GDT: carphi 7:30pm

[BadgerCane58]

But I was repeatedly told he was terrible and the Orlov-Chatfield line could never work

And both were +3 tonight.

 

[BadgerCane58]

Lemieux on the rebound!

Playing so little I couldn't remember who #28 was until they said his name, too.

I thought it was Paul Ranheim.

 

[AhosDatsyukian]

Chatfield was our best player tonight, dude was all over the ice. Can’t believe Rod had him scratched for so many games. I get rotating in and out for intentional rest because we have the depth to be able to do so, but Chat wasn’t sitting for rest earlier this season

 

[The Jerk Store]

What's interesting about Aho is that even though he seems to be fighting through something, he's still a PPG. If he and Necas figure it out it will be amazing.

 

[BadgerCane58]

Thanks for the points Flyers!

Now send Koneckny back to Caroline with us.

Leave Necas in Philly.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I think we fans (me included) are a bit bi-polar when it comes to players and how they are treated.

Last year, when TT was struggling, there were a number of posters saying that Rod "demoting" him and not giving him first PP unit time was hurting his confidence and unfair to TT and making it worse.

This year, many of us are saying he should demote Necas because he's struggling right now.

I don't claim to know the right answer and certainly don't think RBA is perfect, but there's more to it than just how we fans see a player performing at a moment.

I remember a few years ago, a bunch of us questioned why Mrazek was kept in a particular game when he gave up a bunch of goals early. Canes came back and won it and there was a story later where the players came up to Mrazek at break and said "our fault, we got your back" (paraphrasing).

Point being, every player is different and their psyche is different. Coaches have to account for that. If I was coach, I'd try to build a young players confidence right now (Necas or Svech who are stuggling) as we will need them more in the playoffs. Not an easy call though. People forget that Necas and Svech carried us early last season when others struggled.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I feel like this is the 3rd or 4th game in a row (if we exclude the Tampa disaster) where Chatty/Orlov has been our best D pair.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

 

[Borsig]

Wow. I didn't expect that attitude at all

 

[chaz4hockey]

Emerging as Best 3rd pair we've had In RBA’s tenure.

Slavin-Burns has been bad several games now.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I feel like this is the 3rd or 4th game in a row (if we exclude the Tampa disaster) where Chatty/Orlov has been our best D pair.

I don’t think we need to exclude that - weren’t they not on the ice for a single one of Tampa’s goals?

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

BARELY SUFFICIENT.

 

[chaz4hockey]

I don’t think we need to exclude that - weren’t they not on the ice for a single one of Tampa’s goals?

I’d think the reference should be florida road game.

 

[Borsig]

I’d think the reference should be florida road game.

This. Let's not get hasty - the matchups are a thing and the Tkachuck line exposed these two like a hooker lifting her skirt for a john.

I'm all for Chatty. I think the dude needs to be extended. I think that Orlov's improvement has been squarely on Chat coming in.

But that pair got cleaned out in Sunrise, period. I was at the TB game and they didn't get any hard matchups, and I *DID* see Orlov get smoked twice by McCloud when we played the Oil.

Is it better than 7/77? Hell being on the PK might be better than 7/77. But the fact remains this pair got walked in Sunrise.

 

[Borsig]

Furthermore - re-sign Chatfield NOW.

Honestly if he can play like this, Pesce is expendable. Re-sign Skjei, Extend Chatfield, and Get Nikishin in. Hell I might even let Pesce go mid season if we get something good dangled at us.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

It was 1 game

In the whole 131 minutes Orlov and Chatty have played together in 5v5 this season, 63% CF, 6 GF, 2 GA, 5.6 xGF, 3 xGA, with a 63% o zone start.

Our roster players aren’t getting traded. We will add even if its bottom of the roster players. Chatfield isn’t replacing Pesce this season. Likely not even next season.

Chatfield is a fringe top 4 for a bad defensive team, not a good one

 

[Borsig]

While I agree on Chatfield the thing is someone will over pay him in the off season. Extending him or keeping him now will be a better deal..

Burns continues this he will be basically useless next year which is sad. He already looks out of place on the pp.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Wow. I didn't expect that attitude at all

Same here.

Here's the full quote for those that don't click on the twitter link.

"I'm just blessed to be in a place where I have a coach who takes great care of me. You can always tell the difference between when a guy cares and when he doesn't. You can tell Roddy cares about us as people and players. I've got all the time in the world for a coach like that.
I'm happy to be here and to be with this group. It's a deep group that I want to help contribute later this season and in the playoffs. If it means sitting out games and waiting for my chance, then so be it.
I'm going to try and push the group and give everybody a laugh off the ice. I'm going to enjoy my time contributing and being a depth guy."

 

[The Faulker 27]

See this guy gets it. He knows his role. He's not trying to be the main character.

 

[Stickpucker]

No 2nd place tonight Philly

*picture of Pyotr Komahcoaco*

Not with the nyet-minder on duty!

 

[To Be Determined]

See this guy gets it. He knows his role. He's not trying to be the main character.

F that, i think we all know he isn't playing due to politics.

(Insert sarcasm emoji and/or de haan pic here)

 

[Stickpucker]

Last year I was Hell no on trading Necas.

now? man IDK. It seems like he is another Skinner without the scoring and cherry picking.

Necas is my favorite Cane to watch right now....mainly b/c you have no idea wth he is going to do....he's a big wildcard. I don't think Rod enjoys wildcards LOL.

That said I think Necas should outscore Jarvis this season and has the higher ceiling (I may be selling Jarvis short...Jarvis also has the benefit is playing with Aho and TT). He still has amazing tools. He has insane speed, great passing (when he isn't trying to dangle the entire opposition), and is one of two Canes (the other being coconut) who can stickhandle into the o zone for a pp entry. He also has a pretty good shot. He's the only threat for a one timer on the pp as well (even if it isn't world class)

His problem is clearly his decision making. He doesn't know when to dangle, when to dump, when to pass, and when to shoot. I'm a firm believer that with time decision making should improve. That said he's not a rookie anymore and I could see him being the odd man out if they look for an offensive upgrade that is very high end or fits RBAs system better.

Necas chemistry was mostly with Svech who has not been great this year. I think that has impacted Necas results and has him playing more hero puck. I think the only reason to move on from Necas is as a part of a package if you get a clear upgrade from a team looking to shake things up.

 

[FlyingSquirrels]

See this guy gets it. He knows his role. He's not trying to be the main character.

Hold on, I was told on Twitter to hate him!

 

[Stickpucker]

Decent W

It's b/c Skjei didn't score, isn't it?

Admit it....you like the flow.

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Chatfield should be extended, but not because he is a true top-4 guy, but rather because he's by far the most stable 3rd pair player that we've had in years. If Pesce is out-priced in UFA, I would still want someone like Tanev signed as a short-term bridge player to (potentially) a younger, in-house successor.