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Sean Shapiro's avatar

Early returns indicate it's probably best to pick a handful of games from the schedule.

Off first glance, I'm leaning toward this slate of games to include, but subject to change:

Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres -- only game at 1 pm

Vancouver Canucks at Philadelphia Flyers -- only game at 4 pm

Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils -- two young teams, fun storylines

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars -- this has been the most-requested game by readers

I was debating including Ottawa-Toronto, but unless that game brings something that we must discuss, I wanted to limit it to one game per start time

I will try to include Vegas-Seattle, but with it being the 10 pm start, it's going to be a game-time decision.

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Sean Shapiro's avatar

This will likely change, ha, silly me thinking I could pay attention to daytime games with two kids running around.... we will still have something tonight based off the evening

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Sean Shapiro's avatar

On another side note, what do people think about this threads feature as a space to talk during games in the future? I would likely make it part of the paid subscription.

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Jason's avatar

I’m digging this. Much better access to the author and interaction if you ask me.

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Jason's avatar

3-4 sounds good. Assuming one of those is DAL/NSH obviously :)

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Rae Ann's avatar

3-4 interesting, including stars/press please!

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JERRY GANTT's avatar

3 or 4, including Stars game

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John Pritchard's avatar

With a new season, a league wide overview is fun, and a 1 game in depth - Stars/Preds!!!

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Aaron Lee's avatar

This early in the season, where theoretically everything is still possible, I like hearing about every game. As the season progresses and playoff pictures get clearer, it's fair to say some games are less meaningful and warrant less attention.

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Dave's avatar

I concur.

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Mark D Zimmerman's avatar

Kraken/Golden Knights - the different paths to team development and where they sit with prospects/veterans

Plus any Stars stuff that you can give us...

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Rae Ann's avatar

3-4 interesting, including stars/press please!

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Tiffany Vilchis's avatar

Depth over breadth

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Dave Plattsmier's avatar

You seem to thrive when you can focus so I would go with fewer games. Id be happy with either.

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Josh's avatar

You do your best when you're able to offer your insight. Doing all the games spreads that too thin. Pick stories you find interesting and focus on a couple of those games - even if they might otherwise appear like useless games.

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Mike West's avatar

3 - 5 games plus reasons for those choices?

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Adam S.'s avatar

On a personal note. I've decided to watch some Toronto games on ESPN+ becitheu play an exciting brand of hockey, they have a beaten down fan base, and they're Eastern Conference. I watch a lot of Stars hockey, but that's it. Is there a better team from the east to follow?

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justin Schmidt's avatar

Obviously the stars. Cmon now Sean

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Nathan S(irst)'s avatar

I vote for all of them.

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DrewL's avatar

I wouldn’t mind seeing a quick hit on each game scheduled for today.

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James R Curry's avatar

3-4 sounds good. If something jumps out about one of the other games, you can always add some single sentence observations.

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Chris's avatar

3-4 games, I agree with everyone who thinks you thrive when doing more in depth stuff.

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Laura's avatar

3-4 in depth, but please have one as Stars/Nashville. Sorry, but biased with your excellent Stars coverage over thr yeas!

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Shaun Springfield's avatar

3-4 is good for me. Go deep with the analysis.

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Sarah Hayes's avatar

3-4 games!

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stoldney's avatar

3-4, including the Stars of course 😁

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