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deviloutofluck · 9 months
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@masoncarroway
It was a perfect sunny day, one of those you really didn't want to waste inside your apartment considering autumn was right around the corner. Nash was stated on their assigned parking spot right near their Chevrolet Camaro, an all too fine specimen of a car they were yet surprised the bank hadn't foreclosed on them yet, with two spray cans in each hand. They were growing a bit restless, considering if they wanted to bump up the hood with a new coat of paint for the season - something to give it a bit of an edge. Finding it hard to pick one or the other, however, Nash quickly turned around and waved down a person in passing with a wide smile on their lips. "Hey, you! Wanna help me with something? Need to fix up this firecracker but I can't pick between a bombshell pink or a more muted green - opinions, thank you."
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ynscrazylife · 5 months
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WHO I WRITE FOR
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Athena Grant, Bobby Nash, Eddie Diaz, Evan Buckley, Henrietta Wilson, Howie Han, Maddie Buckley, May Grant
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— Call of Duty
Alejandro Vargas, Alex Keller, Farah Karim, John Price, Johnny MacTavrish, Kate Laswell, Kyle Garrick, Simon Riley
— Criminal Minds
Aaron Hotchner, David Rossi, Derek Morgan, Elle Greenaway, Emily Prentiss, Jennifer Jareau, Luke Alvez, Matt Simmons, Penelope Garcia, Spencer Reid, Will LaMontagne
— Game of Thrones/HOTD
Aemond Targaryen, Alicent Hightower, Brienne of Tarth, Cersei Lannister, Criston Cole, Daemond Targaryen, Harwin Strong, Helaena Targaryen, Jamie Lannister, Jon Snow, Margaery Tyrell, Rhaenyra Targaryen, Robb Stark, Sansa Stark, Theon Greyjoy
— Grey’s Anatomy/Station 19
Addison Montgomery, Alex Karev, Amelia Shepherd, Andrew DeLuca, Andy Herrera, April Kepner, Atticus Lincoln, Arizona Robbins, Ben Warren, Callie Torres, Carina DeLuca, Cormac Hayes, Cristina Yang, Dean Miller, Derek Shepherd, Izzie Stevens, Jack Gibson, Jackson Avery, Jo Wilson, Lexie Grey, Lucas Ripley, Maggie Pierce, Mark Sloan, Maya Bishop, Megan Hunt, Meredith Grey, Nathan Riggs, Owen Hunt, Teddy Altman, Victoria Hughes, Winston Ndugu
— Harry Potter
Bill Weasley, Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour, Ginny Weasley, James Potter, Lily Evans, Marlene McKinnon, Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin, Sirius Black
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Cinna, Effie Trinket, Finnick Odair, Gale Hawthorne, Haymitch Abernathy, Johanna Mason, Katinss Everdeen, Peeta Mellark
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Caroline Forbes, Damon Salvatore, Elijah Mikaelson, Enzo St. John, Hayley Marshall, Klaus Mikaelson, Kol Mikaelson, Rebekah Mikaelson, Stefan Salvatore, Tyler Lockwood
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Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw, Jake “Hangman” Seresin, Natasha “Phoenix” Trace, Nick “Goose” Bradshaw, Penny Benjamin, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell
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areefan · 3 years
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David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash speak
In 1969, the supergroup Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young recorded "Déjà Vu." It's considered one of the greatest albums of the rock era. When asked what he thinks about it when he hears it now, Stephen Stills replied, "There's masterpieces in there. Ain't a dog in the bunch!"
"CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason asked David Crosby, "Were you conscious while you were making the record of wh คาสิโนออนไลน์ at you were making?"
"Yeah," he replied. "Yeah, we knew. When you hear 'Carry On,' you know what you heard!"
The r ฟรีสปิน ecord would sell eight million copies. "'Déjà Vu was intense, tragic in many ways," said Nash. "But a really decent album."
Crosby, Stills & Nash had released their highly-successful debut album earlier in 1969.
David Crosby had come from The Byrds; Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield; and Graham Nash from The Hollies. But Stills w สล็อตบนมือถือ anted to add another member …
Mason asked, "What were you looking to add to the band?"
"I wanted to be able to do what the Springfield used to do," Stills replied. "I didn't want to be a 'folk group.' I wanted to play สูตรสล็อตock 'n' roll as well."
