GDT: Wild @ Ducks | 7 PM

[Magnus the Duck]

The coaches really needs to sort the 3vs3 crap out. Terrible decisions with the puck, and horrible defense.

 

[Static]

I don't understand what their plan is for OT. That looked like they didn't want to try anything which just screwed them anyway.

I'd love to see what they practice and if it's anything resembling that monstrosity.

 

[ADHB]

They had the puck like 90 percent of the OT and I think they made it past their own blue line twice. Why even bother?

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

Wow, even Hazy is finally pissed at the OT effort.

 

[snowave]

They looked petrified to even have the puck in OT. Zero confdence- or a plan.

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

I don't understand what their plan is for OT. That looked like they didn't want to try anything which just screwed them anyway.

I'd love to see what they practice and if it's anything resembling that monstrosity.

THats the thing, They dont practice it.. Even randy said long time ago.. He doesnt put to much time into it.. They just go out there and play.. Thats the problem.. Valuable points are slipping past the ducks.. They need to address it and fast

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

They looked petrified to even have the puck in OT. Zero confdence- or a plan.

Piss poor coaching.

 

[duxfan1101]

Piss poor coaching.

We were this bad under the last coach, too.

 

[Teemu Salami]

I’m happy with a point, as someone who missed the entire game and didn’t have to watch us attempt to play OT hockey.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

We were this bad under the last coach, too.

So? The last coach isn't responsible for getting these guys ready for OT. It's not a talent problem, it's a system problem.

 

[mightyquack]

3v3 continues to be the worst gimmick the NHL has come up with. All the talk of it's going to encourage teams to attack, stop teams playing for a SO etc....laughable. That OT was basically 3 minutes of Anaheim/Minnesota skating in their own zone outside of the goal teams are petrified of losing the puck as it's bloody impossible to get it back. Also Rakell was pretty damn awful in that OT, bad pass to give the puck away, goes away from his man to pressure the guy Fowler had covered, then lost Dumba on the goal.

Anyway, can't help but feel that's another point dropped by Anaheim. Minnesota were awful, but again Anaheim just can't convert on chances. Anaheim needs their forwards back as the 4th line continues to regress by the game.

 

[bsu]

Everytime Cogs, Shaw, Ritchie, Vermette, Boll, etc. shoot I don't even have a glimpse of hope it might go in the net.

 

[Lyons71]

I fear we will miss the playoffs by 5 or so points which will all be from these poor OT SO efforts.

Oh well.

 

[Frosted Tips]

Just finished watching and that must've been the most boring 3o3 I've ever witnessed in my life. It's comical how bad the Ducks are in OT hockey. Incredible that the coaches and the players can't get it fixed. It's pretty much an automatic dropped point.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

THats the thing, They dont practice it.. Even randy said long time ago.. He doesnt put to much time into it.. They just go out there and play.. Thats the problem.. Valuable points are slipping past the ducks.. They need to address it and fast

to be honest i feel like we are stealing a lot of valueble points... no reason we should be in a posistion we are given our injuries... all these games weve forced into ot will likely be the reason we do get into playoffs.

 

[Carelton CA]

It is incredible to me that neither of the announcers grasped the fact that Ritchie had not taken a shift in the 3rd, until about 2 minutes left in the game. This is the second time in about two weeks that this has happened. It's so easy to notice that a line is not in tact under Carlyle, but these guys can't seem to pick things like that up. Never mind that at least 3 to 4 times a game, they call the wrong player.

 

[Carelton CA]

If this team missed the playoffs by 5 points or less, Carlyle should absolutely be fired for not having practiced the 3 on 3 situations. It's sad to watch a team have no clue what is happening or how to generate any offense at all.

I would also demote Rakell when Getzlaf gets back to try to light a fire under him. He's been terrible. I would put Henrique up with Getzlaf and Perry. Then leave Cogs Kesler Sif. Rakell, Vermette Kase. Ritchie-Wagner-Shaw/Grant. I'm sure he's get himself going pretty quick.

 

[eternalbedhead]

You know we're going to miss the playoffs by like... 2 points. Maybe 1 if we're lucky. Dropping these points is going to hurt.

 

[Paul4587]

It is incredible to me that neither of the announcers grasped the fact that Ritchie had not taken a shift in the 3rd, until about 2 minutes left in the game. This is the second time in about two weeks that this has happened. It's so easy to notice that a line is not in tact under Carlyle, but these guys can't seem to pick things like that up. Never mind that at least 3 to 4 times a game, they call the wrong player.

Ahlers is terrible. Ive heard him get Getzlaf and Parros mixed up before. I can’t watch the ducks feed anymore because he’s that bad.

 

[bsu]

Our announcers are bottom 5 for sure. We got the most biased color and a play by play that doesn't even know who has the puck. He often gets forwards mixed up with defensemen I mean cmon even if you don't know who it is you should be able to tell what position they are in if you know anything about the game.

 

[dracom]

The hate for our broadcasters is so unwarranted. Yeah, they mess up sometimes, but they are quick to correct themselves. Their bias is pretty much equal to other broadcasters, but Hayward can go over the top when the situation is really shitty. But I won’t get mad at that.

 

[ADHB]

I’m fine with Hayward. He’s a homer but no more than a lot of guys. And he’s broadcasting for local Duck fans not a national audience.

Ahlers is another story though. He’s the only PBP man who doesn’t actually call the game. It’s about 50/50 he’s paying attention at any given time.

 

[Frosted Tips]

I'm used to some terrible Finnish announcers so much that I actually love Ahlers and Hayward

 

[mightyquack]

Ah, it must be time for the annual broadcasters debate. I've never known a sport to obsess over announcers as much as hockey does

Hayward and Ahlers aren't the best, but they aren't the worst either. Team has a lot more issues to worry about then what announcers they have.

 

[Duck Off]

Our announcers are bottom 5 for sure. We got the most biased color and a play by play that doesn't even know who has the puck. He often gets forwards mixed up with defensemen I mean cmon even if you don't know who it is you should be able to tell what position they are in if you know anything about the game.

Ahlers is awful but people overreact to Hazy. He's a homer but aside from a few, all teams have ridiculously biased commentating. Hazy is nowhere near the biggest home either.