Sens didn't win the game so I guess it's time for non-founded complaints. I'll try to play the advocate the other way I guess... since it's not so unpopular and fun
Turris almost scored. The puck almost went through, and people who says it was a weak attempt would be singing his praises if he scored. Breaking news : goalies at this level and that big (6'6, 232 lbs, hello?) are kinda hard to beat. Not much space.
Chiasson could have scored as well, but the goalie read his shot very well, which is what a goalie has to do to be successful. He didn't fool the goalie, who made it look easy but it was a solid save with the glove.
Ryan's attempt was the most underwhelming, lacking velocity on his shot and not close enough, but it wasn't Stamkos bad.
Overall, it was far from the best execution but you won't see players make their best move everytime, this isn't a fantasy world. Let's complain when the Sens are under 0.500 (crapshoot) in the SO which hasn't happened in years.
Everytime there's a shootout reading the GDT would make you think the Sens are Devils bad, but the reality is :
2014-15 : 1-1
2013-14 : 7-7
2012-13 : 4-4
2011-12 : 6-4
2010-11 : 2-5
2009-10 : 5-5
2005-09 : 11-23 (when the line-up was more talented and heavily more experimented)
Reality is that the Sens are 1 game under 0.500 the last 6 seasons In SO, and 2 games over 0.500 since the "rebuild" in 2011-12... I don't understand why reality is so unpopular.
Get Legwand off the PP. He can't do anything useful other than pass it back to Karlsson.
Ya outside of scoring and preparing goals on a silver platter? lol what's wrong exactly with Legwand on the PP? Because he keeps possession? Because he doesn't shoot? He is a playmaker, not a shooter. lol he actually reminds me a bit of Alfie, veteran slowing down the play to open up options and keep possession.
That being said, PP was 1 on 6 last night, the puck movement and the way they kept possession was excellent but they couldn't find holes for enough dangerous shots and prime scoring areas. Credit to the Hawks PK.
he was pretty solid, except for the hossa goal
I'll defend Andy when people are going to stupid on him but he was bad in the first period as well. Could have prevented any of the first 2 goals. Definitely not his best game, but all good goalies have so-so games.
Andy and Karlsson's play in the first half cost a point. Best players have to be your best players to win in the NHL, particularly against the Blackhawks of all teams.
Wonder why we don't see Karlsson more than that in the SO he is good.
Not bad, but "good" I'm not sure, he is 2 for 6 career-wise
http://www.nhl.com/ice/shootoutstat...otingPctg&viewName=shootoutSkaterCareerTotals
Every SO, Turris and Zibanejad should have an attempt, followed by any of Legwand, Michalek, Ryan and Chiasson, and ya Karlsson too.
ACTUAL RESULTS are there for people to see.
Isn't that what Turris tried? Maybe a lame attempt, but still.
Didn't see a "lame attempt", it almost worked but goalie is freaking huge, like Bishop huge.