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Mickstix:
The "unit" isn't my concern so much, it's how they go about executing it. It's the exact same look, just different bodies. As you said, teams have adjusted. If Ovie isn't pin point accurate, it's just a crap shoot system with Oshie getting the -random- look from the middle or Carlson getting a deflection from the point. I'd like to see some actual movement, rotation, etc. "Something" that's actually different then just 5 guys standing in the same spots, passing the puck back and forth until they get challenged and cough it up. Zone entries and faceoff losses are another concern they've not addressed.
KollieOlizig:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Friday February 28, 2020, 07:13:57 PM Eastern ---The "unit" isn't my concern so much, it's how they go about executing it. It's the exact same look, just different bodies. As you said, teams have adjusted. If Ovie isn't pin point accurate, it's just a crap shoot system with Oshie getting the -random- look from the middle or Carlson getting a deflection from the point. I'd like to see some actual movement, rotation, etc. "Something" that's actually different then just 5 guys standing in the same spots, passing the puck back and forth until they get challenged and cough it up. Zone entries and faceoff losses are another concern they've not addressed.
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I agree that the PP has been the same look except when Wilson was on the top unit. It was an old school pp with a lot of traffic in front of the net. And it worked better than our usual setup.
Mickstix:
Yea, they're net shy as a team, unfortunately.. They can rarely be bothered to put on the brakes if they get near the net. Safest play is to skate by and hopefully not get checked. :clown: :poop:
waynerivers:
--- Quote from: Surreylily on Saturday February 22, 2020, 05:47:02 PM Eastern ---There have been a few grumbles of late regarding Reirdon.
There are a couple of people who blame the coach for everything, including the weather, but I think it's fair to say that the coaching needs to be assessed/examined. in light of our recent play, or lack thereof.
There has been a definite downturn in our team and for a while now.
We had a whole series of games where we played like crap, then put in an effort in the last twently minutes.... then ten minutes and then only five minutes. lots of come from behinds ,that we really didn't deserve to win.
Now we've (RIGHTLY) stopped winning.
Is it the system? That's down to the coaches.
Is iit the executiion? That's down to the players.
Is it motivation? Who's to blame for that? 50/50 imho.
What really concerns me right now is the lack of correcting the constant and repeat mistakes that are being made, over and over again. The passing and giveaways are appalling. The telegraphed stretch passes that a blind person can see.
Our face=offs are appalling. WHAT is wrong wiith Nicky?
As for our D .......... :huh: I say send them to Dale Hunter for a week...... :snicker:
WHY can't Reirdon address these glaringly obvious issues. Has he lost the room?
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The bolded above are ALL coaching. Either Rierden doesn't see it or he can't make the players pay attention. Either one is lethal. The Caps were 24-10 on 12/16 and are 15-15 since. That's 12 weeks of crap play that hasn't been corrected.
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Surreylily on Saturday February 22, 2020, 05:47:02 PM Eastern ---There have been a few grumbles of late regarding Reirdon.
There are a couple of people who blame the coach for everything, including the weather, but I think it's fair to say that the coaching needs to be assessed/examined. in light of our recent play, or lack thereof.
There has been a definite downturn in our team and for a while now.
We had a whole series of games where we played like crap, then put in an effort in the last twently minutes.... then ten minutes and then only five minutes. lots of come from behinds ,that we really didn't deserve to win.
Now we've (RIGHTLY) stopped winning.
Is it the system? That's down to the coaches.
Is iit the executiion? That's down to the players.
Is it motivation? Who's to blame for that? 50/50 imho.
What really concerns me right now is the lack of correcting the constant and repeat mistakes that are being made, over and over again. The passing and giveaways are appalling. The telegraphed stretch passes that a blind person can see.
Our face=offs are appalling. WHAT is wrong wiith Nicky?
As for our D .......... :huh: I say send them to Dale Hunter for a week...... :snicker:
WHY can't Reirdon address these glaringly obvious issues. Has he lost the room?
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Good thread, and good post Lil’!
Having already given my opinion in this thread, I would like to pose a point on the last question of your post .....”Has he lost the room?”
Good question!
I would just add that “losing the room”, obviously implies that Rierden, at one point, HAD, the room in the first place!!
Well, I don’t think he ever HAD the locker room, to begin with. Therefore, you can’t LOSE, what you never HAD!!
The Caps players, simply seem to deal with Rierden, like the expression that the old time, middle-aged, southern, African American, women used to use......”They don’t pay him no never mind”!😁😁
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