Game 7: Niemi vs Stalock

[Kitten Mittons]

I really didn't think Stalock was really any good during Game 6, in fact, looked kind of shaky (not even talking about the 3rd period).

That being said, who should start Game 7?

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[Audio Outlaw]

Nemo. He has the seniority and the experience.

 

[Sharksfan83]

Doesn't matter. The D is just hanging the goalies out to dry. Stuart, Hannan, Irwin, Boyle.. all need to go next season, as for this one.. I'd lean towards Niemi, as much as I hate to say it. He's been there before.

 

[Evincar]

Flip a coin. I dont see them winning anyways.

If they manage to get lucky and win they will get crushed by Anaheim.

Its only fitting if this team blows a 3-0 lead in a series and lose.

 

[RainbowDash]

Nemo, of course. What a ****ing job game 4 and game 6 was though.

First that idiot Dvorski and now this nonsense by Lee. **** these refs, man. There needs to be a huge overhaul in what can be reviewed.

 

[Evincar]

Nemo, of course. What a ****ing job game 4 and game 6 was though.

First that idiot Dvorski and now this nonsense by Lee. **** these refs, man. There needs to be a huge overhaul in what can be reviewed.

The refs are not the reason this is going 7. Stop with the BS excuses.

 

[RainbowDash]

The refs are not the reason this is going 7. Stop with the BS excuses.

Its not an "excuse". This ridiculous goal allowed by Lee changed the entire dynamic of the game. When you got Logan Couture throwing punches in the game, you KNOW something isn't right.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

Its not an "excuse". This ridiculous goal allowed by Lee changed the entire dynamic of the game. When you got Logan Couture throwing punches in the game, you KNOW something isn't right.

Or they can be mentally strong and come back to tie the game instead of letting in 3 more.

Couture is fighting because he's been worthless and trying to make some kind of difference.

 

[boylerroom]

Who f'ing cares. This team doesn't deserve this fan base.

 

[NewtJorden]

Nemo, mostly because of his experience.

 

[Evincar]

The ridiculous Sharks PP changed the entire dynamic of the game.

fify

 

[Audio Outlaw]

I hate our defense.

 

[RainbowDash]

Or they can be mentally strong and come back to tie the game instead of letting in 3 more.

Couture is fighting because he's been worthless and trying to make some kind of difference.

Being "mentally strong" when nonsense goals are allowed doesn't work in tight 1 goal games, chap. I can absolutely blame the Sharks for game 5. I would say that game 5 cost them this series if they lose it. If we are truly going to focus our anger as fans, we should do it with game 5.

fify

Any playoff series isn't won on the PP. You win it in ES. Try looking up the ES numbers on all recent Stanley cup champions.

 

[Coily]

Stalock. Just because flip flopping looks dumb. Go with Stalock and stay with him until they're officially done.

 

[Timos Death Stare]

Nemo should start. Stalock played a respectable game, but game 7 in a series like this, you go with your number 1. He's been good in rebound bids as well.

Really this is far more than just goaltending - it should be more like will the same intense Sharks from the first two games show up?

 

[MrCowGod15]

Have to go with the experience. Nemo's been pretty damn solid. I was in favor of Stalock starting game 6, but goaltending is obviously not the issue.

 

[hohosaregood]

Stalock for me. If anything, I don't think anyone on the Sharks believes that Niemi can steal this next game. Especially after everything that's leaked through at the end of the year.

 

[rangerssharks414]

I picked Niemi just because of his experience. I don't think Stalock was all that bad, but the defense hung him out to dry.

 

[Kitten Mittons]

Being "mentally strong" when nonsense goals are allowed doesn't work in tight 1 goal games, chap.

There's a big difference in mental strength between you and a professional athlete who's been through everything in his career. If there isn't, maybe we need a new roster of players.

 

[Bleedred]

I think I want Nemo back in. This game is NOT in any way on Stalock. I thought he was great until the team jut stopped playing after the BS second goal that should have been disallowed.

This team has bigger problems than goalie to worry about IMO

PP has been a disaster and the top 6 has been invisible.

 

[Eid Ma Clack Shaw]

Sateri. JK.

Nemo. Stalock didn't win. NOT his fault at all IMO. But you you go with experience when you don't have a hot hand.

 

[Nighthock]

Matt Tennyson

 

[li0lsh]

Burns was the reason Kopitar made it 3-1.

Sharks leaving them out to dry.

 

[Pinkfloyd]

Stalock looked better and projects more confidence right now than Niemi. It doesn't matter though. The team in front needs to stop turning pucks over, blowing assignments, and failing to capitalize on power play opportunities. 0 for 9 in the last two games. Game 7 will come down to whether guys like Thornton, Marleau, Pavelski, Couture, Burns, and Boyle show up on the score sheet especially on the man advantage.

 

[JayP812]

Niemi. Stalock did play well, but it doesn't matter. He's the backup and he lost. Niemi is the go-to man. This board loves to pretend that all the goals were soft and Niemi is the sole reason for the losses he was in, but that is simply false. He got no defense and most of the goals were unlucky bounces. We gave Niemi a rest, maybe that is all he needed. He always responds well after a rest.