Half-Assed GDT: Game 4

[Jack Burton]

Starting goaltender decisions will be interesting for both teams on the back to back. Allen was great and definitely earned another night in net, but on a back to back do you go back to Binnington? And Binnington also has something to prove as our number 1 during the season.

For the Canucks, do they turn to Demko who is a good young up and coming goaltender? Or do they continue to ride Markstrom after a long game last night?

I'm pretty sure Vancouver will go back to Markstrom as hes been incredibly good for us the last few years and deserves this b2b.

We live or die on Markstroms back!

I'd keep Allen in and keep it rolling.

Also wanted to say Good luck to all the wonderful St Louis fans and let's make this a series

 

[Blanick]

I’m a little concerned playing B2B with our style.

Why? I actually think it plays into our style more. As the game goes on the legs get tired. I would argue that the Canucks rely more on individual speed than the Blues. If it's a slower paced grinding game I think that fits the Blues style better.

 

[Mike Liut]

Why? I actually think it plays into our style more. As the game goes on the legs get tired. I would argue that the Canucks rely more on individual speed than the Blues. If it's a slower paced grinding game I think that fits the Blues style better.

I hope you’re right. I was just thinking that when you’re tired, you might not hit as much and your energy level will be down.

 

[Oberyn]

I can live with Tarasenko going back in but Steen shouldn't be in unless he's like 130% ready. The game has severely passed by him unfortunately.

 

[mw2noobbuster]

Anyone got a projected lineup?

 

[Blanick]

I hope you’re right. I was just thinking that when you’re tired, you might not hit as much and your energy level will be down.

Probably a bit of both. I just think back to regular season games and it always seems like the second night you get a more grinding, ugly style of game. Could be wrong though.

Has there been any announcement on lineup or starting goalie yet?

 

[mk80]

Anyone got a projected lineup?

Probably a bit of both. I just think back to regular season games and it always seems like the second night you get a more grinding, ugly style of game. Could be wrong though.

Has there been any announcement on lineup or starting goalie yet?

It looks like we'll know the lines when the warmups start

 

[ort]

What the heck channel is this on?

 

[Blanick]

What the heck channel is this on?

FSMW

 

[Bendak]

Going to be watching game tonight with my dad for his 74th birthday

Don’t worry I’ll be working my way through this thread tomorrow

Night everyone and LGB!!!

 

[ort]

They're in the middle of the a cards game?

 

[i aint Dunn yet]

What the heck channel is this on?

fsmw/nbcsn

 

[mk80]

Going to be watching game tonight with my dad for his 74th birthday

Don’t worry I’ll be working my way through this thread tomorrow

Night everyone and LGB!!!

Enjoy the night off from liking!

 

[EastonBlues22]

Can I state how kind it was that the NHL gave the Blues the 10:30 slot again for game 5? Sweet stuff.

It's not about being fair to anyone, it's all about the ratings.

The two smallest markets are playing at noon on a weekday, and the two biggest have the prime EST draw. Playing the Canucks late makes it prime time for that market, which is about the best the NHL can do to maximize their overall ratings.

 

[izzy]

If Tarasenko comes in, Kyrou should absolutely no be the player to come out. If Tarasenko or Steen is capable of playing I would roll these lines

Schwartz - O'Reilly - Perron
Schenn - Bozak - Kyrou
Sanford - Thomas - Tarasenko
Steen - Sunqvist - Blais

ew blais sanford thomas has been unstoppable

adding a lazy bum takes that energy away

 

[mk80]

 

[KirkOut]

Alrighty then. Let’s go Jake!

 

[tfriede2]

Hockey part 2

 

[Blanick]

I am ok with this.

 

[mk80]

I am ok with this.

Why change what worked? I wish we could have got Barbashev for this game instead of De La Rose, but it's a sure bet for Game 5

 

[WATTAGE4451]

I saw another report saying that its same lineup we ended with last game.

Meaning kyrou is starting on 2nd line and sunny 4th, and not vice versa like it started last game.

 

[BlueKnight]

I'm glad the lines are the same. Why change what worked.

 

[Klank Loves You]

First game i have the chance to catch live. These start times are perfect for me. So not everyone is getting screwed.

 

[mk80]

Let's Go Blues!

 

[Blanick]

I felt like we had a breakthrough offensively last night, looking fantastic 5 on 5. I would like to see a similar breakthrough defensively tonight. I want to see Petro have a big game tonight and just take away everything from the Canucks.