GDT: 18 years and counting (Carolina @ Vancouver)

[StormCast]

As a wing he is. Better than solid I would say. When he’s the guy responsible for everything down low, he’s been bad in his only action this year, and the start of the year last year. Is it a case where if they left him there for a month or the whole year he would actually develop into a good center, maybe? Haven’t seen it yet though.

He seems to lack confidence at times, perhaps due to limited use. However, his instincts and decision-making for the most part is good. I'd rather trade off a possible slight downgrade there more a good upgrade on playmaking. Plus, he'll go down low in the offensive end.

 

[Joe McGrath]

2 the second part, probably not. But their being a statistical outlier for the past 3 years is some good evidence something wonky is happening.

As for particulars, they just seem uninterested in moves to the center of the ice. On the rush, it's up the wall. With possession, it's back to the point. It leads to more shot attempts, longer possession time, but the opportunities are lousy.

Same for defense. They get up in the face of forwards to end possession quick at the blueline. But the degree of risk and difficulty seems crazy high. I just don't see other teams doing it. Our players get into the zone with possession and fire that wide angle shot, because the other team isn't scared of wide angle shots.

I see some of the same things you do. I think if we’re talking about actual scoring chance generation the Canes are closer to the middle of the pack than they are to the top. That and the dogshit PP.

 

[Joe McGrath]

He seems to lack confidence at times, perhaps due to limited use. However, his instincts and decision-making for the most part is good. I'd rather trade off a possible slight downgrade there more a good upgrade on playmaking. Plus, he'll go down low in the offensive end.

I think he should have been left at center to sink or swim in Peters first year. It’s the same nonsense Galchenyuk went through. At some point you’ve got to take the training wheels off these guys and let them play their matural position, ESPECIALLY when you have a dire need at that position. I’m just worried it’s too late for Lindholm at this point.

 

[CaneBlue]

This team will finish the road trip 5-1-0....you heard it here first

 

[Joe McGrath]

This team will finish the road trip 5-1-0....you heard it here first

And they still won’t be in playoff position.

 

[MinJaBen]

This team will finish the road trip 5-1-0....you heard it here first

After Thursday's game, we'll probably have heard it here last, too.

 

[FaulkYouAho]

who is going to start todays GDT this time?

 

[CandyCanes]

who is going to start todays GDT this time?

I got this

 

[StormCast]

who is going to start todays GDT this time?

Bill Peters. His approach is to never be offensive.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Bill Peters. His approach is to never be offensive.

But we'll get clean water at least.

 

[StormCast]

But we'll get clean water at least.

True, he loves that clean water. And so does his daughter. I see a future in acting for her. She's a natural.

 

[AD Skinner]

She misses that water like Lindholm misses high stick side