Half-Assed GDT: G3 Blues at Flames

[Colt 55]

I don't think Shattenkirk will be out more than 1 game (IF that). But, after seeing Parayko play with such poise under duress, I think he could handle the pressure and play well. His skating, hockey sense and shot are so good. He's big, and yet mobile.

He's clearly already by FAR the 4th best defenceman on The Blues. They need to get him used to playing on the left side, and into The Top 4 on the 2nd pairing as soon as possible, so he'll be perfectly comfortable there during the playoff stretch and the playoffs.

Easy on the predictions Robb. You did say last game you highly doubted Fabbri had a concussion

 

[Aceboogie]

[nhl]846488[/nhl]

we...Edmonton! #mancrush

Thats awesome. You can tell hes still green to the interview side of things. But very cool he got to do it in front of family and vs Calgary

 

[nicholas89alex]

One thing I noticed and liked was the confidence that coaching staff had in Parayko last night. He was slow to move the puck and Gaudreau stripped him of it and Flames almost scored and then probably a minute later St Louis got a PP and they threw Parayko right back out there and he scored. The fact that he was played right after that mishap speaks volumes in their confidence with Parayko and I guarantee that went a very long way in Parayko's mind

even in the post game interview hitch focused on the fact that Colton started to pull away rather than the fact he got caught.

 

[BlueDream]

One thing I noticed and liked was the confidence that coaching staff had in Parayko last night. He was slow to move the puck and Gaudreau stripped him of it and Flames almost scored and then probably a minute later St Louis got a PP and they threw Parayko right back out there and he scored. The fact that he was played right after that mishap speaks volumes in their confidence with Parayko and I guarantee that went a very long way in Parayko's mind

Yeah and Colton is so mature and well-spoken for his age and always seems to want to get better. That's one thing Bill Armstrong said about him, that he's always working hard to be the best he can be. That's another thing about him that I really like. He has such a great head on his shoulders and a great drive to be good that that's why I believe he will reach his full potential. He's smart and I'm glad the coaches are giving him chances to shine.

 

[Colt 55]

Can someone tell me how Parayko got the nickname Gooch?

 

[KirkOut]

Can someone tell me how Parayko got the nickname Gooch?

and can it end? It's a terrible nickname

 

[ManyIdeas]

I assume it's to protect the posters with religious people around them, as speaking about god smashing nerds through boards on the ice and destroying boards with slapshots could get them in hot water.

 

[2 Minute Minor]

I predicted that he'd fracture his gooch after the jinx thread was posted before Game One, among other things. Seems to work, if you ask me.

 

[Ranksu]

Can someone tell me how Parayko got the nickname Gooch?

I don't know, but I google 2MM post.

I predicted that he'd fracture his gooch after the jinx thread was posted before Game One, among other things. Seems to work, if you ask me.

First I find some "funny-ish" pictures

Then I add 'fracture his gooch' and it get odd and then more google 'gooch' it get strange meaning..

 

[Colt 55]

I predicted that he'd fracture his gooch after the jinx thread was posted before Game One, among other things. Seems to work, if you ask me.

Colt 55?

 

[BlueDream]

I predicted that he'd fracture his gooch after the jinx thread was posted before Game One, among other things. Seems to work, if you ask me.

And it turns out that there wasn't a jinx just as Parayko and I suspected so you were wrong.

I'm on board with Colt 55, much better.

 

[KirkOut]

I just don't want to refer to such a prolific player by that particular body part

 

[BlueDream]

I just don't want to refer to such a prolific player by that particular body part

Agreed it makes no sense and is a bad nickname for a player of his potential/caliber.

 

[Dbrownss]

Oh if he was only #45

 

[timtindall]

He-man! Parayko has the powaaah!

 

[LGB51]

He-man! Parayko has the powaaah!

I like Thor God of Thunder better.

 

[Bluesnatic27]

Colt 55?

Oh I laughed way to hard at that.