Morning Skate: Stacked
A star-studded affair in Slovakia.
The Boston Bruins hosted the Florida Panthers at TD Garden on April 1, 2017. The day marked the beginning of the hockey season resuming, providing fans with intriguing content to discuss. As per Complete Hockey News on Facebook, Zdeno Chara's testimonial/farewell game in Slovakia will feature an impressive roster. However, Brad Marchand was removed due to last-minute surgery, which might hinder his participation in the upcoming season.
Nonetheless, the lineup remains intriguing, with Team Svet boasting offensive firepower, and Team Svet's defense featuring Chara, Kaberle, Sekera, Hamr, and Aaron Ward, who earned an honorary Slovak/Czech honor. The NHL Network's list debate centers around the league's best goalies, with Jeremy Swayman ranked at #5. Goalies ranked ahead of Swayman, in order, are Ilya Sorokin, Igor Shesterkin, Connor Hellebuyck, and Andrei Vasilevskiy.
While Swayman and Sorokin might switch places depending on the day, Hellebuyck could still be relevant despite a down year. The story concludes with a reminder to start the week and enjoy the upcoming hockey season.
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