Series Talk: Round 1: Predators vs. Canucks

[Roman Yoshi]

I'd like to see Fabbro over Carrier this next game. I'd also like to see Glass in for Sherwood

 

[Predsanddead24]

I'd like to see Fabbro over Carrier this next game. I'd also like to see Glass in for Sherwood

Can’t see the identity line getting broken up that quickly but Glass over Beuavillier wouldn’t surprise me. Don’t think that makes much of a difference though really as I can’t see Glass performing well against the speed and physicality the Canucks played with last game. Similarly while I wouldn’t mind Fabbro in I don’t that makes much difference either.

An interesting line note is that we moved to Zucker-Sissons-Evangelista later in the game and they seemed to play pretty well. Zucker and Evangelista were two of our best forwards last game and Sissons brings the defensive responsibility so seems like a good match. That does leave Novak centering the misfit toys though. Will be interesting to see what we go with tonight.

 

[Softball99]

Glass for Novi?

 

[Armourboy]

I don't think they are going to go away from Novak that quickly, they need his offense, but then who knows.

I'll be interested to see if Vancouver keeps up that intensity or if it was a first game in front of the crowd energy.

 

[Porter Stoutheart]

I'm definitely fine with anybody they bring in over Beauvillier. That guy is useless. And while I would like to see Fabbro being a regular in general, the worst two D on my totem pole right now are Lauzon and Carrier, and the team isn't going to put Fabbro in over either of them. Alas? Well, they could put him in over Stastney and re-shuffle. I don't think Fabbro is going to be a "difference-maker" regardless though. He is a better player than he has been getting credit for from the coaching staff all year, but he still isn't going to bring what the team really needs - which is more strength and crease-clearing ability in front of Saros. So it's kind of moot.

I do think we lost a fair bit in this kind of matchup by no longer having Trenin and Jeannot. Obviously you can't remotely regret the Jeannot trade given what we got for him and how he has settled out in the NHL though. McCarron/Smith/Jankowski have size but aren't showing much. We're 3 or 4 NHL forwards and maybe 1 or 2 tough-but-good D short of having a realistic playoff roster. It just is what it is at this point in the building curve. Making the playoffs was impressive enough. Hopefully they'll keep putting up a good fight, but my expectations are definitely tempered.

 

[Flgatorguy87]

The thing I worry about with Fabbro is his execution to get back out of the zone under pressure. I like his play without the puck, but he scares me when he's got it on his stick with a heavy forecheck.

 

[Predsanddead24]

I'm definitely fine with anybody they bring in over Beauvillier. That guy is useless. And while I would like to see Fabbro being a regular in general, the worst two D on my totem pole right now are Lauzon and Carrier, and the team isn't going to put Fabbro in over either of them. Alas? Well, they could put him in over Stastney and re-shuffle. I don't think Fabbro is going to be a "difference-maker" regardless though. He is a better player than he has been getting credit for from the coaching staff all year, but he still isn't going to bring what the team really needs - which is more strength and crease-clearing ability in front of Saros. So it's kind of moot.

I do think we lost a fair bit in this kind of matchup by no longer having Trenin and Jeannot. Obviously you can't remotely regret the Jeannot trade given what we got for him and how he has settled out in the NHL though. McCarron/Smith/Jankowski have size but aren't showing much. We're 3 or 4 NHL forwards and maybe 1 or 2 tough-but-good D short of having a realistic playoff roster. It just is what it is at this point in the building curve. Making the playoffs was impressive enough. Hopefully they'll keep putting up a good fight, but my expectations are definitely tempered.

Similarly while I don't regret the Ekholm trade we're really missing his presence on D. I do still think we could win this series but we just can't have the unforced errors like we did last game.

 

[darth5]

Can anyone answer why the ESPN+ bundle can't watch first round games? I know there is a hodgepodge of local rights to deal with, but why can't I watch out of local market games live at all?

 

[Predsanddead24]

Can anyone answer why the ESPN+ bundle can't watch first round games? I know there is a hodgepodge of local rights to deal with, but why can't I watch out of local market games live at all?

I think it is because the games are all being nationally broadcast as well. It is a bit weird because they still let the local broadcasts continue for the first round though.

 

[Southstarpreds]

For what ever reason it upsets hockey fans teams that win the Lord Stanley Cup have big mean Dmen. Zadorov will be hated by the end of this rnd.

 

[BigFatCat999]

Per Friedman Demko may be hurt I’ll leave it to y’all to check me

 

[nine_inch_fang]

Demko must have hurt his neck standing on his head the other night.

 

[PredsV82]

Looked like shit but coming home tied. Gotta take care if biz in the Bridge.

 

[sparkle twin]

84-36 attempted shots.

There's no excuse for that at all.

Going to need some faceoff video for the guys to figure out how to win a draw, maintain possession, and generate some offense.

 

[hido]

Kiefer Sherwood just called Bridgestone “Bridgey.” Haven’t heard that one before.

 

[hido]

Demko week to week according to Tocchet

 

[Bringer of Jollity]

84-36 attempted shots.

There's no excuse for that at all.

Going to need some faceoff video for the guys to figure out how to win a draw, maintain possession, and generate some offense.

I'm not going to say it's all calculated or anything, but at a certain point if they are content to keep possessing around the perimeter and lobbing shots into clogged lanes, why dissuade them?

 

[Armourboy]

I feel like we played our game for about 5-10 minutes, and we scored 2 in that stretch. Don't really think we are built to play defensive like this but if you win who cares I guess.

 

[ShagDaddy]

With the games in Nashville, Brunette should be able to keep the O’Reilly line away from the Lindholm line for most of the game. Hopefully, they can find some consistent success during the home games during 5v5.

 

[hockey diva]

Yay! No sweep!

 

[nine_inch_fang]

With the games in Nashville, Brunette should be able to keep the O’Reilly line away from the Lindholm line for most of the game. Hopefully, they can find some consistent success during the home games during 5v5.

One has to hope that having last change will help with match ups enough to let the players get some traction and gain some confidence.

 

[drwpreds]

The win last night snapped an 8 game road playoff losing streak. Last road playoff win was April 15, 2019 at Dallas.

 

[LCPreds]

Looks like the series has shifted in the betting market. Preds favored in game 3. Series is even on both sides.

Either way I’m really looking forward to this weekend. Going to be a fun time at both of these games now no matter what.

 

[drwpreds]

Looks like the series has shifted in the betting market. Preds favored in game 3. Series is even on both sides.

Either way I’m really looking forward to this weekend. Going to be a fun time at both of these games now no matter what.

Yep- should be one of the best atmospheres we've had in Bridgestone in awhile. First time in a long time our first home game is not one where we are down 0-2.

My biggest fear when we don't have home ice is the dreaded down 3 games to none game 4. And now there is no possibility of that..

 

[herzausstein]

Looks like the series has shifted in the betting market. Preds favored in game 3. Series is even on both sides.

Either way I’m really looking forward to this weekend. Going to be a fun time at both of these games now no matter what.

I mean... we couldve skated out of Vancouver up 2 games with a little better discipline in game 1. It is gonna be a good series.