GDT: Non-GDT: Who cares edition (Coyotes @ Capitals | 3 p.m. MST | FSA) I hope rt doesn't yell at me now

[doaner]

So with our win, we have the best goal differential in the pacific division.

 

[0point1]

I love the look on Holtby's face like "what the hell just happened"

 

[TheLegend]

Yeah it’s Todd Walsh.....

 

[Bonsai Tree]

That may be the win that jump starts the team. Great game for Galchenyuk, great game for Strome and great game for Panik. Nice tight defense against the Caps, of all teams! Kuemper was great in net. As to the question about why Kuemper finds himself out of position so much, I think that he has such a strong post to post push that he can't stop himself after stopping the shot and just slides another 6 inches to 1 foot, enough to make him scramble back into good position.

 

[Name Nameless]

So with our win, we have the best goal differential in the pacific division.

Yotes are currently zero points out of a play-off spot. Yeah, zero. Just out of it on a tie-breaker.

 

[doaner]

Yotes are currently zero points out of a play-off spot. Yeah, zero. Just out of it on a tie-breaker.

Crazy what quality goaltending and a few changes up front can do.

 

[Mosby]

Understatement. Kuemper deserves the belt. But who has it? Raanta? Should the goalies be allowed to give it to each other?

I think Raanta has it from the Carolina game.

 

[Jakey53]

Archibald ****ing blows

He was doing a pretty good job at picking his nose on the bench.

 

[Jakey53]

Great stick on that pass break up by Lyubushkin.

Lyubushkin just saved another goal. His defensive awareness is really good.

I really like his game, and he has only played a few games on smaller ice. Love to see him get time with OEL at some point this year.

 

[moosemeister]

He was doing a pretty good job at picking his nose on the bench.

Talk about the play dying on your stick every time you touch it.

That was him

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

You called it...one team lost 4-1.

Yeah, that's the ticket.

 

[Jakey53]

At least there is someone softer than Strome when Archibald is out there. He's not an NHL player. We need a couple upgrades and Dvorak would add to this group significantly. Also, Strome can sill be an incredible player, but he's got to get quicker/faster/stronger. He can't use his skill set because he is always behind the play.

That was a beautiful pass and outside of Keller, no one would have made that pass, but maybe OEL as well. 99% of the guys would have just shot it. Those are the types of plays he can make and the only reason he was able to was because they caught him as the trailer.

I'd hate to give up on Strome, because at some point, he's going to put in the work in the off-season to be the player he was expected to be and I'd rather it be here than someplace else. Even if he is a 4th line guy, next season that 4th line will have better players than Cousins/Archibald...so I'm all for keeping him and just ride him until he gets it.

Chayka said that they were happy with Strome and his off season work. The only thing missing from Strome is consistency. When he gets more consistent the points will come and his confidence will soar. He isn't the only one having this problem on this team.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

He was doing a pretty good job at picking his nose on the bench.

Adds to the stickiness.

 

[Jakey53]

That may be the win that jump starts the team. Great game for Galchenyuk, great game for Strome and great game for Panik. Nice tight defense against the Caps, of all teams! Kuemper was great in net. As to the question about why Kuemper finds himself out of position so much, I think that he has such a strong post to post push that he can't stop himself after stopping the shot and just slides another 6 inches to 1 foot, enough to make him scramble back into good position.

I think you are right about Kuemper. If he tried hard enough he could end up on the side boards.

 

[Kyle003p]

Understatement. Kuemper deserves the belt. But who has it? Raanta? Should the goalies be allowed to give it to each other?

I'd give it to Hammer after blocking all those slappers from Ovie

 

[Name Nameless]

I'd give it to Hammer after blocking all those slappers from Ovie

Yeah, Hjalmarsson got it, it's posted on Facebook now.

Good choice. He is always there.

 

[Grimes]

I'd give it to Hammer after blocking all those slappers from Ovie

He got it.

Pretty good game by Strome. He is coming together. Wish Tocch would move him up. Looks good with Vinny on the PP. Lines still aren't finding chemistry.

Perlini-Gally-Fischer
Keller-Stepan-Panik
Crouse-Strome-Hino
Grabner-Richie-Cousins

 

[Jakey53]

I thought Lyubushkin play was very solid and was surprised he only played 11 minutes. Stepan has a rough night in the dot, and on that 4 minute PP is lost draw after draw and RT kept on sending out Richardson and Stepan for the draws. Strome was 69% FOW and Stepan at 29. I can understand Richardson being the guy as he is rock solid most games, but I go with the hot hand over Stepan.

 

[Jakey53]

Yeah, Hjalmarsson got it, it's posted on Facebook now.

Good choice. He is always there.

Hammer was outstanding, and that is putting it lightly.

 

[Jakey53]

He got it.

Pretty good game by Strome. He is coming together. Wish Tocch would move him up. Looks good with Vinny on the PP. Lines still aren't finding chemistry.

Perlini-Gally-Fischer
Keller-Stepan-Panik
Crouse-Strome-Hino
Grabner-Richie-Cousins

After last game most were ready to deal Strome for a bucket of pucks. The team overall played a very good road game, and back to back to boot. Proud of the guys. Very good effort.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Strome can sill be an incredible player, but he's got to get quicker/faster/stronger.

At his age and at this point in his career I don't think he'll get quicker or faster, but he most certainly should get stronger.

 

[Mosby]

Thought this was Hinostroza's best game since the game in Chicago.

 

[Name Nameless]

Hammer was outstanding, and that is putting it lightly.

I still can't believe Blackhawks wanted to trade him away.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

After last game most were ready to deal Strome for a bucket of pucks. The team overall played a very good road game, and back to back to boot. Proud of the guys. Very good effort.

tbh I'm still ready to deal Strome for a bucket of pucks. We'll see if he changes my mind.

 

[KG]

I still can't believe Blackhawks wanted to trade him away.

I agree. He can play up and down the lineup without being a liability. I don’t think he’s a 30g player, but still valuable