M.I.A. Zibanejad?

[Ozzy]

Ok, Zibby breaks out tonight against the B's!!!!

[josh]

Ok, Zibby breaks out tonight against the B's!!!!

in hives? acne? of the defensive zone?

He needs to ditch the terrible billie eilish dye job

[Ozzy]

in hives? acne? of the defensive zone?

He needs to ditch the terrible billie eilish dye job

LOL

Yeah, that fucking mullet's gotta go!!!

Who told him that looks good??? Brett Michaels???

[Ozzy]

A lot better from Mika last night. I think he's turned the corner. Best game of the season I'd say...

[paddynyc]

A lot better from Mika last night. I think he's turned the corner. Best game of the season I'd say...

Ozzy he had a good night last night and plenty of opportunities and hopefully the pucks start hitting the back of the twine. After the glove save from Rask he's goy to be asking himself when is this going to end.

[Ozzy]

Ozzy he had a good night last night and plenty of opportunities and hopefully the pucks start hitting the back of the twine. After the glove save from Rask he's goy to be asking himself when is this going to end.

That stare back at Tukka was priceless!!! I almost fell outta my seat!! He was very into it last night, Mika. He's gonna open it up now Paddy. He started shooting more in the 2nd and 3rd....after he passed up 2 good chances in the first.

[RodrigueGabriel]

It seems reasonable to assume it's Covid related imo. We've seen it from time to time in other sports. Just like in society in general, most guys come back and are fine. But some struggle for a long time and it's usually down to respiratory issues. In the NFL, Myles Garrett was wrecking shop until he caught it halfway through the season. He came back after a couple of weeks and was nowhere near the same player, and never really got back to that level the rest of the season. He was complaining about being unable to catch his wind between plays. There are a couple of instances in the Premier League as well.
With Zib the drop in performance seems more significant than just not being 100% on his game. I'm speculating of course, but it seems the most likely explanation to me.

I'm still here. His issue has been being a step behind the play, a half second off on his shot timing, a few mph off of his shot. Have not thought he wasn't engaged. Feels like he has been pressing, but without full air in the tires. COVID is different with everyone - as I said, I have been watching my son's recovery - but it seems like it can be relatively easy to get back to 75-80%. 100% can be a much longer haul. In the NHL 80% looks like somebody is dogging it, doesn't care, not engaged, lost his skills, or any of the other things leveled at Zib in the past few weeks. Last night looked like he's finally getting both his speed and reactions back and I still think it's physical. May have a regression yet, but I am not doubting the underlying ability or commitment.

[Ozzy]

I'm still here. His issue has been being a step behind the play, a half second off on his shot timing, a few mph off of his shot. Have not thought he wasn't engaged. Feels like he has been pressing, but without full air in the tires. COVID is different with everyone - as I said, I have been watching my son's recovery - but it seems like it can be relatively easy to get back to 75-80%. 100% can be a much longer haul. In the NHL 80% looks like somebody is dogging it, doesn't care, not engaged, lost his skills, or any of the other things leveled at Zib in the past few weeks. Last night looked like he's finally getting both his speed and reactions back and I still think it's physical. May have a regression yet, but I am not doubting the underlying ability or commitment.

It still doesn't answer for that Mullet, RG!!!

Nah man, I think you guys have a valid point. I don't doubt it beat him up pretty good, and it does affect everyone differently. He looked fairly good last night, and I hope there's more on the way.

[RodrigueGabriel]

It still doesn't answer for that Mullet, RG!!!

Nah man, I think you guys have a valid point. I don't doubt it beat him up pretty good, and it does affect everyone differently. He looked fairly good last night, and I hope there's more on the way.

Yeah. Must be a Swedish thing.

[4EverRangerFrank]

The trainers should check Zib for snake bites. He's getting closer to lighting the lamp but for fans, this is very painful too.

[CCCP]

That stare back at Tukka was priceless!!! I almost fell outta my seat!! He was very into it last night, Mika. He's gonna open it up now Paddy. He started shooting more in the 2nd and 3rd....after he passed up 2 good chances in the first.

i'd pay $5 to hear what he was saying to Rask

[Ozzy]

i'd pay $5 to hear what he was saying to Rask

He was probably asking for his wallet back!!!

[CCCP]

He was probably asking for his wallet back!!!

im hoping it is something much more vile

[Sharpshooter]

Zib not producing is really killing this team. Their defense has found its form and the goaltending has been solid. Almost all of their games have been close. A few more goals/points from Zibanejad and you could pencil this team into a playoff spot. Hopefully he can get that ice breaker and starts to take off and everything else can continue to be steady.

[CCCP]

who's the first overall pick this year?

[Keirik]

U!

[CCCP]

[Gravesy]

Yeah. Must be a Swedish thing.

Have you seen the fucking animal that resides on Hedman's head

[Ozzy]

who's the first overall pick this year?

Here's the Top 10 on Hockey Writers, CC
http://thehockeywriters.com/2021-nhl...op-75-january/

1. Brandt Clarke, D, Barrie Colts (OHL)

2. Carson Lambos, D, Winnipeg Ice (WHL)

3. Owen Power, D, University of Michigan (NCAA)

4. Matthew Beniers, C, University of Michigan (NCAA)

5. Simon Edvinsson, D, Fr?lunda J20 (Nationell)

6. Luke Hughes, D, USNTDP (USHL)

7. Dylan Guenther, RW, Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL)

8. Jesper Wallstedt, G, Lule? (SHL)

9. William Eklund, C, Djurg?rdens IF (SHL)

10. Fabian Lysell, RW, Lule? (SHL)

I like the guy I bolded....I hear the kid can stick handle in a phone booth!!!

[CCCP]

Thanks Ozzy.
We dont really need the top pick but I’ll take 4th OA.