GDT: Game #63: Wild @ Coyotes | 7:00pm (AZ) | Scripps

[DustyDangler]

Looks like despite missing the game I didn't miss anything at all.

It was actually a good game...then it wasn't.

 

[AZviaNJ]

Carcone standing next to Koch while the kid is getting thrown around and doing absolutely nothing…not even grabbbing the guy…was pathetic.

That’s what quitters do. Trade or cut his *ss, BA!

 

[LittlePipes]

only 19 more tortures to endure

 

[TheLegend]

It was actually a good game...then it wasn't.

They had about a 20 minute stretch between the 2nd and 3rd periods that they played decent. But not much more than that.

 

[TheLegend]

 

[MIGs Dog]

The 2nd Wild goal is total horseshit. How can you crosscheck your opponent and lay on him in the crease? 1. Should have been cross-checking penalty. 2. Resulted in goalie interference. 3. Veggy must be more disciplined and stop following the puck handler around the net.

 

[DustyDangler]

They had about a 20 minute stretch between the 2nd and 3rd periods that they played decent. But not much more than that.

It's all relative...only 2 penalties and neither were dumb. Minimal out numbered attacks from bad reads or bad pinches. Had some good offensive looks that MAF did well against. The 2nd Minny goal should not have counted + 2 empty net goals so they really did not give up much. They played well.

 

[Jakey53]

Cross check isn’t reviewable though.

That was a blatant cross check. Our D was flat on his stomach from the cross check. Hell, I thought it was Hayton laying on the ice.

Bear hit the nail on the head.

 

[LittlePipes]

If that's legal that is what every forward should strive to do. Cross check the dman to the ice jump on top of him and keep him there.

true, but what Coyote wants to win so much that they would play that aggressively ?
Keller? Schmaltz?
Other than Cooley ( and that is a saddening exception) not a single name comes to mind.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

That was a blatant cross check. Our D was flat on his stomach from the cross check. Hell, I thought it was Hayton laying on the ice.


Bear hit the nail on the head.

He always does.

true, but what Coyote wants to win so much that they would play that aggressively ?
Keller? Schmaltz?
Other than Cooley ( and that is a saddening exception) not a single name comes to mind.

Try and skate through the opposition rookie Cooley?
Let’s not snub our noses at intelligence.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

I DESPISE losing, but man some of ya are letting it blind you of a well played game. Oddly, probably the same “some” that want kids playing and are willing to wait 7-8 years to build through the draft.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

I DESPISE losing, but man some of ya are letting it blind you of a well played game. Oddly, probably the same “some” that want kids playing and are willing to wait 7-8 years to build through the draft.

Kids make rookie mistakes, granted. Last night two led to goals. It's the unforced and lightly contested turnover by the seasoned players that has me concerned.

 

[Mangosteen]

I DESPISE losing, but man some of ya are letting it blind you of a well played game. Oddly, probably the same “some” that want kids playing and are willing to wait 7-8 years to build through the draft.

The average NHL career is 5 years according to google.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

I've always been in awe of the competitors at this level, in any sport, because they love winning more than they hate losing. I wish that I had that,

 

[Kai Yo T]

The average NHL career is 5 years according to google.

What is the Average Career Length of an NHL player? - Hockey Answered

That statistic is deceiving without a more in-depth analysis.

"The top 25% of players played an average of 12 years and the bottom 75% played an average of only 2 years."

The bottom 75% is mostly made up of the dime a dozen players that are easily replaceable. The good ones last a lot longer, injuries aside.

 

[Coyotedroppings]

Kids make rookie mistakes, granted. Last night two led to goals. It's the unforced and lightly contested turnover by the seasoned players that has me concerned.

I don’t think it should be of concern at this point. They’ve been through this rinse and repeat many times and will start fresh and anew next season.
Not saying they’re mailing it in, but a higher percentage in a lapse in concentration is bound to happen.