Angle is hurt, as much as we don't realize it he makes this team go. Sometimes what is missing is right in front of you.I get we all feel Bokas in the wrong slot BUT. where are all the other guys who can supposedly score??? That’s a terrible team right now and we can’t score on them?!?! Lots of people need to chip in for this team to succeed and it ain’t happening on a consistent basis.
So how did that work out....
Spit Coaching staff decided to let over-anger D-man Lewis be a healthy scratch last night because (according to reports) of 2 bad penalties in their previous game. Now far be it for moi to say this move directly resulted in the Spits losing to the worst team in the OHL but the game turned into a fairly physical affair and it didn’t help that the guy the Spits added to give them a physical presence was no where to be seen.
Tonight we get to see the Flintstones in person and extract our revenge. Do you think Lewis plays...you bet yer sweet azz he does.
Angle is an average player on a team of average players. Who is the driving force then? Can't tell me Boka or Purboo? Douglas was starting to look better but they broke up his line. So who is that guy right now? Angle will never be a star but he does play the game hard and with energy and take away that spark plug and who else is doing that? You need to start watching the player instead of just following the puck and you will see what he brings.Really your telling me Angle drives the team?? Sorry but totally disagree. He’s just an average piece of the puzzle. There’s disconnect between the team and this rookie group, it’s becoming pretty clear. Staff needs to clear it up.
Angle is an average player on a team of average players. Who is the driving force then? Can't tell me Boka or Purboo? Douglas was starting to look better but they broke up his line. So who is that guy right now? Angle will never be a star but he does play the game hard and with energy and take away that spark plug and who else is doing that? You need to start watching the player instead of just following the puck and you will see what he brings.
Having said that this team needs a skilled player to lead the way and I just don't see that until the youngins are ready to step up.
Count me in as one who doesn't mind Kutkevicius, especially lately. He's not going to put up a point-per-game but he's on pace for blowing his career high out of the water. Plus, he's very reliable defensively and brings an energy to the ice. You need guys like him.
Why does he need to "move the needle" to a 3-4 seed? He's putting up career points (which is a bonus), being a key penalty killer, and giving guidance to a younger roster. Not every element of help to a team is measured in how many points an OA gets, though. His overall game has improved greatly and he's staying healthy (knock on wood). You'll need him once they get later in the season and into the playoffs.