He settled on his former Buffalo Springfield bandmate, Neil Young
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sordm5 · 6 years
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Part 1 of the OC character sheet/questionnaire
Which faction(s) did they join and which did they destroy? Why?
He ended up favoring and assisting the NCR shortly after he left Goodsprings. That ended up in regret once he’d met and spoken to the people of Freeside, Westside, and The Strip. Also taking into account the people’s opinions on the aftermath of him helping the NCR take control of Primm, furthered by discovering how bureaucratic the NCR are, with little regard for the citizens in their allied regions.
What is their S.P.E.C.I.A.L.?
3, 9, 6, 4, 7, 8, 3 (All my SPECIAL stats in NV are fairly high, so I reduced some of them for more customization in line with characterization.)
Give us a summary of their backstory.
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What’s their full name and does it have a meaning? Do they have any nicknames and how did they get em?
For the first month after his head injury, he just went by “Courier”, since he wasn’t fully comfortable naming himself. At that period, he didn’t really have any sense of self, and didn’t know how to go about defining who he was since he had nothing to go off of. He preferred to simply avoid the entire subject when Doc Mitchell was interviewing him.
He only started going by his name when Johnson Nash had finally dug up a copy of his employment ID: Mason Shepherd McCoy. Even then, his name felt extremely foreign to him, and he flopped between accepting and rejecting it for a brief period. Those close to him ended up calling him “Mase”, for short, but still...he never quite shook off being called “Courier”.
Do they have any mental illnesses? How do they cope?
Extreme bouts of paranoia due to his amnesia. He lost hope on ever recovering his memories after coming across a pre-war medical text on amnesia due to physical trauma resulting in brain damage. It’s hard for him to trust people because of this, and his inclination for helping people is an odd cycle of redemption-seeking and regret.
This leads to a tendency of running from both his problems and his responsibilities, which is an issue that hasn’t been solved.
How much do they care about their outer appearance? What’s their “beauty routine”? How often do they shower/ bathe?
While the Lucky 38 was acting as a base, he may have gotten a little too used to bathing frequently (even if it was short-lived), and after that, his stay in Zion, where the water was remarkably free of radiation. Having the opportunity to get clean whenever he felt like it was a luxury he hadn’t realized he’d been missing out on.
Not a lot goes into keeping up appearances, though. He tries to keep his face clean-shaven and his hair fairly short. But...since he usually wears a ranger hat, he doesn’t mind when his hair gets a little messy.
What do they fear the most?
Something or someone from the past he can’t remember coming back to confront him. That and permanently losing people he cares for.
Their biggest flaw? Do they recognize it as a flaw?
Probably his occasional stoicism and constant lack of trust. He doesn’t see automatic distrust as a flaw, he sees it as a strategy for life (which eventually does prove useful), but it largely feeds into his inability to connect with people.
What Wasteland threat do they fear the most? (ex. Deathclaws, super mutants, raiders)
Cazadores.
Also, Legion assassins disguised as traders and caravaneers became a very real threat and fear while he stayed in Zion. He’d thought they were easy enough to handle in the Mojave, being able to see them coming from miles away in their bright crimson costumes, and knowing when to steer clear. But back then he hadn’t dealt with the convincing deception of the Frumentarii, especially not when there was a target on his back, and an even bigger target on someone close to him.
What natural alignment are they? (ex. Lawful Good, Chaotic Evil)
A varying spectrum of neutral, depending. More accurately, he started off as neutral good, and became more chaotic neutral near the middle and end of his campaign.
Do they have any hobbies? What are they?
Does collecting unique weaponry count as a hobby?
Other than that, he developed a fondness for his former job title - maybe some sort of imprinted nostalgia from his past. Even though he’s no longer formally employed by the Mojave Express, he still enjoys running low-pressure delivery jobs. He finds it calming, and it gives him purpose without any emotional responsibility.
Do they have a favorite holiday? How do they celebrate it?
He’s read about Halloween, and seen pre-war decorations for it, which he thought sounded and looked incredibly fun. Later on, Joshua tells him about Christmas, and he finds it extremely fascinating. He doesn’t celebrate either...though he wouldn’t mind dressing up in a terrifying outfit and asking people for free sweets.
What’s their favorite season?
Anything but summer. Summers out west, the Mojave in particular, are absolutely unforgiving. He spent the larger part of the first summer he can remember in Zion, and was constantly tempted to lay face first in the water of The Narrows.
Do they have a temper or are they level headed?
