Speculation: Upcoming Schedule, February
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You start Andersen against Ottawa he doesn't need a break he's played 7 periods in 2 weeks, and one of those was the all stsr game that doesn't count.
So 2 games in 2 weeks he doesn't need a break.
He should play until February 7th against the Ducks and then MAYBE you go with Hutch but hopefully by then Dubas will have done his job and gotten a REAL backup
Until then Andersen should play
So 2 games in 2 weeks he doesn't need a break.
He should play until February 7th against the Ducks and then MAYBE you go with Hutch but hopefully by then Dubas will have done his job and gotten a REAL backup
Until then Andersen should play
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Freddy will be fine for Saturday. He's coming off of a long break.
Hutch should only get the Ducks game and Senators (Feb 15th).
Hutch should only get the Ducks game and Senators (Feb 15th).
We need to make up ground this month. Florida plays 10 of their next 14 on the road and had 3 road games headed into the break.
Play Freddie every game until the back to backs and hopefully we have a new backup by then.
Need to make a charge here.
Play Freddie every game until the back to backs and hopefully we have a new backup by then.
Need to make a charge here.
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Could be on a nice unbeaten streak heading into the Pitt double header
Op is right .. critical to gain ground in the first half of the month.
No idea why you'd start Hutchinson tomorrow though.
Andersen should be well rested at this point.
No idea why you'd start Hutchinson tomorrow though.
Andersen should be well rested at this point.
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As I enjoy my 2nd Fri eve pint amongst the growing number of people wandering about wearing face masks, Thailand still allowing boat loads of tourists from China, my thoughts are twofold: Ottawa being the 5th weakest team RE: scoring, and I want to see where Hutch is. It’s been awhile since he’s played. It could weaken our position in a trade scenario, or help us.
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Freddy plays his best when he gets one day rest between games and he's usually lights out in February. Ride him this month and get him in the groove. Not the time to worry about rest IMO, especially with a goalie who doesn't like rest.
Hope you're enjoying your time in Thailand, remember Corona goes best with lime.
Personally you know Ottawa is gonna play us hard, I want our best chance to be either tied with Florida or 2 Points ahead of them going into our game on Monday.
I propose that Hutchinson starts against the rangers next week.
Live here, it’s all good. I’m basing on our goal differential. I think we can out score Ottawa, regardless of how Hutch might play, but want to have a current gauge of his game readiness. I’m hoping it provides a better platform for an upgrade if that’s the managements goal.
No, because after that is a back to back if he MUST play and he really shouldn't.............. EVER then give him the ducks.
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I'd stick with Fred for now he needs a run of games to get his mojo back
Stick with Freddy we need to bag this 7 game heater right now. It gives us some breathing room. Freddy is well rested right now.
Fred has played 41 to date. I don't know how the team is considering a max usage, but I'd guess that no more than 60 would be consistent with where they'd be comfortable. Of the 31 remaining games that suggests the back up plays 11 games from here to the end of the season. Things, of course, may change. That said, whoever is our backup needs to be engaged at least to a certain degree if we believe that a primary goaltender needs some rest. I tried to look at the quality of scoring abilities from our opponents and pick the games where Hutch (or his replacement) has a chance based on. our scoring ability vs the opposing team's scoring ability. March, while not filled with B2B's isn't an easy month. We should consider all options and I'm trying to fit Hutch into the games where his weaknesses are less exposed.
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Maybe three starts for Hutchinson in February? Definitely the back-to-back scenarios (Anaheim - if the preference is out of conference? Later, Ottawa (the second game against them in the month). Finally, Vancouver, just to break up a potentially lengthy string of consecutive starts for Andersen.
Looks like Keefe disagrees with me!
Hutchinson is starting the first Ottawa game (tomorrow night).
Good call there, meefer!
Looks like Keefe disagrees with me!
Hutchinson is starting the first Ottawa game (tomorrow night).Good call there, meefer!
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Maybe three starts for Hutchinson in February? Definitely the back-to-back scenarios (Anaheim - if the preference is out of conference? Later, Ottawa (the second game against them in the month). Finally, Vancouver, just to break up a potentially lengthy string of consecutive starts for Andersen.
Looks like Keefe disagrees with me!
Good call there, meefer!
Thanks @Buds17 . Every once and awhile a blind squirrel finds a nut.
