Post-Game Talk: Movin' on up...

[Kronwalled55]

Athanasiou is such an important piece to this current lineup. Even if he's not getting a lot of ice time, he still creates offense by himself. But more importantly, he allows the rest of the lines to have scoring threats as well. Larkin and Mrazek deservingly have the spotlight, but AA is going to be a beaut for this team for years to come as well.

 

[Claypool]

At last... 0 goaldifferential... 134 scored, 134 allowed.. gotta up that differential, it's been embarassing with negative differential

Only because the power play has been abysmal all year.

 

[silkyjohnson50]

So can we officially put this thing to bed that they shouldn't play together because of lack of speed? They looked pretty damn effective to me out there. (not saying you were the one saying this btw)

Totally. One game is typically all we need to make sound decisions.

 

[Pavels Dog]

So can we officially put this thing to bed that they shouldn't play together because of lack of speed? They looked pretty damn effective to me out there. (not saying you were the one saying this btw)

I think they look amazing anytime they have the puck on their stick in the offensive half of the rink. On the defensive side, they do look a bit slow. That line had some shifts were they struggled to get out of the d-zone. But I say let them play together as long as they are effective and the other lines don't suck.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Totally. One game is typically all we need to make sound decisions.

Ya because putting Helm on Datsyuk's wing is a lot better because SPEEEEED!!!

 

[silkyjohnson50]

Ya because putting Helm on Datsyuk's wing is a lot better because SPEEEEED!!!

Thanks for making an argument for me.

 

[skate skate skate]

I was fearing this would happen. Let's hope this doesn't mean what I think it means..



edit: This doesn't make sense; IF Andersson plays instead of AA, WHY is he the 3C? Switch Andersson with Sheahan and I'm okay with the lines. Obviously want AA instead of Andersson, but Andersson as the 3C is more of a WTF-move to me.

 

[silkyjohnson50]

I was fearing this would happen. Let's hope this doesn't mean what I think it means..

I don't get it.

 

[ap3x]

Really hoping that Andersson is a mere placeholder...

 

[hyduK]

No hearing for Abby, per The Score app.

 

[TheMule93]

Calm yo *******

 

[skate skate skate]

Calm yo *******

Hahah, thank god!

 

[TheMule93]

Yah I'd hate to see aa return to GR at this point. He doesn't look out of place at all in the NHL, and his speed can really help us

 

[Obe2kenobe]

They've been below average when they play. What makes you think they deserve more minutes?

Because they create offense on a team that struggles to score, because they have lead the team in goals scored the past two seasons. Crosby was slumping did he get less than 10 minutes of ice time because he was slumping. And because the only players better on the wings offensively are Z , Dats and Larkin.

Glendening is below average, he seems to get plenty of minutes

 

[Hammettf2b]

I was fearing this would happen. Let's hope this doesn't mean what I think it means..



edit: This doesn't make sense; IF Andersson plays instead of AA, WHY is he the 3C? Switch Andersson with Sheahan and I'm okay with the lines. Obviously want AA instead of Andersson, but Andersson as the 3C is more of a WTF-move to me.

If AA does indeed play the 3C, these lines would be great.

 

[Flowah]

Calm yo *******

Thank you baby Jesus.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Those lines, with AA at 3C, are ****ing beautiful.

 

[Electric Eric]

Athanasiou is such an important piece to this current lineup. Even if he's not getting a lot of ice time, he still creates offense by himself. But more importantly, he allows the rest of the lines to have scoring threats as well. Larkin and Mrazek deservingly have the spotlight, but AA is going to be a beaut for this team for years to come as well.

Of all the prospects we've had come through the system recently I've always thought him to be the biggest darkhorse we have. Glad to see he's keeping up with the NHL and honestly, I think he's a guy who turns it way UP in the playoffs.

I was fearing this would happen. Let's hope this doesn't mean what I think it means..



edit: This doesn't make sense; IF Andersson plays instead of AA, WHY is he the 3C? Switch Andersson with Sheahan and I'm okay with the lines. Obviously want AA instead of Andersson, but Andersson as the 3C is more of a WTF-move to me.

Wait is Larkin playing 2nd Center? I didnt pay attention to that last game, if so thats awesome!

 

[Pavels Dog]

Wait is Larkin playing 2nd Center? I didnt pay attention to that last game, if so thats awesome!

Richards was the C last night, not sure if that's just a mistake or if they're trying Larkin in the middle in practice.

 

[Vladdy84]

Why is Joker still on this team? Still bitter about Lando.

 

[skate skate skate]

If AA is the 3C I really love love love these lines!

edit: Yas!


Green was not skating today. I hope he can return this weekend.

 

[Obe2kenobe]

Those lines, with AA at 3C, are ****ing beautiful.

Yeah and give the kid some minutes Blash, in the few minutes he played his speed was so noticeable.

 

[14ari13]

Positive:
We scored 3 goals (8 last 2 games)
Despite missing kronwall and green our defence was ok. Dekeyser is our best Dman.
No goals allowed. Mrazek is awesome.

 

[silkyjohnson50]

Why is Joker still on this team? Still bitter about Lando.

Bitter about what? Swapping one 14th forward for another.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Panthers livid over Abdelkader's "cheap shot" on Barkov