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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 3d

Debuting a new column this season for @sportsnet called Sunday overreactions. Up this week is:

- Bedard ready to break out? #Blackhawks
- Sabres finishing last? #Sabrehood
- Schaefer for Calder? #Isles
- Leafs PP cooked without Marner? #LeafsForever
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Sunday overreactions: Bedard ready to explode for breakout season

A lot is going to change as the year goes along, but it’s never too early for some overreactions. Let’s look at a few things happening in the NHL so far and see if they have staying power.

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6h

John Gibson finally gets out of Anaheim and will now watch Cam Talbot make his third straight start. #LGRW

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 7h

Yea unfortunately Canes always produce a little less there it seems. Raymond or Johnston would've been good.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 20h

Rangers have been shutout 3 times in 5 games this season. All at home. Igor Shesterkin has only allowed 3 goals in 4 starts and somehow has still lost twice. #NYR

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 22h

Two goals from the D for the Leafs tonight. They were dead last in that area last year. More scoring from the blue line would certainly help the cause.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 1d

Could argue, in some ways, there are few players in the NHL more important to their team than Brady Tkachuk. Just from an identity and tough to play against standpoint. They're a totally different team without him. Tough loss. #GoSensGo

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 1d

Insane that Igor Shesterkin has already saved 7 goals above expected. #NYR

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 1d

A nightmare to lose the first two at home in the 2-3-2 format. The Yankees aren't walking through that door.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 2d

Calle Jarnkrok still on pace for 82 goals.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 2d

Lane Hutson getting $400K less than Darnell Nurse is wild stuff.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 2d

Hits after the 7th inning look like they're going to scarce for the Blue Jays in this series. May want to avoid falling behind.

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday overreactions: Bedard ready to explode for breakout season

A lot is going to change as the year goes along, but it’s never too early for some overreactions. Let’s look at a few things happening in the NHL so far and see if they have staying power.

www.sportsnet.ca

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 3d

Sunday overreactions: Bedard ready to explode for breakout season

A lot is going to change as the year goes along, but it’s never too early for some overreactions. Let’s look at a few things happening in the NHL so far and see if they have staying power.

www.sportsnet.ca

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 5d

New for @Sportsnet

Less than a year after trading Mikko Rantanen, the Avalanche find themselves in a very similar situation with Martin Necas. #GoAvsGo
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https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/friday-four-will-necas-price-himself-out-of-colorado/

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 3d

I don't think Vegas got enough back in the Nic Roy trade.

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 5d

New for @Sportsnet

Less than a year after trading Mikko Rantanen, the Avalanche find themselves in a very similar situation with Martin Necas. #GoAvsGo
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https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/friday-four-will-necas-price-himself-out-of-colorado/

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 5d

Didn't get the win but another great game from Jet Greaves. Picking right back up where he ended last season. Blue Jackets have found themselves a goalie. #CBJ

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 5d

No idea why the #stlblues traded Zach Bolduc.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

Maple Leafs now play 13 of their next 14 games against teams that missed the playoffs last year, with 10 of them coming at home. Imperative that they bank some points early here. #LeafsForever

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

John Schneider postgame speech

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

Maybe the best game in a year for Morgan Rielly. First star right now.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

Could count on one hand with a few fingers left over how many Blue Jays pitchers I trust more than Eric Lauer.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

First PP was dreadful. Gave up a shorthanded goal and several other chances. Couldn’t make a clean pass. Might be where the Leafs will miss Marner the most.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 6d

First goal in 24 games dating back to last year and including playoffs for Bobby McMann.

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Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 7d

Getting real Leafs/Panthers Game 3 vibes from this Blue Jays game.

Michael Amato @snmichaelamato.bsky.social · 9d

Oilers getting McDavid on a bridge deal is a huge win. They obviously wanted to see more from him before committing long term.