Pre-Game Talk: Pregame canesisles game 3

[VAcaniac]

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[Cardiac Jerks]

Can’t wait to see how wild that building is going to be.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Marty says “See you Wednesday, boys.” So it sounds like he’ll be back in the lineup at least. And with how close Svechnikov has been, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him back as well.

No word about Ferland. Most recent news, I believe, was his tweet saying he’s been rehabbing in Raleigh, but no word on how close he may or may not be.

So we’re getting some fresh bodies back for Game 3. Hopefully Petr as well, but no need to push it if he’s not 100%. McBackup was McStarter for us when we needed it most this season, and he can do it again if the need be.

 

[Roboturner913]

Two days rest sorely needed, emphasis on the "sore"

Sure would be nice to get two of Svech/Martinook/Ferland in the lineup. You can only hide Brown and Bishop for so long.

 

[VAcaniac]

Can’t wait to see how wild that building is going to be.

Over/under 20 minutes for the “anDREI” chant to start.

 

[Tryamw]

I expect to get Martinook and Svech back.. We need it Guys.. Heal up not much chance for healing take what you can.

 

[Hinterland]

Two days rest sorely needed, emphasis on the "sore"

Sure would be nice to get two of Svech/Martinook/Ferland in the lineup. You can only hide Brown and Bishop for so long.

I wouldn't hide Bishop at all. I think he was excellent in the limited playing time he got.

 

[BrickNHL]

Die-hard Colorado Avalanche and British Columbia Lions fan, hope to meet you guys in the finals.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Die-hard Colorado Avalanche and British Columbia Lions fan, hope to meet you guys in the finals.

YOUR KIND WORDS ARE APPRECIATED SORT OF SNOW HURRICANE FAN.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

lol. so is literally what our board looked like when I checked this morning. All injury threads! :: laughs and cries at the same time:

 

[Svechhammer]

All these injuries. Played basically 4 games in 6 days.

Still up 2-0 in the series.

Seriously, this is incredible. And now we are coming back to Raleigh where we have last change and can dictate matchups on the ice, we're able to rest up to recharge, and we're going to get some key players back.

And to think, I was just happy we were in the playoffs

 

[DaveG]

Expected 4th line: me - Brindy - whoever from the 328 tailgate is still relatively sober

I only say me because we still need a right hand shot

 

[Borsig]

Brown and Bishop have both been solid as hell. Brown has been quiet, and while not scoring, has been making good decisions and not stupid mistakes.

 

[MinJaBen]

Brown and Bishop have both been solid as hell. Brown has been quiet, and while not scoring, has been making good decisions and not stupid mistakes.

I'm going to disagree with you on this one. While not making "stupid" mistakes, their puck skills leave a lot to be desired and are leading to problems. For example, while they are in the right positions and making good decisions, I've seen them just not able to cleanly handle passes from teammates and this has led to numerous losses of possession in their own zone or the neutral zone. Those types of turnovers will lead to a goal against if we lose any of the horseshoes we have lodged firmly in our nether regions.

 

[Tryamw]

I'm going to disagree with you on this one. While not making "stupid" mistakes, their puck skills leave a lot to be desired and are leading to problems. For example, while they are in the right positions and making good decisions, I've seen them just not able to cleanly handle passes from teammates and this has led to numerous losses of possession in their own zone or the neutral zone. Those types of turnovers will lead to a goal against if we lose any of the horseshoes we have lodged firmly in our nether regions.

Even more reason to clench the buttocks..

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

Game 3:

The Islanders are too good and the Canes have been very fortunate so far for me to feel confident yet. They hit 4 crossbars last night? Missed about 4 one timers game 1? They haven’t scored off their stick yet but, they will.

I will bet the farm Martinook & Svech plays Wednesday. I doubt Ferland is back until next round, at the earliest. Does Bishop or Brown returned from emergency call up?

Islanders will press hard on Wednesday. Much like the analysis of game 2, try to survive the onslaught and try to get out for odd man rushes. They will be physical and try to force mistakes. Guy have to keep their head up and help get the puck out of the zone.

A couple of early goals might break them.

Although we’ve gone back and forth as a fan base about what Francis did and didn’t do as a GM, his impact is huge so far. The organizational depth is YUGE for us so far.

Francis: Turbo, Aho, Foegele, Wallmark, McKegg, Bishop, TVR, Williams
JR: Faulk, Slavin, Pesce, McGinn, Staal, Brown
Waddell: Nino, Hamilton, Martinook, Maenalenan, Mrazek, McE, Svech, RBA, de Haan

 

[Svechhammer]

Game 3:

The Islanders are too good and the Canes have been very fortunate so far for me to feel confident yet. They hit 4 crossbars last night? Missed about 4 one timers game 1? They haven’t scored off their stick yet but, they will.

