Recalled/Assigned: Logan Shaw recalled, Rocco Grimaldi assigned to Portland

[Bobblebee]

I would still rather play Howden over Shaw, Grimaldi. All of us are still mad at him for a turnover he made a long time ago. If we give Matheson a chance i think we should give Howden a chance.

 

[BeezKnees]

Did they send Rocco down because of his personal issue or was his grandfather's passing just coincidental?

Uncertain. It happened on Wednesday, before the playoffs started. Could be that the funeral is this weekend though...

 

[Mogo]

It is very obvious that since late season Howden has been in Gallants dog house. So I don't expect he will play a big role. Gallant has no confidence in him or doesn't like his game.

It's kinda weird. Howden speed would really help and Howden seems to get us many PP's

 

[iam76]

Howden also cant stay on his feet

 

[Mogo]

Howden also cant stay on his feet

At least he gets some penalties drawn that way

 

[Drugs Delaney]

At least he gets some penalties drawn that way

I'd like to see the powerplay improve but I'm starting to accept that it's probably not going to happen at this point. I don't understand how this team can't be lethal with the man advantage with the skill they have.

 

[vendetta]

I'd like to see the powerplay improve but I'm starting to accept that it's probably not going to happen at this point. I don't understand how this team can't be lethal with the man advantage with the skill they have.

Very simple... Inexperience... It will get better with time together and nhk experience running power plays..the best power plays have skilled vets that have been together a while...

 

[vendetta]

Also I'm glad shaw is back up... He should have been here over Wilson imo.. He should be good in playoffs... Not sure who's gonna play center tho maybe jokinen? That's who I would play there... Can't have mckegg and Mac center in the bottom 2 lines that would kill our offensive depth

 

[BeezKnees]

Also I'm glad shaw is back up... He should have been here over Wilson imo.. He should be good in playoffs... Not sure who's gonna play center tho maybe jokinen? That's who I would play there... Can't have mckegg and Mac center in the bottom 2 lines that would kill our offensive depth

That's interesting, I think Purcell-Jokinen-Hudler would be a nice line. But who would we stick on LW 2 in that case?

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

Trocheck should be ready by game 4 or 5 anyway

 

[Mogo]

That's interesting, I think Purcell-Jokinen-Hudler would be a nice line. But who would we stick on LW 2 in that case?

That would be a great center option altho I dont want to split up Jokinen-Smith but that 3rd line is gonna get eaten up

 

[vendetta]

That's interesting, I think Purcell-Jokinen-Hudler would be a nice line. But who would we stick on LW 2 in that case?

Not real sure... That's the dilemma... We aren't as deep as we thought.. Could be hudler jugs smith... Shaw jokinen teddy that's what I would do but it's really risky to try new combos like that in middle of series... One or two mistakes could give the entire game away... Gallant has a dilemma that's what he's here for.. We do have massive holes in bottom 6 and middle 6 depth... Crouse and lamiko could alleviate some of that

 

[BeezKnees]

Not real sure... That's the dilemma... We aren't as deep as we thought.. Could be hudler jugs smith... Shaw jokinen teddy that's what I would do but it's really risky to try new combos like that in middle of series... One or two mistakes could give the entire game away... Gallant has a dilemma that's what he's here for.. We do have massive holes in bottom 6 and middle 6 depth... Crouse and lamiko could alleviate some of that

In terms of tomorrow though- idk. I think you're right, we shouldn't be messing with the chemistry right now. I think we should keep the top 6 as is. Why break up whats working?

Maybe keep it as simple as slotting in Shaw or Howden to 3C. Rather see Howden

 

[vendetta]

In terms of tomorrow though- idk. I think you're right, we shouldn't be messing with the chemistry right now. I think we should keep the top 6 as is. Why break up whats working?

Maybe keep it as simple as slotting in Shaw or Howden to 3C. Rather see Howden

I doubt gallant will put someone who doesn't play c there... But who know

 

[Bure1022*]

Called it. Shaw is the one guy thy deserves this. He played more than any of the other call ups. He was solid most of his time up. I like him.

Wilson needs to keep banging bodies. I'm starting to really like him.

 

[Bure1022*]

I would still rather play Howden over Shaw, Grimaldi. All of us are still mad at him for a turnover he made a long time ago. If we give Matheson a chance i think we should give Howden a chance.

No no no

 

[RainingRats]

I'd rather have Howden in the Shaw. We have a speed advantage against the Islanders, Howden will only help that. I do not get why people like Shaw. He doesn't do anything good. He doesn't score, doesn't hit, what does he add? I'd rather have Knight or McKegg up again centering the fourth, move Mack down to the third.

 

[behemolari]

Not real sure... That's the dilemma... We aren't as deep as we thought.. Could be hudler jugs smith... Shaw jokinen teddy that's what I would do but it's really risky to try new combos like that in middle of series... One or two mistakes could give the entire game away... Gallant has a dilemma that's what he's here for.. We do have massive holes in bottom 6 and middle 6 depth... Crouse and lamiko could alleviate some of that

I remember some people wondering whats the need of purcell or even hudler

 

[vendetta]

I'd rather have Howden in the Shaw. We have a speed advantage against the Islanders, Howden will only help that. I do not get why people like Shaw. He doesn't do anything good. He doesn't score, doesn't hit, what does he add? I'd rather have Knight or McKegg up again centering the fourth, move Mack down to the third.

Shaw scores just as much as howden and hits just as much.. he makes less mistakes than howden which Is critical for a 4th liner.. yes howden can bring more but he can also hurt u where shaw wouldnt.... he adds 10 mins of dependable mistake free hockey which is valuable in playoffs.. howden is a bigger risk

 

[batting1k]

Sending Grimaldi back confused me...now you gotta stick some schlub with Hudler and Purcell which immediately makes that line a non factor. At least with Grimaldi it had a fighting chance.

 

[Gentle Man]

Sending Grimaldi back confused me...now you gotta stick some schlub with Hudler and Purcell which immediately makes that line a non factor. At least with Grimaldi it had a fighting chance.

Then why did you do it?

 

[prohockey]

Sending Grimaldi back confused me...now you gotta stick some schlub with Hudler and Purcell which immediately makes that line a non factor. At least with Grimaldi it had a fighting chance.

A fighting chance when the 5 ft 8 frame got knocked off of the puck every time he touched it. Tried to hit and was like a fly on an elephant. There was no fighting chance.

 

[Crossbar]

Sending Grimaldi back confused me...now you gotta stick some schlub with Hudler and Purcell which immediately makes that line a non factor. At least with Grimaldi it had a fighting chance.

Completely agree, Rocco can draw penalties and puts the Islander defense back on their heels whenever he used his speed. Now all the Isles have to do is focus on containing Smith's speed, everyone else should be no problem until Trocheck comes back.

 

[vendetta]

Completely agree, Rocco can draw penalties and puts the Islander defense back on their heels whenever he used his speed. Now all the Isles have to do is focus on containing Smith's speed, everyone else should be no problem until Trocheck comes back.

He put noone bacon on their heels that is laughable... he was a complete Jon factor and borderline liability... he did good in regular season last couple games but he can't handle this pace... he looks panicked and over his head which is fine.. he needs more time... I like his tools... he has time to put them together

 

[Crossbar]

He put noone bacon on their heels that is laughable... he was a complete Jon factor and borderline liability... he did good in regular season last couple games but he can't handle this pace... he looks panicked and over his head which is fine.. he needs more time... I like his tools... he has time to put them together

We'll see, maybe Mack goes between Purcell and Hudler to keep the speed element. Besides the pass to Purcell in Game 1, Hudler has been useless with only 1 SOG in 2 games.