GDT: Predators @ Flames, 7:00 MT

[Anglesmith]

Your theory is also flawed because most of the team can't score even with a pylon in net let alone an NHL goalie....

chances don't matter when you can't convert....

I know. The question is whether the lack of conversion is actually a property of the team or simply a reflection of temporary confidence factors.

I have much more confidence in a team that can do the hard part but fail on the easy part than the other way around. I just have a hard time believing that, for instance, Johnny Gaudreau lacks the talent to finish on breakaways and two-on-ones. But that has been a consistent theme all throughout this year. He's scored at all levels in those situations. It's much easier for me to believe that he's in an extended rut than that this is really a reflection of his ability.

 

[DFF]

I know. The question is whether the lack of conversion is actually a property of the team or simply a reflection of temporary confidence factors.

I have much more confidence in a team that can do the hard part but fail on the easy part than the other way around. I just have a hard time believing that, for instance, Johnny Gaudreau lacks the talent to finish on breakaways and two-on-ones. But that has been a consistent theme all throughout this year. He's scored at all levels in those situations. It's much easier for me to believe that he's in an extended rut than that this is really a reflection of his ability.

In the case of Johnny it's confidence. In the case of Monahan, it's post all star break, he is on PTO ...in the case of Bennett, Lucic, Reider, Ronbinson, Rinado, Backlund, Jankowski etc...it's pure lack of talent.

 

[Anglesmith]

In the case of Johnny it's confidence. In the case of Monahan, it's post all star break, he is on PTO ...in the case of Bennett, Lucic, Reider, Ronbinson, Rinado, Backlund, Jankowski etc...it's pure lack of talent.

Monahan has actually come out of his funk in the second half. Remember early in the season when he just couldn't put the puck in the net no matter what? That's at least now a thing of the past. He's back to finishing his chances like he always does, for the most part. He has never been the guy to drive play with Gaudreau on his line, however.

 

[Tkachuky]

Bad take

nah. It’s called being a real fan.

 

[Tkachuky]

Imagine not wasting my time watching 3 hours of garbage hockey every second day.

Imagine saying that and then complaining here every day about the team. Shocking!

 

[DCDM]

nah. It’s called being a real fan.

Okay lol whatever you say

 

[DCDM]

Imagine saying that and then complaining here every day about the team. Shocking!

Imagine trying to pull rank on something as arbitrary as not wanting to watch our favourite team play like a sack of lard

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

That's a bit contrary to your own assertion that coaching isn't the problem....

I agree with you, it is. However I stand by my point that the players need to pull themselves out of this funk.