Poulin 0n My St1ck
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This team needs more than a 1D. The system is a f***ing tire fire.If they went all in earlier the team might not be in this mess. A true #1 defenseman would make a world of difference for this team.
This team needs more than a 1D. The system is a ****ing tire fire.
I agree, but a 1D would just mask the issues instead of actually fixing them.Yeah, it's not great and I've been harping on it for a while (the ****ing 1-1-3 won't ever ****ing die and just go away). However, a true #1 makes a massive difference. Think of Karlsson, OEL, Doughty, or any other elite defenseman. They are able to exit the defensive zone on their own and control the pace very well, and I don't mean exit the zone how Leddy does. I mean, if they are battling for the puck in the corner they're able to win the battle alone and then move up and out of the zone. Our defense plays hot potato with the puck because nobody has that ability. Leddy's best defensive move is to pin the player to the wall and wait for help because he can't win it on his own...or he just chases the player around slapping at the puck hoping to create a scenario where his skating can take over. It calms the whole play down and allows for controlled exits of the zone if you have a Doughty back there. It would also bump Leddy down to the second pairing (presumably) and that would help immensely.
I agree, but a 1D would just mask the issues instead of actually fixing them.
I think there’s a balance that needs to be reached. Weight is too loose and Capuano was way too tight.That's largely true. I really don't like the system the team employs at all. I'm a fan of the "boring" style of play.
It doesn't have to be one or the other, does it? Capuano's teams would either not show up in the first period and claw their way back (sound familiar) or get a 1 goal lead in the second period and try to protect it for the rest of the game.That's largely true. I really don't like the system the team employs at all. I'm a fan of the "boring" style of play.
It doesn't have to be one or the other, does it? Capuano's teams would either not show up in the first period and claw their way back (sound familiar) or get a 1 goal lead in the second period and try to protect it for the rest of the game.
Not so much a style but the players we use. Like Ho-Sang's game or not but when we sent him down last month we became a 2 line team, much easier to defend against. Opponents can now put a checking line up against the JT line to try to shut them down, and try to defend against Barzal (who looks like he's played some games lately with no gas in his tank) by going at him aggressively and giving him no room to move. I say again as I've said all season, bring Ho-Sang back, put him with Nelson who he had a little chemistry with, and live with the mistakes. The giveaways aren't happening any less since we sent JHS down but we are scoring less.You can mix and match, sure, but it needs the systems need to compliment each other from defensive zone to neutral zone to the offensive zone, etc. I know a bit about the different strategies but not enough to suggest inventing a new one that nobody else is employing. Any particular coach's style you want implemented here?
Bingo. Replacing JHS with Quine/Prince/Fritz/Bernier is not going to improve this team. Turnovers or not.Not so much a style but the players we use. Like Ho-Sang's game or not but when we sent him down last month we became a 2 line team, much easier to defend against. Opponents can now put a checking line up against the JT line to try to shut them down, and try to defend against Barzal (who looks like he's played some games lately with no gas in his tank) by going at him aggressively and giving him no room to move. I say again as I've said all season, bring Ho-Sang back, put him with Nelson who he had a little chemistry with, and live with the mistakes. The giveaways aren't happening any less since we sent JHS down but we are scoring less.
If they went all in earlier the team might not be in this mess. A true #1 defenseman would make a world of difference for this team.
this is not the time
i understand your point. However do you really think this team is one player away ?Let's just stand pat while our best player in the last 30 years leaves. Great plan guys. Let's rebuild for the 200X.
So we’re going to trade for two bottom 6 players, 2 defensemen, a #1 goalie, a real coaching staff, and a real GM mid season? Because that’s everything this team needs to not suck.Let's just stand pat while our best player in the last 30 years leaves. Great plan guys. Let's rebuild for the 200X.
lolSo we’re going to trade for two bottom 6 players, 2 defensemen, a #1 goalie, a real coaching staff, and a real GM mid season? Because that’s everything this team needs to not suck.
i understand your point. However do you really think this team is one player away ?
So we’re going to trade for two bottom 6 players, 2 defensemen, a #1 goalie, a real coaching staff, and a real GM mid season? Because that’s everything this team needs to not suck.
So we need 2 bottom 6 players, 2 defensemen, a GM, and a coaching staff. Much better.No. And I don't think they need to add high priced pieces. #3C, 2 NHL caliber D.
Halak has been fine. The team plays ZERO defense in front of him.
So we need 2 bottom 6 players, 2 defensemen, a GM, and a coaching staff. Much better.
The D looks horrible because the system is horrible. That falls on coaching. Special teams also suck and that is on coaching. Snow and all of his cronies need to go.Much better coaching staff? Go look at our 3rd line and bottom 4 D. They are garbage. This isn't on Weight. It's on Snow. But they have two legit lines and a decent 4th line and 2-3 good D. It's not like we need to add superstars, just quality NHL caliber players.
I'm not ok with another losing season. I've had enough. We moved Hamonic for picks. Now move those picks for a #3C that kills penalties and a defenseman. Go get Gabransson / Hjalmersson.
The D looks horrible because the system is horrible. That falls on coaching. Special teams also suck and that is on coaching. Snow and all of his cronies need to go.