Really need to start getting bodies and shots to the net. Create havoc there as I think Georgiev is prone to rebounds and flopping around in the crease. That’s a way to start creating some opportunities for lucky bounces. Other teams do it. Don’t understand why we can’t do it consistently.
I haven’t participated much in this thread, mostly because I though Helle played really well except for the big gaff and that’s the big topic.
Only a few things bother me after the loss.
One is the above I quoted. Why do we think that we are such unicorns that we don’t have to try to score greasy goals? Every successful playoff team is shooting as much as possible and creating havoc, looking for rebounds. So many times we have possession in the O zone and there is no one even near the net. How do they expect to score like that?
Two is the fact that we aren’t running all four lines. I’m perfectly happy with our fourth line (Barron or Gus) and this is one of the major things that got us here. I think they spend more time in the O zone than our first two lines and they work their asses off. Plus our top line would be fresher.
Third is a little too late, but why didn’t we try guys from the moose all season. I’m thinking specifically of Heinola. We need puck moving smart D. That’s exactly what he is, but he hasn’t played at this level all year so it’s too late. Just seems like it should have been an obvious strategy.
Quatro, why can’t this team play like they did at times in the regular season? Is it coaching or the players? Phases of the moon?
What do I know, I’m just a fan not an NHL coach. But I know what bothers me.
