Bridgeport Sound Tigers Discussion 2019-20 Pt. II

[PK Cronin]

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I don’t think Ladd is lazy defender he takes to many penalties for tripping, holding I just think he isn’t same skater and player he was that said he is going to get his spot back when he returns it’s just the way Trotz and Lou usually run things. Trotz said Ladd isn’t ready anyway so MDC should be back at least when break ends.

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[Islanders4Cups]

We haven’t seen Ladd in months. He will be the least physically beat up when he eventually returns. He was playing well before he went down.

 

[DalGoal4Cups]

We haven’t seen Ladd in months. He will be the least physically beat up when he eventually returns. He was playing well before he went down.

He was not at all playing well. He had so many defensive lapses. Ladd is washed up.

 

[MJF]

Last night’s win against Lehigh Valley put the Sound Tigers back in 2nd place over the Phantoms. LV has a game in hand though. The rematch is on Friday back at Bridgeport.

It would be nice to have both the Islanders and the Sound Tigers make the playoffs in the same year.

 

[DalGoal4Cups]

It would be great Tigers and Isles in the playoffs! MDC had a lot of good scoring chances last night. The entire team played great. They outclassed LV the entire game, out shot them substantially. Carter Hart had a great game. Kids got talent.

 

[MJF]

It would be great Tigers and Isles in the playoffs! MDC had a lot of good scoring chances last night. The entire team played great. They outclassed LV the entire game, out shot them substantially. Carter Hart had a great game. Kids got talent.

In the other thread I said I thought the Bellows-St Denis-Fritz line had the best night. Created a lot of chances, played well in both ends of the ice, and were just buzzing all over the place. I hope Kieffer Bellows is waking up from his month long funk.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

In the other thread I said I thought the Bellows-St Denis-Fritz line had the best night. Created a lot of chances, played well in both ends of the ice, and were just buzzing all over the place. I hope Kieffer Bellows is waking up from his month long funk.

Bellows I’d have to say was ok even without scoring, he works hard and plays hard. He has a nice edge to his game which is nice to have in a skill player. In ultimate world he could be a Marchand type of offensive pest player.

 

[crashthenet]

Bellows I’d have to say was ok even without scoring, he works hard and plays hard. He has a nice edge to his game which is nice to have in a skill player. In ultimate world he could be a Marchand type of offensive pest player.

Wouldn't that be great.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Tigers losing... again...

Koivula with 3 assists however.

 

[PROMputt]

Tigers losing... again...

Koivula with 3 assists however.

Tigers are stumbling no doubt. Koivula and Aho keep putting up points which is good I guess.

 

[BTrotts19]

Is the A playoff format the same as the NHL because this team is sliding out of contention. What is the cause, I hope it's not just because Toews and MDC are up with the Isles.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Is the A playoff format the same as the NHL because this team is sliding out of contention. What is the cause, I hope it's not just because Toews and MDC are up with the Isles.

Terrible/awful at times goaltending is largest culprit watching most of the games. Smith was good other night but then he will get pulled next start. Gibson has not been good at all for most of year other than a good ten game stretch in middle of year. Losing Soderstrom hurt a lot i believe as they counted on him pushing Gibson. Losing Toews and MDC hurts also and then JHS has been terrible pouting self since he returned. The did before when they were winning but they lack a number one center which is even important at this level.

 

[BelovedIsles]

Want to see BP finish strong, at least make the POs.

 

[Glory Days]

I'm curious why so many on the board follow the AHL standings. Don't get me wrong I would prefer Bridge make the playoffs over missing them. But the main focus is on player development and getting players to the next level. I'm not saying winning and development are mutually exclusive but I want to see the young players get the tough minutes, play on the power play and penalty kill. And if that holds them back from playoff success so be it. The number 1 job of Bridge is development.

 

[Glory Days]

The D zone structure is a little different in Bridgeport.

MDC said the above in Staple's latest article in the Athletic. Shouldn't Isles and Sound Tigers be playing the same system?

 

[Thrasymachus]

I'm curious why so many on the board follow the AHL standings. Don't get me wrong I would prefer Bridge make the playoffs over missing them. But the main focus is on player development and getting players to the next level. I'm not saying winning and development are mutually exclusive but I want to see the young players get the tough minutes, play on the power play and penalty kill. And if that holds them back from playoff success so be it. The number 1 job of Bridge is development.

You are kidding yourself if you don't think a winning culture contributes to player development. Playoffs gives our AHL prospects more opportunities to play

 

[MJF]

I'm curious why so many on the board follow the AHL standings. Don't get me wrong I would prefer Bridge make the playoffs over missing them. But the main focus is on player development and getting players to the next level. I'm not saying winning and development are mutually exclusive but I want to see the young players get the tough minutes, play on the power play and penalty kill. And if that holds them back from playoff success so be it. The number 1 job of Bridge is development.

In their 17 year history the Sound Tigers have missed the playoffs more than they made it. They last made the playoffs 3 years ago. It's good for player development to have them in a playoff situation, even if it's just the minor leagues.

 

[Glory Days]

You are kidding yourself if you don't think a winning culture contributes to player development. Playoffs gives our AHL prospects more opportunities to play

I think you totally missed my point. Of course a winning culture is important but not at the expense of development. Go look at the recent AHL champs and let me know how the parent team has done in the NHL playoffs. I don't think you will be able to make a correlation between winning at the AHL level and NHL success.

 

[Thrasymachus]

I am developing a big Koivula man crush

 

[Thrasymachus]

 

[thedonger]

Those sweaters look pretty sharp. What’s the occasion?

 

[Thrasymachus]

Those sweaters look pretty sharp. What’s the occasion?

The sound tigers are wearing them as an auction event to raise money to fight against pediatric cancer

 

[Islesfan22]

I am developing a big Koivula man crush

Kid has played great since his move to center. Underrated prospect.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Kid has played great since his move to center. Underrated prospect.

He is very much a player like Filpulla he isn’t a good skater and needs to improve in that department but in organization that lacks center prospects he really has separated himself from other prospects from that standpoint.

 

[SI90]

Those sweaters look pretty sharp. What’s the occasion?

Close to Quinnipiac Jerseys