Again just like last year we are right in the middle of the pack in shots against per games and right near the bottom of goals against per game. I'm tired of hearing how we are giving up more grade A shots, that's B/S. Goaltending has not been any better than last season so far. It's only been 10 games so I'm not panicking but between the two of the one better step up his game.
Jaroslav Halak and Chad Johnson
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kk
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I'm slightly concerned about our goaltending, but not at the panic stage. I really hope they roll full-time with Halak and try and get him into a groove. Chad Johnson was/is an interesting pickup for backup duties for this year, maybe more, but I am of the opinion his stats are skewed as he played in front of a solid Boston D last year.
Give Halak the net, let's get this going.
Give Halak the net, let's get this going.
GrandmaSlices51631
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Now tied @ 36 with PHI, BUF AND EDM for worst Goals Against in the league, not a group of teams I want the Isles to be comparable to on any statistical basis.
Except?...they have the personel.....yet cannot see past an AHL stlye of play?
"This club as currently composed is not going to compete well with big clubs. Prepare for some *** woopins.[/QUOTE]"
Use your big bad dogs...you win!...Do not spot duty? we have discussed this many times before(past) using certain individuals (10min toi) gives the bad guys too much time to roam......Using certain individuals (18-22 min toi or more)gives the bad guys too much time to roam!
14mins toi for #17 is and always has been a design for WIN...using the top line (only)18 mins has always been a design for WIN
Double shifting individuals just to get offence when they were the cause for digging a hole..is and has been design to losing? YO-YO hockey
Except?...they have the personel.....yet cannot see past an AHL stlye of play?
"This club as currently composed is not going to compete well with big clubs.
Use your big bad dogs...you win!...Do not spot duty? we have discussed this many times before(past) using certain individuals (10min toi) gives the bad guys too much time to roam......Using certain individuals (18-22 min toi or more)gives the bad guys too much time to roam!
14mins toi for #17 is and always has been a design for WIN...using the top line (only)18 mins has always been a design for WIN
Double shifting individuals just to get offence when they were the cause for digging a hole..is and has been design to losing? YO-YO hockey
It looks like they are trying to shift some of the physical element between lines now. They should have done that earlier. For some reason when they designed their lines as 1 all offense, 2 offense & defense, and one energy/checking I think they missed on the concept that they needed more physical play. In the end they've gravitated back to 2 scoring/2 checking? Maybe they just need some bigger bodies who don't play like Marys on ALL the lines. Hearing that Snow wanted Iggy in the offseason I think he is thinking the same thing with the first unit in mind.
Remember what I am telling you(FRIEND)..time will tell....when FA comes around you will see the number of teams that bid for #17....they know what he is capable of.......when he in scoring 20 a season for fun..i will be doing
Just becauseRemember what I am telling you(FRIEND)..time will tell....when FA comes around you will see the number of teams that bid for #17....they know what he is capable of.......when he in scoring 20 a season for fun..i will be doing
I think they will try to retain him. Unless you are suggesting they will go all Marysville. That would be tragic, and very very Wang. I would be pretty PO'd.
Let's see how him with Strome works out. The brief window last year when they were together with CMac was encouraging for both players.
Apparently, Halak has a personal goalie coach that the Isles hired that will be on the road to help Jaro iron some things out. Nice to see that hes working on some of the rusty areas in his game. Sets a good example. What happened to Mike Dunham?
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The Underboss
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Arthur Staple @StapeNewsday · Nov 3
Also on ice today: Goalie consultant Marc Champagne, hired in offseason by #Isles. Has worked with Halak for several years.
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The Underboss
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Don't know if it was brought up already in another discussion, but I found the chart from the Super 16 on nhl.com about shot distances compared to other goalies in the metro division quite interesting and wanted to share it (it was obviously before the LA game):
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=738053&navid=nhl:topheads
Here is the link directly to the image:
http://1.cdn.nhle.com/nhl/images/upload/2014/11/TIGHTENUP_SMALLER_NYI_SUP3.jpg
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=738053&navid=nhl:topheads
Here is the link directly to the image:
http://1.cdn.nhle.com/nhl/images/upload/2014/11/TIGHTENUP_SMALLER_NYI_SUP3.jpg
