Task 1 – 3 TPE

Verification

Task 2 – 4 TPE

a. I think you have to pick Hargreeves here. The man was an absolute beast throughout the whole regular season and if there’s someone who can turn it on in an instant it’s probably him. There’s not to say that anyone else can’t either, but he’s got so much talent that I wouldn’t be surprised. As an honorable mention I’ll say Olubori. The guy knows how to score goals, and if he finds space that ability is going to be dangerous.
b. I think the numbers may be in Kavanagh’s favor, but you can never count out a guy like Time. Not to mention, he’s a Challenge Cup Champion, and that experience of playing in these high pressure situations is something that cannot be quantified. I think both are great goalies and both have great teams in front of them that the stats are not too important, the experience more than makes up the difference.
c. I think that’s a strong case. No giveaways is incredible, especially when you play in the playoffs against such good opponents and as a defenseman you’re constantly put under pressure. TO be able to stay calm and not make mistakes is incredibly valuable. I don’t think people will truly grasp how having no giveaways is insanely impressive and probably harder than a lot of some offensive stats.
d. I’ll start by saying I think both paths are pretty similar, but I guess I will say that Baltimore had a slightly easier path. The only reason I say that is because San Francisco had to go through Los Angeles, who finished 3rd in the league this season, right behind them. I think the paths overall are extremely similar and that won’t dictate much in the series outcome.

Task 11 – 2 TPE

I chose Canada because that’s where I’m from, so it was just a simple decision to make. However that being said, I also know a few different people in the locker room from my previous player and I just enjoy the company. We have a few Habs fans in there and we like to discuss our favorite NHL team so I think that adds to the fun in meeting people and joining a channel with them. At the end of the day I am here to enjoy my time and being around people who are easy to speak to and I get along with is incredibly important. Of course, Canada usually has success in the IIHF and I like to be a part of that, so it helps.