GDT: Williams night: Canes vs Kings

[zman77]

 

[Spoiled Bratt]

Who's your starting netminder tonight?

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

Who's your starting netminder tonight?

Mrazek.

 

[zman77]

Gm63 Vs. LA: Stretch run starts with favorable match up versus the LA Kings
by Matt Karash | Feb 26, 2019 | Morning Skate
None of that changes the fact that the Hurricanes currently sit in the final wild card spot and are playing the best hockey of these four teams right now.
Back on the ice, the Hurricanes take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight at PNC Arena. The Kings played last night and traveled and are mired in an eight-game losing streak (three in overtime or a shootout). But the Kings pushed the NHL-leading Lightning to overtime last night. And the Hurricanes know well that ‘should win’ is not automatic in the NHL with recent losses to the Devils and Rangers.
As noted above, the Kings just are not a great hockey team right now. The good version of the Hurricanes is better than whatever version of the Kings shows up. But nothing is automatic. In games like this, the key is play loose and attack. Any hesitation or cautiousness tends to play down to the opponent’s level. So on Tuesday, I will watch early to see if the Hurricanes are in fact the aggressor.
Aside from the goaltending which has been solid in total and spectacular at times, the Canes blue line has been the other greatest strength of late. With Hamilton picking up the pace offensively since the midway point and Faulk dialed in with his shot right now, the offensive has dialed up the offense a notch or two which is a huge benefit for a team that is light on high-end scoring talent. In addition, the group has been solid defensively. On Tuesday, I will be watching to see if the blue line can continue to lead the way.
‘What I’m Watching’ — Gm63 Vs. LA: Stretch run starts with favorable match up versus the LA Kings | Canes & Coffee

 

[The Faulker 27]

Who's your starting netminder tonight?

Slavin.

 

[Tryamw]

Slavin.

He's all over the ice.

 

[zman77]

 

[garnetpalmetto]

I've made the thread a live thread so you can follow it without having to refresh. Let me know how you think it works and we can do this for the rest of our GDTs.

 

[HisIceness]

Just f***ing win please. Los Angeles played in Tampa last night and should be tired, key word being should. No rust, just foot on gas and cruise to victory please, thank you.

 

[AD Skinner]

Damn it, I really wish they wouldn't do this, they did in 2008 and 2011 and we all know how those ended.

With you. If the team made the playoffs regularly it might not seem so gauche, but they don't.

 

[vorbis]

I've made the thread a live thread so you can follow it without having to refresh. Let me know how you think it works and we can do this for the rest of our GDTs.

it's usually pretty good overall but if you are behind and want to catch up it gets weird and counter-intuitive quickly. so i usually give up that idea and just hop in at the end.

 

[Tryamw]

it's usually pretty good overall but if you are behind and want to catch up it gets weird and counter-intuitive quickly. so i usually give up that idea and just hop in at the end.

Agreed. Normally I'm at the end but occasionally have to ketchup.

 

[Unsustainable]

We play for points

 

[hurricure]

Nervous in late feb... this is different... go canes go

 

[raynman]

Is it me or has Tripp switched up his hair dye regimen?

 

[zman77]

Dang...........what a beautiful place!!

 

[Ahoy there]

C'mon you flipping Jerks. It's go time!

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the Willy cam

 

[Wolfpuck]

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the Willy cam

Phrasing

 

[hurricure]

That showcase is irritating the f*** out of me already

 

[raynman]

Not a fan of the Justin Williams iso on the broadcast

 

[Stormie]

Oh god this picture in picture thing is killing me.

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the Willy cam

You just did and I agree.

 

[McBrockGinn]

I can’t say I’m a huge fan of the Willy cam

I've already got the CBJ game in picture-in-picture... The willy cam is a bit much.

 

[VaCaps Fan]

I want a bojangles cam

 

[Wolfpuck]

I'm glad the fans knew to boo Bettman.