Level-headed, but that stems from not being on the talkative side. Not talking leaves a lot of room for listening, speculating, and problem solving. However, he did have more of a temper in the beginning. Multiple instances of losing his composure to anger, followed by regret after calming back down, prompted him to learn how to control it better. 
Do they express their emotions freely or hide their true feelings?
More prone to hiding his feelings. Not only does he not like sharing, but he doesn’t like to burden other people with his issues. He’s only open with those he’s spent a lot of time with, and even then he holds onto some reservations.
Are they a leader or a follower?
Neutral with slight leadership leanings. While wandering across the Mojave and various western territories, he got used to the concept of leadership just by exercising his will and freedom, and that feeling grew by taking companions along with him. It’s not an assertive type of leadership so much as it is learning self-assurance.
He doesn’t have a problem with taking orders (even prefers it sometimes), as long as he agrees with them to some extent. He had no objections to being in deference to Joshua’s leadership while in Zion, for example.
Do they prefer to travel alone or with company? Who have they traveled with if any? Current companion if any?
While in the west, he was with a companion more often than not. During his long travel east, he kept to himself...due to a myriad of reasons, including trying to avoid being followed by potentially unwanted pursuers. Aside from the infrequent drunken bar stop, and some friendly conversationalists when roaming with different caravans, he was alone.
Before that, he spent the most time with ED-E, Arcade, and Joshua, in order of who he met first. 
ED-E was almost an instant companion once he’d made it to Primm, and, in a unique way, ED-E became a best friend. Even if ED-E gave no confirmation that he was listening to Mason’s rare, sporadic rants (he was mostly talking to himself, anyway), the eyebot’s presence still brought comfort. He refused to send ED-E away, even after meeting Arcade and hearing him complain about his general distaste for the bot.
The dynamic he shared with Arcade, however, was completely different. They fed off each other’s sarcastic quips, another feature that could bring out the expressive side of Mason, and kept themselves entertained with creative use of wording. But beyond amusing each other, under the banter was a general acceptance and understanding, and Mason found that to be invaluable.
After leaving the Mojave (more like fleeing), Mason meets Joshua via his job with the Happy Trails Caravan. After assisting Joshua in ridding Zion of the White Legs, Mason decides to stay - his decision fueled by his trepidation of returning to the Mojave, and by developing a misguided attachment to Joshua. He learns fairly quickly that the majority of those around Joshua seem to be magnetized to his intense personality, some even bordering on misplaced hero-worship, and though Mason’s aware he’s fallen in line with this behavior, he can’t bring himself to care. 
It’s almost a year before Mason reluctantly decides to leave Zion, and the west altogether, coming to the conclusion it’d be the best for himself and those around him. In that time, a mutual respect between himself and Joshua became a tentative friendship, which eventually became an actual friendship, and, more importantly, it became trust. Leaving Zion and the Mojave felt like leaving himself and starting from the bottom...all over again.
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The years spent crossing the Wasteland, after leaving all he knew behind, changes Mason in an unprecedented way. He’s inclined to more reckless behavior, and cares less about the repercussions of his choices. He’s certain he doesn’t need anyone, and is hesitant to let people close beyond casual meetings. 
Would you describe them as selfless or selfish? Does it depend on the situation?
Ultimately, all the reasons behind his choices are based on selfishness. Even leaving the west was built on the idea of escaping his responsibilities. There were some selfless reasons contributing to it, and those definitely pushed him over the edge, but he knows that those reasons wouldn’t have been enough on their own. Perhaps enough to leave Zion, but not the Mojave. 
What do they find most attractive in others? Name at least one psychological and physical trait. (doesn’t have to be romantic attraction)
Confidence, self-assurance, and some amount of outward leadership. When he’s around people who appear to lack fear, it relieves some of the pressure that weighs on him. He doesn’t like being the person who always has to make the decisions, though he aspires to lose his reservations over that very thing.
He doesn’t care for physicality beyond shallow acknowledgement that someone is good-looking to him. But there is no ‘one feature’ that he always finds attractive.
Do they flirt often? How easily do they fall in love?
Does an agonizingly bare and plain display of trust count as flirting? 
What’s their love life like? Are they interested in anyone or in a relationship?
He only completely trusted one person after he’d been shot and lost his memories. He fully accepted that whatever he felt wasn’t going to lead to anything, and he respected that. It was unspoken, even if both parties were aware of it, but that’s all it ever would be.
