Post-Game Talk: Well that was unexpected

[guymez]

What a childish and toxic mindset. Speaking of redemption and unpayable debts is absolute nonsense and the kind of toxic fan behavior that makes EDM a less desirable place to play.

We are a win now team as long as Brown's performance doesn't cost us a playoff spot who gives a shit about the past 40 games, whether or not this contract was a mistake will be determined entirely in the playoffs, which is a clean slate for all.

There is a definite tendancy on here to dismiss solid defensive play and dump all over a player that isnt scoring. I have been cutting Brown some slack most of this season because he has been strong in the Dzone and good on the forecheck. Very strong on the PK as well.
If a bottom 6 player comes out even at 5x5 thats helps the team win....being a good PK player helps as well.
Lately though Brown isnt coming out even. He has become a liability in the D zone.
No way to defend him at this point in time.

 

[fuswald]

I check the score while waiting to get a massage, 0-0. One hour later I come out and it's 3-3. Great to hear that Bouchard took things over in OT. Sounds like I missed a good one.

Nice. Happy ending x 2.

 

[TopShelfGloveSide]

There is a definite tendancy on here to dismiss solid defensive play and dump all over a player that isnt scoring. I have been cutting Brown some slack most of this season because he has been strong in the Dzone and good on the forecheck. Very strong on the PK as well.
If a bottom 6 player comes out even at 5x5 thats helps the team win....being a good PK player helps as well.
Lately though Brown isnt coming out even. He has become a liability in the D zone.
No way to defend him at this point in time.

Yeah if you have no goals you can’t be the main culprit on 2 GA haha.

 

[McAsuno]

 

[Oilers in NS]

Good
Sounds like Brown gonna be scratched
Biggest disappointment this year?
Gotta be Brown

Now on the other hand, players that have not disappointed?
Vinny and Pickard for me are 2 players that are killing it. Vinny still has some warts but this guy is a must keep. If we could get Niemielman playing like this, what a defence we would have

There is a definite tendancy on here to dismiss solid defensive play and dump all over a player that isnt scoring. I have been cutting Brown some slack most of this season because he has been strong in the Dzone and good on the forecheck. Very strong on the PK as well.
If a bottom 6 player comes out even at 5x5 thats helps the team win....being a good PK player helps as well.
Lately though Brown isnt coming out even. He has become a liability in the D zone.
No way to defend him at this point in time.

Agree 100%
That goal he let fella score on, he should have been sat at end of bench. I hate seeing those goals. He gonna pay for it now

 

[MessierII]

Its crazy how Bouch can beat a squared off goalie so cleanly.

Is it? He has the best shot among D in the nhl.

 

[guymez]

Agree 100%
That goal he let fella score on, he should have been sat at end of bench. I hate seeing those goals. He gonna pay for it now

Yup...inexcusable, Time to sit.

Is it? He has the best shot among D in the nhl.

He might be the best shooter on the team.

 

[VainGretzky]

They should have waived Brown at the 9-game mark and let him play 20 min a night in the AHL till he got his game back it was apparent at that time he was nowhere close to being an NHL player at that time.

 

[PositiveCashFlow]

Does Bouch have that shot that Bedard has?

 

[ThePhoenixx]

Would love to hear the justification to keep Brown in the lineup with the PK putting up atrocious numbers

There was a point in the second period where Brown found himself slightly behind the Dallas net. He had a clear path to the front, a glorious chance to score, but it was obvious he would tke some punishment in doing so.

He paused, then chose not to, instead throwing the puck out front. It was one of those turning point decisions. I think he's done. Checked out from actually competing like his teamates. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[Drivesaitl]

"Ice cold veins and scoring blood."

Quote of the day!

I have a flair for the dramatic wording. haha

jk aside the guy can barely skate, is getting caught way out of position and he's actually goal sucking on the pk. Twice. You can't unsee it. A guy with zero goals that botches everything thinks he should be up high getting springed for pk scoring chances. I don't even....

 

[elmeroil]

I'm not getting the Brown hate, we all know he's saving the goals for when it matters....BAKERSFIELD!

 

[Drivesaitl]

Yeah if you have no goals you can’t be the main culprit on 2 GA haha.

What a face.

A ginger as well.

Did he come from an orphanage?

I'm jk kiddies, nobody was harmed with this.

 

[MessierII]

There is a definite tendancy on here to dismiss solid defensive play and dump all over a player that isnt scoring. I have been cutting Brown some slack most of this season because he has been strong in the Dzone and good on the forecheck. Very strong on the PK as well.
If a bottom 6 player comes out even at 5x5 thats helps the team win....being a good PK player helps as well.
Lately though Brown isnt coming out even. He has become a liability in the D zone.
No way to defend him at this point in time.

He’s sucked on the kill too. Not getting anything done out there.

 

[Kepler 186f]

Just watched the hi-lights.

Nurse was robbed of an assist on the 3rd goal.

 

[guymez]

He’s sucked on the kill too. Not getting anything done out there.

Recently he hasnt been good in the D zone in in capacity.
Prior to that...he was good at 5x5 and on the PK.. Probably the best PKer on the team.
Those days are behind him.

 

[Tobias Kahun]

Is it? He has the best shot among D in the nhl.

Hes got that old man strength

 

[guymez]

What a stat

Interesting for sure.
I do hope though that the Draisaitl/McDavid combo is short lived.
The 2nd line with RNH, Kane and Hyman doesnt work.

 

[Dorian2]

I have a flair for the dramatic wording. haha

jk aside the guy can barely skate, is getting caught way out of position and he's actually goal sucking on the pk. Twice. You can't unsee it. A guy with zero goals that botches everything thinks he should be up high getting springed for pk scoring chances. I don't even....

I'm not paying quite that close attention to his game. But I do notice that he doesn't do a lot when he's out there. Don't want to be too harsh on him though as this team demands some pretty solid play. Mediocre isn't cutting it now.

 

[guymez]

Another W for the shitty AHL goaltender.

Good to see Pickard get the win and he has been pretty good for the most part so far.
That said his rebound control was bad in this game. I dont see him being part of the solution here.
The team cant afford to have him as the backup once the playoffs start.

 

[brentashton]

Good
Sounds like Brown gonna be scratched
Biggest disappointment this year?
Gotta be Brown

Now on the other hand, players that have not disappointed?
Vinny and Pickard for me are 2 players that are killing it. Vinny still has some warts but this guy is a must keep. If we could get Niemielman playing like this, what a defence we would have


Agree 100%
That goal he let fella score on, he should have been sat at end of bench. I hate seeing those goals. He gonna pay for it now

I’d vote Campbell but because he got buried and goaltending has stabilized it’s not as pronounced as Brown not being able to piss one ounce of offense given all the chances he’s had 1st through 4th lines.

 

[Sra1974]

I’d vote Campbell but because he got buried and goaltending has stabilized it’s not as pronounced as Brown not being able to piss one ounce of offense given all the chances he’s had 1st through 4th lines.

Agreed, Brown isn’t hurting things much this year right now. It’s Campbell for me.

 

[rboomercat90]

Brown still holding out on the scoring thing until the playoffs is absolutely selfless.

I think he’s holding out on scoring until he’s in Europe next season.

 

[Duke74]

Hey guys, this fan base has run Paul Coffey, Jason Arnott and Ethan Bear out of town, you can do it Brown too.

Add Eberle and soon Draisaitl to that list.

 

[Messrules11]

Hey guys, this fan base has run Paul Coffey, Jason Arnott and Ethan Bear out of town, you can do it Brown too.

Coffey was dealt over a contract dispute, had nothing to do with the fanbase, get your facts straight.