GDT: Faulking Reunion in STL

[Tryamw]

Wait! We paid pennies? We got fleeced.

I wish I was paid with those pennies.

 

[hurricure]

Jesus f*** Rod... coach for f*** sake... pep talks only work so long... stop trying to spread the offense out... Svech Aho turbo... Haula, nitro, dzingle, put the offensive black holes nino, mclovin staal on the same line and play sparingly

 

[HisIceness]

Worst part about this, tonights Cool Bars tour came to Concord. Not a good way to endure fans in this area by having this blowout.

 

[Svechhammer]

Meh, we're just an average team with a lot of young and inconsistent players, one of our best players is injured, and we're playing one of the best teams in the league. Our "#1 goalie" is barely playing above Darling level, so I'm not too surprised anymore. It sucks there's a really good chance we're going to miss the playoffs barring at least one big run after the season we had last year but hopefully we make some better moves this offseason than we did last offseason

We have a losing record against only one division. Guess which one the vast majority of the games the rest of the way are against.

This was never going to end well for us.

 

[Svechhammer]

Jesus **** Rod... coach for **** sake... pep talks only work so long... stop trying to spread the offense out... Svech Aho turbo... Haula, nitro, dzingle, put the offensive black holes nino, mclovin staal on the same line and play sparingly

I think it's pretty clear the pieces here might not have a chance to work.

Too many people being shoehorned into positions they aren't suited for. Why the hell Staal keeps getting the minutes he does is beyond me.

 

[AD Skinner]

What's really frustrating is how good the team actually is... like theyre on pace for one of the best years in team history. But this year it might not be enough

 

[Wolfpuck]

Not that the rest of the team is doing him any favors, but when Mrazek is off, he’s way off.

 

[hurricure]

I think it's pretty clear the pieces here might not have a chance to work.

Too many people being shoehorned into positions they aren't suited for. Why the hell Staal keeps getting the minutes he does is beyond me.

A lot of teams live off 1 fantastic offensive line... we can do it and still have a decent 2nd line... McGinn staal nino no where close to the top 2

 

[HisIceness]

What's really frustrating is how good the team actually is... like theyre on pace for one of the best years in team history. But this year it might not be enough

If only we were an NBA team, guaranteed playoff spot right now, especially in the weak-ass East.

 

[sctvman]

Don’t disagree.

 

[hurricure]

Back to playing civilization... 10x more exciting than this tripe

 

[Tryamw]

Back to playing civilization... 10x more exciting than this tripe

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?

 

[zman77]

 

[Blueline Bomber]

What's really frustrating is how good the team actually is... like theyre on pace for one of the best years in team history. But this year it might not be enough

The thing about pace is that it tends to drop when you play like shit for about a month. According to the stats updated yesterday, we’re projected to finish with 98 points. Which, yes, could get you into the playoffs on a normal year.

But that projection is obviously going to drop as we continue to lose games. And considering most of our schedule is against Metro opponents (who are all playing better than us right now), then losing lots of games seems like a likely path this team will take.

 

[My Special Purpose]

I think it's pretty clear the pieces here might not have a chance to work.

Agreed.

Too many people being shoehorned into positions they aren't suited for.

Agreed.

Why the hell Staal keeps getting the minutes he does is beyond me.

Eh. Who else deserves it? Honestly, Staal is about the only guy on the team playing his role well right now. He is what he is. This is a down year for him offensively, but he's a big, goofy oaf on skates. He hits, he cycles, he defends, he wins faceoffs.

My problem is with Haula, Dzingel, Gardiner and Nino bringing *none* of that to the table. Necas looks like a hot mess when he's not scoring. Aho has been off all year. Thank heaven he's scoring goals from out front or he'd be a total disaster. TT is great, but can disappear when the team needs him most. Williams is still getting his legs back, but he's 38. Edmundson, TvR and Fleury are all overrated third-pairing guys.

Literally *nobody* has stepped up for us this season (well, maybe Svech but we knew that was coming). And don't even get me started with the toughness. I'd like to see some guys get a mean streak in this third period, but I'm not holding my breath.

These are the guys I feel that we can count on for 100 percent effort and GAF factor every night: Foegele, Svech, Staal, Martinook, Slavin, Pesce. End of list.

 

[Tryamw]

Martinook UBC no third.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Truly shocking adding a 13th forward and rotating players in and out breeds complete inconsistency.

That and having 4 bottom pairing defenseman in the lineup every night.

oh and ofcourse Mrazek sucks.

 

[hblueridgegal]

Wonder how JW is feeling about his decision at this point?

Not really loving the results of the ever evolving rotation thus far. It feels like we're playing Russian roulette with the season.

 

[Rad ChaLose]

Alright folks, time to re-watch the Super Bowl half time show. Go Canes.

 

[Joe McGrath]

If they could convince New Jersey to take Dzingle and his “discount” contract for Vantanen Thatd be terrific.

 

[GoldiFox]

Rod is the worst coach in the league when it comes to changing out goalies. Was a no brainier to change at 0-3. Ffs even Tripp deciding would be better.

 

[Lempo]

I broke a ****ing cue tip in my ear.

 

[Tryamw]

6-1

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Anoth minus for Gardiner

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Why am I still watching this