Do they prefer to solve things diplomatically or using violence?
While he doesn’t enjoy speaking to those he doesn’t know well, he will try to de-escalate tense situations with words nonetheless. If it comes to no other choice, he has no objections on defending himself.
What is their combat style? What range do they prefer? Do they sneak?
Ranged, preferring both bolt and lever action rifles. He’ll always choose to scout an area from a recon position and engage any enemies from afar, only after gathering information on the land and what weapons his targets are equipped with. If things get out of hand and the fight ends up close range, he’ll switch to either a pistol or 12 gauge, depending on what he has with him.
What weapon(s) do they always carry with them?
One primary large rifle, and a secondary pistol or shotgun. Favorite weapons are: Paciencia, Medicine Stick, This Machine, Dinner Bell, That Gun, and Lil Devil. He changes his loadout frequently to remain light, and only carries two weapons with him at any given time.
Their most prized possession?
Perhaps not a prized possession, but he always has his Mojave Express ID with him, taped to the inside of an old delivery organizer. Maybe he’s gotten attached to it – maybe it’s insurance in case history repeats itself.
(I attempted to “draw” the delivery notebook and the ID.)
Their thoughts on power armor?
Impractical for his type of combat specialties. He sees power armor as an anti-radiation tool for certain circumstances, but he rarely applies the armor even then, since he can’t be bothered to burden the armor around while wandering or travelling. And...well...he thinks it looks silly.
Favorite armor/ outfit?
Anything resembling a duster or long coat, and he’s automatically into it. It doesn’t really go any deeper than that.
How’s their aim? Do their hands shake while pointing a gun?
Because of his preferred style of combat, he can’t afford to have shaking hands. The recoil between shots in a large rifle is long and offers too much of an opportunity for the enemy to get the upper hand. Each shot has to count, and any motion outside of involuntary bodily movement, like breathing, can lead to failure or death. He spent...a long time training his body to respond properly to using rifles.
What are their thoughts on having to kill on a daily bases in order to survive? Does it take a toll on them? Or do they shake it off rather easily?
He was surprised it didn’t affect him beyond the initial adrenaline when he took part in his first shootout - when the Powder Gangers attacked Goodsprings. He didn’t feel remorse, and neither did anyone around him, which gave him pause. Perhaps it was an instinct from his old self to not dwell on lost lives for nameless faces, or maybe his brain was damaged beyond amnesia. 
So, no - killing doesn’t take a toll on him, but trying to analyze why it doesn’t affect him can sometimes keep him up into the wee hours of the night.
Thoughts on death if any? (ex. Fear it, accept it)
He’s convinced he’s experienced death already. Shot in the head, buried in a shallow grave, followed by an immediate and total loss of self. If your past and memories define you, and those are all lost in the blink of an eye - is that not a sort of “death”? Coming to this conclusion brought him peace with the idea of dying.
He’s very much not okay with the idea of those he cares for dying, however. This is small part of his reasoning behind leaving the west.
Do they move around a lot or prefer to have a place to call home?
Zion was his home for nearly a year, and it’s the longest lasting home he can remember having. He’s had a few different “bases” - his room in Novac, the Lucky 38, (the back of a caravan wagon), (the side of a dusty road) - but nothing that truly classified as a “home” to him.
Their opinions on ghouls, feral and not feral?
A ghoul is just another person - a feral is just another target (bloody annoying targets that he’ll try to avoid, if he can).
Do they scavenge for their supplies or simply buy them?
Scavenge for parts to make his own supplies and ammo, buy them when he’s desperate and running low.
How do they sleep? Are they picky about where and how or can they sleep basically anywhere?
You don’t get a lot of options for bedding when you’re always on the move. When exhaustion finally gets the better of him, it’s not unheard of for him to fall asleep sitting straight up with a bottle of whiskey in hand. 
What’s their favorite radio station and song? (post-apocalypse)
He prefers Radio New Vegas, but the Mojave Radio plays a few good ones too. He can’t resist singing or humming along to Big Iron. Every. Time.
What’s their favorite post-apocalyptic food? Are they a picky eater? Do they know how to cook?
Iguana bits have a certain quality about them that he can’t quite place. Iguana on a stick doesn’t compare, nor does a gecko kebab or squirrel bits. He’s attempted to replicate the recipe numerous times, even with his low survival skill and lack of culinary knowledge, but ultimately failed.
