GDT: Game 61: Anaheim Angels @ Arizona Diamondbacks - 6PM - FSAZ+

[SniperHF]

Nice game, but Cousins looked pretty rough out there (especially on the PP); perhaps Dauphin will get a game while Cousins sit (oh, wait, Cousins is too sticky to healthy scratch).

Most of Cousins' impact on offense has been opportunistic goals with his pretty good shot after he snuck into the slot or circles area. Him on the half wall in the distributing position with the puck on the strong side made no sense.

I did like that they tried Perlini on the point for quick shots off the face off. Didn't get an opportunity for one but the idea was sound.

 

[cobra427]

Good game, coyotes looked good. We outplayed the Ducks more then the score indicates. If PP was better, could have been 3-zip. Last game, goal tending and the PP hurt us. I wonder if the Ducks took us lightly after Calgary crushes us and our current record?

 

[Murf]

We have the best team ever.

 

[SniperHF]

I wonder if the Ducks took us lightly after Calgary crushes us and our current record?

I wouldn't think so just at a glance just because the Ducks are in an insanely tight race and are barely hanging on to the 2nd wildcard as it is. If they took the Coyotes lightly they should have a bag skate.
Otherwise I think the tightly called game threw them off. Coyotes are one of the more disciplined teams in the league and the Ducks are not which tilted the ice even though the Yotes couldn't score. The Ducks are actually the least disciplined team. If we had more let it go style reffing the game is probably different.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Wondeer if we can be spoilers. Who should we knock out? I vote Calgary, if we get another shot at them.

 

[moosemeister]

FREE FREDDIE

 

[Jakey53]

Lol Cousins on the half wall on pp1.

Ridiculous but how about Dvo fighting in front. Love that!

I have been very critical of Cousins and Archibald, but give the guys credit as they have played way above expectations.

 

[SniperHF]

Like 95% of my digs on Cousins are actually proxy jabs at Tocchet

He's fine, there are worse bottom 6ers and that opportunistic goal scoring I mentioned was quite helpful the last few months. I just don't want him on the first PP unit Only Keller had more PP TOI tonight.

 

[TheLegend]

I thought that this was a good game for the Coyotes, given all those games lost due to late goals earlier in the year. The team needs a center. The Coyotes also need to be able to make a tape to tape pass.

Speaking of passes, the ice was piss poor tonight and both teams were having trouble with it.

They had the AIA girls basketball tournament on it the day before.

 

[Ebb]

Wondeer if we can be spoilers. Who should we knock out? I vote Calgary, if we get another shot at them.

You fool! We want CGY to make it to the playoffs this year so that the 2019 3rd that we acquired turns into a 2019 2nd!!!! What would be funny, though, is if Smitty were to remain on IR for a bit, but they still make the playoffs.

Now, let's hope they do well this season and then blow chunks next season finishing in the bottom 5.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

Wondeer if we can be spoilers. Who should we knock out? I vote Calgary, if we get another shot at them.

We play them here on 19 Mar and at Calgary for our 80th game. That one in April might do it for you.

 

[_Del_]

You fool! We want CGY to make it to the playoffs this year so that the 2019 3rd that we acquired turns into a 2019 2nd!!!! What would be funny, though, is if Smitty were to remain on IR for a bit, but they still make the playoffs.

Now, let's hope they do well this season and then blow chunks next season finishing in the bottom 5.

No, let him come back before he's fully ready, make the playoffs, and then completely tear his groin in the game in which they clinch.

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

This isn't the same Anaheim team we saw in the 1st game of the season.

 

[SniperHF]

That was a strange goal, but hell we'll take it, especially against Miller the Coyote Killer.

Hah, since I was in the stands I didn't even notice it was Miller.

Dude still put up a .973 sv%
That guy....

Maybe I shouldn't be so harsh on the PP for this game

 

[Jakey53]

This isn't the same Anaheim team we saw in the 1st game of the season.

I think it is the other way around. We folded like a cheap tent that game.

 

[cobra427]

I wouldn't think so just at a glance just because the Ducks are in an insanely tight race and are barely hanging on to the 2nd wildcard as it is. If they took the Coyotes lightly they should have a bag skate.
Otherwise I think the tightly called game threw them off. Coyotes are one of the more disciplined teams in the league and the Ducks are not which tilted the ice even though the Yotes couldn't score. The Ducks are actually the least disciplined team. If we had more let it go style reffing the game is probably different.

Good points, and it did seem like our speed was causing the Ducks to be behind the play and taking penalties. Could be the sign of an aging roster in a game that is getting faster every year.

 

[moosemeister]

It can’t be Calgary. I’d rather have their 2nd

My vote is Anaheim

 

[Jakey53]

Good points, and it did seem like our speed was causing the Ducks to be behind the play and taking penalties. Could be the sign of an aging roster in a game that is getting faster every year.

Speaking of speed, we lost two very fast players. It will be interesting to see how things shake out after TTD.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Speaking of speed, we lost two very fast players. It will be interesting to see how things shake out after TTD.

Reider and Wedgewood?

 

[Mosby]

 

[Jakey53]

Reider and Wedgewood?

Funny man. Your buddy the "Duke".

 

[TheLegend]

Funny man. Your buddy the "Duke".

Not really..... There are two kinds of speed.... one involves skating up the ice to where you need to go and the other involves going around in circles getting nowhere real fast. Guess which one the Duke fell into???