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Of course we finally seem to have our defense going in the right direction and Brannstrom gets injured. Not sure Wolanin can provide the same quality defense we've gotten from Erik. Hopefully he's only gone a week.
Brannstrom news really, really bummed me out.. Ugh.
Maybe Wolanin can find his footing and then Brann can step in for Reilly instead. Defence transformation complete.
Feels like Batherson creates multiple scoring chances per game that his linemates just can't cash in on.
I would agree it's not ideal for Wolanin to have to step right in and be relied on, but it is what it is. Better than having to use Brown again after seeing what a difference another puck mover made.Was hoping Wolanin slots in behind Brannstrom as the 3rd best puck mover, let him ease into his game after his really bad early struggles trying to acclimate back into the lineup. This injury almost reverses that and slots Wolanin back as the number 2 best puck mover. Hopefully now he's less jittery.
I would agree it's not ideal for Wolanin to have to step right in and be relied on, but it is what it is. Better than having to use Brown again after seeing what a difference another puck mover made.
My immediate reaction to seeing that play was that White was the guy most responsible. On the replay it was more noticeable that Zaitsev's pinch was a little risky... but still, it's the kind of play that happens 10 times per game.A lot went wrong on that play...
Brady had a lazy change which resulted Tkachuk's replacement being behind the play and White scrambling across to cover the spot Tkachuk vacated. In doing so, White let Ennis get behind him which combined to create that 2 on one, Chabot didn't play the 2 on 1 particularly well either.
I don't mind Zaitsev's pinch in a vacuum, he probably can't be expected to know the chain of events Tkachuks lazy change would cause.
I would hazard a guess that it might have impacted Wolanin's play to be next to Brown. I am open to another chance for Brown at some point and i know it's a bit trendy to hate on him, but he really really struggled when he played imo, pretty much right there with Coburn and it's no surprise things have improved with those two being replaced. Zub is a good suggestion, he is impressing me so far and isn't pigeon holed as just a big slow player.Well I think Brown was Wolanin's most common D partner too. So there's that. Hopefully he gets some time with Zub and that takes some of the pressure off Wolanin. At least in regards to skating/puckhandling/passing.
I would hazard a guess that it might have impacted Wolanin's play to be next to Brown. I am open to another chance for Brown at some point and i know it's a bit trendy to hate on him, but he really really struggled when he played imo, pretty much right there with Coburn and it's no surprise things have improved with those two being replaced. Zub is a good suggestion, he is impressing me so far and isn't pigeon holed as just a big slow player.
Yes, the perfect 7th guy is someone you don't mind sitting and can play spot duty low in the lineup when needed. Injuries will surely dictate he gets another shot at some point.I think Brown is pretty much perfect as a 7th D for this team. He can play the odd game but he shouldn't (at this point in his career anyway) be among your 6 best defensemen. I'm sure he'll get another chance this year.
Of course we finally seem to have our defense going in the right direction and Brannstrom gets injured. Not sure Wolanin can provide the same quality defense we've gotten from Erik. Hopefully he's only gone a week.
Agree with this big time. I'll give him credit for staying in the game you could tell he was shaken up.People might not agree with Simmer on most takes, but he's 100% right about Brannstrom needing to learn to take less contact. He seems to get hit hard quite a bit.
Same here, his hit was somewhat clean but aggressive. If I recall correctly, he took a few liberties in the prior games vs the oilers. Needs his bell rungAgree with this big time. I'll give him credit for staying in the game you could tell he was shaken up.
Wouldn't mind someone introducing themselves to Archibald tonight.
I didn't realize it until last night but he was the one going at it with Batherson at the end of the game last week while Tkachuk and Gudbranson went at it with Kassian so you're bang on.Same here, his hit was somewhat clean but aggressive. If I recall correctly, he took a few liberties in the prior games vs the oilers. Needs his bell rung
I didn't realize it until last night but he was the one going at it with Batherson at the end of the game last week while Tkachuk and Gudbranson went at it with Kassian so you're bang on.
Like you said it wasn't dirty but it was aggressive and it set the tone. Hope to see it addressed tonight.
Formenton is going to be the most important player added to the roster of guys not here now.Im looking forward to Formenton playing regularly so he can do stuff like that on the forecheck. Be nice to not be on the receiving end for a while