Travis Sanheim: Season Review

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Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman Travis Sanheim: Season in Review - Last Word on Hockey

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[Rebels57]

Good stuff @Ted Brown

 

[TB87]

Good stuff @Ted Brown

Thank you!

 

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Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman Travis Sanheim: Season in Review - Last Word on Hockey

really good article Ted

 

[Rebels57]

Really hoping to see Sanheim take the next step this season. It's critically important for our march towards contending.

 

[TB87]

really good article Ted

Thank you!

 

[FlyTimmo]

Ted's twitter is a good follow.

Ted (@ThatGuy11920) | Twitter

 

[TB87]

Really hoping to see Sanheim take the next step this season. It's critically important for our march towards contending.

Absolutely. It’d go a long way in helping the team move forward in this rebuild.

 

[Curufinwe]

 

[Rebels57]

I mean, is there any graph more f***ing revealing about the state of the defense last year?

 

[Tripod]

Well done Ted

 

[TB87]

Well done Ted

Thanks Tripod!

 

[Striiker]

Sanheim just needs playing experience and confidence.

Unfortunately, scratching him prevents him from gaining either. We just need him to play and he'll continue to improve.

Already our 3rd best defensemen.

 

[Tripod]

All I will say, is that there were times in games when we were losing, and it 100% looked like Hakstol let him off his leash and told him to push the play/offense. When Gudas got the puck in our end and the opponent were on a line change, Sanheim would sneak up the boards for a longer outlet pass but it put the opponents on the defensive right away. Or he would look to pinch when the opportunity arose.

We have some great skating Dmen in Provy, Ghost, Sanheim and Myers. Letting them skate/pinch to create mismatches is something that can give us an edge over opponent when done correctly.(before anyone freaks out about wanting an all out NYI scheme). I hope in the future, we come at teams in waves causing them to always be back peddling.

Having multiple Dmen who can get up the ice as the trailer off the rush will be nice too. We are finally getting speed into the lineup, now use it. Don't neuter it.

 

[Striiker]

All I will say, is that there were times in games when we were losing, and it 100% looked like Hakstol let him off his leash and told him to push the play/offense. When Gudas got the puck in our end and the opponent were on a line change, Sanheim would sneak up the boards for a longer outlet pass but it put the opponents on the defensive right away. Or he would look to pinch when the opportunity arose.

We have some great skating Dmen in Provy, Ghost, Sanheim and Myers. Letting them skate/pinch to create mismatches is something that can give us an edge over opponent when done correctly.(before anyone freaks out about wanting an all out NYI scheme). I hope in the future, we come at teams in waves causing them to always be back peddling.

Having multiple Dmen who can get up the ice as the trailer off the rush will be nice too. We are finally getting speed into the lineup, now use it. Don't neuter it.

That's why we need Sanheim to be like Ghost and just ignore the coach and play the style that got him to the NHL in the first place.

 

[Bruckuss]

Please become ghost jr, please become ghost jr.

That is all I want for now, well and for Hart to pan out but my birthday is coming up lol

 

[Tripod]

That's why we need Sanheim to be like Ghost and just ignore the coach and play the style that got him to the NHL in the first place.

Reality is he needs to listen to the coach. But the coach needs to adapt too. And so far, his inability to adapt in a playoff series is one of the reasons we lose.

But let's not turn this into a Hak thread, please.

 

[TB87]

Reality is he needs to listen to the coach. But the coach needs to adapt too. And so far, his inability to adapt in a playoff series is one of the reasons we lose.

But let's not turn this into a Hak thread, please.

I second this. Please don't turn this into a Hak thread. Let's keep this to Sanheim, the Flyers defenseman as a whole, the defensive system, etc. I have no control over what people post on here. However, it'd be greatly appreciated if Hak doesn't become the primary focus in this thread.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

But let's not turn this into a Hak thread, please.

 

[Audible Velvet]

If (should say when, because I have faith in his ability) he puts it all together, look out. There will be many happy people in Flyerland. Incredible potential in this one.

 

[deadhead]

Yes, he needs to become like Ghost, listen to his coaches, develop a responsible two way game and play up to his talent.
Ghost was better last season because he stopped forcing plays in the O-zone and got back on defense and used his body more instead of his stick when backchecking - things he didn't do his first two years which got him benched.
It's called "fundamentals." It's the difference between guys who just put up points (OEL) and guys who win games (Doughty).

As Ted's article showed, Sanheim royally sucked before they sent him down and played much better after he returned, like a lot of rookies, he was over his head and needed the AHL break to get his head on straight.

I'm hoping he shows up in camp stronger and with more of an edge, he's a defenseman, it's not enough to be a pretty skater, he needs to win board battles in his own zone and get the puck back, because you can't exit the D-zone without the puck.

 

[Striiker]

If Gudas plays more like he did prior to last year, then he and Sanheim would be a good fit together on the 2nd pair (although they'd likely end up as 3rd pair when it comes to icetime after MacDonald is back).

Playing with Sanheim was the best Gudas looked last year by far. No reason it can't work again.

 

[Stizzle]

Thanks for the article, sir. Much appreciation.

 

[TB87]

Thanks for the article, sir. Much appreciation.

Thanks for reading it! Glad you enjoyed it!

 

[hatcher]

Cut Gudas. He's a shell of himself.