GDT: Ducks @ Kings | 7PM SoCali time | Topless Center

[Ducks DVM]

Andersen gave up a couple of bad ones no doubt about that, but most of them were directed to the corner. That one you mentioned was probably the only really bad one he gave up.

I just don't feel it's a shot Hiller should be giving a rebound, it was straight down his throat almost, great hand eye by Richards though. Hiller did make some big saves coming in to keep it at 2-1 at the time, just didn't like that rebound.

I'm not sure who will start Game 4, you would think Hiller but with Andersen starting it seems BB is weary of Hiller's record at Staples to a certain degree. Starting Gibson would be a big decision, not one I see that's impossible either.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not thrilled with that rebound, I just don't think that he should be crucified for it either. It was a damn good goal by Richards.

 

[Ducks in a row]

I shaved my beard after game 2 loss to the Kings and now without it they finally got a win against them

 

[kducks]

I shaved my beard after game 2 loss to the Kings and now without it they finally got a win against them

Me too

 

[Ducks DVM]

I shaved my beard after game 2 loss to the Kings and now without it they finally got a win against them

Shave something else.


Do NOT tell us about it.

 

[Ducks in a row]

Shave something else.


Do NOT tell us about it.

ROFL no way not shaving anything else.

 

[Tecumseh]

I shaved my beard after game 2 loss to the Kings and now without it they finally got a win against them

I did the same thing after the two losses in Dallas

 

[manspaceman]

I shaved my beard after game 2 loss to the Kings and now without it they finally got a win against them

Nothing to do with shaving, everything to do with a certain roster change in the D-men...

Selanne scoring, perfect!

Great victory, too bad Beleskey and Andersen got hit.

 

[2faded]

I did not shave but as I mentioned before the game, I dropped my throwback which was 0-2, for the Pronger jersey which I wore for the Dallas series. Pronger until the end of the playoffs now.

 

[mightyquack]

You can't shave the beard, only trim. Playoff beard 101, c'mon guys

Don't get me wrong, I'm not thrilled with that rebound, I just don't think that he should be crucified for it either. It was a damn good goal by Richards.

Yeah that's fair enough. I'm not (or trying to) crucify him, just not a great rebound to give up in the situation is all.

 

[HanSolo]

Great game. I don't agree with Bruce, but:

@AnaheimDucks: #NHLDucks praised Vatanen for his game tonight. "He was the best player on the ice for both teams tonight." #BattleforSoCal

I thought Fowler was the best player.

Yeah his last couple games weren't exactly duds, but they weren't his best. Much better effort out of him tonight. Overall from the half of the game I did see the entire blueline did what they needed to. Not more which is what we will likely need going forward, but just enough.

What annoyed me on the second goal was that the puck going up in the air filled our defenders and forwards with so much panic that they just planted their feet and swiped at the puck rather than press up on the forward in the slot or trying to get down in front of a potential shooting lane. Hiller's reaction was slow, but that's not really his fault. Even the best goalies can't expect every shot to be knocked in out of midair.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Eric Stephens ‏@icemancometh 1m
No medical report here but Andersen did walk through the room and didn't appear to be hobbling badly or anything like that.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

You of course are twisting my words, i said my preference was to not MAKE him start in the top 4 and shelter his minutes since we didn't know how he would handle playoff hockey and i'm pretty sure that was one of the reasons robidas was acquired, to not put so much on him.

Earlier in the playoffs, his minutes were being sheltered, now with robidas out he is getting more because he's shown he can handle it

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1559527&highlight=lindholm+bottom&page=36

Post 899. The thread is locked, but here is your exact quote.

as i said before the trade deadline about lindholm, we cannot have him playing top 4 going into the playoffs, we need to ease him in, it's no surprise he's struggling ATM with other teams going into the playoff drive, desperate for points

The only twisting of words here is by you. You even emphasize that you made the point on more than one occasion. But now it was only a preference, right?

 

[mightyquack]

As much as I hate to quote Corsi Corey....

Cörey Masisak ‏@cmasisak22 22m
Boudreau said he looked at the career records for his goalies at Staples Center and that's why he chose Andersen over Hiller

 

[Lord Flashheart]

Sami was good today, and BB doing some timely tyre pumping.

Lindholm could become a very special player...

 

[navyduck]

Well I guess this is a good sign

 

[190Octane]

Was there a game besides Boston-Montreal tonight? I haven't see any other coverage in 15 minutes.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1559527&highlight=lindholm+bottom&page=36

Post 899. The thread is locked, but here is your exact quote.



The only twisting of words here is by you. You even emphasize that you made the point on more than one occasion. But now it was only a preference, right?

it's actually pretty obvious you cannot read

 

[2faded]

Ducks scouting staff drafted our #1 with the 6th pick. He may have a sophomore slump, but at the very soonest his third year in the NHL he will be our #1. Book it.

 

[caliamad]

Thought kings got away with murder and wish ducks would adjust play.They are to clean especially uhh front of the net.Just clear out like Allen and Jeff Carter.Think we got lucky to get lead because kings are a current team playing from behind. Two goal lead ala lovejoy was huge especially with kings luck.

Getting a little worried ducks are starting to wear down and kings are becoming the aggressors physically since midway through game two

 

[caliamad]

Idk about best player but vatanen made Big difference tonight

 

[Tony O]

As much as I hate to quote Corsi Corey....

Cörey Masisak ‏@cmasisak22 22m
Boudreau said he looked at the career records for his goalies at Staples Center and that's why he chose Andersen over Hiller

Yes, BB’s comments at the post game presser were quite telling. He said the reason he started Andresen was do to the fact the Hiller is 0 and 7 at Staples and Andresen was 2 and 0 at Staples.

 

[ducks8]

Glad Andersen is walking without a limp. Smart decision by BB for starting Andersen over Hiller considering Hiller's record against them at Staples. If Freddie can go Saturday he better be back in there

 

[George Binks]

My heart has just now finally started beating normal. That game was driving me go crazy, take those brooms and shove em up ur ass LA

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

it's actually pretty obvious you cannot read

I can read fine. You might want to get your comprehension checked.

Which part of "we cannot have him playing top 4 going into the playoffs" is the same as "I would prefer not to have him playing top 4 going into the playoffs"?

 

[Bender66]

Anyone have a clip of short bus brown's hit on Beleskey? I didn't see the replay.

Lindholm looked really good tonight, so poised with the puck. Really loved the backchecking through the neutral zone by the forwards tonight, even the 43 year old was busting his ass coming back through the neutral zone. What ever special Finnish moose steak Sirpa is feeding him before the games is working.