;-))))) (If he knew the truth, he’d probably grasp at his throat and make dramatic gagging noises, recoiling in horror, remembering all the times he enjoyed iguana bits.
What’s their favorite beverage? Do they drink alcohol?
Water, booze, and Sunset Sarsaparilla. Whiskey is a long time favorite, though when he hits the east coast he starts picking up a palette for bourbon. Surprisingly enough, he can barely stand Nuka-Cola.
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With no memories or defining character traits to speak of, the most difficult thing Mason struggled with was finding a purpose for himself. He’d felt useful helping the people of Goodsprings with their troubles, and it kept his mind from clouding with negative thoughts about his circumstances (he didn’t recognize the person he saw in the mirror; his voice didn’t sound as he expected; sometimes he felt younger than how he looked - sometimes older, etc.). But, after he had set off from Goodsprings, he felt empty.
At first, the prospect of finding his shooter didn’t much appeal to him, but eventually, a dull anger set in, and he found new purpose in tracking down the man who stole everything from him. He kept with his inclination of helping people in his journey across the Mojave, and though that quickly lost its novelty and no longer brought him comfort, he would do it anyway.
Things changed him throughout his time in the desert. He met interesting people, some of them becoming his friends, and he learned more about himself and the land around him. The prospect of craving revenge became more and more distant, and he learned to let go of his anger. But, unfortunately, he ended up unintentionally winding himself into the politics of the Mojave, and made quite the name for himself. This only worsened once he’d finally reached The Strip.
He let Benny live, and berated himself for being such an idiot after the ambush. Later, at Fortification Hill, Mason was ready to pull the trigger, but, at the last second, he’d stiffly turned away (he remembered lowly uttering, “Do what you want with him, I’m not your puppet,” to Caesar and his guard.) It was one of the biggest decisions he’d made, and he was aware of it.
With the Platinum Chip in hand and the second battle for Hoover Dam on the horizon, situations only became more tense. Yes Man, Caesar, and the NCR all persistently trying to whisper in his ear, with the latter of the three being the one he made most reputation with. A regret. He became determined to no longer unwittingly further anymore political agendas, but the pressure from the three factions was getting to him. He turned on his radio, made another big decision, and fled to Zion.
He didn’t think his problems from the Mojave would find him there - but, after a time, they do. Too many assassins and intelligencers. They’d had a purpose to be there before he’d arrived, one that was bigger than him. An unfortunate slip up in a fight, and then there were two targets the Legion were gunning for in Zion, rather than one. (”You’ve made the wrong friends, Courier Six,” a frumentarii hissed as a boot crushed Mason’s windpipe.)
It took him a long time to make the final decision to leave the west coast for good. Before, he’d only been fleeing from the political mess he wound up in, but it became worse than just a mess. He knew he was being hunted, and more, they knew he was allied to Joshua - that just added to the difficulties Joshua already faced with Legion spies and assassins, and also put all the tribes in Zion at a greater risk.
He couldn’t go back to the Mojave...so that really only left one choice.
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thrashermaxey · 6 years
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Ramblings: Why Dadonov Makes Sense, Bergeron Injured, Trade Rumblings (Feb 25)
Why Dadonov Makes Sense, Bergeron Injured, Trade Rumblings, plus more…
Between in-game happenings, trade rumors, Olympics, and even injury news, there is a lot to discuss here. So although this Ramblings will contain more quick hits than deep dives, there shouldn’t be a lack of content.
Brandon Manning recorded the first three-point game (1g-2a) of his career on Saturday. He did so in just 18 minutes of icetime with barely a sniff of power-play time. That give him five points over his last four games. His situation probably isn’t attractive enough for him to warrant fantasy consideration, though.
Here’s Manning’s goal, which will be better remembered as another lowlight in the Senators’ season.
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With an assist on Saturday, Shayne Gostisbehere is the third defenseman to reach 50 points this season. He has posted monster numbers in February in particular with 16 assists and a plus-12 (and one goal) in just 12 games. That’s the highest number of assists, points, and plus/minus by a defenseman this month, and also a three-way tie for most power-play points by a d-man this month. Is it possible for Ghost to be the highest-scoring defenseman in the NHL by season’s end?
With the Flyers 9-0-2 over their past 11 games, Petr Mrazek is a great option in net at the moment. Although he allowed three goals to the Senators on Saturday, Mrazek has now posted back-to-back wins in his first two games as a Flyer. I won’t say he’s a must-start, but because of his new situation he’s a preferred option in many instances if you have three goalies and can only start two.
