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Peterborough Petes 2018-19 Season Thread (Part 3)

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Merkley has been pretty good on the bench. No tantrums , swearings or carrying on poorly. The classless antics seem to be in the past.

He is seems like a different kid .

Maybe throwing the glove at a referee (allegedly) and being traded was a "come to Jeusus" moment for him and he has seen the error of his ways.

In any event I have an appreciation for his changed behaviour.
 

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Zebra said:
Merkley has been pretty good on the bench. No tantrums , swearings or carrying on poorly. The classless antics seem to be in the past.

He is seems like a different kid .

Maybe throwing the glove at a referee (allegedly) and being traded was a "come to Jeusus" moment for him and he has seen the error of his ways.

In any event I have an appreciation for his changed behaviour.
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He got a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct-verbal abuse of an official 3 games ago.... He has 3 "USC-abuse of official" penalties in his last 7 games.

You're really going to say he looks like a different kid and "the classless antics are in the past" because he went 2 games without an abuse of official penalty? Lol c'mon man

I hope he figures it out as much as anyone, he's by far the most important part of our team going into next year, but going 2 games without verbally abusing a ref isn't quite the bar we should be setting as an achievement
 
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They sent me a signed SDA photo in my season ticket renewal package which is kind of funny since I rag on him more than anyone on the team. Still pretty cool though, I'll be renewing for next year.

The Ottawa game, and a lot of games recently have had a ton of energy because of the amount of fans/kids in the stands. Whoever is getting the hockey teams in is doing a fantastic job cause those little shits bring a ton of energy. They almost got the wave going the other game.
 
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Diaero said:
They sent me a signed SDA photo in my season ticket renewal package which is kind of funny since I rag on him more than anyone on the team. Still pretty cool though, I'll be renewing for next year.

The Ottawa game, and a lot of games recently have had a ton of energy because of the amount of fans/kids in the stands. Whoever is getting the hockey teams in is doing a fantastic job cause those little ****s bring a ton of energy. They almost got the wave going the other game.
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I heard a pretty good Go Petes Go chant. You guys should have won.
 

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Diaero said:
They sent me a signed SDA photo in my season ticket renewal package which is kind of funny since I rag on him more than anyone on the team. Still pretty cool though, I'll be renewing for next year.

The Ottawa game, and a lot of games recently have had a ton of energy because of the amount of fans/kids in the stands. Whoever is getting the hockey teams in is doing a fantastic job cause those little ****s bring a ton of energy. They almost got the wave going the other game.
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So glad I didn't get SDA. I got Paquette. I'm renewing, too.
 
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Wow another game they battle back to get at least a point. It's obviously a lesser team tonight but a comeback is a comeback
 
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Offensively, Merkley was fantastic tonight. He single handedly created two goals.
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As he should be doing every night. He was drafted in the 1st round as a D-man because of his offensive talent. That's rare
 

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I love the way that the Petes are preparing themselves for the playoffs by keeping all of the games close.......whether they are playing Ottawa or Kingston.....:laugh:
The Petes should be happy with the result - 3 points this weekend - even though it wasn’t pretty.
IMO, the Petes best players are all back next year....Robertson, Kirk, Merkley, Chisholm, Jones....and they will all be a year older.

I like Fraser and Gallant as two OAs next year. I’m kind of hoping the Petes can target Kaliyev from HAM as a sniper and then a solid OA Dman. I know that it will cost them one of their two 1st round picks this April, but the Petes are in a great position with the 5th pick and the 7th - 13th pick as well.

I have high hopes for players like Cermak, Butler and Spearing to take big steps forward as well.

I know it has been a struggle lately but I’m optimistic that they are heading in the right direction. My hope is, at the very least, a hard fought Round 1 loss of 6 games.
I still think that, if the stars align, they could upset one of the top 4 teams.

Should be lots of jockeying for position over the last quarter of the season.
 
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Offensively, Merkley was fantastic tonight. He single handedly created two goals.
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Merkley has been a positive addition to the team especially on the power play, a bit of a gamble defensively but we knew that going in. Gallant is also a difference maker in all aspects of the game. A big body who plays well in both ends of the ice. This is a much better team with him in the lineup.
 
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Quick stat of the day: Paquette, Denault, Osmanski and Cermak have played in all 52 games for the Petes this season. A coincidence that they're not shy about going in and out of traffic?
 

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Quick stat of the day: Paquette, Denault, Osmanski and Cermak have played in all 52 games for the Petes this season. A coincidence that they're not shy about going in and out of traffic?
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Yes?

Is your argument that guys who initiate more contact get injured less or...?
 

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NorthernVoice said:
Yes?

Is your argument that guys who initiate more contact get injured less or...?
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Nope, just a question regarding the four players I mentioned. There are several factors that lead to missed games. I don't know if it's a coincidence that those four haven't missed a game. I think players who are stronger on their skates and or not afraid to go into the danger areas are probably tougher physically and mentally. It's obviously not 100% for every player who holds those skill sets. An injury can happen at any time, especially with physical players, but some are probably better at protecting their body. I wouldn't say Paquette and Cermak initiate heavy contact, but Osmanski and Denault do. Gallant initiates contact, but he seems really weak on his skates.

I'm not sure it's a coincidence that SDA and Hinz played 68 games last season and haven't missed many this year. For different reasons than the four players originally mentioned.
 
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Busy schedule coming up
Wednesday in Oshawa
Thursday vs Barrie
Saturday in Hamilton
Monday vs Niagara 2pm family day

I’m hoping for 5 points
 
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Big one tonight, if there was ever a good time to beat Oshawa...
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No TV coverage tonight. Rogers TV has committed to showing ... bingo .... :laugh:

Edit: scratch that. Looks like Rogers TV is pulling back on OHL hockey all together.
 
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