Post-Game Talk: 80 More Wins Left

[ArGarBarGar]

Bleh game, yay result.

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[Claypool]

How about those slashing calls?

 

[Orthodox Caveman]

This doesn't help us get Dahlin..

 

[Ezekial]

If Larkin can keep this up he's gonna shut everyone up about his ability to play center in this league realquick

 

[theYman]

Nielsen earning his pay in the SO. He's good. A win's a win

 

[Leronziia]

Goodbye Rasmus and Andrei...

Nahhhhhhh this'll equilibrate soon enough, Howard can't sustain this.

 

[DInTheB]

Most of our forward lines are fun to watch, the D is what I figured it would be and Howard has been outstanding. So what I am saying is that this is a mirage but we're worth watching.

Though if games continue to be called like this, maybe not.

 

[jkutswings]

This doesn't help us get Dahlin..

They started 6-2 last year. It's not the record that concerns me about acquiring the right players to rebuild.

 

[TheMule93]

Frk>AA

Also, at least he wants to play here

 

[Reddwit]

Weird game. Howard has been great though. Daley as well. Not as impressed by the forward lines as everyone else seems to be but there is potential.

 

[Ezekial]

Jimmy Howard faced 77 shots through 2 games. Woof. Has that hot .961 rn though.


Edit: Sorry I mathed wrong.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Frk>AA

Also, at least he wants to play here

Remember what we hoped Pulks would be? That's been Frk so far. Good stuff from him.

 

[RedMenace]

Keating quote after getting corrected regarding Jimmy's GAA: "Good job, nerds."

Remember what we hoped Pulks would be? That's been Frk so far. Good stuff from him.

Absolutely. Frk is bigger, stronger, faster, and has a higher hockey IQ than Pulkkinen.

If they could get AA signed, trade Sheahan, and sort out the Charlie Foxtrot that is the defense, it'd be golden.

 

[Tasteslikekevinbacon]

I'm not gonna pretend I don't want AA on this team. Push helm off that third line and add AA.

 

[Ezekial]

DDK led the team in hits with 5

Also still laughing at Ken Daniels goal call for Frk:
SCORRRRRRES! WHAT A FRKIN SHOT!

 

[dragonballgtz]

I want to bring up Mantha in this game. Sure he didn't have a lot of TOI, but at times it looked like he was not hustling out there. It was if he was anticipating where to be at on the ice, position wise, but it made him look like he wasn't moving that fast. Has anyone else noticed this?

 

[golffuul]

I want to bring up Mantha in this game. Sure he didn't have a lot of TOI, but at times it looked like he was not hustling out there. It was if he was anticipating where to be at on the ice, position wise, but it made him look like he wasn't moving that fast. Has anyone else noticed this?

I honestly think it's more of the really ugly style of play from Ottawa as well as Mantha is still learning how other teams are going to play him. I agree that he anticipates a bit and when the play doesn't go there, he looks like he is out of place and struggles to get back in the play.

Still early in his career.

 

[Ezekial]

I want to bring up Mantha in this game. Sure he didn't have a lot of TOI, but at times it looked like he was not hustling out there. It was if he was anticipating where to be at on the ice, position wise, but it made him look like he wasn't moving that fast. Has anyone else noticed this?

I thought he had a relatively poor game, I'd agree with everything you said. Just didn't seem right out there tonight - stark difference from game 1.


That said, not worried one bit about the kid.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Well at least Ericsson turned over the puck in our own zone with two min left... It's not a classic wings game unless we blow a lead late in the third.

 

[Reddwit]

I want to bring up Mantha in this game. Sure he didn't have a lot of TOI, but at times it looked like he was not hustling out there. It was if he was anticipating where to be at on the ice, position wise, but it made him look like he wasn't moving that fast. Has anyone else noticed this?

There were 2 shifts that defined his game. He looked as if he were looking over his shoulder. Personally I think it’s his fit on the FML line. Looked like he was trying to find Frk for the one timer every time he has the puck. I know everyone loves that line but I personally think it’s looked fumbly.

 

[Syckle78]

DDK led the team in hits with 5

Also still laughing at Ken Daniels goal call for Frk:
SCORRRRRRES! WHAT A FRKIN SHOT!

Didn't see the game but that's awesome need to find a reply of the call.

 

[TheMule93]

DDK led the team in hits with 5

Also still laughing at Ken Daniels goal call for Frk:
SCORRRRRRES! WHAT A FRKIN SHOT!

Did he really say that? I thought I imagined it lmao

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Mantha was meh tonight. He made a couple good plays but overall just wasn't

There were 2 shifts that defined his game. He looked as if he were looking over his shoulder. Personally I think it’s his fit on the FML line. Looked like he was trying to find Frk for the one timer every time he has the puck. I know everyone loves that line but I personally think it’s looked fumbly.

I like that Blash is letting the kids have a little fun together, and I am hoping his intention is to let them use their creativity together to inspire them/others on future lines, and eventually break them up. I think when they face the top teams in the league the inexperience of that line is going to shine through.

 

[Reddwit]

Mantha was meh tonight. He made a couple good plays but overall just wasn't

I like that Blash is letting the kids have a little fun together, and I am hoping his intention is to let them use their creativity together to inspire them/others on future lines, and eventually break them up. I think when they face the top teams in the league the inexperience of that line is going to shine through.

I have no problem with them staying together for a bit. Same with the TZN line which I don’t think looks good either. I can’t stand coaches disassembling lines before they get a chance to work out the kinks. I just don’t think Mantha’s role on that line really works for the type of player he is. But maybe that’s the point - to diversify him as a player.

 

[Claypool]

Didn't see the game but that's awesome need to find a reply of the call.

http://md-akc.med.nhl.com/mp4/nhl/2...b3-e0a730e44a16/1507427245347/asset_1800k.mp4