Panthers vs. Islanders, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Islanders vs. Panthers, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Islanders vs. Panthers*Sunday, Aug. 9: Panthers vs. Islanders*

Saturday, Aug. 1: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNMonday, Aug. 3: Rangers vs. Hurricanes, 12 p.m. ET – NBCSNTuesday, Aug. 4: Hurricanes vs. Rangers, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNThursday, Aug. 6: Hurricanes vs. Rangers*Saturday, Aug. 8: Rangers vs. Hurricanes*

Saturday, Aug. 1: Canadiens vs. Penguins, 8 p.m. ET – NBCMonday, Aug. 3: Canadiens vs. Penguins, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNWednesday, Aug. 5: Penguins vs. Canadiens, 8 p.m. ET – NBCSNFriday, Aug. 7: Penguins vs. Canadiens*Saturday, Aug. 8: Canadiens vs. Penguins*

Announcement starting at 9AM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPH2uxwvSZI

Looks like we may learn something tomorrow.

Definitely, but I also totally understand his point of view as well, specifically as an ER doctor. Basically, confirm it isn’t an emergency and tell me to talk to primary care. That to me seems like a reasonable use of his time. Honestly if I’d just lose the weight I gained back (most of it) I’d probably be off the heart meds anyway. Time to get serious.