Post-Game Talk: Nashville @ San Jose - Game 5: The Big Game Edition

[BonMorrison]

I disagree. He has had ideal matchups and deployment. He has been very good, but he has made plenty of mistakes. He has clearly evolved his game this year and in the playoffs, developing into a legitimate #2-#3 defenseman. That said, he is still definitely behind Weber/Josi.

This maybe more that I have been rather critical of Josi/Weber all playoffs so them playing not to their calibre has likely caused me to heap more praise onto both Ekholm/Ellis.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Nobody take this the wrong way because overall I'm still happy with the trade but I can kinda see why Columbus got really frustrated with Johansen.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Nobody take this the wrong way because overall I'm still happy with the trade but I can kinda see why Columbus got really frustrated with Johansen.

He's in his pass only mode which, quite frankly, sucks. He's slowing down to a crawl whenever he hits the blueline when he has the puck. He's playing an east/west game in the offensive zone right now. He's too predictable when he plays this way. He has a great shot which he hardly ever uses enough. He needs to adopt the Jamie Benn model (pass/shoot about equally) of play all of the time instead of leaning toward the Adam Oates model (shoot only as a last resort).

The NHL should adopt the 2-3-2 format-at least in series where the teams are 1500 or more miles apart. There's no reason to add 10 hours of travel time in 3 days when games are this important.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

He's in his pass only mode which, quite frankly, sucks. He's slowing down to a crawl whenever he hits the blueline when he has the puck. He's playing an east/west game in the offensive zone right now. He's too predictable when he plays this way. He has a great shot which he hardly ever uses enough. He needs to adopt the Jamie Benn model (pass/shoot about equally) of play all of the time instead of leaning toward the Adam Oates model (shoot only as a last resort).

The NHL should adopt the 2-3-2 format-at least in series where the teams are 1500 or more miles apart. There's no reason to add 10 hours of travel time in 3 days when games are this important.

I'd be in favor of every series being 2-3-2 tbh. I just like the format better.
Kinda sad the NBA changed it.

 

[PredsHabs]

Nobody take this the wrong way because overall I'm still happy with the trade but I can kinda see why Columbus got really frustrated with Johansen.

I hope a full off season, training camp, and pre-season can help him out here. Wish he shot more!

 

[Scoresberg]

I hope a full off season, training camp, and pre-season can help him out here. Wish he shot more!

Agreed 100%.

 

[Phototropic]

My problem with Johansen is his immaturity leading to dumb penalties. Hopefully that will improve with time.

 

[Enoch]

I think his legs are dead like most of the forwards. I am not worried. He is learning new linemates on the fly this post-season, and everything is just a bit off.

 

[PredsHabs]

Can we at least give him a full NHL season before we label him or give up on him?

I will repeat- man, this is a tough crowd

Not giving up on him. In fact wish w had more people with his fire just a litter bigger.

 

[thecloser]

i'm not giving up on him. would love to see him shoot more like he did when he first came over but I'm giving him some time.