GDT: Game 4: Coyotes @ Avalanche - 6PM - FSAZ

[BlazingBlueAnt]

And if he pressures Barkosky and he gets a pass through to Rantenen it's an open net and we'd be bitching about blown coverage anyway so eh

 

[Muppet]

I still like the way we're playing. Not too much to complain about other than the PP. Besides Oesterle going Toasterle mode in the 3rd period, our defense has been rock solid, and both goalies are looking good.

We're 4 games into the season, not 64. I think some people need to be reminded of that.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

Make them complete the pass in OT. Maybe you get a bad bounce.

I didn't think they had it in them to tie it up to be honest.

 

[XX]

And if he pressures Barkosky and he gets a pass through to Rantenen it's an open net and we'd be *****ing about blown coverage anyway so eh

Lots of things can go wrong with a pass. You even get a chance to defend it! In other words, it's a higher percentage play than betting Buravosky can't beat your goalie from 5 feet out uncontested.

 

[XX]

I still like the way we're playing. Not too much to complain about other than the PP. Besides Oesterle going Toasterle mode in the 3rd period, our defense has been rock solid, and both goalies are looking good.

Let's hope Hammer isn't out an extend period of time because when things go wrong for Oeserle, they go catastrophically wrong and for nearly the entire game.

 

[TheLegend]

Jeezuss.... this place swings like a saloon door.

Keller saves our ass to get the game tied then everyone act like he’s a leper in OT.

 

[TheLegend]

BTW.... Roadrunners did win 8-2.

 

[Muppet]

Let's hope Hammer isn't out an extend period of time because when things go wrong for Oeserle, they go catastrophically wrong and for nearly the entire game.

Agreed. I can't recall where Hammer took that shot to the leg, but he sure as hell didn't look comfortable. He did stay on the bench for awhile before going into the sheds, so hopefully it's not too bad.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

We've got to go get a #1 C...Stepan can't be playing 20min TOI, which is what he played tonight. Keller, Stepan & Kessel all over 20

 

[XX]

We've got to go get a #1 C...

Managed to trade away the 2 closest things to a 1C this organization has seen in quite some time.

 

[TheLegend]

Not looking good for Hammer......

 

[Muppet]

Oh f***. I guess it's time for the Mighty Lyubushkin to shine.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[TheLegend]

Lyubushkin will draw in. Don’t expect a call up with only one more game on this trip. But I’d expect Capobianco to get one this next week.

 

[moosemeister]

Mother f***er

 

[schnaurt]

Keep in mind the combined record of our opponents thus far is 15-4.

 

[WrinkledPossum]

I thought we were the better team up until overtime, then we stunk. Lots of pressure all game but we couldn't capitalize. I worry about that becoming a theme this season.

Kessel impressed me all around. He's really exceeded my expectations for his defensive play. Took a couple penalties but the effort is there. Fought to prevent a breakaway in OT.

OEL needs to step up, looked like just another defensemen this game. Did not look like a guy making 8 million. He should be our best player on the ice and he wasn't. I think he's the only guy who should be doing more, everyone else met expectations.

Overall, a good game. Really wish we could have beat Colorado after losing out to them in the playoff race last year.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

I don’t think we were the better team tonight. I thought it was a very even match.

 

[Grimes]

I dislike a handful of guys on this team. Guys signed to term too

Curious, which ones?

 

[Grimes]

Ugh this is way worse than not coming out with two points

 

[LuckyNumber11]

Hammer being out could very seriously hurt us

 

[awfulwaffle]

Hammer is a horse. For him to be out, has to be bad. Hope I'm wrong.

 

[rt]

Team was good overall. You could really see Oesterle start to sink like a rock when he exceeded his maximum allowable minutes. Playing with 5 D for two periods and OT made things tough.

I thought the first half of the game the Coyotes main problem was trying to play too “fast”. They were just doing whatever the hell the first think they thought of with the puck, as fast as possible. Some very, very dumb choices were made as a result.

Also too much scrambling and run and gun with a dangerous team. Our strength is plying disciplined and within a system. We don’t have the sheer talent and skill to run with Colorado. This was evidenced on OT. Coyotes aren’t going to have a prayer in a format where depth and structure don’t matter.

When the team was calmer, they were excellent.

 

[rt]

Not looking good for Hammer......

Odd. Seemed like he took the puck in soft tissue. I guess not. Must have hit him in the knee I guess?

Sucks. So much. There is no one even close to him and OEL in terms of best D on the team. Him and OEL are neck-and-neck, and then there’s a Grand Canyon drop off and whoever the hell the next guy is, largely interchangeable at any given moment.

 

[Grimes]

Keep in mind the combined record of our opponents thus far is 15-4.

Means we absolutely have to get wins against teams lower than us. No excuses.