knich
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Blamed the young players. And the linesman. And now the goaltending. Good job, Tipp.
Although he did blame the referee and goaltending (last goal), he was right about both of them. That said, I think the officiating was pretty good overall for once. And I thought Peters played well until that last goal. Neither Peters, the ref or linesman lost this game for us. Tip also said the team has yet to play 60 min. I agree and that's why we lost.
On a positive note, the first period was exactly what I have complained was lacking: high energy, effort, compete and desire. Second period was same old Coyotes and third period was too late. If we played every period and every game like the first period we would have a winning record right now and certainly a content poster. Whom do you blame? players, coaches, refs, fans..take your pick.
Hmm, so
Strome - healthy scratch
Dvo - demoted to fourth line
Crouse - <10 min a night
Excellent developmental plan for these guys.
Tip put in the lineup tonight the players he always wanted not the ones ownership or the GM wanted. Strome and Crouse are being sent back..you pick the date. I think he keeps Dophin but to platoon with White. Tip doesn't view Dophin as high end player so no problem if he sits many nights.
Love Maloney, but he wrote his ticket out of town with Smith and Ribiero. The joke is that the coach that recommended both and hasn't had a winning record since before Mitt Romney was the Republican nominee not only survived, but was promoted.
Agree. DM wrote his own ticket. He proved he wasn't great GM. If I'm wrong, why is he still hanging outside Gila River Arena. Go now and you'll see him.
Don't see why Coach Brown isn't taking heat like Playfair and Tippet. Since his first season's success, we've had little-to-no success on the powerplay. We've added more skill since then and we've only scored 4 PPG on 24 attempts.
1 for 7 against the Flyers.
1 for 5 against the Senators.
1 for 4 against the Canadiens.
0 for 4 against the Islanders.
0 for 1 against the Rangers. (Just adding this because.)
1 for 3 against the Devils.
Our powerplay could have been the difference maker in a few of these games but we're stuck in 21st with 14.3%, which isn't saying much because 22 through 30 ranges from 13.6%-6.7%.
Our special teams suck. So bad.
Yotes were worst team in league 2 years ago but 7th best PP. The year before we had the 4th best PP. I don't think Brown is the problem. Perhaps Tip ought to take a "tip" from Brown..lol. Our PP tonight looked the best so far this season..why? Because they played with urgency and effort.