Sorry it is late was not clear that yes I was talking about him (Thornton) getting out of the box. Perron had the puck... Have no problem with that hit and never had/have, you have to have awareness, if Thornton lets him straight though to score it is an awful play. The player had the puck he got in front of him and made full body contact. Like I said I think it is one of the worst suspensions I have seen the league hand down.
I have never minded Thornton, trying to jump Lidstrom aside. He is a guy that has gotten plenty of hate for things he hasn't deserved for years. He has chippy moments, but he is one of the better players I have had the chance to see live. Guy is a wizard with the puck and yes he has plenty of jam. He is chippy at times, but honestly so was Brendan Shanahan and some of our other favorites over the years. I have tons of respect for Jumbo Joe, will miss him when he calls it a career.
W is a W but they haven't played well lately. need to pick it up.
I too think he can be effective, his style allows him that. I would definitely take him.I've always liked Thornton, too. When San Jose finally decides to unload him, he's going to be a very good playoff rental for someone next year. Slot him onto a better team's second or third line, like how we used to do with Larionov, and it's an instant match-up problem. Wouldn't be surprised to see him sign a 2-year deal somewhere on the cheap after his SJ deal is up, either. Honestly, he's a guy who could probably play into his 40s and still be effective - like Larionov.
I think Datsyuk has singled out Thornton as a player he would like to play with. Holland does that.I hate him but I'd love to see Thornton with pulu nyquist or Tatar
Or even datsyuk/z
11 winsAnd to utter a phrase I've never had to say before...Gotta keep winning to keep up with those red hot Florida Panthers!
Did anyone notice our strategy on the PK in the first period when Miller broke his stick? It looked like we actually shifted to a 5 on 3 defense with Miller just blocking shots from in front of the net.
Maybe I'm looking too much into it, but I've always wondered why teams didn't always do that or shift to a 5 on 3 defense for 5 seconds and just have the guy go grab a new stick rather than just being completely useless against his man without a stick.
And what exactly did Thornton do? Have hated him since those playoff series' vs them
EDIT: Nevermind, found the video. I ******* hate that guy
Nyquist: 8:50 ES time last night, and not hurt. This could be something.
I'm just trying to figure out where it all went.
Didn't we play our best hockey when E was off the top pair?
Past two games are the kinds of wins I don't like. Where Mrazek has to have a sub 1 GAA for us to win. Let's go back to those other d pairings. Smith is looking okay, Marchenko is solid. Please. So many turnovers and shots against.
Didn't we play our best hockey when E was off the top pair?
Past two games are the kinds of wins I don't like. Where Mrazek has to have a sub 1 GAA for us to win. Let's go back to those other d pairings. Smith is looking okay, Marchenko is solid. Please. So many turnovers and shots against.
Every defensive faceoff Blashill would put Glenny out there in place for one of the wingers. I don't really agree with it because you are really limiting your transition offense, but Gus more often than not was that winger being replaced.
Didn't we play our best hockey when E was off the top pair?
Past two games are the kinds of wins I don't like. Where Mrazek has to have a sub 1 GAA for us to win. Let's go back to those other d pairings. Smith is looking okay, Marchenko is solid. Please. So many turnovers and shots against.
Didn't we play our best hockey when E was off the top pair?
Past two games are the kinds of wins I don't like. Where Mrazek has to have a sub 1 GAA for us to win. Let's go back to those other d pairings. Smith is looking okay, Marchenko is solid. Please. So many turnovers and shots against.
Ericsson on the top pair is so ****ing dumb.
Is this a bad time to point out he's tied for the best +/- on the team at the position?
Is this a bad time to point out he's tied for the best +/- on the team at the position?