Deep Thoughts - Twitter - February 3rd 2021 - Random Thoughts from the hockey world

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Mark Seidel

 

DT: Deep Thoughts: Welcome to Deep Thoughts which represent my PERSONAL views & don’t reflect ANY Organization that I work with! I’ve become much more “sensitive” to other’s feelings but if you are easily offended, unfollow if you don’t want them.

 

DT: The trade by Marc Bergevin in the summer to ship out Max Domi for Josh Anderson has proven to be genius. Some questioned giving up the skill of Domi for a more rugged player like Anderson but I think the Habs won it. Domi is good but the heavy game in playoffs suits Anderson.

 

DT: This leads me into my theory on Willy Nylander. He is extremely gifted and will be a proficient scorer throughout his career but I still think the Leafs should move him for a guy who will help grind out wins in the playoffs. Finding that guy is tough but Nylander has big value.

 

DT: The troubles in OTT are apparent but rumblings about changing Coaches is ridiculous. DJ Smith is a great coach & J. Capuano/B.Jones are great Assistants. Everyone knew this young group would take time & the kids are improving. If they stick to the plan, the future's bright.

 

DT: The development of the young OTT players is a result of the great work by the Staff in Belleville. Troy Mann & his group have done a phenomenal job & I think that any teams with coaching vacancies would be crazy not to hire Mann. Even in the NHL, development is a key!

DT: Lastly about OTT, I truly believe that Joey Daccord is their best option in net. His play in Belleville last year was incredible. The major issue is that someone off the roster will have to be waived for him to play. The Taxi Squad players aren’t on the Active Roster.

 

DT: Somebody needs to explain to me volume of trades in the QMJHL. There is no guarantee of a Memorial Cup but a team like Val D’or has gone ALL IN & mortgaged their future to load up for this year. With no fans and the potential of a championship, I’m confused by the moves.

 

DT: The “Glass Half Full” thought about those moves is the QMJHL must know something that the rest of us don’t about this season. They obviously feel strongly there'll be play in all 3 Leagues & ultimately a Championship at the end because otherwise, it's a waste of resources.

 

DT: I’m asked about whether the OHL Priority Selection will be pushed back a year & I don’t think there is ANY chance of that happening. It may not take place until August but I guarantee a Draft before the 21/22 season. The League may have to set up showcases but it'll fly.

 

DT: Twitter is incredibly powerful. Roberto Luongo is a great person/beloved teammate but his interaction through Twitter has endeared himself to every hockey fan. His appointment to Team Canada is smart but his Twitter work has made him beloved like Alex Trebek/Dolly Parton.

 

 

DT: As for Olympics, everyone should pray the NHL Players participate? The rosters will be incredible & games will be epic. Canada with Crosby/McDavid/MacKinnon. USA with Matthews/Eichel/Kane & the Tkachuks. Russia with Kucherov/Panarin/Svechnikov. Inject it right into my veins.

 

DT: If I’m Team USA, I'd find a way to get @NickFoligno on my team. He might be the best Captain in the League & can play down in the lineup without any issue. Remember, it isn’t an All-Star team with 12 skilled forwards because it takes a balanced team to win #CharacterCounts.

 

DT: With the Laine-Dubois trade, I absolutely LOVE what the Jets did. They got a phenomenal 2 way Centre that can score & a 3rd round pick for an unhappy Laine & Roslovic (was never going to return to WIN). If you're inclined to bet, you may want to throw some rubles on the Jets.

 

DT: The DeAngelo situation is very interesting. He's a 25 year old D that had 53 points last year & despite some of his public statements, I believe he's highly coveted by NHL teams. The SJW crowd will scream wherever he goes but if he can help a team win, he'll be accepted.

 

DT: As I look around, would the TOR trade Dermott for him if NYR ate some contract? Keefe/Dubas know him well from SSM. Wouldn’t EDM investigate so that he could run their power play? Could ANA add him to their blueline? The Rangers will have to eat salary but he’ll get moved.

 

DT: From a scouting standpoint, I have to pray that the World Under 18’s can operate in Plymouth, MI. A bubble would guarantee safety & it would be critical for Teams to make Draft decisions. If the CHL is playing at that time, do they let the players go? It could be interesting.