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Around the League '15-'16: The Coaches Are WRONG Edition

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deeshamrock said:
He was injured (lower body) in the last Caps game vs Nashville, wasn't at practice on Wens and until gametime, they weren't sure if he would be playing at all.

Since apparently you haven't seen him play, he's done alot of things in all areas, and he's played very well so far, prior to the injury, skating well, averaging close to 13 min per game and 3 or more min PK time, he's been strong on faceoffs and esp good on the PK. For someone who hadn't played in over 9 mos, he put up 13 min and 3 min on PK his first game back and was their best player. It's not easy when you miss training camp and then almost right away, lose 8 days to a snow storm and 5 more to all star break.

I was surprised he was playing at all last night, given the awkward hit.

I know you can't see Richards, and will never see him, that's your choice. But he's doing just fine as CAP, and will continue to do so, whatever is asked of him, thru a long playoff run.
He's moved on, shame you can't.
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Its a matter of opinion I guess. I watched him play numerous times since his return and while I agree he has been good on the pk, he looks just like a slightly faster version of himself during his last two years on the Kings. Outside of his first game, it's been the same Zero offense and average to below average defense (losing his checks) And I was a Richards supporter...which is why I've been watching him

His experience, leadership, etc might be there And I hope he can help the caps win it (if the Kings don't)...He will be a decent 4th line Option if his d-reads gets better. Sample size is small still (with no camp, etc). It all depends on what people expectations are I guess.... If his speed and agility improve along with his reads, he could be a great 4th line guy the rest of his career. I don't see any other upside as of now.
 
Gostisbehere puts up his 10th goal of the year (10G, 30 pts, in 36 games) with a rocket from the point. Sets an new NHL record, 11 games pt streak.
He's one scary good young d, can't wait to see how he develops over the few years. So much fun to watch...



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.@s_ghost14's 11-game run sets an NHL record for longest point streak by a rookie defenseman. Barry Beck had two 10-game streaks in 1977-78.

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SettlementRichie10 said:
Wild's only win was against us, right?
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yep, and it was a 3-0 shutout.:shakehead:

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kingsfan28 said:
Karlsson a -4 tonight, but hey, he got a pp assist.
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I watched. Didn't want to bring it up, but yeah, he was pretty bad. Great on offense as usual, lack of effort/focus on defense probably worse than usual. Overplayed as usual. Kind of feel for him, but lack of a consistent defensive effort is the #1 knock that people want to overlook because yeah, he got an assist on the PP so being PPG = Norris.

5v5 GF 56, goals against 51, most in the league by 6. At least he's a +5 at ES now though. out of d-men with 300+ minutes, 2.82 GF/60 is 17th in the league, and his 2.57 GA/60 is 180th out of 202.

Cry about that being a team stat all you want, that's appalling if you're talking Norris.
 
Raccoon Jesus said:
I watched. Didn't want to bring it up, but yeah, he was pretty bad. Great on offense as usual, lack of effort/focus on defense probably worse than usual. Overplayed as usual. Kind of feel for him, but lack of a consistent defensive effort is the #1 knock that people want to overlook because yeah, he got an assist on the PP so being PPG = Norris.

5v5 GF 56, goals against 51, most in the league by 6. At least he's a +5 at ES now though. out of d-men with 300+ minutes, 2.82 GF/60 is 17th in the league, and his 2.57 GA/60 is 180th out of 202.

Cry about that being a team stat all you want, that's appalling if you're talking Norris.
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Even on the pp he was cheating early in the game. The smart play is not to pinch, let the puck get cleared and reset. Instead he pinches and it leads to a scoring chance when he misses his man and the puck.
 
Barf, Ducks won in OT and the Sharks are up 2-0. Man the Hawks looked listless tonight. Kane had a chance to win it in OT on a first shift breakaway and deaked himself out of a sure goal.
 
Hawks have been slumping since win streak and Kane has cooled off a bit exposing our poor offensive depth

Add in Hossa injury and 1st line LW blackhole and things are looking a bit bleak for Hawks

Had no business getting a pt tonight ,, Crawford is only reason for that pt
 
Blackhawkswincup said:
Hawks have been slumping since win streak and Kane has cooled off a bit exposing our poor offensive depth

Add in Hossa injury and 1st line LW blackhole and things are looking a bit bleak for Hawks

Had no business getting a pt tonight ,, Crawford is only reason for that pt
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Kane looked beat up tonight. He took a lot of hits and really didn't look like he had it as the game went along.
 
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