GDT: Canes vs Rags - This is where the fun begins

[Big Daddy Cane]

I was going to point out Orlov’s brainfart that caused the 2-on-0. It wasn’t him. It was Necas coming off the bench. He’ll hear about that one from the coaches.

I’m envisioning Kotkaniemi in the locker room going “no scratch” like that Saros commercial. Most confident game from him in a while.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I was going to point out Orlov’s brainfart that caused the 2-on-0. It wasn’t him. It was Necas coming off the bench. He’ll hear about that one from the coaches.

I’m envisioning Kotkaniemi in the locker room going “no scratch” like that Saros commercial. Most confident game from him in a while.

Yes Necas inexplicably jumped when no one else was anywhere near. Its was weird

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

Staal was the worst forward this game. Goal should be to score not win a faceoff.

It's hard though because I feel like we can't trust a lot of other guys for those clutch FOs. Hate to say it, but Aho is not as strong there as I'd like. I have never played hockey so I have no idea how much of FO wins are skill vs effort vs strength or what.

 

[The Faulker 27]

I was going to point out Orlov’s brainfart that caused the 2-on-0. It wasn’t him. It was Necas coming off the bench. He’ll hear about that one from the coaches.

I’m envisioning Kotkaniemi in the locker room going “no scratch” like that Saros commercial. Most confident game from him in a while.

Nothing like your job being threatened to light a fire under your ass.

 

[Joe McGrath]

I thought overall they played pretty well in the d-zone tonight… Rod had them out for defensive draws a few times as well.

Overall they were fine, but Kuzy lost Trochek for the breakaway early in the 2nd and they got hemmed in and caught running around a few times. He’s just not as responsible defensively as the guys he’s replacing but that’s the trade off for phenomenal offensive talent.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Yes Necas inexplicably jumped when no one else was anywhere near. Its was weird

Meh, calculated. Do we really want Necas defending a 2-on-1?

Overall they were fine, but Kuzy lost Trochek for the breakaway early in the 2nd and they got hemmed in and caught running around a few times. He’s just not as responsible defensively as the guys he’s replacing but that’s the trade off for phenomenal offensive talent.

In theory! The offense hasn’t happened yet.

 

[chaz4hockey]

We’re not beating these assholes in a best of 7 series.

Let’s get 59 and 92 some game time with the team before we cede the future.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

New York didn’t do much tonight either. Their best chances were off some bizarre coverage blunders. The goal was a fluke bounce.

Lost in the finish to the series 2 years ago was New York scoring just 2 goals combined over the other 3 games in Raleigh.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

2nd line looked good, just need more time to gel.

The 1st line looked off though. Passes weren't anywhere near their linemates most of the time, and Aho tried the "behind the net backhand pass to the slot" to no avail at least 4-5 times. It was read easily the first time around and sad to watch each time afterwards.

Finally, we gotta get Jarvis off the 3rd line. He's too talented to be playing with Martinook and Staal.

 

[htdoc]

Haven’t read the whole thread…

Entertaining hockey in terms of some end to end stuff although I wish we could finish some of our chances. Goalies were good on both sides..

Another game where we had less PP than the opponent yet there were instances where we could have been awarded a power play that were not called.

I wrote a long ramble on officiating but cut it out as it’s not worth the word vomit as it’s clear the league isn’t going to do anything to address the situation. I shudder to think of the scale of the fraud given how every team is getting in bed with legalized gambling by partnering or outright owning sports books and the stink that appears to be getting ever more smelly with how much officials are materially impacting the outcome of games that have millions of dolllars being gambled on them. But we should just trust that the league and the refs they protect so overwhelmingly are totally on the up and up…. Look away, nothing to see or check up on here….. yup…

 

[DaveG]

Not even mad. Goalie duel and the other team got the lucky bounce

 

[CandyCanes]

2nd line looked good, just need more time to gel.

The 1st line looked off though. Passes weren't anywhere near their linemates most of the time, and Aho tried the "behind the net backhand pass to the slot" to no avail at least 4-5 times. It was read easily the first time around and sad to watch each time afterwards.

