That's your problem.Bux said:I didn't see him playing as badly as the comments stated
Or he was playing like ass... he was the worst player on the ice.You are too busy trying to nitpick the problems with players that you didnt throw your weight behind, and you are missing a good thing in the process.
That's your problem.
Or he was playing like ass... he was the worst player on the ice.
I also complimented his game a few games back and said he actually played defense and seemed to notice he is successful when he goes to the middle of the ice.
When he stops playing defense, stops being "sticky", and starts loafing on the perimeter, I'll criticize him again. That's how it works.
I love Keller, but he played like ass almost the entire year last year, too, and I was hard on him. This year he is back battling through checks and hard after the puck. Night and day difference. Good for him. If he stops and looks like last year again, I'll be back to criticizing him.
Where did I complain about the team? The first few games were like Tocchet's start. They looked good, but it wasn't getting results. They had lots of chances, limited chances against, but still lost games. I take that all day everyday over a team that generally looks like crap and is heavily outplayed, but manages to occasionally steal a win or salvage a loser point.
The veterans actually look (mostly) like they care and are engaged. That's a pleasant change of pace for an October.
I've been pretty happy this season. Harping on players who are supposed to be core pieces, but are playing poorly, is pretty common.
We're still too light and stop and watch the game happen too often, but never made a lot of progress in a couple of years.
Del said:The veterans actually look (mostly) like they care and are engaged. That's a pleasant change of pace for an October.
I don't have time to argue with a bot. Maybe after the next update.Buxbot said:Our core pieces are doing a lot more than you care to realize.
I don't have time to argue with a bot. Maybe after the next update.
Great post, well articulated synopsis, not just looking at a stat sheet.The veterans dont care any more or less than last season. It is almost like you are suggesting that we dumped all of the veterans at the place where the Care Bears live a week prior to the season.
News flash: most players care throughout the entire season. We started 0-2. We did so the year before that, and the year before that. I think that the level of caring to stop from continuing that trend was the same each year. We now have the comfort in the system and talent in the lineup to battle back from that.
The funny thing is that some of the players that you are referring to might not be the same ones that I am. You stated "veterans." I stated "core." Just because you have many years doesn't mean you are a core piece.
I consider Keller to be a core piece but not a vet. I consider Dvorak to be both. He has done a lot more than you think. Crouse has been very strong on the PK. He is a core piece, but not a vet.
See the difference?
The core players that I don't think you are paying as much attention to include Chychrun, Dvorak, Crouse, Schmaltz, and Demers. Demers is probably the only one that isnt a handpick by Chayka. Quite a few kids are leading the way, but we are just getting solid performances all around.
Great post, well articulated synopsis, not just looking at a stat sheet.
Love the optimism.
We have won 4 straight, our team has played better then our record. Chemistry is a big part of why it is all working. I wouldn't mess with the lines now or worry about playing Hayton. If somebody isn't playing a complete game or gets injured, Hayton will get some time, no need to force it or try it now because he was a high pick. No need to screw up what we have going.I really like the concept of each line right now but would like to move some guys around and find a way to slot in Hayton. Hino has not been doing it for me lately and think he is more deserving fora sit than Fischer. It sounded like Fischer was making some great plays and putting in a lot of effort last night despite a couple of gaffes.
Keller-Dvo-Schmaltz
Garland-Stepan-Kessel
Crouse-Soda-Fischer
Grabs-Richie-Hayton
Let's see if we can spark that Schmeller magic again, and Dvo has proven that he is responsible enough to pick up their defensive lapses. I also feel like both Schmaltz and Keller are improved defensively.
Garland the puck hound with Kessel seems like an instant match. Stepan hasn't been producing goals but him and Kessel are clicking, the puck luck just hasn't been there.
Really like the idea of this third line. If Fischer starts slumping sit him, move Hayton up and try again. Soda and Crouse are matchup hell for other teams though.
Nothing really needs to be said about the 4th line. I would prefer Hayton over Richie in ever scenario besides the PK. Without Hammer in the lineup Richie needs to stay.
I feel as far as wingers go, Fischer/Hino are interchangeable for the 3rd and 4th lines depending on current performance. Hayton/Garland could begin switching between the 3rd and 2nd lines.
Of course we are winning now so maybe don't touch it yet. Just would like Hayton to get more reps.
Don't fall for the Bux-bait
Did you get my report? It honestly looked like it didn’t go through?This is a Forum 40 Public Service Announcement:
The report feature really works people........ (glaring at rt)
What's a bigger PITA is cleaning up the mess from people biting on a post.
This is a Forum 40 Public Service Announcement:
The report feature really works people........ (glaring at rt)
What's a bigger PITA is cleaning up the mess from people biting on a post.
Did you get my report? It honestly looked like it didn’t go through?
The "ignore" function works pretty well too.
I thought the PM function was only for complaining about TL?