GDT: 3/8/20 - 5:00PM EDT - Tampa Bay @ Detroit

[TropicalFruitGirl2]

Have great day gents and ladies.

Same to you!

 

[Master P]

Win streak is over but the point streak lives on

 

[Hoek]

Trap game gonna trap. But not too bad because we still got a point.

 

[Antiramie]

Kuch just looks off. Our supposed most talented player shouldn't be this easy to hate on. He'll have flashes of brilliance here and there, but for the most part the guy doesn't hustle, plays too cute of a game, and gets frustrated quicker than a toddler picking up a shape sorting toy for the first time.

Feels like we have to overcome his shitty play to win games nowadays.

 

[bigdaddio]

Am I the only bothered by the embellishment out of whole cloth by Larkin? Embellishment when you are actually is fouled is one thing. Snapping your head back on no contact is just so cheeze. I mean losing 1 point in this game is probably inconsequential, its just the principal of the thing. I don't want hockey to be like soccer.

 

[Antiramie]

Am I the only bothered by the embellishment out of whole cloth by Larkin? Embellishment when you are actually is fouled is one thing. Snapping your head back on no contact is just so cheeze. I mean losing 1 point in this game is probably inconsequential, its just the principal of the thing. I don't want hockey to be like soccer.

I can't get that worked up over it anymore because the officiating in the NHL is a disaster. The playoffs will be even worse when the refs decide to put their whistles away every game save for someone getting murdered on the ice like they did last season.

 

[bov]

Kuch just looks off. Our supposed most talented player shouldn't be this easy to hate on. He'll have flashes of brilliance here and there, but for the most part the guy doesn't hustle, plays too cute of a game, and gets frustrated quicker than a toddler picking up a shape sorting toy for the first time.

Feels like we have to overcome his shitty play to win games nowadays.

I can't think of a player since I started watching hockey that has worse body language/attitude when things aren't going his way. It must really piss off some of the guys who hustle night in and night out and don't complain much, just to see a player of Kuch's caliber quit on plays just to pout at the referee. Even when he isn't directly involved, his frustration is visible if a play is broken up or there's a missed opportunity. Against Boston last night, it brought back memories of his play against Columbus...just completely unraveled. He really needs to learn to suck it up and move on, take some abuse and just keep playing.

 

[Antiramie]

I can't think of a player since I started watching hockey that has worse body language/attitude when things aren't going his way. It must really piss off some of the guys who hustle night in and night out and don't complain much, just to see a player of Kuch's caliber quit on plays just to pout at the referee. Even when he isn't directly involved, his frustration is visible if a play is broken up or there's a missed opportunity. Against Boston last night, it brought back memories of his play against Columbus...just completely unraveled. He really needs to learn to suck it up and move on, take some abuse and just keep playing.

He's spoiled and thinks he can play however he wants with no consequences...because there are no consequences for the most part. Cooper continually puts him out there when the other team pulls their goalie so he can pad his stats despite being a low energy guy/turnover machine (his takeaway last night was an exception). Cooper keeps him on the 1st PP unit despite Kuch looking like the weakest link a lot of times. He costs the team scoring chance after scoring chance with idiotic no look passes and fancy moves that go nowhere. And what happens when he does all this? Maybe he gets benched for a period every like 3 years?

The diving play in front of the net tonight was one of the first times in a long while I've seen him put his body on the line to make a play, and it was only because he was pissed that his goal got robbed by that awful high stick call. And as soon as he forgot about that he went back to his usual 1st gear pace.

I really hope he picks it up come playoff time, but I've seen no signs to suggest it, especially when you compare his play to the tenacity of the rest of the team as of late.

 

[Stammertime91]

As for Goodrow and Coleman not producing....

Goodrow is doing his job and playing his part. Can't fault him. He's not a goal scorer. Coleman on the other hand has gotten stale. He does nothing but skate. Never makes an offensive play - that connects at least, and isn't shooting. He's been mediocre.

 

[DFC]

As for Goodrow and Coleman not producing....

Goodrow is doing his job and playing his part. Can't fault him. He's not a goal scorer. Coleman on the other hand has gotten stale. He does nothing but skate. Never makes an offensive play - that connects at least, and isn't shooting. He's been mediocre.

Coleman needs to play with a creative player. He had a lot of time with Gusev in NJ.

