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Props to the video editor. Trying to find 10 Kiskinen saves must have been a time consuming challenge
I only come here now for your objectivity.
Props to the video editor. Trying to find 10 Kiskinen saves must have been a time consuming challenge
He was 11-7-3 in his final 21 starts -- the 5th-most wins in the NHL over this period -- with a .905 save-percentage.He did have a great stretch of hockey before the wheels came off.
Pretty well it. Koskinen is much better than most think, he was basically used as a workhorse all of a sudden in the NHL, something he never really had experienced, and he held his own pretty good., in front of a s*** team. Imagine how much better his stats may have been if he was on a top 15 team. This place sometimes, reminds me when Leon Drai was signed to that $8.5 contract, like 90% here were just grilling him for itHe was 11-7-3 in his final 21 starts -- the 5th-most wins in the NHL over this period -- with a .905 save-percentage.
That .905 is an amazing .001 worse than his season average. Yeah, the wheels really came off...
Koskinen is fine. Worry about wingers instead. If Neal doesn't score 25 goals, the Oilers at wing could potentially be worse than last year (since Chiasson is unlikely to repeat his season) -- a terrifying prospect.
He's supposedly a hard worker, with his newfound NHL experience he might surprise us in a good way. He did have a great stretch of hockey before the wheels came off.
He was 11-7-3 in his final 21 starts -- the 5th-most wins in the NHL over this period -- with a .905 save-percentage.
That .905 is an amazing .001 worse than his season average. Yeah, the wheels really came off...
Koskinen is fine. Worry about wingers instead. If Neal doesn't score 25 goals, the Oilers at wing could potentially be worse than last year (since Chiasson is unlikely to repeat his season) -- a terrifying prospect.
My favorite thing is when random Europeans come onto our board and tell us that the rest of the team is the reason their favorite Finnish player didn't play amazing like we all didn't watch Koskinen play 50 games last year.
I just hope Smith stays in the net. Smith, do NOT wander!!
I disagree. It results in high profile gaffes, but it's mostly an asset. Moving the puck is a big strength of his, and something our team needs in particular. The benefits are not as high-profile as when it goes wrong, but it adds up to much more good than bad imoI just hope Smith stays in the net. Smith, do NOT wander!!
I always liked Mikko, and felt like the NYI under Garth did him dirty, throwing him to the wolves when he was still raw. I hope the big fella works out for you guys going forward.
Smith might actually have a better outlet pass than any of the D!!! I’m sure the D will be a bit more pleased not going to retrieve pucks in the corners when Smith is in goalI disagree. It results in high profile gaffes, but it's mostly an asset. Moving the puck is a big strength of his, and something our team needs in particular. The benefits are not as high-profile as when it goes wrong, but it adds up to much more good than bad imo
Smith might actually have a better outlet pass than any of the D!!! I’m sure the D will be a bit more pleased not going to retrieve pucks in the corners when Smith is in goal
For sure! goalies who can handle the puck change how opposing teams enter the zone especially on PP’s teams like to dump and retrieve but Smith has the ability to knock down dump ins and then clear the zone by himself. Price is another goalie perhaps the best in league at handling pucks but he has the tendency sometimes to get lost out there too playing pucks but it comes with the territory I guess. Having a goalie who can play the puck and make outlet passes is definitely a nice asset to have especially on special teams.This aspect of Smiths game deserves more recognition. When he is in net the opposition has to respect his puck handling capabilities and change their approach to pressuring the D.
My hope is that he can pass on some info to Mikko on being a better puck handler.
Right now that would be an added luxury. I just want him to work on his angles more so he doesn't let so many bad goals in.This aspect of Smiths game deserves more recognition. When he is in net the opposition has to respect his puck handling capabilities and change their approach to pressuring the D.
My hope is that he can pass on some info to Mikko on being a better puck handler.
Right now that would be an added luxury. I just want him to work on his angles more so he doesn't let so many bad goals in.
Then again if he lets a bad goal in, but ends up setting up a goal then maybe that's a positive as well.
The one thing I wish he would've done was stayed in North America this summer.Tough to argue this.
The one thing I wish he would've done was stayed in North America this summer.
Read a lot about how he likes to work on his game, but I would've loved for it to be here on NHL sized rinks with NHL players.
Watching film on why he was letting bad goals in and then practicing here would've gone a long way IMO.
Lol, there is a post a few up that mentions this. What you say is true though and I'm not fully sure. I just know if he was here then for sure you know he's training in the proper place with the proper people.Very valid point.
I wasnt aware that he was training back in Europe. Perhaps with all the NHL players from Europe in NA there are a few NHL sized rinks over there and he is using one of them.