GDT: 7 PM ET Ducks battle the Penguins in the quest for the 1st win of the season

[Ducks DVM]

Why the ×××××× are they playing bieksa on the pp

Because the other options are Holzer and Manson, and I'm pretty sure they're trying to manage Manson's minutes with him playing top pairing at ES.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I swear, Bieksa plays like some cocky beer league player who thinks he's too good to work.

Kevin, stop posting during the game.

 

[Sojourn]

Kevin, stop posting during the game.

I'm not -that- cocky.

Uh... all the time.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

how the hell did bob murray agree to giving this guy a NMC.....shoulda been a total deal killer

 

[dracom]

how the hell did bob murray agree to giving this guy a NMC.....shoulda been a total deal killer

I still believe it was the only way to get Kes to agree to an extension. Kes wanted his buddy, and Bieksa wanted insurance that he couldn't be moved away from his family. doesn't explain their contracts though.

 

[Dr Johnny Fever]

I still believe it was the only way to get Kes to agree to an extension. Kes wanted his buddy, and Bieksa wanted insurance that he couldn't be moved away from his family. doesn't explain their contracts though.

I don't buy that for a minute. Bob was just out of his ****ing mind like he always is with old, bottom pair D.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Wow, great save

Fowler needs to be stronger there

 

[dracom]

yeah ok, not a good play by Fowler there. lol

 

[Sojourn]

Not liking the way we've started this period.

 

[Paul4587]

Fowler Manson pairing is an absolute trainwreck tonight.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I feel like the RC Toronto teams started games strong then fell apart as well. That's based on like 3 games of viewing though. Anyone actually remember if that's remotely accurate?

 

[Goose of Reason]

What did Bieksa do that was so stupid? I missed it.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

larsson has had a pretty good game so far

 

[Ducks DVM]

The Ducks look tired.

 

[Magnus the Duck]

Silfverberg not looking good, not even defensively.

 

[IDuck]

2 great looks for getz and perry and nothing

 

[Sojourn]

Getting some looks.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Good 3rd line shift

 

[AngelDuck]

Good chances here

 

[Ducks DVM]

What did Bieksa do that was so stupid? I missed it.

Power play ended, about 10 seconds left in the period, and he needlessly ices the puck

 

[Sojourn]

Manson is fighting the puck tonight. I'm guessing the ice isn't helping.

 

[2faded]

I haven't seen anything from Ritchie that looks like a 1st liner. No creativity and no hockey IQ. Just seems like a big guy with a good shot and mean streak.

Usually when guys aren't ready you at least see flashes of their skill. I just don't see it with Ritchie.

 

[Goose of Reason]

I haven't seen anything from Ritchie that looks like a 1st liner. No creativity and no hockey IQ. Just seems like a big guy with a good shot and mean streak.

Usually when guys aren't ready you at least see flashes of their skill. I just don't see it with Ritchie.

He had a pass in the first that showed some good vision but he put too much on it. He's still figuring it out at the NHL level. Just give him time, I think he's a good one.

 

[darkwingduck]

At least the team looks better at the beginning of this year than last.

 

[Ducks DVM]

I would like to put in an order for one playoff Fleury please.