McPhee and Gallant

[895]

Why is that?

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[Atas2000]

Not really .Ship didn't fit the system and didn't want to learn in the AHL.

Gusev, how many teams are putting in new players with a few days practice.

Have you read the OP? The GM signed a player that does not fit in the system. You admit that yourself.

Then why would Shipachyov want to "learn" in a minor league? He is no 19.y.o.. When he was signed they certainly discussed that part.

As for Gusev I understand the OP's fandom, but I think it was obvious the chaces for him to play were slim and it was more about territorial p...ings by GMGM. Burning a contract year to ensure he is there come next season.

Still from Gallant's comments and from what I see as the system in Vegas I could imagine Gusev won't be a shoe-in like Panarin was with Kane. But it was his choice.

 

[Atas2000]

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The simple answer is not always the right one. New contracts aren't affected by it at all.

 

[Atas2000]

As a Sharks fan, I was ecstatic with every game that Vegas didn’t play Gusev.

Oh, using the opportunity to thank the Sharks for sending Gusev to the WCH.

 

[Kshahdoo]

Well, karma returned to Gallant in the best possible way. I hope, he liked it...

 

[Go Wings]

Not really .Ship didn't fit the system and didn't want to learn in the AHL.

Gusev, how many teams are putting in new players with a few days practice.

Colorado with Cale Makar.

 

[FissionFire]

Gallant playing Gusev in a game 7 as his first game on NHL ice with teammates he barely knows and has had almost no practice with would have been arguably the dumbest coaching move of the century. Imagine if Gusev has been the one to take the penalty Eakin did? Or Gusev wet the bed and made a bad pass directly leading to the GWG against. You can ruin a guy that way by destroying his confidence and aggressiveness or turning an entire fan base against him as a scapegoat. That’s next level dumb. Thankfully Gallant isn’t a moron.

 

[Garl]

Well, karma returned to Gallant in the best possible way. I hope, he liked it...

karma for not playing a crazy Russian superstar Gusev?

 

[greasysnapper]

Why is that?

There's a number of reasons but I personally think the big ones are:

Lack of skill distribution in that there are a number of teams that would not only be beaten by AHL level teams, but there are teams who would be beaten by the ECHL's best.

Because of the lack of skill distribution, the game continues to devolve and get slower.

And another reason is The allure of the NHL, not only are good veterans moving to the NHL because of higher salaries and the sheer fact it's the best league in the world, but we're seeing an increase in Russian born players heading over earlier and earlier (much to the chagrin of many Russian posters here) , and the lower ranks aren't being filled out as they once were. Look no further than the top 10 in scoring this year, where players who couldn't cut it in the NHL, or could barely cut it in some cases litter their leagues scoring race. Dietz, Ellison, Sexton, Dawes, O'Neil, Grigorenko, even Ship. This is no longer a league of allure and mystery where great treasures are hidden around every corner. Yes, there are still good NHL quality players in this league, and a top 10 league wide prospect in Kaprizov and Kravtsov, but the league in general has taken a huge dive and the skill differential from 2018-19 is far inferior to what it once was.

 

[Pia8988]

Colorado with Cale Makar.

Makar has spent his whole life playing on NA sized rinks. Gusev has not.

 

[Go Wings]

Makar has spent his whole life playing on NA sized rinks. Gusev has not.

It really doesnt matter that much. Gusev should have played that's why they signed him in the first place.

 

[Pia8988]

It really doesnt matter that much. Gusev should have played that's why they signed him in the first place.

It does matter. Makar has also had dev camps with the organization for a few years now. Gusev has spent a week in Vegas.

 

[Sky04]

Dude speaks no English and only had a couple days of practice with a translator, why the hell would they play him in the playoffs when they can't communicate.

 

[TheNorth]

So is he back in Vegas next season or a UFA?

 

[Son of Petter]

Are you serious? This isn’t a video game. No team would put in a player that has barely practiced with the team or played on NHL ice. Although I agree Pirri was bad, I do t think he passed the puck once.

Seriously, do these two guys even communicate in regards to players signings?

It seems that McPhee signs players he likes and then Gallant needs to deal with them knowing basically nothing about them.

First, they get Schipachyov, a great playmaking center. He’s put alongside grinders and barely has any ice time with skilled players. As a result, he bolts and forgets it all as a nightmare.

Now, they sign Gusev, undeniably the best hockey player outside NHL, then Gallant says “I need to see what I can do with him, we already have a roster”.

Now, a spot on the team becomes available for game 7, and he picks Pirri instead, who was absolutely terrible. Literally how do you sit a Panarin level player when your team was struggling offensively beyond first line?

This is outrageous

 

[Huck Cheever]

Not really .Ship didn't fit the system and didn't want to learn in the AHL.

Gusev, how many teams are putting in new players with a few days practice.

Cale Makar ring a bell to you? He's going on to the 2nd round

 

[Huck Cheever]

Gallant playing Gusev in a game 7 as his first game on NHL ice with teammates he barely knows and has had almost no practice with would have been arguably the dumbest coaching move of the century. Imagine if Gusev has been the one to take the penalty Eakin did? Or Gusev wet the bed and made a bad pass directly leading to the GWG against. You can ruin a guy that way by destroying his confidence and aggressiveness or turning an entire fan base against him as a scapegoat. That’s next level dumb. Thankfully Gallant isn’t a moron.

Yeah better put goons in. It's not like gusev hasn't played in high pressure situations internationally or at any level.

 

[Boy Hedican]

Gusev is 26. The guy has played on NHL sized rinks before. If he can play hockey better than some one else on the team you put him in. It's not rocket surgery.

Rocket...surgery?

 

[Go Wings]

It does matter. Makar has also had dev camps with the organization for a few years now. Gusev has spent a week in Vegas.

Makar is 20 years old. Gusev is 26 and has been playing against men for years. Gusev should have played that's why they signed him.
Now they have all summer to evaluate that mistake.

 

[Vachon23]

You can’t compare Makar and Gusev situation..

Makar is the futur general of the Avs defense.

Gusev we don't even know if he will be a regular in the NHL

 

[avsfan09]

Not really .Ship didn't fit the system and didn't want to learn in the AHL.

Gusev, how many teams are putting in new players with a few days practice.

Avs put Makar in with no practice.

 

[Daximus]

Rocket...surgery?

 

[Daximus]

Makar is 20 years old. Gusev is 26 and has been playing against men for years. Gusev should have played that's why they signed him.
Now they have all summer to evaluate that mistake.

I think Gusev burned his ELC year as well so wonder what he resigns for.

 

[ViD]

Makar is 20 years old. Gusev is 26 and has been playing against men for years. Gusev should have played that's why they signed him.
Now they have all summer to evaluate that mistake.

All correct

 

[Sky04]

Well, karma returned to Gallant in the best possible way. I hope, he liked it...

Nope, would've lost sooner with a Russian liability in the lineup.