Sam Strong

Doing stuff at ESPN. UCLA alumnus c/o SLC. Hack golfer. In a long-distance relationship with Dodger Stadium.

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny For the fun-hockey category: The missed icing in ANA-VGK got me thinking…You guys have been in a bunch of barns. Two years in, how would you rate our fan base’s collective hockey IQ in-game? Seemed to me like Mammoth fans have been quick studies.

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@801AdrianDenny @mike_folta For the mailbag: Zooming out a bit, when I saw you guys pregame against PIT on 3/14 and the playoffs were about 50/50, we would have been happy to just get in and take COL to a gentleman’s sweep. From that lens, how do we assess the way it ended?

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@801AdrianDenny @mike_folta Holding leads has been a problem all year. Still gotta love the fight to score four unanswered. Can still appreciate one helluva hockey game. Great to see you guys at these games. Two honks coming Wednesday!

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@JeffBiesinger Have two. DM me

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@801AdrianDenny @mike_folta For the mailbag: We saw the Mammoth go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen against the Oilers. Can you guys explain why/when Tourginy would look to go 11/7 instead of 12/6?

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Is getting the @utahmammoth Zammoth onto a national news program our greatest journalistic achievement, @wyshynski? It's in the running! @mike_folta @801AdrianDenny
https://t.co/zTKIkHOyoW

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny Can we get a Lime scooter outfitted like the Zammoth for the playoff run for Mikey?

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Adding one for tomorrow…
How do you see Armstrong/Tourigny managing the roster in final games given the position they’re in? Feels like you want to see what you have against EDM. Maybe not as much against teams below the line. Also don’t want to get too rusty ahead of Game 1.

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny Now that it seems we can say “playoffs” out loud, what does the Hockey Night in Utah talent lineup look like for national broadcasts that aren’t on SEG+? Will we get some more three-person booths on the radio call?!

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@801AdrianDenny @mike_folta For the mailbag: What do you attribute the uptick in physicality/hits to over the last couple weeks? Seems like that's the brand of hockey you'll need in playoffs. If ANA is the matchup, how do they deal with physical play?

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@801AdrianDenny Good to see you last night, AD! Hopefully will be back Saturday. Let’s get those two honks for two points

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny Mailbag: Your boy is going to be back at THE Delta Center Thursday.
What does each of your ideal food/drink lineups look like?
Bonus Q: With a matchup against ANA looking more likely, how do you view the matchup? Moneypuck likes UTA to make second rd

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(2/2) How do you view the Schmaltz situation as we get closer to the deadline? How does the front office balance this season with long-term future? Would love to re-sign him but would rather get some kind of return this week if there’s a goodish chance he walks this summer.

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny Giving you options for FFFA topics because I’m a team player…
(1/2) Can AD deep dive numbers for Utah’s matchups with COL, VGK, ANA, EDM? Line between first and second wild card spots seems like it’s going to be razor thin

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny The good people of Hartford would like you to know that they're still angry about the Whalers being gone, and they don't appreciate the appropriation of the jerseys or Brass Bonanza. Central CT is team Mammoth tonight, boys! 2 pts coming!

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny For the mailbag. Hope you’re staying warm in Florida, Mikey! We’ve got 14” of snow here in central Connecticut

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@MartySmithESPN Bill Marriott would like a word

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny For the mailbag: How do you guys view the role of the fourth line? Love the energy and physicality that Turbo and Tuna bring but feels like it's easy to get out of position or give up something easy if they're both trying to line guys up/hunt for hits

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny Thanks for taking the question, guys. Schmaltz did tally a PPG in the time since I asked it, which was my plan all along. Hope to see you guys at a game soon. Two pts coming tonight!

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@mike_folta @801AdrianDenny First-time, long-time for the mailbag: How would you guys assess Utah's power play? As a fan, feels like they can't get the puck in the zone sometimes, and it's sort of disjointed when they do. Seems like opponents keep it in there, snap it around, etc