Another Flyers’ note to keep in the memory bank for next season: With Wayne Simmonds out of the lineup, Nolan Patrick is playing on the Flyers’ first-unit power play. We haven’t heard from Patrick during most of his rookie season, but he now has goals in four consecutive games and points in five consecutive games. He also fired nine shots on goal on Saturday. Don’t forget about him.
The hockey world wondered whether Erik Karlsson would be pulled from Saturday’s day game in anticipation of a trade. Alas he was not, and he could not register a point in the loss. I tend to believe that a player of that stature won’t be moved by the deadline, as there are more possible teams that can clear the necessary space to make a deal in the offseason. But oh man, imagine if it did. Be sure to check Dobber Hockey on Monday as we will post our fantasy takes on the deals that matter.
Two names that will probably appear on those articles: Tomas Plekanec and Evander Kane. Both were healthy scratches on Saturday.
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Fresh off signing a six-year contract extension a week ago, Mikael Backlund scored a goal and added two assists on Saturday afternoon. Backlund is an important two-way center for the Flames, although his real-life value may be higher than his fantasy value. His $3.575 million cap hit might be easier to take for deep cap leaguers this season, but fantasy leaguers might want to move on after it reaches $5.35 million next season. That doesn’t necessarily mean he should be ignored in non-cap leagues, though.
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With a goal and three assists on Saturday, Mitch Marner has 11 goals and 20 points over his last 17 games. Not only has he turned his season around, but he is now the Leafs’ leading scorer with 51 points. What sophomore slump?
Nazem Kadri had a nice multicategory game, scoring two power-play goals on eight shots on goal. Kadri is on a similar type of roll as Kadri, scoring nine goals and 20 points over his last 17 games.
The Bruins’ loss extended beyond the scoreboard. Patrice Bergeron was seen leaving the Air Canada Centre with a boot on his right foot. On the HNIC intermission panel, Nick Kypreos speculated that if the injury is serious, Bergeron could be placed on LTIR to make room for Rick Nash. As well, the Rangers can take on as much as 50 percent of Nash’s $7.8 million cap hit in any deal. Nash or no Nash, the Bruins are back in action today (Sunday) against Buffalo, so it’s probably safe to assume Bergeron won’t be in the lineup for that game.
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With two assists, Taylor Hall extended his “point streak” to 21 games (technically a 14-game streak because of the injury). Over that 21 games Hall has 30 points (14g-16a). If the Hart Trophy is awarded to the player most valuable to his team, Hall should be in the running. With 66 points in 57 games, Hall is 26 points ahead of the next-highest scorer on the Devils, with four fewer games played.
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The Jets must be good if a Western Conference foe (Vegas) is getting in on a deal to prevent them from adding Derick Brassard. There’s plenty of hot Jets right now:
With an assist on Saturday, Blake Wheeler has 17 points over his last 11 games, including an eight-game point streak.
With two goals on Saturday, Patrik Laine has six goals and nine points over his last five games.
After a so-so first half that was slowed by injuries, Dustin Byfuglien has 11 points (1g-10a) over his last nine games. He recorded three helpers on Saturday. Remember that Big Buff’s average draft position was 25.1 in Yahoo leagues, so there’s still time to recoup your original investment. But in spite of the numerous categories that Byfuglien is a contributor, you should be moving the soon-to-be 33-year-old down your draft rankings next season.
Michael Hutchinson made just his second start of the season, earning the win after stopping 33 of 36 shots. Starts are rare with Connor Hellebuyck playing so well. He would be worth keeping an eye on for spot starts because of how strong the Jets are, but Steve Mason has been cleared to play.  
Kari Lehtonen earned a second consecutive start on Saturday after posting a shutout on Thursday against LA. But after being pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 21 shots, there probably won’t be a third consecutive start.
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Evgenii Dadonov recorded a hat trick on Saturday, giving him seven goals and ten points over his last seven games. Linemate Aleksander Barkov assisted on all three of Dadonov’s goals.
The Panthers may not be a playoff team, but they’re a team that you want to target for your fantasy playoffs. Over the last three weeks of the season, they play 13 times, more than any other team. So if you want to target Barkov, he won’t come cheap because he’s been scoring at a point per game. But Dadonov would be a superb fantasy playoff target, as he’s only owned in 27 percent of Yahoo leagues. Even if you had to trade for him, you probably wouldn’t have to break the bank.  
