I'm starting to wonder why people bother trying to debate with Mandy.
They want to know what he says next.
I'm starting to wonder why people bother trying to debate with Mandy.
Seriously?
I'm planning to bike to SBP today (that's what I always do) even if it hits hard.
My two cents?
If I wasn't looking for Lundin I barely would have noticed him. That's a pretty solid way to play your first game in many months and with a new team no less.
And I cannot believe all the hate on this board after THAT loss.
Yes, we lost. That SUCKS. But seriously, if our team plays like that every night... win or lose -- I'm happy!!!
It's frustration more than anything, the team played more than well enough to get the W but Ward just shut the door. Losing to the opposing goalie always feel like the other team cheated.
I doubt you'd bike there with a 9 year old and 14 month old, though.
Of course not.
My point is you don't miss the game because of the snow. Earthquake maybe, but snow? Sorry, you just don't.
MAK, you seem to be the minority arguing that Lundin was god awful. Most seem to think he was good, or at least played as expected considering his return from injury to a new team.
He just didn't look like an NHL regular. He didn't do anything to make me think he could more than a 6/7. If he shakes the rust he could get to that level.
Lost too many battles and made too many mistake for a defensive d-man.
Would much rather have Borowiecki play
Im about go biking in the snow storm for the fun of it.
no point in arguing with mak. consensus is that lundin was solid, but not spectacular. lets move on.
this team needs a finisher, which is why it's a shame latendresse is not working out so far. he would have been a lot of help yesterday and in the montreal game if he was fully fit.
Never made a thread about that
All I said was that Kuba played like a legit 1st pairing D-man. That is all.
Kuba in 2011-12 was better than Methot is right now. That is true. Karlsson doesn't seem to have missed a beat, but Kuba was better than Methot is now.
Michalek Smith Silf are playing great but id really like to see Dacosta with Silf they had chemistry in bingo and I think the little frenchman can create offense and maybe get him some open looks like Condra and Obrien had last night.
Boro sent to Bingo
Maybe it is just me but ALL of our Depth defencemen have been great. Borowiecki, Wiecioch, Benoit and now Lundin have all been assets. What exactly do people expect? All have been better and more ready then I think anyone could have hoped given the circumstances. Lundin was to be our 6th D and he is thrown into a game soon after starting to practice with the team, first time with his whole team and first game in months, with his wife due to deliver twins the next day and he has a decent enough "unnoticed" 20 or so minutes.
Borowiecki being sent down, and I think he will not be called back up before Gryba is. When we need a physical D again, I think Gryba will get a look, just because they want to see what he can do in the NHL. We are seeing incredible depth from our organization and the great coaching and development in Bingo for several seasons now. We should all be happy.
And pouring on Benoit for the OT miscue is silly. Mistakes happen, especially forced ones at 4-4. I remember him saving the team making a save himself with only a few seconds left in the game last week. Wasn't a problem having him on at a crucial point of time in THAT game was it?
And this is a TEAM. Almost regardless of line or pairing, the team presses and is relentlessly uptempo.
I am impressed with EVERYONE on the team.
We have been in every game but ONE all season and Bishop started that one. The only disappointing performer to me is Latendresse and he is injured. Hope he can get healthy and maybe get inserted into the lineup at some future point and score a few key goals for us.
I honestly don't understand we pay the guy 1.15 Mill I mean what are you expecting from Lundin to runner up for the Norris ? Guy plays 20 mins first game back, looked good on his skates made simple plays.