Oh Canada

it's loss.

 

Wow, this games from last year lol.

 

Heritage Classic tonight at Mosaic Stadium in Regina.

Flames vs Jets

10 pm

 

31 km/hr wind and will feel like -10 C.

 

I think that Vancouver has the chance of finishing the season at #1 in Canada. (Shouldn't that be called the Prime Minister's Cup?)

On talent, we'd expect Toronto. They've taken some nasty injury hits to an already imbalanced roster. I think November and December may be crucial for the Leafs. They need to turn it up, (and up in the standings to a solid playoff position). Failing to do that could doom Babs. It could then cascade into a major team/roster restructuring. I'm not saying this is likely, but I am saying that the rest of 2019 could profoundly impact the future of the franchise.

Meanwhile, Edmonton is extremely top-heavy. Last season the Sabres were too, and they were first in the league for a short time. The balance of 2019 will tell us a lot about the Oil.

I think Montreal is the most likely Can. team to go on a sustained run and rise in the standings. Calgary could too, but something just seems amiss there. Winnipeg is the candidate most likely to fall into an abyss. Ottawa is already there.

Meanwhile, Vancouver seems to be the best-positioned club for long-term success. Their prospect/young talent is one of the best in the NHL. Utica is eating up the AHL at this early point - but there's nothing flukey about it. It may be next season, but the Canucks are likely to emerge as a perennial SC contender. I know Tyson Barrie would love to play his home games there. His veteran experience (and skill) would be an off-season move to anticipate.

 

All good points, I'll judge the leafs when the 3 regulars get back in the lineup.

 

The big fall of California will see the rise in western Canada.

 

Does anybody know what the Hell is going on with ByFUCKlen........lol.........Jezz weird story and it sounds like he is done with the Jets.

 

Sounds like he's on his last legs, probably uncertain wether to retire or not. He went for surgery without telling the Jets. Maybe he wants to see how he feels.after surgery, he's 34 though.