GDT: Game 2: Ducks @ Flames

[Mr Rogers]

Holland out again?

icemancometh: Boudreau said his plan was to play Peter Holland tonight but wants to keep lineup intact after big win. "Peter's going to get his chance."

 

[AngelDuck]

Way to ruin all of Holland's confidence after a strong season in the A.

Edit: I guess he deserves it for being Norfolk's best forward. Silly me thinking the best forward should get time instead of one of the worst forwards there all year (DSP)

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Way to ruin all of Holland's confidence after a strong season in the A.

I sure hope he isn't that fragile.

 

[12ozPapa]

I would be shocked if this affected him in any way. The ducks not only won, but killed the Canucks. It is very reasonable for a coach to not change things after a game like that. If anything, Bruce publicly stating that Holland will get his chance is a confidence boost.

 

[AngelDuck]

I would be shocked if this affected him in any way. The ducks not only won, but killed the Canucks. It is very reasonable for a coach to not change things after a game like that. If anything, Bruce publicly stating that Holland will get his chance is a confidence boost.

It is reasonable to change the lineup when you watch tape and realize that DSP brought nothing productive to the team as usual.

 

[12ozPapa]

It is reasonable to change the lineup when you watch tape and realize that DSP brought nothing productive to the team as usual.

Okay.

 

[Yeaoh]

Will Fowler be playing again?

 

[bumperkisser]

wow that sucks.. i wanted to see holland.. i dont get why management has such a boner about DSP. he isn't even doing what he was advertised to do.. sure hes got an enticing skill set but when he isn't out there crashing and banging bodies then what good is he.. ugh i wanted to see holland out there so bad today.. (ya i'm probably overreacting) but still.. lol

do we know if fowler's in yet

 

[AngelDuck]

wow that sucks.. i wanted to see holland.. i dont get why management has such a boner about DSP. he isn't even doing what he was advertised to do.. sure hes got an enticing skill set but when he isn't out there crashing and banging bodies then what good is he.. ugh i wanted to see holland out there so bad today.. (ya i'm probably overreacting) but still.. lol

do we know if fowler's in yet

Exactly.

And yes, I believe Fowler is playing.

 

[Duck Off]

Will Fowler be playing again?

Dan Wood said BB told him Fowler should be good to go tonight.

 

[HanSolo]

I'm interested to see the Fowler-Allen pairing.

 

[Sean Garrity]

Calgary is FAST, and little. This will be a solid early season test for our "slow" defense.

 

[Kalv]

Is that Allu kid still there?

No, the rumor is that they`ve found another rookie that will have a career game against the Ducks

 

[SoCalHockey]

Way to ruin all of Holland's confidence after a strong season in the A.

I think Holland understands the situation. He has been playing a team sport long enough to understand that you don't necessarily break up whats working. He will get his chance like BB said.

 

[Kalv]

Dan Wood tweeted that Bruce said Fowler most likely in

 

[Static]

If holland isn't going to play send him down. Just stupid.

 

[Sojourn]

I don't see the big deal. It's one game, and Boudreau flat out said Holland will get his chance.

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

I want to like DSP so bad, we could really use a guy that is as he's advertised to be. But he's kind of lame right now. I'd prefer Holland. But, a win is a win I guess.

 

[navyduck]

I don't see the big deal. It's one game, and Boudreau flat out said Holland will get his chance.

With you on this one. It is only one game. Some Van fans are using the loss against us as a staging point to claim that Schneider isn't a number 1 goalie. Just doesn't make sense.

Holland will get his chance. And so will DSP. You just play what you feel is the hot hand and right now it is what it is....after one game

 

[AngelDuck]

With you on this one. It is only one game. Some Van fans are using the loss against us as a staging point to claim that Schneider isn't a number 1 goalie. Just doesn't make sense.

Holland will get his chance. And so will DSP. You just play what you feel is the hot hand and right now it is what it is....after one game

And you think DSP is the "hot hand" right now?

 

[SirQuacksALot]

 

[Duck Off]

And you think DSP is the "hot hand" right now?

I agree that DSP shouldn't be in the lineup but he clearly meant team when he said "hot hand". Basically saying don't fix it if it isn't broken.

 

[AngelDuck]

I agree that DSP shouldn't be in the lineup but he clearly meant team when he said "hot hand". Basically saying don't fix it if it isn't broken.

Misunderstanding. My bad

 

[Kalv]

I agree that DSP shouldn't be in the lineup but he clearly meant team when he said "hot hand". Basically saying don't fix it if it isn't broken.

Then Bruce expected a loss when he said Holland will get a go @ Calgary

On a more serious note, here are the lineups from Stephens:

Kyle Palmieri-Ryan Getzlaf-Corey Perry
Bobby Ryan-Nick Bonino-Teemu Selanne
Andrew Cogliano-Saku Koivu-Dan Winnik
Matt Beleskey-Rickard Rakell-Devante Smith-Pelly

Bryan Allen-Cam Fowler
Sheldon Souray-Luca Sbisa
Toni Lydman-Francois Beauchemin

Hiller




Curtis Glencross-Alex Tanguay-Jarome Iginla
Sven Baertschi-Mikael Backlund-Mike Cammalleri
Roman Horak-Matt Stajan-Lee Stempniak
Blake Comeau-Steve Begin-Tim Jackman

Mark Giordano-Jay Bouwmeester
Chris Butler-Dennis Wideman
Derek Smith-Cory Sarich

Kiprusoff​

 

[HanSolo]

I want to like DSP so bad, we could really use a guy that is as he's advertised to be. But he's kind of lame right now. I'd prefer Holland. But, a win is a win I guess.

This. When I first started watching him he quickly became one of my favorite prospects. He needs to be better than this. It's like he's barely trying.