I will bet the farm Martinook & Svech plays Wednesday. I doubt Ferland is back until next round, at the earliest. Does Bishop or Brown returned from emergency call up?

Islanders will press hard on Wednesday. Much like the analysis of game 2, try to survive the onslaught and try to get out for odd man rushes. They will be physical and try to force mistakes. Guy have to keep their head up and help get the puck out of the zone.

A couple of early goals might break them.

Although we’ve gone back and forth as a fan base about what Francis did and didn’t do as a GM, his impact is huge so far. The organizational depth is YUGE for us so far.

Francis: Turbo, Aho, Foegele, Wallmark, McKegg, Bishop, TVR, Williams
JR: Faulk, Slavin, Pesce, McGinn, Staal, Brown
Waddell: Nino, Hamilton, Martinook, Maenalenan, Mrazek, McE, Svech, RBA, de Haan

I see it differently. The Canes are going to come out in Game 3 looking for blood early. We've been resoundly outplayed this series because we just didn't have the legs to skate with them. After 2 days of rest, we'll have the legs, and we'll be in front of our home ice. The Isles are going to have to withstand a good 5-8 minutes of an onslaught from the Canes to open the game before things settle down. And really, the Canes have come out looking good at the start of the first 2 games on the road, so I'd expect it to happen at home, too. Just, this time you'll have 19k loud Caniacs backing their every move to give them the psychological boost they didn't have on the road.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

we'll be in front of our home ice

I HOPE CANES WILL BE ON THE ICE. IF THE ISLES PLAYED THE GAME WITH CANES IN FRONT OF THE ICE THE GAME COULD LOOK RATHER SILLY.

 

[3CanesInTheBox]

I have never seen a team so seemingly cursed and blessed at the same time. aljdlajdlfja

Crowd will be (Trump voice) HUGE! even more than usual. we will have to power them to the finish line. Place should be NUTS whenever Andrei returns.

 

[Svechhammer]

I HOPE CANES WILL BE ON THE ICE. IF THE ISLES PLAYED THE GAME WITH CANES IN FRONT OF THE ICE THE GAME COULD LOOK RATHER SILLY.

You know, I think MV has what it takes to be a regular on this forum.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I see it differently. The Canes are going to come out in Game 3 looking for blood early. We've been resoundly outplayed this series because we just didn't have the legs to skate with them. After 2 days of rest, we'll have the legs, and we'll be in front of our home ice. The Isles are going to have to withstand a good 5-8 minutes of an onslaught from the Canes to open the game before things settle down. And really, the Canes have come out looking good at the start of the first 2 games on the road, so I'd expect it to happen at home, too. Just, this time you'll have 19k loud Caniacs backing their every move to give them the psychological boost they didn't have on the road.

This is why having opposing opinions is a good thing.

 

[Borsig]

The isles I think, are not giving us credit.

"shit bounce"
"only played 48 seconds of good hockey"

let's hope we do NOT do the same Wednesday. This is the team that swept the Pens. Play them like the threat they are. Caps would be burying 75% of the looks they've had. The Islanders wont continue .

I think our PP is so snakebit that the ONLY thing that can improve it, is a fresh start and new season. I don't even think its repairable at this point, it's so bad. Granted, Isles have the best PK in the playoffs, but still, 1:30 of 5v3, and 1 shot?

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I think our PP is so snakebit that the ONLY thing that can improve it, is a fresh start and new season. I don't even think its repairable at this point, it's so bad. Granted, Isles have the best PK in the playoffs, but still, 1:30 of 5v3, and 1 shot?

Not sure we can make this statement when nothing has actually been tried to fix it.

 

[DougieSmash]

Jordan Staal leads all players in hits (47). Tied with Martin from NYI though.

We have the worst PP from all remaining teams - 9.4. Ouch.
We have the second worst PK from all remaining teams - 76.7. Ouch.

 

[GoldiFox]

Jordan Staal leads all players in hits (47). Tied with Martin from NYI though.

We have the worst PP from all remaining teams - 9.4. Ouch.
We have the second worst PK from all remaining teams - 76.7. Ouch.

Second worst PK is simply due to playing against the best PP in the league for 7 games.

Only thing that will save the PP at this point is changes. The PP units are so stale they have crumbled apart. The #1 unit is completely neutered without Aho being able to make plays with his feet. This unit has zero goals in 33 minutes of PP ice time. Hamilton (2G and 1A), Slavin (2A), Staal (1G + 1A), Foegele (1A), and Svechnikov (1A) are the only players on the team with PP points. Hamilton is essentially the only player on the team with the ability to make a play and score on the PP right now. 3 primary points on 3 PP goals.