Episode 0101: Goalies on the Move, Crawford Practices, Twitter Poll Results, Simmonds to B's?, Rask Concussed, Mike Farwell Tweet, Cassidy Lucky?, Krug, Johansen Suspended and More!

The first snowfall of 2019 brings with it another episode of the Two Man Forecheck.  In this episode we speak a lot about goaltenders and where they could end up.

The open continues the subject of the topsy turvy standings which show the N.Y. Islanders at the top of the Metropolitan Division.  Hands up from those that predicted the Isles would be on top at any point this season. You in the back with your hand up…stop lying.

We move onto Chris’ list of 5 goaltenders that could potentially have new homes for the end of the season.  Mike adds on with a couple of potential buyouts that could take place.

Corey Crawford suffered a concussion back in mid-December but was seen on the ice before Blackhawks practice yesterday facing shots.  It’s good to see him back in action, but should the ‘Hawks look to get him back into games this season?  We discuss.

The Twitter poll this week garnered no less than 80 votes on which player would be most likely to move from their current locale by the deadline.  A whopping 65 percent of you voted for Wayne Simmonds to most likely be on the move.  At the bottom of the list was Jake Muzzin (5%), who is rumored to be the interest of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

From here we continue the possibility of the Bruins picking up Wayne Simmonds and what it would cost.

Speaking of the Bruins and goaltenders, Tuukka Rask was injured and diagnosed with a concussion when he was hit by Filip Chytil just before the end of the first period of last night’s game (01/18/2019).  He was hit very high by Chytil but had help getting there from Charlie McAvoy.  Can’t really blame Filip though, he was doing his job.  All parties have to take some blame here.  We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he is back at 100 percent.

Mike Farwell tweeted on January 13thabout 6-year olds that were banned from playing in any Hockey Canada programming for the remainder of the year.  Where are we as a society when we are banning children from playing a sport because they played in a non-sanctioned event?  Something is clearly wrong in Canada when this happens.

Mike asks the question: Is it better to be lucky than good in reference to Bruce Cassidy and his personnel decisions.

Torey Krug is an integral part of the Bruins Defense, and Mike discusses his playing style and who he most resembles.

Finally, we touch on Ryan Johansen and his recent two game suspension.  He has never been suspended, nor is he a repeat offender.  Here is the video from the OPS:   https://www.nhl.com/video/johansen-suspended-two-games/t-277440360/c-65038603

One last link, to the new Twitter poll regarding surprise teams this season:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1087041827113521154

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