GDT#59 Caps at Sabers at 3pm Feb 19

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Ta babes.
What about the D's?

that game Orlov was even, Nisky -1, Carlson-3, everyone else was -2

[Maacoshark]

the Conno-Eller-Bura line had a -3, as did Dylan, ever other forward had a -1 cept Willy, Chiasson were even and Bacy had the sole +1 of the game.

  Pretty much everyone was bad in that game.

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  Pretty much everyone was bad in that game.

Carlson looked like he was checking his jockstrap again on the 2nd goal against today

[Surreylily]

Pretty decent win, all in all.  Dumb last goal to let in, but, meh.  On the road,  weird time of day... I'll take it.  If nothing else it's was at least an improvement on the last one.   

[Maacoshark]

Ugh not a pretty game against a very bad team. And that 3rd period again. I'm fine if we dont get to aggressive trying to score in the 3rd period when protecting a lead but we gotta get the puck out of our zone with possession. We are just throwing it up the boards hoping it gets out.

[Devise]

I'm just going to ignore most of that third haha. We played a solid good two periods otherwise and considering the shlacking we just got against Chicago I'll take this.

I don't like John Carlson. I just don't. I get it, some people defend him as so good but that kid just doesn't care on defense sometimes. I get it, it was late in the game it was 3-1 we were already up but he literally left a man with a wide open net late in that game. We didn't support well on the boards before the play, but Carlson was making a weird pseudo defensive block in front of the goalie, nowhere near where the puck was. It looked like it pissed Grubby off too, did you guys see at the end of the game Carlson was the first to Gruby and he went to do a high five and Gruby just cold shouldered by him. Carlson stopped and took his stoner face off for a second and looked startled.

I just don't think Carlson is the type of player we want to hang our hats on for playoffs. He's turned into Mike Green levels for me, only with a bit more offensive mental acumen, and I think he still is better defensively if only because he can stay on his skates more than Green can and can at least take a hit. I hope he is the one we trade at the deadline honestly, him, Connolly and Burt are all on my top list of players we could use as bait to solve the grit issues.

[Surreylily]

that game Orlov was even, Nisky -1, Carlson-3, everyone else was -2

Thanks.
Like I said, it was pretty awfull all round, but I did wonder if anybody stood out - for better or worse.

[OldHat]

 

[Surreylily]

I'm just going to ignore most of that third haha. We played a solid good two periods otherwise and considering the shlacking we just got against Chicago I'll take this.

I don't like John Carlson. I just don't. I get it, some people defend him as so good but that kid just doesn't care on defense sometimes. I get it, it was late in the game it was 3-1 we were already up but he literally left a man with a wide open net late in that game. We didn't support well on the boards before the play, but Carlson was making a weird pseudo defensive block in front of the goalie, nowhere near where the puck was. It looked like it pissed Grubby off too, did you guys see at the end of the game Carlson was the first to Gruby and he went to do a high five and Gruby just cold shouldered by him. Carlson stopped and took his stoner face off for a second and looked startled.

I just don't think Carlson is the type of player we want to hang our hats on for playoffs. He's turned into Mike Green levels for me, only with a bit more offensive mental acumen, and I think he still is better defensively if only because he can stay on his skates more than Green can and can at least take a hit. I hope he is the one we trade at the deadline honestly, him, Connolly and Burt are all on my top list of players we could use as bait to solve the grit issues.

Put a little sugar on it why dontcha ya


I don't hate John Carlson, by any means, but his lack of D sense is pretty obvious sometimes and his lack of urgency continues to make him a target for gibes, no matter how much other team's  and their comms rant and rave about him.


Our best D-man at this moment, imho, is Orpik.  There's a shocker!

[Maacoshark]

Carlson looked like he was checking his jockstrap again on the 2nd goal against today

   Instead of ripping Carlson you should be asking why Kane was in front of the net by himself. You obviously really dislike the guy if you blame him for everyones mistakes. You act as if he is the only guy that messes up.
   It must burn you ass seeing that he had a goal and an assist and was a plus 2 today.

