GDT: 3/12/13 - 7:30PM EDT - Tampa Bay @ Florida

[dbieon12]

I agree with Boucher's offensive strategy assessment. He said we have too many "skill guys" who don't want to just throw the puck in front of the net. That's how we got a lot of goals back in the day with Gagne and Malone in front of the net.

 

[Coopers Gum]

Man, I can't wait for this post game to get on TBL soundcloud. Is he pissed?

 

[knew803]

Man, I can't wait for this post game to get on TBL soundcloud. Is he pissed?

um no..... at least not based on his sun sports interview but at least he said we sucked in the 2nd

edit: which to me is an improvement

 

[IdealisticSniper]

Man, I can't wait for this post game to get on TBL soundcloud. Is he pissed?

No. Exact opposite actually. He was smiling and laughing and was very happy and positive about everything.

 

[dbieon12]

Man, I can't wait for this post game to get on TBL soundcloud. Is he pissed?

He actually sounded pleased overall, to me at least.

He criticized the players (particularly in the 2nd period) for being too much "skill guys". He wants more chaos in front of the net. Grind out more shots.

He commended Lindback for doing the job that he did tonight.

He explained that they are trying to ease the young guys into the game - which is why they have limited minutes.

 

[The Macho King]

No. Exact opposite actually. He was smiling and laughing and was very happy and positive about everything.

I hate him so much right now.

 

[TBLHoser]

I don't see how you can look at this game and point out anything really promising to build on.....quite the opposite despite what Raheem Boucher may be thinking.

 

[Felonious Python]

I hate him so much right now.

You'd be smiling too if your team just won a game they shouldn't have.

 

[The Macho King]

You'd be smiling too if your team just won a game they shouldn't have.

Considering how he's talked so much ******** about "the process" and "not looking at results and trusting the process", being happy about this turd is about as disingenuous as you can be.

 

[jg39]

Boucher talked about Gudas turning in a simple performance tonight in his pregame interviews...

15:20 TOI, Even rating tonight.

Thoughts on his game tonight? I felt he played well, definitely an upgrade to the 3rd line.

 

[bov]

Gudas didn't seem 100% himself, but he looked good in his debut. I was also a bit surprised to see him without the visor too.

 

[CC321]

Salo and Hedman had poor games tonight, so Gudas was probably our best Dman tonight, IMO. Positioning was good and puck movement was simple and smart.

 

[Darth Corgi]

I agree with Boucher's offensive strategy assessment. He said we have too many "skill guys" who don't want to just throw the puck in front of the net. That's how we got a lot of goals back in the day with Gagne and Malone in front of the net.

This makes sense. I have thought about this for awhile. Maybe there is such a thing as too much skill....top players trying to make that sick highlight reel goal instead of just winning games any way you can....?

 

[YANNIC44]

What's happened to Cory Conacher? His ice time is down and seems to be playing a 3rd line role more and more.

Boucher talks about needing dirty goals and yet he's reduced CC's role when almost all of his goals have been from tips in front and from crashing the net.

 

[CC321]

Malone is back in the lineup after an injury.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Boucher talked about Gudas turning in a simple performance tonight in his pregame interviews...

15:20 TOI, Even rating tonight.

Thoughts on his game tonight? I felt he played well, definitely an upgrade to the 3rd line.

I think he played pretty well. His pinches were well timed and he threw his weight around a little bit in the 3rd. Solid decision making with the puck, too.

 

[InjuredChoker]

First game with a win and under 4 GF.. Guess that's why Stamkos choked that EN .

Hedman and Salo struggled a bit, Killorn is doing great in top6. Conacher hasn't looked as good, maybe small injury or something. Gudas looked fine to me, just keep it simple. He could be good alongside Carle, Brewer can't cover up Carle's mistakes.

 

[Tampacuseforever]

What's happened to Cory Conacher? His ice time is down and seems to be playing a 3rd line role more and more.

Boucher talks about needing dirty goals and yet he's reduced CC's role when almost all of his goals have been from tips in front and from crashing the net.

After 25 games Boucher has decided to EASE his rookies into the NHL. Huberdeau 19 minutes Conacher 14 minutes. Conacher played mostly 3 rd line with defensive players an upgrade from last games 8 minutes on the 4 th line. Boucher spends enormous amounts of time screwing around with things like it's rocket science. Witness his inexplicable separation on 4 17 and 26 after the first period today. If he kept Conacher in a offensive role he would have a chance at the Calder, too much success too early is not part of the process.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Is it bad that we won and I still feel like we are absolutely ****ing horrible?

Like... I feel that winning this game may have actually been BAD for the team.

I know how you feel

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Gudas looked a bit lost to me, but he played good enough

 

[warlord6]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day...

 

[InjuredChoker]

Only against this Florida team could this team pull a win with that kind of performance, if I may add.

 

[Stammertime91]

Gudas looked a bit confused out there but for the most part, he played very smart, pinched when needed, held the play in, completely showed that he is a brick wall and you dont try to go through him, see; Kris Versteeg.

A few more games and I think he'll settle in, he looked pretty good overall.

Purcell shouldnt even be allowed to get points, he does nothing out there at all. I wouldnt lose a wink of sleep or be devastated if we traded him, he is just coasting out there and isnt a game changer or an energy guy, he's just content with having a spot on the roster at this point in time. This is the moment where I wish we still had Downie, he could play with anybody and especially Stammer, now he's not even playing and with the Avs.

Should've kept Downie. Shouldn't have gotten rid of him by any means, point producing gritty player? No, you hang onto them...now look at who is in his place...Teddy Bear-im softer than one-Purcell.

And we should've lost...13 shots on a half minor league team...............................................................................

 

[Felonious Python]

Considering how he's talked so much ******** about "the process" and "not looking at results and trusting the process", being happy about this turd is about as disingenuous as you can be.

Boucher did mention in the post game interview with SunSports that they didn't play as structured. It worth noting that playing that way seemed like it was the intent for this game.

I obviously don't know anything, or what's happening, and just sort of type words I've seen before, but if we're thinking Boucher needs to make a change, and then he makes it, I don't really get the complaint.

 

[Tampacuseforever]

Gudas looked a bit confused out there but for the most part, he played very smart, pinched when needed, held the play in, completely showed that he is a brick wall and you dont try to go through him, see; Kris Versteeg.

A few more games and I think he'll settle in, he looked pretty good overall.

Purcell shouldnt even be allowed to get points, he does nothing out there at all. I wouldnt lose a wink of sleep or be devastated if we traded him, he is just coasting out there and isnt a game changer or an energy guy, he's just content with having a spot on the roster at this point in time. This is the moment where I wish we still had Downie, he could play with anybody and especially Stammer, now he's not even playing and with the Avs.

Should've kept Downie. Shouldn't have gotten rid of him by any means, point producing gritty player? No, you hang onto them...now look at who is in his place...Teddy Bear-im softer than one-Purcell.

And we should've lost...13 shots on a half minor league team...............................................................................

Playing Honey Badger in Purcells spot would do the trick, but ..... Feel sorry for Stamkos, playing with Conacher would be a benefit, and Killorn with Vinny and MSL would give you two energenic and productive lines.