Tale of the Tape- Warsaw vs Moscow

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TALE OF THE TAPE

 

WARSAW VS MOSCOW

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The European conference is loaded with some amazing talent, without a doubt.  Throughout the season we have seen Warsaw, Moscow, Riga, Helsinki, and Davos battle for supremacy.  Every game between these clubs have all been nasty and it is clear the level of HATE is strong in this division.  Which in my humble opinion……. makes for great playoff hockey.  

 

Now that we’ve reached the conference final it seems the two best teams in the Euro will finally decide who is the best. All year, Moscow and Warsaw traded for the top spot with Moscow going on an epic run to dominate the league for the top spot.  So, let’s see what makes them the most formidable team in the league:

 

First, they have been here before.  This team competes just about every year (that ive been in league) for the top spot.  There playoff experience is amazing, and they know to be pros and know how to win those close tough games. Let’s just look at some of these beasts.

 

Hard Markinson- What can’t you say about this dman.  1127 TPE and to puts up amazing offensive numbers.  It’s almost like this due was made in a lab to possibly be one of the best defensemen to play the game.  Don’t believe me?  just check out his career stats:

 

504 Games 168G 447A 615 pts 1050 PIM 1570 hits 

 

Playoffs: 79 games 31G 73 A 104 pts

 

Warsaw Must find an answer to contain Markinson because not team can completely stop him.  

 

Henri Le Massif- This dude is tough, skilled, and huge (6-8 250).  He hits, fights, and punishes goalies.  In 6 playoff games he has 5 goals and 36 hits.  He is a lot to handle for defense just due to his grit and size.  Also, look for Massif and Warsaw’s Brian Payne to mix it up.  They had two nasty bouts this season with each taking a win.  Look for the rubber match fight come this series.  

 

Papa Emeritus- Ok being a great team is one thing.  But being a great team with an all star goalie is a completely different animal.  Papa had 48 wins this year with a 1.97 GAA and 6 shutouts.  In 6 playoff games this year he kept that standard with 1.91 GAA and 2 shutouts.  Warsaw’s forwards have their hands full and need to get Papa off his game somehow.

 

Now let’s look at THE PREDATORS!!
 

 

Vasile Lamb- a great trade deadline player who could be the person to get Papa Emirtus worried.  Lamb had 34goals this season and had a slow start to the playoffs.  He has since started knocking pucks in with 5G in 9 games.  

 

Girts Galvins- After a rough rookie season, Girts has come into his game.  Near the top in playoff scoring, he has come out FIRING with 6 goals and 13 pts in 9 games.  Girts is an offensive stud and could cause problems for Moscow if they leave him some ice to work with.

 

Brendan Marner, Bogdan Trunov, and Zach Kisslinger- This trio of beasts can dismantle opposing teams when they are hot.  Trunov has had a frustrating season and playoff going from 50 goal scorer to a few struggles.  If Trunov can find his touch, look out!  He is a fearsome offensive talent that could cause Moscow some problems.

 

On Defense, the Predators run 3.  Brian Payne, Tavish DeGroot, and Hari Singh Nalwa.

Nalwa and DeGroot have been on fire with Nalwa leading the team in scoring.  Payne has struggled after an amazing regular season.  No goals for the 2nd year dman and he’s a -3, the only minus player on the team in the playoffs. Payne will need to pick his game up against Moscow.  Hoping that his rivalry with Moscow forward, Massif will get him going.  

 

Prediction:  Warsaw in 7

 

 

 

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review: This is a nice highlight comparison of the two teams, something much more digestible than a full on break down of each team. You focus on players that should have the biggest impact in the series and the ones that have largely been the most impressive, although also mentions some players that have been cold but if they find their grove could make things hard for the other team. It's well spaced out and I like the use of bold and underlines for players. It's an easy read and you don't lean to heavily into just doing a giant stamp dump. Overall very good 8.5/10