GDT: 10/15/15 - 7:30PM EDT - Dallas VS Tampa Bay

[The Macho King]

Cooper has a great system in place, but when was the last time he made an in-game decision that really turned the tides or "wow'd" anyone. He lucked out in forming TKO because of a delayed shift.

Not saying Boucher was better but there was a ton of times during the 2010-2011 season where he made coaching decisions in game that affected the outcome and you could really say he out-coached the opposition, ironically he had a very poor system in place.

Cooper looks like he just sits back and hope the system will work itself out.

I agree, but at the same time I prefer a good system to a good tactician. His system allows for creativity and flexibility from the players, so it's not like it's easy to adapt to.

Also - I mean, this is Coop's third season too. He's still developing too. Despite my frustration with some of his roster decisions, I still like what we have with him.

 

[dbieon12]

Must win game.

 

[Sky04]

I agree, but at the same time I prefer a good system to a good tactician. His system allows for creativity and flexibility from the players, so it's not like it's easy to adapt to.

Also - I mean, this is Coop's third season too. He's still developing too. Despite my frustration with some of his roster decisions, I still like what we have with him.

Yeah not saying he's a bad coach or should be fired but he does have his flaws, but like you said he's only in his 3rd year (2 and a half?) of coaching in the NHL too.

 

[Hoek]

I believe this is a statement game. They need a rebound win after the loss, and to get ready to start our win streak over.

Yeah if the effort isn't there tonight then we can get on them for being fat and happy.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

He deserved to be on the third line with his performance

It wasn't a demotion for Stamkos, though.

 

[JFleegs]

I thought, atleast from my opinion, Copper was just trying to shake things up. I believe there was a line of boyle cally and drouin for a little. Cally and boyle have arguably been top players for us so far.

 

[The Gongshow]

Heres hoping Stammer can get going tonight. Should have another great game by Heddy tonight as well as Drouin.

Lets Go Bolts!!

 

[Elysian]

FYI Kari Lehtonen is starting tonight.

 

[DFC]

Prediction: Stamkos breaks through tonight, looking every bit the part of an elite player, thus making this thing even more messy.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Prediction: Stamkos breaks through tonight, looking every bit the part of an elite player, thus making this thing even more messy.

Let him make a mess then

 

[DFC]

Let him make a mess then

True dat. So long as he doesn't go cold for the next six games.

Hey, if he dominates, we should pay him. But he's gotta show us he can do it again. And with a little bit of consistency.

 

[DFC]

NHL.com article about the Stars wanting to push the pace tonight.

http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/preview?id=2015020054&navid=nhl:topheads

Potent offenses going at it. Hopefully our D shows up.

 

[dechire]

3 point game and no injuries please

 

[DFC]

3 point game and no injuries please

Wouldn't mind seeing the Rangers win. Weird, I know.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

Wouldn't mind seeing the Rangers win. Weird, I know.

I don't mind the Rangers. A good number of ridiculous fans, but who doesn't have a few crazies?

 

[Brie]

Oh no, hope he's ok.

 

[The Underboss]

Well another night of using two devices.

Lets go Lightning & Isles!!

 

[DFC]

Don't want to see Paquette/Flip reunited. Hope Coop has a Plan B. (Boyle?)

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Let him make a mess then

 

[Brie]

That's a weird lineup but it could work.

 

[Werewolf]

Killorn pisses me off...dude should be playing with more fire and finishing every single one of his checks. He is the PF on that line and he doesn't have Stamkos to leech off of. Killorn must play like a PF ... wouldn't mind Paquette taking his spot on the wing. Need a player that brings it every game.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Oh wow, Killer will sit tonight. That's new.

 

[Werewolf]

Drink every time Stamkos causes a TO because of a bad pass, drink every time Killorn veers off a collision on the boards, drink every time Vladdy gets knocked off the puck.

 

[Coopers Gum]

Killer probably set his alarm for 8PM instead of 8 AM this morning.

 

[Yzlamic Preacher*]

Anyone have a decent stream? Hockeystream is being ********.