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Jake Sanderson, D, Ottawa Senators There may not be a defender in the NHL more ready to sneak into the Norris Trophy conversation than the Senators' Jake Sanderson. His two-way play is impressive. His stout defense uses his length and mobility to close quickly and thwart chances whenever an attacker threatens. In transition, he’s a confident puck-carrier who doesn't hold onto the puck too long and understands when to draw pressure and evade. In the offensive zone, Sanderson has grown into a mobile puck-mover who excels when given the chance to set up his teammates While he isn’t quite elite in any regard just yet, he’s on the cusp as a defender and in transition. Sanderson averages more than 24 minutes a night and can play in all situations. He was leaned on to play when the game was tightest, protecting leads or pushing to tie the game late. If Sanderson can improve on his 57-point output from last year and continue to impress in his own end, he might not just push into the elites on the blueline. He could end up being a Norris finalist. https://thehockeynews.com/news/latest-news/eight-nhl-players-on-the-cusp-of-reaching-elite-status-knies-sanderson-bedard-and-more

What a complete embarrassment this has become

Did not know she was that old. She was a great lady. RIP

Injuries aren’t helping on the O line either. Could be a long season and how the Lions crushed the Bears today isn’t a good sign either since the Vikes barely beat them. I know it’s only 2 games in but it’s been one good quarter of football in 8 quarters offensively

Not once but twice

Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov rejected an eight-year, $128-million extension Tuesday, sources told insider Frank Seravalli. The contract would have been the biggest in NHL history in total money and average annual value ($16 million), Seravalli notes. Kaprizov is set to become an unrestricted free agent next summer and became eligible to sign an extension July 1. Last week, Wild owner Craig Leipold said he was confident they would reach an agreement soon and predicted that Kaprizov's contract will likely be the richest deal in league history

The addition of these two guys can't be emphasized enough. They collapsed the pocket on Williams all night long, something we just haven't seen for a while

I never said they have there franchise QB. I said there’s hope

In his hometown - that’s some fairytale stuff First QB since Steve Young in 1985 to lead his team to a W when trailing by 10+ points in 4th quarter in his debut He became the first quarterback in NFL history to account for three touchdowns in the fourth quarter of his NFL debut

Dare I say the Vikes finally have a franchise QB? Pretty impressive to come back the way he did after 3 quarters of nothing. Yes it’s one game but there’s hope that he may finally be the guy

I stand corrected

Watching pre game on espn and the field looks fine

Loserville USA

Just one SB before I’m 6 foot under. Just one

MONTREAL (AP) — Ken Dryden, the Hall of Fame goaltender who helped the Montreal Canadiens win six Stanley Cup titles in the 1970s, has died after a fight with cancer. He was 78. The Canadiens announced the death, saying Dryden’s family asked for privacy. “Ken Dryden was an exceptional athlete, but he was also an exceptional man,” owner Geoff Molson said. “Behind the mask he was larger than life. We mourn today not only the loss of the cornerstone of one of hockey’s greatest dynasties but also a family man, a thoughtful citizen and a gentleman who deeply impacted our lives and communities across generations.

Glad I got tics for both games at 99 bucks

Great interview. Didn’t realize that he stated he would of come back for his senior year if he could of changed things