GDT: WCSF Game #4 ★ Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche, 5:00 PM CT ★ NBCSN, SN ★ Stars lead 2-1

[serp]

Polak might even randomly have a goal or two if he played. Even in the old system Polak would randomly show up activating from the point getting grade A chances at least once a game.

 

[FeedDaPuck]

I never said what was happening made any sense. It’s just all hard to believe, I’m not saying you’re not right.

TBH – if I were in Dobby's shoes – and Bones would replace me after playing like Dobby played – I would opt-out

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

Bishop better be 100% if he's starting.I feel like every time he tries to come back before he's ready he just ends up back on the shelf the following day. I hope it doesn't kill the teams mojo right now but man a 100% Bishop and his puck handling would be so nice.

Dobby is a favorite of mine but the workload might be a bit much for him and it's showing at times.

So we win, and he gets a few days rest.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

TBH – if I were in Dobby's shoes – and Bones would replace me after playing like Dobby played – I would opt-out

Go with him until he struggles a bit.

Was hoping they would go up by more, and let Otter play a period to rest Dobby.

 

[FeedDaPuck]

Go with him until he struggles a bit.

Was hoping they would go up by more, and let Otter play a period to rest Dobby.

Hate resting anyone in the play offs

 

[serp]

Go with him until he struggles a bit.

Was hoping they would go up by more, and let Otter play a period to rest Dobby.

They are not throwing Otter into an important playoffs game unless they have no choice. This is one of those make or break things you really don't want to risk with a young goalie. Maybe he goes full Roy but thats just unlikely. No idea about the kids mental makeup.

 

[Kalamazoo Wings]

Probably among the best periods of hockey played by this team almost ever in the 1st. Certainly their best most complete period of the season IMO. I couldn't even watch the start of the 3rd. Came out and looked at the score and was happily surprised at a 5-2 lead. No lead feels safe though. Dobby has been good not miraculous though, but I still give him the crease before Bishop at this point, but whatever it's not like the team can't win with Bishop either, it's a good problem to have.

 

[Troy McClure]

Khudobin’s .911 save percentage is worse than all of the remaining starters. His 2.86 GAA is also bad. Only Halak and Franzous have worse numbers, and those guys are also backups. Khudobin has played better than any other team’s backup. The Stars are nice to call him their 1B, but there is a drop off.

I hope Bishop is getting better. The Stars are going to need him.

 

[Benneguin]

Khudobin’s .911 save percentage is worse than all of the remaining starters. His 2.86 GAA is also bad. Only Halak and Franzous have worse numbers, and those guys are also backups. Khudobin has played better than any other team’s backup. The Stars are nice to call him their 1B, but there is a drop off.

I hope Bishop is getting better. The Stars are going to need him.

Hopefully he's working on his non-existent lateral movement.

 

[catters078]

Faksa been MVP of this series so far.

Hes showing why you cant just let guys like him go.

 

[The Tourist]

Faksa been MVP of this series so far.

Hes showing why you cant just let guys like him go.

I was going to compliment him the other day I forgot. He's really dominated Landeskog physically at times. Faksa has played well this series.

 

[Hockey Dad]

I still can’t believe some people are so enamored with the way Doby has played. He has been fine but has not come close to stealing a game. People on Facebook act like he is standing on his head.

 

[LT]

Dobby's been doing what's needed and not much else. I think he's somewhat clearly a bit overworked (has he ever played so many games in a stretch in his career?), and Colorado seems to be figuring him out a bit as well.

He's gotten us this far, though. But he also doesn't have to play particularly well when we're averaging over 4 goals a game.

 

[kms10g]

Doby hasn’t played well this series, IMO.

if we want to make a big run, it isn’t stainable to score 4+ goals a game.

With that said- our depth has been the factor here. Love how 2 and 12 have played this post-season

 

[Dynamite Time]

OMG!, just watched it.

The FCC line was 1st Star, Perry drew 4 penalties, Benn scores again, team scored 5 goals, again, etc. Is Bowness actually a clone/mix of Ruff and Montgomery? I don’t know if I’ve held my breath as long as I did at times in 2nd and 3rd.

Go Stars!

 

[Dynamite Time]

Thank you Makar as well for that Stefan type of mistake.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

I suspect that our activation of the D has led to a bit less defensive structure and a reduction in stats, i.e., a slight GAA rise, which isn't all Dobby's fault. Besides, he had a rebound goal, 2 tipped flutter pucks, and a 5 on 3 against from close in. Not terrible. 3 of 4 nice breaks for the Avs, which happen, sometimes in clumps. Besides the Avs are a top scoring team, so you would expect a 2.5 GAA to rise somewhat against them.

Of course, TB, PHI won't be any less prone to score IF they face them in the finals, and VGS and VAN were only slightly behind Avs in regular season goals.

 

[ElGuapo]

Don't think we can over look Oleksiak filling in so well on second pair. Now, one of Nill's best trades.

Seeing him at least for now being the player I thought he'd be even after the last few years is pretty satisfying. To me he just had to get over the mental part of getting comfortable and not overthinking it and just playing the game.

 

[JesusNPucks]

Dobby's been doing what's needed and not much else. I think he's somewhat clearly a bit overworked (has he ever played so many games in a stretch in his career?), and Colorado seems to be figuring him out a bit as well.

He's gotten us this far, though. But he also doesn't have to play particularly well when we're averaging over 4 goals a game.

I wonder if it will end up being a type of MAF/Murray situation for the Stars. IF they win this round, then perhaps Bishop can pick up in round 3, where the Stars' and Dobby's weaknesses can (and likely will) be exposed by a more talented, deep, and experienced Vegas team.

But, yeah, well said: "Dobby's been doing what's needed and not much else." And due credit to him for it.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

Faksa been MVP of this series so far.

Hes showing why you cant just let guys like him go.

And yet, about half of us think we should... And will argue he is going to even further out of our price range after these playoffs.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

Seeing him at least for now being the player I thought he'd be even after the last few years is pretty satisfying. To me he just had to get over the mental part of getting comfortable and not overthinking it and just playing the Stars.

GMJoe I first round choices looking better. 3 of 4 in NHL, 2 helping Stars in playoffs now.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

No one can reasonably want Polak back, can they? Especially not against fast teams. Jamie O gives us physicality and some skating.

 

[AveryStar4Eva]

I was going to compliment him the other day I forgot. He's really dominated Landeskog physically at times. Faksa has played well this series.

He’s been a beast two playoffs in a row his game is tailored for the post season

 

[LT]

No one can reasonably want Polak back, can they? Especially not against fast teams. Jamie O gives us physicality and some skating.

He's an upgrade on Fedun, as he can at least PK.

Fedun somehow isn't causing as much mayhem as he was before but he's still making way too many mistakes.

But no, Polak is not ideal. I certainly don't want him back next year.