Lycanthrope
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We played Oshawa in the playoffs last year? I must have have missed thatLast season the match up against Oshawa in the playoffs was all Oshawa even with Ukko. This season it will probably come down to this again only if the goal tending improves. Paps is well aware of the situation with respect to goal tending unfortunately every other team does too. He has proven in the past his worth as the teams GM. Give him time although time is our biggest enemy and I am quite confident things will work out. Hopefully this is not wishful thinking.
series I would sure as heck hope Papineau is aware of the dire situation, he’s only the GM and the one principally responsible for providing Stillman with the resources he needs to win. I think we’re all hoping he pulls a rabbit out of his hat. Also I don’t think us die hards wanting and expecting OHL level goaltending is an unreasonable request. Some of you may not get it, but many of us have been waiting for what seems like forever for a deep run and we finally have some pieces in place this season that could allow for that and how often does that come around, especially for this franchise?
Also no, we don’t have the luxury of a ton of time. Part of making a deep run involves finishing as high as possible in the standings so as to secure home ice in the playoffs. I don’t worry about the team necessarily being fragile, these kids think they can do anything but indeed the team many not perform the same way offensively knowing any defensive lapse is likely to end up in the net or worse, that they can outplay teams for long stretches (i,e, the Kitchener game) and still lose by giving soft, deflating goals. I would be fine with being more patient during an average season but we have high hopes this season and don’t want to slip too far away from Oshawa and the like because of subpar goaltending. That would be a shame. Finally, and before some of you rally to Paps defence like a secret service agent taking a bullet, I’m not saying this to be overly critical but how in the hell did anyone think Purboo had proved anything in this league to be worth what Papineau paid for him?? Based on what? Sorry reeks of desperation and wishful thinking.
Finally, as far as I know this is a discussion board where we can share opinions and express both praise and criticism. I don’t think that makes us “keyboard warriors”. Anyone who doesn’t like reading justifiable criticisms or observations may well enjoy a cheerleading type forum better. Here’s hoping the team (including whoever is in net) performs up to their abilities this weekend. Big divisional matchup tomorrow night and with a two game roadie it is imperative that they win and start the weekend off right. Go Wolves.