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Indeed, looked great out there. Creates so much space for others, and too much to handle in front of the net for most goaltenders.
GDT: Game 39: Coyotes @ Flames - 1/7/16 - 7PM
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Indeed, looked great out there. Creates so much space for others, and too much to handle in front of the net for most goaltenders.
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Agreed on Hanzal's return. Wish he wasn't so injury prone. Defense has also stepped up and Domingue looks really good in the net. Been more and more sound through each game. That translated into some big saves tonight.
We look more cohesive than ever over the previous few games, and much more cohesive over the previous 10 game span. Looking forward to where this translates into the "Tippett push" - dont we usually have some decent runs of points and/or wins in January and February?
We look more cohesive than ever over the previous few games, and much more cohesive over the previous 10 game span. Looking forward to where this translates into the "Tippett push" - dont we usually have some decent runs of points and/or wins in January and February?
The entire team looks like they took a collective breath and just... got their **** together. No other way of saying it. This is solid team hockey that's more like past (good) teams. Stone isn't being a dumbass, Murphy is playing with urgency, the bottom six is finally contributing.
Doan waking from his slumber at his usual scheduled time plus having a goalie that gives you a chance to win has them playing better. If you want to see how thoroughly Smith's crappy performances shattered the psyche of the roster, just look at their performances over the last half dozen games vs any stretch this season. Night and day. He should be bought out.
Good teams will still bulldoze aside the Coyotes, but I now expect them to win against middling to weak teams. Sneaking in and getting blown out by Chicago or Dallas is pretty overrated IMO, especially if it leads to dumb trades or non moves. I would hate to see the progress of this season wasted by a handful of dumb decisions.
Doan waking from his slumber at his usual scheduled time plus having a goalie that gives you a chance to win has them playing better. If you want to see how thoroughly Smith's crappy performances shattered the psyche of the roster, just look at their performances over the last half dozen games vs any stretch this season. Night and day. He should be bought out.
Good teams will still bulldoze aside the Coyotes, but I now expect them to win against middling to weak teams. Sneaking in and getting blown out by Chicago or Dallas is pretty overrated IMO, especially if it leads to dumb trades or non moves. I would hate to see the progress of this season wasted by a handful of dumb decisions.
Hanzal did all the work, Duclair more or less retrieved the puck.
I agree about our D, but they played very well this game. Domingue has played well but still too early to tell.
I picked this team for a bottom five finish, and I still think they will, but this team has really amazed me. This is the first year of a rebuild, and as it stands right now we are ahead of other teams that are further along on their rebuild. The Coyotes have been competitive in almost every game played this year. It's really hard to find a negative other than if we get into the playoffs our draft position will stink. This team is so well coached and the players are listening and responding. Overall the kids are playing well, with a little bump in the road now, but the vets have picked it up.
Our goalie won that game for us as he made some great saves. We out played them but we gave up a few too many scoring chances too. Never the less, if we hold teams to 1-2 goals, we have a great chance of winning games. Murphy keeps getting better, I hope he is on his way to a becoming a 2D. Hanzal makes such a huge difference all over the ice. While Elliot is a liability on D, he jumps into the play, reminds me of Yandle. Tip has some trust by playing he and Dahlbeck together, both rookies, at least until Z is back. I like all 4 lines we are rolling now. They all offer a different element.
We are on a 90 point pace at the half way point in the season. Tip deserves some credit so far, much better then expected by anyone. I would have thought going into the season that the only way that could happen would be Smith playing great. The second half of the season will get tougher, and other teams with more vets will pick it up and we will likely get exposed with all our youth. I don't expect the second half to be as good as the first half, but you never know, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
We are on a 90 point pace at the half way point in the season. Tip deserves some credit so far, much better then expected by anyone. I would have thought going into the season that the only way that could happen would be Smith playing great. The second half of the season will get tougher, and other teams with more vets will pick it up and we will likely get exposed with all our youth. I don't expect the second half to be as good as the first half, but you never know, I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Uhhh.... there is no way you can qualify our coaching as "great". I'm more pollyanna than 95% of this board about Tippett, but I don't think you can qualify 2nd in a lousy division, with one of the worst PPs in the league, with lines that constantly change, as "great coaching".
Our advanced stats still paint a bleak picture, very similar to where the Avs were last year.
Tip would be a top 5 candidate for coach of the year if they voted today. 56 points last year, 90 point pace this year, expected to be 30th place this year, currently in 15th place, started 5 rookies last night. I think that qualifies our coaching as great
Look, with the first year of a rebuild, and the little amount of talent we have, injuries too key personal, I consider it great coaching. As far as stats go, the only one that I watch is the standings, and that is the only one that counts.
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Tip would be a top 5 candidate for coach of the year if they voted today. 56 points last year, 90 point pace this year, expected to be 30th place this year, currently in 15th place, started 5 rookies last night. I think that qualifies our coaching as great
I'm not saying he's an impediment to our success. I'm saying if you look at our goal differential, 23rd PP, 25th PK, I think we are likely currently outperforming.
Which is probably saying the same thing you are. I guess I'm giving the credit to the players here (with shooting percentages (3rd in league) like we have had - I think it's fair).
That's the only stat that matters after 82 games, sure.
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The Pacific looking so weak this season is pretty good for our current situation, I think, assuming ownership/management stays true to the rebuild.
Only halfway through the season etc. etc, but it doesn't look like it will take much to drop out of the playoffs and into a high draft pick, with both wildcard spots currently going to the Central. However, if the team somehow finishes 2nd or 3rd in the division, it would mean a first roundup with another Pacific team (at the moment) not named LA. We're 9-1-2 against the division so far this year, so might have a chance at least of actually progressing a round, which could build some revenue and local buzz.
Only halfway through the season etc. etc, but it doesn't look like it will take much to drop out of the playoffs and into a high draft pick, with both wildcard spots currently going to the Central. However, if the team somehow finishes 2nd or 3rd in the division, it would mean a first roundup with another Pacific team (at the moment) not named LA. We're 9-1-2 against the division so far this year, so might have a chance at least of actually progressing a round, which could build some revenue and local buzz.
And realistically - if you are in, and you get goal tending, you never know who you can beat (though I don't think our chances are high against any central team).
The Avs really showed you can escape your fate for a season.
CORSI this year is a mess if you look at the standings.
Of coarse the players deserve credit. They are following the system put in place for them to succeed. The kids are giving this team a lot of energy.
This is where we probably disagree most. I don't see the "system" working well as you. Our shots are still dismal, our shots against are just as bad. Those are systematic problems AND player problems. Our players are putting it in the net way above average/expected and we have a young goaltender who is succeeding.
As a life long poker player, this is like running way above EV, and thinking you are better than you are.
The team would be much improved, and my frustration level would drop significantly, if we had a solid replacement for vermette. Do you think his poor play so far is his new norm? He continually makes terrible decisions with the puck and drags his ass around the ice.
