Mainehockey33
Powerplay Specialist
What a legend. What more can you say about Chara? Winning this would be extra sweet with him in the lineup.
Seeing that video of him on the ice this morning gave me the all the feels. I hope this gives the team a big boost tonight.words can’t describe my appreciation for this man
We are blessed to have had him as our captain for the last 13 years. Nobody id rather have lead the boys into a war
I want him to play (Grizz too obviously), but IMO if he plays the NEED to go 7 D. Can't risk going down to 5 D again if either guy has issues early. The forwards can afford the extra minutes (hell more minutes for certain guys might be a good thing).
Can't wait for more posters to tell me how he is slow and brings nothing anymore. We need more speed and smaller D, or so I have been told.
Zdeno Chara is what a leader and hockey player looks like.
Full marks to Grizz for being on ice as well.
Dress 7 D, I hate to say it but sit Acciari. you have 3 games left, go with three lines for most of the game.
backes and it's not even close.Doubt Chara plays, but even if he does I want 7 d men.
The question is who do we bench? If Chara isn't playing the thought of Backes not on the ice for leadership is worrisome. Acciari?
I hate guys playing injured like this. Difference between hurt and injured.
Bergeron suiting up in 2013 when he should have been in the hospital was a huge mistake Soderberg was a better replacement too than our D options. Playing a team who’s game plan is to take the body whenever possible makes it worse go with a more mobile option.
Glad he and Grizz are skating maybe consider them for an elimination game but tonight feels too soon.
I'm also leaning to most banged up forward not playing center. Nordstrom has been great but has blocked a number of shots, maybe he is an option.I’m going back and forth between Acciari and Backes. Acciari has played better but Backes has the leadership, also the Blues seem to get riled up by him. Ultimately I think they’ll sit Backes as he’s been playing the fewest minutes but I’m not sure what choice I’d make if it was up to me
I want him to play (Grizz too obviously), but IMO if he plays the NEED to go 7 D. Can't risk going down to 5 D again if either guy has issues early. The forwards can afford the extra minutes (hell more minutes for certain guys might be a good thing).
Chara is practicing today
backes and it's not even close.
Of course its close. If Chara doesn't play you lose out on a significant part of your leadership group, and you want Backes to be out too? St. Louis plays a heavy game, you need Backes out there if CHara isnt IMO.
Backes should be the one sitting, he is the biggest detriment on our 2nd line and doesn't play on the special teams. Acciari has played well on our very effective 4th line and helps on faceoffs and the PK, this is a no-brainer.