Flameshomer
Likeaholic
The star players have finally bought in, they've shaken off the cobwebs from extended off seasons, and the flames have seemingly turned the ship around. Our defensive play of late has been miles beyond where it was to start the season, and Chad Johnson is showing how badly he wants to play for his hometown team.
One player is still languishing: What's up with T.J?
The excuses that he's being dragged down by other defenders he's paired with just aren't holding water: every defenceman on our team has had worse numbers when paired with Brodie, and has improved when moved away.
I got **** on a lot at the beginning of the year for advocating trading him instead of Dougie, but given the way they've played that's an absolute no brainer right now.
Is he just not buying into Gulutzan's system? Is he not as talented as we thought? Maybe someone's heard about some off-ice issues that have taken away his focus?
He's lost all of the swagger and confidence that made him a stalwart. He looks hesitant while he's skating the puck up the ice, and looks afraid to attack forwards with his stick when they enter the zone. Further, his pinches have been absolute garbage this year.
What's going on??
One player is still languishing: What's up with T.J?
The excuses that he's being dragged down by other defenders he's paired with just aren't holding water: every defenceman on our team has had worse numbers when paired with Brodie, and has improved when moved away.
I got **** on a lot at the beginning of the year for advocating trading him instead of Dougie, but given the way they've played that's an absolute no brainer right now.
Is he just not buying into Gulutzan's system? Is he not as talented as we thought? Maybe someone's heard about some off-ice issues that have taken away his focus?
He's lost all of the swagger and confidence that made him a stalwart. He looks hesitant while he's skating the puck up the ice, and looks afraid to attack forwards with his stick when they enter the zone. Further, his pinches have been absolute garbage this year.
What's going on??