Barracuda News & Discussion VII

Hobocop

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They posted this goal, dunno why they didn't put up any of the others. There were some good ones tonight.

So, about Robins, with about 25 seconds left in the game there was a collision down by the boards (I couldn't see it from where I was) and at the next stoppage he hobbled off to the locker room immediately. I was guessing it might not be too bad because he went back without any help.

I liked what I saw in general from the Cuda tonight, they showed some offensive creativity, and they were doing a good job of jamming the Condors at the blue line on zone entries. It's only preseason, but hey, that's a good thing.

Mentioned their two goals were a little frustrating. The first one, Makiniemi had it under him but couldn't figure out where, and Tullio poked it past him. The second, Supryka of the Condors had just come out of the box while the puck was being cleared, which turned it into an impromptu 2-on-1 for them.

I didn't get to see yesterday's game (obviously) but one thing I'm noticing is that they pass around the offensive zone a little too much and end up firing blue line shots that don't get through. I wonder if it was the same yesterday, because the shot count tonight shows the Condors outshooting us 37-27, but we had plenty of zone time and 6 power plays to their 1. Just not shots that reached their net. Exception was the third period- just no flow in the third at all tonight, Puck just deflected back and forth and then the time ran out.
 
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Hobocop

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Since you know the ‘Cuda better than most anyone here, is there a spot for Bailey now?
I’m not Hobocop but I say absolutely. I was at the game yesterday and he played a very prominent role.

He was one of the best forwards on the ice last night, and fills a much needed role as a net front presence on the PP.

I really want to see him on the ice come Friday.
 

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Wasn't expecting there to be this many defense injuries to start the season off. Kind of impressive that with this many guys out, we've still got enough personnel for a defense this weekend, if Pulli is able to play as was suggested earlier.

LD: Muk, Cicek, Kinal, Pulli
RD: Gawanke, Frisch

May have to call up a 7th D if Laroque isn't ready to go. I'm fine with this group, but it's going to be much better soon.

Once defense starts getting healthy for the Sharks I'd expect Thrun to come down, but I wonder if the Cuda might get Okhotyuk on a rehab assignment before that happens.
 

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Noticed this on the AHL site earlier today, but we never actually let defense tryout Matt Sredl go. With all the injuries, wonder if he might draw in at some point this weekend.
 
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