[Maacoshark]

Put a little sugar on it why dontcha ya


I don't hate John Carlson, by any means, but his lack of D sense is pretty obvious sometimes and his lack of urgency continues to make him a target for gibes, no matter how much other team's  and their comms rant and rave about him.


Our best D-man at this moment, imho, is Orpik.  There's a shocker!

  Orpik? He is our mist physical but he is getting beat like a redheaded stepchild. He is a good penalty killer but he gets beat on the rush because he is so slow. And he is the worst player I have ever seen with the puck. He has no puck skills at all.

[Surreylily]

Hey you!
Where ya bin?  Watcha bin doin?  Still bothering them sheep?


Do you remember sometime ago - and it was a few years -  you sent me links to emotes?  I can't download them on here, 'cos of the disc being full and all that, bur could you send them to AJ, or Alta to pass on, maybe?   

[Surreylily]

  Orpik? He is our mist physical but he is getting beat like a redheaded stepchild. He is a good penalty killer but he gets beat on the rush because he is so slow. And he is the worst player I have ever seen with the puck. He has no puck skills at all.

Earlier on tonight, I was just pondering on how changed you were on this forum from the previous one and how ... almost civilised you have become.
I stand corrected.

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I'm just going to ignore most of that third haha. We played a solid good two periods otherwise and considering the shlacking we just got against Chicago I'll take this.

I don't like John Carlson. I just don't. I get it, some people defend him as so good but that kid just doesn't care on defense sometimes. I get it, it was late in the game it was 3-1 we were already up but he literally left a man with a wide open net late in that game. We didn't support well on the boards before the play, but Carlson was making a weird pseudo defensive block in front of the goalie, nowhere near where the puck was. It looked like it pissed Grubby off too, did you guys see at the end of the game Carlson was the first to Gruby and he went to do a high five and Gruby just cold shouldered by him. Carlson stopped and took his stoner face off for a second and looked startled.

I just don't think Carlson is the type of player we want to hang our hats on for playoffs. He's turned into Mike Green levels for me, only with a bit more offensive mental acumen, and I think he still is better defensively if only because he can stay on his skates more than Green can and can at least take a hit. I hope he is the one we trade at the deadline honestly, him, Connolly and Burt are all on my top list of players we could use as bait to solve the grit issues.

welcome aboard 

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  Orpik? He is our mist physical but he is getting beat like a redheaded stepchild. He is a good penalty killer but he gets beat on the rush because he is so slow. And he is the worst player I have ever seen with the puck. He has no puck skills at all.

I really do wonder at times if you are watching the same game the rest of us are

[Surreylily]

I really do wonder at times if you are watching the same game the rest of us are

I suspect he has an overload/overdose testosterone problem. He doesn't seem to be able to keep his aggression and combativeness in check and has carried on his obsession with you from the other site. I do wonder if he is ex military?  Maybe got his marbles rattled a little?

[OldHat]

Hey you!
Where ya bin?  Watcha bin doin?  Still bothering them sheep?


Do you remember sometime ago - and it was a few years -  you sent me links to emotes?  I can't download them on here, 'cos of the disc being full and all that, bur could you send them to AJ, or Alta to pass on, maybe?   

I'm saving sheep, babe.


I'll see if I can find the site... Don't remember as it's been a while.

[Surreylily]

I'm saving sheep, babe.








 
You gonna make me a new coat luvvie? 

[Beaglefan2]

I have been critical of Trotz, but have generally liked him. I’m not sure why, because I think he has coached more games than anybody without winning a Cup. I do like him though. At this point, something is just not working with this team. They make the same mistakes, fall into the same bad habits, and show very little heart. I would like to think Trotz could wave the magic wand or drop the hammer on them, but we are running out of time.

[DC_1908]

I have been critical of Trotz, but have generally liked him. I’m not sure why, because I think he has coached more games than anybody without winning a Cup. I do like him though. At this point, something is just not working with this team. They make the same mistakes, fall into the same bad habits, and show very little heart. I would like to think Trotz could wave the magic wand or drop the hammer on them, but we are running out of time.

That’d be nice, but I’m almost certain motivation other than “pretty please” will get him fired.