Around the league 2020-21 season part IV

[Devils090]

But if the translation is correct, he did actually say it out loud.

lol yes, my point was that although he definitely shouldn’t do that I doubt anyone would be surprised if it was true.

 

[Devils731]

It looked bad live and it is bad. The knee bending that much sideways was hard to look it.

 

[Devils090]

Yeeesh, yeah that replay and his reaction were rough, all the best to him in his recovery

 

[glenwo2]

It looked bad live and it is bad. The knee bending that much sideways was hard to look it.

Awful.

Wish him nothing but the best and a speedy recovery (as speedy as six to eight months would be).


But man....as if the Sabres didn't need any more motivation to beat us again.....

 

[Guttersniped]

It looked bad live and it is bad. The knee bending that much sideways was hard to look it.

Man, the Devils are just the 23 horseman of the apocalypse the season. Play us if you dare. Sorry fellas!

 

[Jack Be Quick]

People on social saying why take the leave if he's innocent.... probably trying to get his parents/family out before anything further happens

This is what my rags friends are saying.

But how exactly are you going to get them out? Would Putin let them leave? Bribes? Hb1 visas? Political refugees in another country?

 

[Devils090]

Yeah him stepping away is 100% to deal with his family I’d say. Rags and Panarin both came out strongly against the allegations so I doubt he’s doing it because he knows he’s guilty.

 

[JrFischer54]

People on social saying why take the leave if he's innocent.... probably trying to get his parents/family out before anything further happens

maybe then don’t tweet anti Putin stuff if your that concerned for safety of family in country. Wtf is he thinking.

 

[My3Sons]

maybe then don’t tweet anti Putin stuff if your that concerned for safety of family in country. Wtf is he thinking.

I know you are just being pragmatic but maybe if enough Russians all tweet all the time about it things will change for the better. I’m impressed if he was reasonably critical of the government. That’s maybe foolhardy but give him credit for trying to make a difference.

 

[Devils090]

What’s odd is that he was way more critical in an interview with Malamud in 2019, so much so that it was by far the most anti-Putin statement given by a high profile Russian athlete. Obviously showing a picture supporting Nalvalny will draw some ire but i think this is just that moron Nazarov trying to cause a stir.

 

[TrufleShufle]

I don't feel bad for Buffalo but you gotta feel for the fans, that Skinner contract for almost the next decade would haunt you if he was playing decent...Getting scratched this soon into it? That's nuts.

 

[Hisch13r]

I don't feel bad for Buffalo but you gotta feel for the fans, that Skinner contract for almost the next decade would haunt you if he was playing decent...Getting scratched this soon into it? That's nuts.

The Sabres are just a never ending stream of sadness. This is now year number 10 in a row of missing the playoffs. Their 2 best seasons over that stretch were the 1st 2 as well. They've finished last in their division 5 of 9 times and this is looking like #6.

 

[glenwo2]

The Sabres are just a never ending stream of sadness. This is now year number 10 in a row of missing the playoffs. Their 2 best seasons over that stretch were the 1st 2 as well. They've finished last in their division 5 of 9 times and this is looking like #6.

@sabremike really needs to consider switching teams at this point.

 

[britdevil]

maybe then don’t tweet anti Putin stuff if your that concerned for safety of family in country. Wtf is he thinking.

Is this for real? I mean, you can't be serious.

 

[markog]

I know you are just being pragmatic but maybe if enough Russians all tweet all the time about it things will change for the better. I’m impressed if he was reasonably critical of the government. That’s maybe foolhardy but give him credit for trying to make a difference.

Well at least those Russian tweets don't get deleted unlike in USA.

 

[TrufleShufle]

Well at least those Russian tweets don't get deleted unlike in USA.

In Russia they leave tweet and delete person, more effective.

 

[markog]

In Russia they leave tweet and delete person, more effective.

 

[Tundra]

John Hynes was set up to fail, but his excuses are running out

Failures by John Hynes

To say that this roster is performing as best they can and Hynes is doing an optimal job is a falsehood at best. There are innumerable tweaks that could be made to improve the team’s standing that are either being ignored or remaining unchanged.

The primary shift that’s staring the coaches in the face is the power play system. The Predators simply lack the personnel and mentality to effectively deploy the 1-3-1, and the stubborn refusal to change an already stale system continues to baffle me. Even with the current system, lineup decisions have been frustrating at best, with Viktor Arvidsson continuing to see a role as a rover and the primary one-timer option on the second power play unit.