With three points on Saturday, Evgeni Malkin has 27 points over his last 13 games. That’s over two points per game. Insane! Do you sell really high in case the inevitable injury happens? He’s “only” missed four games this season.
Flying well under the radar of Malkin and others, Carl Hagelin has 17 points over his last 20 games, including a goal and an assist on Saturday. His overall scoring (eight goals and 23 points in 62 games) doesn’t look that appealing, but having a linemate as hot as Malkin makes Hagelin a possible add since he’s so widely available (just 4 percent in Yahoo leagues).
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Alex Ovechkin scored twice – his league-leading 37th and 38th of the season – while firing 11 shots on goal. Is he on pace for 50? Yes, but just barely. It would be nice to have a 50-goal scorer this season after we didn’t have any last season. Remember when he said he would bail on the NHL season to play in the Olympics? Yeah, that would have been interesting.
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored a goal and added three assists on Saturday. He’s on pace to match his 77 points from two seasons ago. Lining up with Ovechkin for part of the season seems to be making a difference, as is additional power-play time (1:30 more this season over last). As a result, Kuznetsov already has 20 power-play points this season compared to 14 last season, a number that has helped him reach the same number of points as he had all of last season.  
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Will the Darcy Kuemper acquisition tighten the screws on Antti Raanta? You wouldn’t have known it on Saturday, as he stopped all 26 Ducks’ shots he faced in a 2-0 shutout win. Kuemper is expected to start the second of back-to-backs on Sunday against Vancouver (Goalie Post). But unless the Yotes somehow decide to trade Raanta, Kuemper may not see any more starts than he did in LA. Raanta has won four of his last five starts with shutouts in two of them with a 1.51 GAA and .958 SV% over that span.
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It was perhaps a bit earlier than expected, but Jeff Carter returned to the Kings’ lineup on Saturday. He was held without a point with four shots on goal in 17 minutes of icetime. I mentioned in my latest Sportsnet article that now is the time to activate him or add him. Unfortunately, he has yet to score his first goal of the season in seven total games.
Tyler Toffoli scored a goal while taking eight shots on goal. The goal was Toffoli’s first in six games and just his second in 20 games. Toffoli was matched with Carter in this game, so perhaps the two struggling forwards can help each other out.
The Kings have decided to try newly acquired Tobias Rieder’s speed on the Anze Kopitar line. Rieder took full advantage, scoring a goal while taking six shots on goal. If this arrangement can stick for a while then Rieder’s fantasy value will improve with the move to LA.
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For those of you that stayed up late, wasn’t that Olympic gold medal game fun? We don’t have a Contrarian article anymore, but I’m going to give my own Contrarian hot take: What do you say we have this same Olympic format in four years so that we can give nations outside of the usual hockey powers a chance to win the gold medal again? (ducks) Okay, but at least we know that Olympic hockey won’t be so bad if Bettman and the IOC can’t agree on something to send NHL players to Beijing in 2022.
Nikita Gusev scored two goals in the gold medal game. Because you’re probably interested in finding out more about him, I’ve attached his Dobber Prospects profile. If the Vegas Golden Knights can get him to come to the NHL, look out. But that’s a major if. But he’s not the only Russian player where that is the case…
… because there’s also Kirill Kaprizov, the golden goal scorer in this game. Here’s his Dobber Prospects profile. It’s really difficult to know what to do with these two prospects in keeper leagues, as they should be fantasy relevant players. They could both theoretically play in the NHL next season, or they could decide to sign in the KHL again for 2-3 more seasons. Personally, I’d like to see that NHL contract before I attempt to add one of these players to my keeper team. But I know there are others that will take the risk sooner than that.
But we could see players 3 and 4 from this list in the NHL very soon…  
Final top scorers for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games: Nikita Gusev (VGK), Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) and Eeli Tolvanen (NSH). USA's Ryan Donato (BOS) tied for the tournament goal-scoring lead with 5 with Kaprizov and Kovalchuk. pic.twitter.com/w8VkaxKKwm
— Chris Peters (@chrismpeters) February 25, 2018
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      from All About Sports https://dobberhockey.com/hockey-rambling/ramblings-why-dadonov-makes-sense-bergeron-injured-trade-rumblings-feb-25/
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