 

[DFC]

I'm not too bothered by this one. There was about a 10 minute stretch where they looked like they couldn't be any more bored, but, aside from that, got the better of the play. And I'm really not sure what the refs are watching lately, but it's almost like they're going out of their way to keep things close.

 

[OurlordAndSaviorKuch]

This was honestly a letdown after the Bruins game.

 

[Antiramie]

I'm not too bothered by this one. There was about a 10 minute stretch where they looked like they couldn't be any more bored, but, aside from that, got the better of the play. And I'm really not sure what the refs are watching lately, but it's almost like they're going out of their way to keep things close.

“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”

 

[Sky04]

As for Goodrow and Coleman not producing....

Goodrow is doing his job and playing his part. Can't fault him. He's not a goal scorer. Coleman on the other hand has gotten stale. He does nothing but skate. Never makes an offensive play - that connects at least, and isn't shooting. He's been mediocre.

Yeah, Pageau as well for the Islanders - both might be a case of "someone has to score on bad teams," moreso than what their point totals indicate in terms of offense.

 

[FinnLightning26]

Losing to the Wings isn't even embarrassing. It's just funny.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Played a tough game against Boston and not even 24 hours later still got a point on the road. It’s aight!

 

[Vasilevskiy]

itd be nice if the guys that cost us three 1st picks to get could get on the scoresheet, eh

Coleman has been... Underwhelming to say the least

 

[Vasilevskiy]

I can't think of a player since I started watching hockey that has worse body language/attitude when things aren't going his way. It must really piss off some of the guys who hustle night in and night out and don't complain much, just to see a player of Kuch's caliber quit on plays just to pout at the referee. Even when he isn't directly involved, his frustration is visible if a play is broken up or there's a missed opportunity. Against Boston last night, it brought back memories of his play against Columbus...just completely unraveled. He really needs to learn to suck it up and move on, take some abuse and just keep playing.

Reminds me of the super talented Kovalev who just wouldn't give a f*** many nights, it's funny because everyone says that Kuch is so competitive bla bla bla but body language says another story

 

[pz29]

Am I the only bothered by the embellishment out of whole cloth by Larkin? Embellishment when you are actually is fouled is one thing. Snapping your head back on no contact is just so cheeze. I mean losing 1 point in this game is probably inconsequential, its just the principal of the thing. I don't want hockey to be like soccer.

said by a true "I have never played soccer, but I know all about it" kind of fan. Have you even been cleated in the ankle?

 

[JoVel]

said by a true "I have never played soccer, but I know all about it" kind of fan. Have you even been cleated in the ankle?

... Flopping and embellishing is and always has been a part of the soccer culture. Not even the most diehard soccer fans will disagree with that. The poster said he doesn't want hockey to be like soccer in the sense of embellishing becoming a part of it and being accepted. When did he ever claim to know all about the sport?

 

[pz29]

... Flopping and embellishing is and always has been a part of the soccer culture. Not even the most diehard soccer fans will disagree with that. The poster said he doesn't want hockey to be like soccer in the sense of embellishing becoming a part of it and being accepted. When did he ever claim to know all about the sport?

I see your point, but, to me, these kinds of statements are reductive and simplistic. By making this blanket statement, the OP implies to be knowledgeable about what he is talking about. If he is not, then why make the comparison? What looks like "flopping" to some may be something else to others.

 

[LightningStrikes]

 

[Major4Boarding]

I guess I'm in a different boat regarding Coleman. He's still on a bit of a curve with me as he's still adjusting to being here for just 2 weeks, just went thru a move and helped his wife deliver their child, and adjusting to his role here. That said, the adjustment curve with Coleman is starting flatten out with me though. I'm willing to wait till towards the end of the month then start to wonder.

Maybe a few more runs of switching Killer and Kuch and see if that line gels will do the trick. If anything, I think he ends his schneid on the PK. Then the fog will lift.

Goodrow's a more linear plug-n-play. His adjustment curve was easier to flatten out.

 

[Outl4w]

Back to back games. They gave everything and took some lumps and bruises in Boston. They played on short rest and a short bench. I will take the point and let the boys rest up. Hedman's health is a priority for a playoff run. We can't be down him and Stamkos.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Didnt get to watch last nights game. Saw that McD is back and looking a bit rusty. Hope its just rust and he is getting back to game speed. Could take a little bit but will be worrisome if still looking this way with a few games left.