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We didn't play Esa or Harley again (and obviously without Miro).  So we rolled out with an absolute bottom of the barrel defensive lineup in the entire league the last 2 games to get those guys rest.   The last few weeks are concerning (including several W's where we played poorly) but there is absolutely nothing to take away from last 2 games (or this Weds for that matter).   All that matters is game 1 this weekend and we'll go from there.  Surprised Seguin didn't play last night (I didn't even tune in once I saw he was out).  Hopefully he plays Weds as he needs to get some rust off.

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I'm telling myself that the Stanley Cup playoffs are an endurance marathon. You have to have enough gas in the tank to grind through them. These last few games were throwaway games, so we threw them away.

I don't like going into the playoffs on a losing streak. I also don't like trying to suddenly slam it into gear when the games start counting again. Here's hoping.

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We didn't play Esa or Harley again (and obviously without Miro).  So we rolled out with an absolute bottom of the barrel defensive lineup in the entire league the last 2 games to get those guys rest.   The last few weeks are concerning (including several W's where we played poorly) but there is absolutely nothing to take away from last 2 games (or this Weds for that matter).   All that matters is game 1 this weekend and we'll go from there.  Surprised Seguin didn't play last night (I didn't even tune in once I saw he was out).  Hopefully he plays Weds as he needs to get some rust off.

Yeah, thanks for talking me off the ledge. More concerning was the utter collapse against Vancouver and the no-show vs Winnipeg. We were still trying then. No Miro for Colorado has me thinking this run might not go very long.
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31 minutes ago, C-Man said:


Yeah, thanks for talking me off the ledge. More concerning was the utter collapse against Vancouver and the no-show vs Winnipeg. We were still trying then. No Miro for Colorado has me thinking this run might not go very long.

I think the Pitt/Minn/Winnipeg games were most concerning of the recent stretch.  Vancouver was just fucking bizarre after we played a pretty solid game overall.  But from 3/14 - 4/14 we played 17 games so schedule has been really condensed to close out the season. Harley and Lindel had to eat a shit ton of minutes in particular during that stretch holding off the Avs and trying the chase the Jets.  We were running out of gas the end of that winning streak/road trip until we got an extra day of rest before last win against Nashville where we really played our only "good" game since the 3/24 home shutout against MN.  I'm as concerned as everyone else as to whether we can turn it back on but I 100% agree with the strategy of resting guys last 2 games.  If it were like the NFL where you can carry a deeper bench I would have liked to see us rest damn near everyone and lose 10-0 for all I care.

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1 hour ago, shadow_operative2.0 said:

Has anyone heard some realistic news about Miro? At least the NFL makes injury shit pretty obvious. 

There was a quote earlier this week (or weekend?) that he wouldn't be ready for game 1 but might be back during round 1 which gave some hope.  That goes back to what the thought was over a month ago until it was reported last week he wouldn't be ready until 2nd round at earliest if Stars advance.   In sum, nobody knows shit.  If any chance at coming back this series, I would think he would have to be at practice (even if non-contact) this Thurs or Friday before game 1 and not sure they could hide that from media.  That should be telling IMO.

Shapiro had an article today saying he would value another day of rest for Harley/Lindel eliminating any chance of injury (which would effectively end the season) over getting rust off for Seguin.  It was an interesting take and hard to disagree with when you put it that way but sounds like likely we see Seguin tomorrow based on Deboer post game comments 

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If nothing else Seguin back should help some vibes.  I'm a little surprised not starting DeSmith but Otter hasn't been too overworked lately.   Reports that flu going around (which would explain why Marchment sat both games instead of spreading rest around).  Talk about shitty timing.  Hope that doesn't spread.

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1 hour ago, Skipper said:

If nothing else Seguin back should help some vibes.  I'm a little surprised not starting DeSmith but Otter hasn't been too overworked lately.   Reports that flu going around (which would explain why Marchment sat both games instead of spreading rest around).  Talk about shitty timing.  Hope that doesn't spread.

I thinking it already did because those reports were going around a week ago, even before Mush sat out because of it. Maybe, just maybe, that explains our terrible play of late.... a boy can dream

anywho, one more tuneup before shit gets real. hopefully we do enough to have plenty of good vibes going into game 1. 

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14 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:

Roughhhhhhhh

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3 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

Ok, I’m a hockey idiot. Can someone explain to me why Predators are just skating unaccompanied right in front of the net all the time?

Hopefully because we're playing at half try

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Seems like we tried for at least part of the game and it didn't matter.  Our defense is just in shambles and has been for over a month.  I don't think any way we keep home ice if both Otter and DeSmith didn't play out of their minds for about a 2.5 week stretch where we won game after game getting heavily outshot and out-chanced.   Really hope we can flip the switch but with apparent Robo injury it seems like falling apart at the wrong time.  Oh well, we'll see what happens on Saturday.   Win game 1 (after losing I think 7 straight game 1's) and everyone will forget end of regular season. 

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55 minutes ago, Skipper said:

Seems like we tried for at least part of the game and it didn't matter.  Our defense is just in shambles and has been for over a month.  I don't think any way we keep home ice if both Otter and DeSmith didn't play out of their minds for about a 2.5 week stretch where we won game after game getting heavily outshot and out-chanced.   Really hope we can flip the switch but with apparent Robo injury it seems like falling apart at the wrong time.  Oh well, we'll see what happens on Saturday.   Win game 1 (after losing I think 7 straight game 1's) and everyone will forget end of regular season. 

yep. hopefully the mantra of 'short memories' sticks. and hopefully robo is fine.

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1 minute ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

yep. hopefully the mantra of 'short memories' sticks. and hopefully robo is fine.

I didn't get that vibe based on Pete's demeanor and reports that he was walking in a knee brace and looked to be in pain post game but probably know a bit more tomorrow.  

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gonna keep this thread going until things are officially done and start the playoff thread tomorrow, so get all the bitching and hand-wringing out now. the playoffs thread will be for good vibes only. lulz

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4 hours ago, Longhorn_Fan68 said:

gonna keep this thread going until things are officially done and start the playoff thread tomorrow, so get all the bitching and hand-wringing out now. the playoffs thread will be for good vibes only. lulz

Can we bitch in this thread about once again getting shitty slotting (home games 2 and 5 on a Monday with 8:30 starts (meaning actually 8:50 puck drop)).  A Stars tradition like no other.  If you want to attend and drink, hardly any ubers out so surge pricing to get you home after midnight with a Tuesday hangover.  Perfect way to start the week!  

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