Had the same thought. It would be strange if the refs are protecting players with histories of head injuries. Like, if they need protecting like that, should they really be out there at all?
Thats when I nodded off as well. That's a crazy stat. Were we that bad in the 3rd? Didn't seem like we were getting that outplayed in the 1st/2nd.
Now we know his lazy changes throughout games serve a purpose afterall
Struggling is super wrong. He tries to do a lot of stuff, and at least twice per game, he gives the puck away in a really bad position. But 95% of his gamble pay off. He's still learning what he can get away with, but from my perspective, I've simply never seen a Buffalo defenseman be consistently better at getting the puck out of his own zone in team control. And he's 18. It's easy to forget when he gets caught pinching, or his backhand pass rolls, or his cross ice stretch pass gets knocked out of the air. But while his mistakes are glaring, his successes are far, far more numerous.
No problem. It is a treat to watch him play.Thank you for that write-up about him, appreciated.
Your's too. Holy cow. Gaudreau has got to be my favorite player to watch.
Right on! Pilut plays a similar high risk game, which usually works out. I'd rather have guys that try to make plays, instead of ringing the puck around the boards and lose possession.
Some are with this team win or win
It's like he is an AI, slowly checking successes and failures, unscathed by their outcomes and only interested in creating the perfect defenseman...
Thanks. It was honestly trash tonight haha, but got two nice goals.
He's alluded to having some back issues at the moment, I think that's bringing him down a notch. Mentioned during an interview about his pregame routine that he puts a heat pack on his back every single time. Also made mention of using a foam roller and a tissue massage gun during his pregame routine.
Back issue? How about his friggin OCD issue? Dude is nuts clearly.He's alluded to having some back issues at the moment, I think that's bringing him down a notch. Mentioned during an interview about his pregame routine that he puts a heat pack on his back every single time. Also made mention of using a foam roller and a tissue massage gun during his pregame routine.
There's a few indications in there (for me, at least) that he's actively managing some kind of a back issue.
It's actually extremely common for hockey players to be very particular about how they prepare for a game. Meticulous even, especially if they did something and then had a great game after doing it...they feel psychologically like that's the reason and it becomes part of the routine.
His unbelievable calmness when he has the puck with attackers encroaching, even when he's at a standstill surveying the ice, is amazing to me. He knows exactly how tight someone can get before he needs to move, or move the puck, and his radius for that is a lot smaller than other young defenders, and a heck of a lot of seasoned defenders.
He's alluded to having some back issues at the moment, I think that's bringing him down a notch. Mentioned during an interview about his pregame routine that he puts a heat pack on his back every single time. Also made mention of using a foam roller and a tissue massage gun during his pregame routine.
There's a few indications in there (for me, at least) that he's actively managing some kind of a back issue.
The automatic detail of the recall is amazing. I wonder if it's an innate trait of elite athletes. They say Stamkos can recall every one of his career goals.
Hey man, I'm with Eichel. Favorites are MacIntosh, Cortlands, certain others. Granny Smith for a change every now and then. Honey Crisps - thumbs up. Fujis? - thumbs neutral. Red delicious? - maybe if there is no other choice. Golden delicious? - I'll pass every time.
