Chad Johnson for Anaheim im guessing? Elliot needs to be better but the game was not on him by any means.
I agree he was still great at stopping initial shots, however man his rebound control, puck control, puck tracking, puck handling are all Hiller tier (Aka very bad). Expected save percentage has a lot to do with goalie positioning, and thus if a goalie has a low expected save percentage but a very high adjusted it means they're constantly out of position but are great at actually stopping their gaffs, aka Elliott.
While sitting at the game it dawned on me like Hiller he has been brilliant and awful this season.
Changes needed:
Coaching
Goal tending
Defense
Offense
Johnny in the gym
So do you guys think Grossmann gets another game?
Hamilton... clearly dislikes Grossman. He played bad tonight but I'll give him a pass because I agree with his assessment of our coaches lunacy. Jokki should have played.
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Just wanted to drop in and continue my vendetta against our former top players.
Gio and brodie, although paired together, are still playing like manure. I'm serious about trading one. Sacrificial lamb and all.
Monahan... Monahan looks like he's not motivated anymore. Maybe he's not the kid we thought he was, maybe that payday was enough to keep him fat and happy for a whole, no effort needed. That's how it feels as a fan. Just gutting. Don't know what to do about him but take his damn letter away immediately.
Hamilton... clearly dislikes Grossman. He played bad tonight but I'll give him a pass because I agree with his assessment of our coaches lunacy. Jokki should have played.
Gaudreau and Bennett are ok this year but not playing to their potential, which makes it appear that they suck and makes them harder to watch.
Elliott has flashes of greatness but on the whole is not any better than Ramo.
Tkachuk played well. Kulak played awesome. Engelland I have liked the last few games. If we lose Backlund someday I'll cry.
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If Giordano is to go what team would fit him best? I'd say Tampa, he'd instantly make them contenders if it doesn't involve Hedman coming our way. And yes there are some pieces that I'd love to have on the Flames in exchange for Giordano that doesn't include Hedman (Although Hedman would be awesome), nor Stamkos.
Yuck. They need to drop Grossmann on a corner he doesn't know in South Central on their way to Anaheim. If he makes it to Stockton maybe he can do the team's laundry.
Gio wouldn't make anyone a contender, with his recent play and he probably wouldn't get talks started on any young stars. I'd say the Islanders would be the best fit, maybe a package involving a struggling, high end young player, like Strome and a roster player for cap purposes. That being said, we're better off letting him work through his issues first, raising his value.
I have to agree, and I don't see Tampa taking on Gio's cap commitment. What about NYR? We take back a bad contract (Staal or girardi) and get jt Miller + a pick
GTFO with this nonsense.No offense guys but you are over valuing Giordano by quite a bit. His age + his contract + his play = a draft pick , 2nd rounder tops.
Better off letting him play and let him work out his issues and get back to the form he was two years ago , that would be more valuable to you guys right now.
GTFO with this nonsense.
1. Gio is going nowhere
2. He is easily worth more than a 2nd, this isn't the Oilers where we have to give away players because the culture of losing is so deep no one will touch our players.
I have to agree, and I don't see Tampa taking on Gio's cap commitment. What about NYR? We take back a bad contract (Staal or girardi) and get jt Miller + a pick
No offense guys but you are over valuing Giordano by quite a bit. His age + his contract + his play = a draft pick , 2nd rounder tops.
Better off letting him play and let him work out his issues and get back to the form he was two years ago , that would be more valuable to you guys right now.