Finally, we gotta get Jarvis off the 3rd line. He's too talented to be playing with Martinook and Staal.

My only theory is we’re keeping Jarvis on the 3rd line to keep his value down. We’ll lock him up for 8 years and unleash 80-90pt Jarvy after.

 

[Svechhammer]

Just need to give Kuz and Guentzel time to gel with linemates. Once that happens, nights like this will be very few and far between.

 

[BadgerCane58]

Kuznetsov is busting his ass out there, just gotta hope the points come before he gets too frustrated

He could easily have 4-5 points with any puck luck after 3 games.

 

[Francis10]

2nd line looked good, just need more time to gel.

The 1st line looked off though. Passes weren't anywhere near their linemates most of the time, and Aho tried the "behind the net backhand pass to the slot" to no avail at least 4-5 times. It was read easily the first time around and sad to watch each time afterwards.

Finally, we gotta get Jarvis off the 3rd line. He's too talented to be playing with Martinook and Staal.

Agreed on Jarvis. I think he needs to play with 59 and 92. Necas can play with KK and Noesen. Then have Martinook, Staal and Fast.

37-20-86
59-92-24
23-82-88
48-11-71

 

[Francis10]

the last 3 minutes was us taking FOs after icing. But even then, they shortened the bench to 3 lines. It was staal’s turn

What are they 6 years old and everyone needs fair ice time? If that line is an offensive black hole, then they shouldn’t be seeing the ice no matter how good on faceoffs Staal is when we need a goal. I like Staal don’t get me wrong, but his offensive capabilities are basically all gone now.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

What are they 6 years old and everyone needs fair ice time? If that line is an offensive black hole, then they shouldn’t be seeing the ice no matter how good on faceoffs Staal is when we need a goal. I like Staal don’t get me wrong, but his offensive capabilities are basically all gone now.

Except Staal wasn't the one who floundered offensive chances late in the game last night. It was Aho, Svech, Necas, Skjei, etc that lost board battles or took stupid desperate shots that just ended up getting blocked.

 

[Negan4Coach]

Didn't catch the game. Was there any rough stuff with the Rags new enforcer suspended or did they lay off of that?

 

[Borsig]

Didn't catch the game. Was there any rough stuff with the Rags new enforcer suspended or did they lay off of that?

not really. A few decent hits by both sides. The bigger issue was no space. I think maybe the calgary game was too easy. new lines need to mesh. We also got scouted pretty hard.

In the end one lucky bounce made the game. We hit a pipe and Guenzel as well as Kuzy both had really good looks.

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

A few thoughts:
_ Staal being out there in an extra attacker situation is inexcusable.
_Necas is not the right linemate for 59/92. 2 guys with high hockey IQ paired with a guy with low. No bueno.
_When Pyotr is focused he is the f***ing real deal and I can't wait to see his continued development.
_Re-sign Chatty today please Don!

 

[Borsig]

"every game I have bullshit"

well not last night pytor. there was no bullshit

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

We’re not beating these assholes in a best of 7 series.

Season against NYR
L: 2-1
W: 6-1
L: 1-0

Yep, absolutely no chance in a 7 game series.

 

[Derailed75]

New York didn’t do much tonight either. Their best chances were off some bizarre coverage blunders. The goal was a fluke bounce.

Lost in the finish to the series 2 years ago was New York scoring just 2 goals combined over the other 3 games in Raleigh.

Let's also remember they beat us twice by 1 goal and in our win we torched them

 

[Svechhammer]

Maybe Aho and Svech shouldn't be paired together much going forward. I've never thought they had the best chemistry and seeing stats like this after yesterday isn't great

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Maybe Aho and Svech shouldn't be paired together much going forward. I've never thought they had the best chemistry and seeing stats like this after yesterday isn't great

Their play is always "try and set up Svech for the one timer by the circle", which works on the PP when there's more space. Doesn't work as well when they're on the same line and teams have scouted it.