GDT: #8 ⋅ ANA @ NJD ⋅ 4:00 PM PDT

[dracom]

i know it doesn't always solve things, but when was the last time this team had a players only meeting? i can't recall a single one happening once with this group and it makes me feel like none of them care about getting better

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

He apparently did attempt overpay Stamkos. That appears to be working out well for us so far.

Wasn’t he hesitant on term? Could have at least gotten someone, because while they’re good, Fabbri and Dumo aren’t enough. Couldn’t even get a Toffoli caliber player.

 

[AngelDuck]

They're regressing to 22-23 Eakins level hockey defensively, Dostal is quite literally the only reason the numbers look functional.

The response to adversity is also discouraging, regardless of it being a B2B or not. @AngelDuck should demand a refund.

I’m leaving at the end of the 2nd period, it’s a work night and they don’t even look dangerous or entertaining. Sue me!

 

[Hockey Duckie]

We played well last night and Cronin rewarded them with all jumbled lines on a back-to-back. Others have brought this up like @Ducks DVM . Who's bright idea was that?

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Do you think Cronin is sitting there saying "stand still if you don't have the puck"? Because by and large that is the biggest issue this team has right now.

Nah but the players play on the ice tells me that he could care less what the coach says. There is no uniform. No team.

 

[The Duck Knight]

Wasn’t he hesitant on term? Could have at least gotten someone, because while they’re good, Fabbri and Dumo aren’t enough. Couldn’t even get a Toffoli caliber player.

We have Toffoli type players. They make absolutely no difference turning awful teams around as you're currently seeing with San Jose.

 

[dracom]

can we get gordon bombay to coach?

 

[duckaroosky]

Wasn’t saying it like a good thing. IMO it’s worse than losing 10 in a row

Yeah, I was being sarcastic.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

We have Toffoli type players. They make absolutely no difference turning awful teams around as you're currently seeing with San Jose.

You wouldn’t rather have more NHL talent instead of rushing Gauthier?

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Everyone’s too negative…. let’s look at the positive

Fowler’s going to get 1000 games in a duck uniforms, I know some of you were stoked about that

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

i know it doesn't always solve things, but when was the last time this team had a players only meeting? i can't recall a single one happening once with this group and it makes me feel like none of them care about getting better

Players only meetings only work if you don’t do them very often.

 

[The Duck Knight]

You wouldn’t rather have more NHL talent instead of rushing Gauthier?

I don't think Gauthier is being rushed at all. He's physically mature enough to handle the NHL. The last thing this team needed was another bad unmoveable contract up front like Killorn and Strome.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

I don't think Gauthier is being rushed at all. He's physically mature enough to handle the NHL. The last thing this team needed was another bad unmoveable contract up front like Killorn and Strome.

I hate this take. Did in the offseason too. Why do we need to move Strome or Killorn’s contract? For cap space? If Fowler or Gibson are gone it’s even less of a problem.

 

[Bender66]

Even right there, Mac found a loose puck 4.feet.in front of net and he took an entire f***ing ice age to shoot the puck. Play FASTER you asshats

 

[Ducks DVM]

Nice work, Terry. McTavish, do that, but better please.

 

[The Duck Knight]

I hate this take. Did in the offseason too. Why do we need to move Strome or Killorn’s contract? For cap space? If Fowler or Gibson are gone it’s even less of a problem.

It's not an issue now, but it could be. The risk of that isn't worth whatever measly production you would get out of a bit player like Toffoli. Or outright terrible play like Killorn.

Do you think Killorn and Strome are actively helping this team too?

 

[HanSolo]

I hate this take. Did in the offseason too. Why do we need to move Strome or Killorn’s contract? For cap space? If Fowler or Gibson are gone it’s even less of a problem.

Active disruption to this team's ability to generate offensive flow

 

[Ducks DVM]

Niels, Fowler.

Nice rabid woodchuck, Frank.

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

It's not an issue now, but it could be. The risk of that isn't worth whatever measly production you would get out of a bit player like Toffoli.

4 more goals than a Gauthier who could be starting with less minutes or some AHL time. There is very little probability we get anywhere near the cap within 4 years with these young players.

 

[Ducks DVM]

Hey. Guys in orange. Did you see what the guy wearing 19 did? Could you try to do that too?

 

[dracom]

reimer sucks lol

 

[slippingsloth]

Well. This has gotten outta hand

 

[LePerilsofPerreault]

Active disruption to this team's ability to generate offensive flow

Killorn could be played 4th line with that salary and it would have no affect on our cap situation. Strome isn’t a problem at all, especially if our young forwards could score.

 

[hockey webcomics]

well, at least we can have some fun complaining here

 

[AngelDuck]

Glad I left, there’s no point commuting home at 11 PM for this team