The bench must be watching different games. I've seen nothing wrong with neither Kooy or Johnson in net through 10 games.I have asked Rob Simpson to submit his resignation effective immediately.
I'm gonna be the first one to say it, but I love the deal for Raaymakers! Quote me on this at the end of the year, you won't regret him over Johnson. He also has a winning record against the Knights in his OHL career
So far we got rid of Mattinen. But got a great return... we trade for Rollo for a high price and he has done nothing (small sample size).... then Collins (zero risk add) .... now Raaymakers who is a high priced risk/reward.
I'm giving our playeplayer mgmt score a generous 6/10
I really don't see the problem with his comments on Bouchard, I have been so excited about this kid since he has joined the team, a defenseman that is solid defensively with a great point shot is one thing we have missed in London for a while, probably since Carlson. I was happy with his progress last year and looking forward to him growing this year. He has not impressed me at all this year. I don't know if he is worn out from all the minutes or is going through something, but he has been noticeably slow getting back to his own end and have seen him actually just standing there as the opposing team scores goals this year. I am all for D men jumping up in the play as long as they're position is covered and make sure they hustle back in the case of a turn over. That is not what he is doing. It's almost as if the play goes the other way it's an "oh well they're probably just gonna score anyway". Again I am not sure what has changed but hopefully he can get it figured out and get back to being a top d manNot too sure what is the point exactly you are trying to communicate with your half done statistics. May I remind you the amounts of players on the ice at times of any even strenght goals is six including the goalie , and the fact some players plays 25-30 mi. a game and some others may only see 4-6 minutes ! There are no transparancy in your statistics to hide your attack and your personal disliking of Bouchard !!!
HEY! Dream do come true eh! I for one am so happy we got this fella to tend twine!
For those saying Johnson and Kooy weren’t the issue....you’re right. But they sure weren’t stealing us any games either. This guy will. Give it a few games and he will be a fan favourite.
HEY! Dream do come true eh! I for one am so happy we got this fella to tend twine!
For those saying Johnson and Kooy weren’t the issue....you’re right. But they sure weren’t stealing us any games either. This guy will. Give it a few games and he will be a fan favourite.
I really don't see the problem with his comments on Bouchard, I have been so excited about this kid since he has joined the team, a defenseman that is solid defensively with a great point shot is one thing we have missed in London for a while, probably since Carlson. I was happy with his progress last year and looking forward to him growing this year. He has not impressed me at all this year. I don't know if he is worn out from all the minutes or is going through something, but he has been noticeably slow getting back to his own end and have seen him actually just standing there as the opposing team scores goals this year. I am all for D men jumping up in the play as long as they're position is covered and make sure they hustle back in the case of a turn over. That is not what he is doing. It's almost as if the play goes the other way it's an "oh well they're probably just gonna score anyway". Again I am not sure what has changed but hopefully he can get it figured out and get back to being a top d man
Sadly there is nothing wrong with that statement is there!I sure hope you are right, however, very few fairy tales come true. It will make for a great story, goalie holds out on the 2nd place team he didn't do much for to force a trade to the last place team to take them to the promised land. Like I say, I hope it works out for all involved and only time will tell.
Same here, Kooy wasn't being pushed with Johnson here. Now he will be. Raaymakers is a great improvement over Johnson
Where's that Vlasic (sp?) kid playing that we drafted? He's supposedly a highly touted prospect [d-man].
This trade allowed London to get another year out of a goaltender who can return for another season. Only costs a couple picks, which can be recouped if they move him next year when Kooy can take full reigns. Don’t see why people think this is bad deal. Gave up one roster piece and a few picks, which can be easily replaced in future deals.
Let’s move on. Change can be a good thing when a team is in a funk
Where's that Vlasic (sp?) kid playing that we drafted? He's supposedly a highly touted prospect [d-man].