GDT: Caps @ Habs. 7:30pm. Bell Centre. 4.9.2013
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msrulo
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Gotta say that Neuvy looked pretty good out there. I have a lot of confidence in him seeing how he's playing the last 2 games.
g00n
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But do you think he can put a dozen good/great games together in a row like Holtby can? I don't.
I haven't read the thread so this has probably been mentioned, but Erskine does not look 100%. Also, Oleksy/Hillen looked pretty damn good out there as a pairing. And Green needs to knock it off with the unnecessary fancy deke attempts around his own goal.
It was widely reported that he was the one who approached Oates about splitting the two up early in the season.
RandyHolt
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I have to say I always opposed the notion those 2 "had" to be together because they were in Hershey or whatever cockamamie excuse I heard. While they did fine most nights, you cannot do it at the expense of the other pairs. Green needed a partner - and the team a 1LD.
I prefer my D pairs: L & R, O and D, young and vet, tough and soft, if possible. That way they will always complement each other, and there is no confusion about what their roles are.
I prefer my D pairs: L & R, O and D, young and vet, tough and soft, if possible. That way they will always complement each other, and there is no confusion about what their roles are.
Calicaps
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I was under the impression it was that he specifically suggested that he be paired with Green. Does anyone know if it was that or just a request to split up Carlzner?
NobodyBeatsTheWiz
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I thought it was to see if he could play as well with someone else so as not to become dependent on Carlson, but that might have been the conclusion I came up with in my head at the time and not the actual reasoning.
NobodyBeatsTheWiz
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I was going to respond to him but I didn't want to get another infraction and lose my cool new avatar.
ChibiPooky
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I didn't even get a chance to see it.
In all the talk about looking good and scoring goals, the shot blocking from this game really stood out, especially Beagle's sliding block on the wide open net.
In all the talk about looking good and scoring goals, the shot blocking from this game really stood out, especially Beagle's sliding block on the wide open net.
BobRouse
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Always guard against being too reactionary especially when it comes to young players. You should have never lost confidence in him in the first place. Go watch some tape on him when he was our starter a couple years ago especially in the Rangers series.
They will have ups and downs. Don't be "that fan" ....
After we came back and beat Boston earlier this year I went to take a look at their post game thread. I usually don't do that but now and then I'm curious to see reaction.
At the time they were like 15-3-1 or something...insanely good record. Most of the posts was "this guy sucks" "blow up the team" "we need to fire the coach!" "trade Seguin for Iginla!" and many other knee jerk absurd reactions.
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SimplySensational
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Carlzner
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What happened?
@SimplySensational... Carlson has been a lot better as of late, but he hasn't been outperforming Alzner.
On another note... Hillen has been excellent the last little while. He's been matched against top lines, and done well shutting down guys like Tavares and Stamkos.
BobRouse
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Hillen isn't physical but as long as he partnered with a more physical player that can work. One thing tho is that the guy competes and gets involved/gets in the way and digs. If Schultz had half his compete level he'd be an every day player.
SimplySensational
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http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/showplayer.php?pid=1046
http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/showplayer.php?pid=1243
Carlson .734.... Alzner .794...
I can see a debate on the actual defensive coverage, but Carlson's puck movement is clearly helping the team more.
http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/showplayer.php?pid=1243
Carlson .734.... Alzner .794...
I can see a debate on the actual defensive coverage, but Carlson's puck movement is clearly helping the team more.
I loved watching the replay of Ovechkin's goal last night on NHL.com. Best part of the goal is the crowd "ahhhhs" and "ohhhhs" as he puts the puck through Ryder's legs. 
ChibiPooky
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My favorite part of Hillen's game is that he's able to keep up with even the speedy forwards. My least favorite part of his game is that he really REALLY shies away from contact, especially in the corners. He's been more effective lately though; I'll give him that.
