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Good game in the aggregate, but the defensive lapses keep biting us in the rump. There was no reason for this game to have gone into OT. Reading that we’re connected to Troy Stecher….. I don’t hate that. I do think we’d have been well-served to have retained Ollie Maatta. He was solid, and defensive-minded. Of course retaining Jake Walman would’ve been smart as well but there was something that The Captain didn’t lile about him, I guess – that’s still a very murky move, if you ask me. Regardless, we need to shore up defensively. I’ll actually compliment Copp because he’s playing a much improved defensive game.
This team just needs a comprehensive defensive scheme. Yawney’s a smart guy and have helped re-invigorate the defense, but our F corps needs to get more on board with shutting down opposing teams. I’ve a feeling that VGK will absolutely dissect defensive lapses and excoriate us if given the chance. We can’t afford to have to come from behind, and that starts with a comprehensive defense across the on-ice skaters….
Hey, Jeremy. Good read and definitely invigorating to see the GRG team doing so well.
I’m not overly concerned about MBN’s showing with the Big Club. He’s had some exposure to what areas of his game need love & attention. He played well, bit it felt like he needed to slow his gsme down, which he wasn’t doing. No doubt he’s got a list of areas of concern. Once he polishes his game, he’ll be a contributor without a doubt. He’s got great speed, hits are measured to extract the most benefit, and he does have a great shot. It’s just a matter of time and he’ll be up to stay.
GRG has such a deep pool of talent. Watson’s done some awesome work on the kids, and the future is no doubt very bright. Now, I don’t think we can turn this team around merely with kids from the ‘A’, We will need to pull in a big name or 2 from either a block-buster trade or jump in the deep end in UFA.
Will be interesting to see how we react to the LAK loss. We were just out-classed by a deep LAK team, those guys are for real. We’ll get there, I’ve no doubt. But the waiting’s getting tedious!!!
Great game tonight….after the first 15min or so….and even then, yikes.
MBN needs time. He was impressive in pre-season, but fell off a bit in the regular season. I’m not worried about it; kid’s shown he has the chops to play & stay in the Big Leagues.
Looking forward to the write-up!!!
Hey, Jeremy ????
Last night was a revelation. We fans knew rhe future was good, but some names really jumped out last night. I only watched pieces n parts, unfortunately. But watching your re-cap and watching these kids….wow. GR is going to be a fun team to watch! Watson’s gonna have a seriously strong team….until the call-ups hit.
MBN was tough. Watched some of the game and saw him really assert himself down low, and his defensive stick-work was sublime. Kid has a gift. ASP looks a bit bigger this year. The way he moves to puck is almost zen-like. Seriously, his passing is incredible. But the big take away for me was Lombardi and Buium. We all rave over ASP, MBN, LMNOP (????), but those 2…..if either of them are called up, I’d not be surprised in the least to see them pull an Eddy and stay up. Buium’s bigger than I thought, and definitely more aggressive. Lombardi’s really got something special, a great mixture of talent and grit… and can pass like a Sailor on Shore Leave ????????.
Excited to see how tonight goes. I feel better now about the direction of this team, but we still need a NAME. THE guy who just takes the game over…..
Definitely going to watch the games. Very onterested to watch Bear, but more focused on ASP & MBN. Seems like, aside from Buium, Wally, and Danielson, they’re the kids most folks feel can make the jump. I’d say the simple fact is that whatever we see in camp and the Rookie could determine moves at the TDL & in UFA. The way ahead really seems to hinge on how these camps turn out, is that a fair statement?
To have MBN and Kasper playing together, even if not on the same lines, would be a huge boost. I read a write-up that we’re the least physical team, and that needs to change. If you watch FLA play, their level of physicality far exceeds the vast majority of any teams in the SCPO. They dominated the ice. We have pretty good size, and there’s no reason why we don’t grind more. Ras is a big guy, hits hard, but is disappointing on the score-sheet. It’s not just height, but how gritty we play especially down low. Opposing teams don’t routinely pay the price going low or net-front. Again, that’s got to change.
We shall see soon emough!!
Hey, Jeremy! Hoping all’s well, excited as evwr to get the season rolling. Everything seems right in this insane world when I hear Ken & Mick talking Red Wings. We all could use some ‘righr’ right now.
You found a pic of the end-of-seasin scuffle with Kaster, Mo, Rayzor, & Eddy!!! There was a bit more cameral roll where the 4 of them were skaing off and in a line, trying like the dickens to find that pic. THAT is our future. Those 4 kids are the foundation upon which the house will be built. Get them humming, then slice in some Danielson, Mazur, Wally…..the future is bright.
I wonder, for now, how long it’ll take for ASP & MBN to move up, along with Cossa. There are 6 names we need to watch VERY closely as that’s going to be the line up teams will be forced to contend with. What’s missing? Boss D-dude or 2, and a Take-Over F to seal the deal. UFA could be very interesting next summer….as well as the TDL.
Keep seeing write-ups linking McDavid to us. Makes sense, great fit. And the roll would move him into the stratosphere, IF the kids click (and seriously; which of the 6 names above won’t be impact players that draw significant opposition attention???). And truly, if The Captain wishes to retain his spot on the Alter of HockeyTown, bringing in McDavis would surely do that!!!
I’M. READY!!!!!
