EvenSteven
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Ok MacKenzie. We've seen enough. It's time to go get us a decent goaltender. As a matter fact, maybe go get a back up too. I have zero confidence in either one of these guys.
Sheila I really hope you are correct in your assumptions. As a fan we all want the best and most exciting hockey. I was more relieved they won last night than happy because with the hype this year it would be embarrassing to lose to Flint. In saying that I think Flint has some talented young men. Big too. I have a Funk and Wagnalls handbook of Synonyms , Antonyms & Prepositions. I think they printed dictionaries also. I never realized I had one when I typed that now I might have to eat my wordsBobber, what the heck is a Funk And Wagnall?
I know it wasn't pretty, but it was another win. Fans of other teams would be happy that their team is in first place in the division. Let's remember that at the start of the season most predicted our division would have Owen Sound in 1st, London in 2nd and Kitchener in 3rd.
There are definitely some improvements and changes needed to be made. There will be trades. A strong goaltender will make a huge difference as will another stud d-man and another scorer.
Also along with McGonigles injuries, he what....played 3 maybe 4 games last yr before being injured. Then missing over a yr of OHL hockey then thrown right into game action in the OHL without any game action down in B. Not sure what to really expect from him under those conditions. Don't boo him but the management for putting him in under those conditions!We've been spoiled with good goaltending in the past. Most junior goalies go through bad streaks, unfortunately Richy and Mcgonigle are both going through it at the same time. I know it's not something we've seen in a while but it doesn't mean you give the Bronx Cheer to a couple of teenage boys after an easy save. Furthermore, if some of the people in the crowd who did that are aware of Mcgonigle's injury past, you should just find something else to do on a Friday night. Be an adult.
I thought I saw the goalie coach and his entourage coming out on the ice once but it was the "Just Junk ice crew". Sorry for stealing your joke Ward!!! Keep em coming!Also along with McGonigles injuries, he what....played 3 maybe 4 games last yr before being injured. Then missing over a yr of OHL hockey then thrown right into game action in the OHL without any game action down in B. Not sure what to really expect from him under those conditions. Don't boo him but the management for putting him in under those conditions!
* but he had to stop 2 out of those 3 goals...injuries or not!
I definitely agree. He seemed nervous, which is weird after he played so well on national television last month. I think he knew if he did well last night, he was probably going to get to keep playing until he had a bad game. Not to embarrass him or anything, but he looked like he was on the verge of tears when he got to the bench. I give him credit for taking his helmet off immediately and not sulking on the bench. That's why the Bronx Cheer really pissed me off. I don't want to make it bigger than it is, but that's something that kind of embarrasses me as a Ranger season ticket holder. It's like when fans felt like booing Bracco and Bailey when they came back after dropping their no-trade clause to help the team rebuild. I was talking to a very nice couple in my section who came up from the Genesee area for the game and they looked disgusted when that happened. Just saying. You think they're happy with Forrest's play last night? Doesn't mean you let him know about it.Also along with McGonigles injuries, he what....played 3 maybe 4 games last yr before being injured. Then missing over a yr of OHL hockey then thrown right into game action in the OHL without any game action down in B. Not sure what to really expect from him under those conditions. Don't boo him but the management for putting him in under those conditions!
* but he had to stop 2 out of those 3 goals...injuries or not!
McHugh had one of the highest shot percentages on the team at one time last year with limited ice and probably getting less this year. Still he is stuck behind the imports and others. He seemed to get a lot of short handed break aways last year. I thought it curious that the coach said the team is still working on getting their confidence back after incurring bad goal tending for the last few games. Last night was no different at the start. I agree Jeffy about the fans razzing a goal tender. It is an embarrassment. Bienkowski sits up there in his perch. Can he not see these kids are being hung out to dry by a lack of proper instruction. There is something missing in that area of coaching for sure.Also how much ice did the 4th line get after their hard-working goal in the 2nd? They don't get rewarded as much as they should in my opinion.
I think that same 3rd line, with goal about 10 minute ice time.McHugh had one of the highest shot percentages on the team at one time last year with limited ice and probably getting less this year. Still he is stuck behind the imports and others. He seemed to get a lot of short handed break aways last year. I thought it curious that the coach said the team is still working on getting their confidence back after incurring bad goal tending for the last few games. Last night was no different at the start. I agree Jeffy about the fans razzing a goal tender. It is an embarrassment. Bienkowski sits up there in his perch. Can he not see these kids are being hung out to dry by a lack of proper instruction. There is something missing in that area of coaching for sure.
McHugh had one of the highest shot percentages on the team at one time last year with limited ice and probably getting less this year. Still he is stuck behind the imports and others. .
My beef last (well had a few) but with needing goal in the last 6 minutes he had Henderson out there........why????McHugh had one of the highest shot percentages on the team at one time last year with limited ice and probably getting less this year. Still he is stuck behind the imports and others. He seemed to get a lot of short handed break aways last year. I thought it curious that the coach said the team is still working on getting their confidence back after incurring bad goal tending for the last few games. Last night was no different at the start. I agree Jeffy about the fans razzing a goal tender. It is an embarrassment. Bienkowski sits up there in his perch. Can he not see these kids are being hung out to dry by a lack of proper instruction. There is something missing in that area of coaching for sure.
My beef last (well had a few) but with needing goal in the last 6 minutes he had Henderson out there........why????
Totally agree about mchugh and carter swapping places. I've been thinking the same the last few weeks. Mchugh has almost same number of points as Carter but is on the 4th line with no PP time.I'd have thought that McHugh would have been a little higher on the pecking order by now as well. Especially considering his play the last couple years. Always a threat to score shorthanded and works his rear end off every shift. He seems to relish going to the dirty areas and likes to mix it up here and there. Truth be told, I believe he should have been in Carter's place on the line with the imports last night. And give him Carter's PP time too. He's a year younger and therefore has some upside. Carter on the other hand is what he is. I don't think we'll get anything more out of him. Sure he works his rear end off too. But it's about time the powers that be made some tough decisions regarding a few issues, Carter being one of them. If we were to upgrade at the trade deadline by bringing in a forward, he will be the guy I will pull out of the lineup.
As the roster sits now, I liked Meireles playing between Sherwood and Mascherin. The Bunnaman line should stay intact (though an upgrade of the OA F on this line would be huge). I would have McHugh playing with the imports, and I bring Petizian into the lineup to play on the fourth line with Guest and Yantsis. Carter could be brought in and out of the lineup on the 4th line. In fact. I have a hard time today scratching Petizian based on his play. The same can be said I think these days for Yantsis as well.
Side note.....Opilka is following the team as noted by his tweets. He doesn't seem to be giving up that he's not on the team and of all people, he should know. I do wish we would hear more on his situation. Even still, IF he came back would he just start up where he left off???
Apparently Brown tweeted something to the effect that Opilka is a "free protection" as an injured player when someone questioned his status with the Rangers. What ever that means.Opilka won't be back. Teams have to cut down to 3 OAs in early January. No way he could prove himself to be physically fit enough to carry as an OA even if he was close to coming back.
Apparently Brown tweeted something to the effect that Opilka is a "free protection" as an injured player when someone questioned his status with the Rangers. What ever that means.