Speaking of lineup frustrations, Hynes has a well-deserved reputation as an incessant line-shuffler. The Predators rarely see multiple games in a row with the same players alongside one another, destroying any chance that the forwards might have at developing chemistry. This only exacerbates the confusion and hesitation running rampant in the adjustment period that anyone watching has noticed.

The final, critical distinction I’d like to make is as follows: while it is not within the realm of human capabilities to force people to perform, it is the job of a head coach (especially one touted as a player’s coach) to spark players, motivate them in low moments and get them to buy in. This roster absolutely needs to be better, but simultaneously it is the obligation of John Hynes—in the interest of keeping his position—to help them be better players and grow as a team. Instead, we’ve seen largely the opposite in the Hynes tenure, with players regressing across the board and execution failures running rampant.

 

[glenwo2]

John Hynes was set up to fail, but his excuses are running out

Failures by John Hynes

To say that this roster is performing as best they can and Hynes is doing an optimal job is a falsehood at best. There are innumerable tweaks that could be made to improve the team’s standing that are either being ignored or remaining unchanged.

The primary shift that’s staring the coaches in the face is the power play system. The Predators simply lack the personnel and mentality to effectively deploy the 1-3-1, and the stubborn refusal to change an already stale system continues to baffle me. Even with the current system, lineup decisions have been frustrating at best, with Viktor Arvidsson continuing to see a role as a rover and the primary one-timer option on the second power play unit.

Speaking of lineup frustrations, Hynes has a well-deserved reputation as an incessant line-shuffler. The Predators rarely see multiple games in a row with the same players alongside one another, destroying any chance that the forwards might have at developing chemistry. This only exacerbates the confusion and hesitation running rampant in the adjustment period that anyone watching has noticed.

The final, critical distinction I’d like to make is as follows: while it is not within the realm of human capabilities to force people to perform, it is the job of a head coach (especially one touted as a player’s coach) to spark players, motivate them in low moments and get them to buy in. This roster absolutely needs to be better, but simultaneously it is the obligation of John Hynes—in the interest of keeping his position—to help them be better players and grow as a team. Instead, we’ve seen largely the opposite in the Hynes tenure, with players regressing across the board and execution failures running rampant.

And we still have his Protege on the Coaching Staff.... smh.

 

[Nubmer6]

Instead, we’ve seen largely the opposite in the Hynes tenure, with players regressing across the board and execution failures running rampant.

That's exactly my complaint... just about everyone - especially the D - regressed under him instead of progressing. I use to blame Nas, but now that I see Hynes heading another team...

 

[GameSeven]

In Russia they leave tweet and delete person, more effective.

"In Soviet Russia, tweet deletes you"

 

[Hisch13r]

I definitely didn’t expect this so fast. Lundqvist is back on the ice

 

[Devils731]

Buffalo should forfeit all remaining games against NJ for their own safety.

 

[FooteBahl]

Buffalo should forfeit all remaining games against NJ for their own safety.

Didn’t McCabe get hurt in the same game when Nico fell on his leg? Between the covid mess and this, they must love playing us.

 

[MichaelJ]

John Hynes was set up to fail, but his excuses are running out

Failures by John Hynes

To say that this roster is performing as best they can and Hynes is doing an optimal job is a falsehood at best. There are innumerable tweaks that could be made to improve the team’s standing that are either being ignored or remaining unchanged.

The primary shift that’s staring the coaches in the face is the power play system. The Predators simply lack the personnel and mentality to effectively deploy the 1-3-1, and the stubborn refusal to change an already stale system continues to baffle me. Even with the current system, lineup decisions have been frustrating at best, with Viktor Arvidsson continuing to see a role as a rover and the primary one-timer option on the second power play unit.

Speaking of lineup frustrations, Hynes has a well-deserved reputation as an incessant line-shuffler. The Predators rarely see multiple games in a row with the same players alongside one another, destroying any chance that the forwards might have at developing chemistry. This only exacerbates the confusion and hesitation running rampant in the adjustment period that anyone watching has noticed.

The final, critical distinction I’d like to make is as follows: while it is not within the realm of human capabilities to force people to perform, it is the job of a head coach (especially one touted as a player’s coach) to spark players, motivate them in low moments and get them to buy in. This roster absolutely needs to be better, but simultaneously it is the obligation of John Hynes—in the interest of keeping his position—to help them be better players and grow as a team. Instead, we’ve seen largely the opposite in the Hynes tenure, with players regressing across the board and execution failures running rampant.

Um...yep lol