GDT: Preseason Game 7: Coyotes @ Ducks, Saturday 9/28, 7pm

[BUX7PHX]

Is this a thing? Just noticed the same with Pens-Sabres, as I tried to watch a bit of it, and found threads about it (to ask about the bad picture I have, wanted to see if it was commented on: ) and people talked about this being the exact same match-up as in their first game!

No stream tonight. Well, last weekend without feed from the games, then, at least.

I don't think it is an intentional thing, but every so often, it is bound to happen. Geographical proximity of teams for preseason is a big piece to the puzzle, and some areas of the country will naturally be put in this position.

I will say that in the instance of this situation, I would purposefully put in some plays and/or line combos that we would not see or are limited in our future intentions. If we suck at it - great, we just gave a game plan that we have no intention of using and combos that should not be seen anyhow. If we pot some good plays, however, we found success with plays and players that "allegedly" weren't supposed to work. That bodes well for our ability to play to our strengths. We just have to be aware that the Ducks may be willing to be doing the same thing - testing different looks and combos that may not have any future for them.

 

[TheLegend]

Ducks lineup...

 

[Antonche]

Ducks lineup...

Not bad, how can looked

 

[TheLegend]

 

[SniperHF]

Always wanted Silf on my team.

Hope he doesn't have what I have cause it sucks.

 

[TheLegend]

Hey.... a lineup right on time.... sans OEL this looks like the opening night lineup.

 

[SniperHF]

If (IF lololol) Raanta is out long term we should probably trade for a backup again. Hill could probably do fine but I'd rather he not ride the pine too much.

 

[Muppet]

Well would you look at that, four lines that can actually score.

inb4 shutout

 

[XX]

If (IF lololol) Raanta is out long term we should probably trade for a backup again. Hill could probably do fine but I'd rather he not ride the pine too much.

Chayka and Tocc are big on not running one starter into the ground. You're also probably not going to find a good one in trade this late in the season. Having Hill up would actually alleviate a little time crunch in the minors and he's basically ready. May as well let him run with it so he can be the full time guy next year.

 

[Name Nameless]

If (IF lololol) Raanta is out long term we should probably trade for a backup again. Hill could probably do fine but I'd rather he not ride the pine too much.

The goalie situation actually strikes me as almost absurdly good. Even if Raanta is out.

 

[SniperHF]

I'm not sure he's ready though, maybe he's as ready as he can be but that's different.

The goalie situation actually strikes me as almost absurdly good. Even if Raanta is out.

Hill nosedived pretty hard after his hot start, I'm not sure he's there yet.

Kuemper will be fine but may not provide elite level play like he did last year.

If Hill looks shaky at all as #2 I'd make a move fast, can't have a bad start due to goaltending. The Coyotes have shown they mentally collapse under so-so or worse goaltending.

 

[Plub]

Schmaltz at C over Dvo seems like a very stubborn thing to do, but if it works, I'm all for it.

 

[Plub]

Schmaltz at C over Dvo seems like a very stubborn thing to do, but if it works, I'm all for it.

Nevermind, looks like Dvo is playing C and Schmaltz is on his wing.

 

[_Del_]

You're also probably not going to find a good one in trade this late in the season

Probably not terribly hard to find an adequate veteran back up who a team is convinced could be replaced by a younger/cheaper guy. Just watch the waiver wire.

That's all we'd probably be in the market for anyway. Somebody who can be a warm body for awhile and then dumped.I

And that's assuming Raanta is seriously broken again.

 

[Skellart09]

No audio on nhl app, is that right or is it just me

 

[_Del_]

Nevermind, looks like Dvo is playing C and Schmaltz is on his wing.

Has Tocc seen the light?!

 

[knich]

No audio on nhl app, is that right or is it just me

It's not playing on 910am. I am listening from link on Anaheim site. Anyone getting Yotes feed?

 

[Muppet]

Vinnie with a 4 on 4 goal.

 

[TheLegend]

Half way through the first and Ducks are out-hitting us 9-1.


Make that 11-1.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

Half way through the first and Ducks are out-hitting us 9-1.

It's preseason. Nobody wants to get hurt making a check. As frequent as not, the protagonist gets hurt.

 

[Skellart09]

Half way through the first and Ducks are out-hitting us 9-1.

You can imagine my shock

 

[Muppet]

I'm a little surprised Hayton isn't playing. I imagine it's a "show me something" game for Fischer.

 

[TheLegend]

Hey but we’re ahead on FOs.

Schmaltz actually won one.

 

[_Del_]

It's preseason. Nobody wants to get hurt making a check. As frequent as not, the protagonist gets hurt.

I guess you should tell the Ducks...

Never-ending excuses

 

[Muppet]

Sounds like Goose just got absolutely burned 1 on 1 again. He better sort his shit out real quick.