GDT: CDSF Game 2 Blues vs. Wild 4-18-15 2 PM CT NBC

[sbkbghockey]

I'm okay with Hitch not changing the lineup.

Yes Allen kept us in the game but he gave up a gift early in Gm 1 and also appeared to be fighting off a lot of the Wild chances rather than true poise and confidence. Good to give him the start so we don't destroy his confidence but also there should be a short leash today.

However would have preferred Jokinen in with Reaves and Ott and also Bortuzzo in for Gunnarsson.

I expect if this game goes like the first, there will be some shakeup. Hopefully our fourth line isn't the Blues best line today!

Biggest thing is to get agressive on Offense and get pucks to the net while players crash and and bang into the slot. Get some dirty goals rebounds deflections, etc... Also, all of the cycling that the Blues do, only works if you eventually hit a weak side chance or D for a blast. MN is content to let the Blues play around with the puck in non-scoring areas. It only helps them since they tend to collapse and box up on D.

 

[Blanick]

Well NBC decided to play the Bolts game so I'm at the computer listening on the radio.........

Where are you located? The opposite games should be on NBCSN.

 

[Robb_K]

Good save by Allen. Not sure I like Bouwmeester and Michalek as a pairing.

 

[Alklha]

Good save by Allen. Not sure I like Bouwmeester and Michalek as a pairing.

In theory, their playing styles should complement each other, but it just isn't happening. More because of how Bouwmeester is playing.

 

[thebluenote]

Allen with a real strong start.

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

Good God this Bouwmeester/Michalek pairing is absolutely awful.

 

[ryman112]

Same old Blues......not good

 

[nicholas89alex]

We have to get pucks through. Wild cant block 20 shots tonight

 

[Blanick]

Blues need to find some synergy. Very few passes are tape to tape and it is slowing our movement down.

 

[Ranksu]

No difference. Sloppy, slow and no coverage and support by forwards.

I really think Lindbohm - Bortuzzo need to come play. No Butler.

 

[thebluenote]

Good God this Bouwmeester/Michalek pairing is absolutely awful.

Michalek, Bouwmeester, Jackman all playing like crap and Bortuzzo can't draw in?

 

[Lakebum]

Nope, it has the bolts game on too. I'm on the IL IN southern border. I can watch every game except the playoffs every year. Just an awesome part about living in the middle of no where.

 

[Ranksu]

Hate to be right about Michalek slow play and Jbo also. Coaching guys trust them.

We have better guys on pressbox Bortuzzo and AHL Lindbohm. Butler is turnover machine, no ty Butler.

 

[LGB51]

Those two have given up 2 absolutely golden scoring chances already, one of which to Parise. Of all the ****ing wild players to give a chance like that up too, he's the one you absolutely don't want.

 

[fishsandwichpatrol]

This is the only game in the series I can actually watch in its entirety so it better be a good one

 

[timtindall]

Tarasenko always makes those smart passes

 

[2 Minute Minor]

The nbc sports app lets you pick live streaming of the game you want. It's my emergency backup plan.

 

[nicholas89alex]

Petro getting angry

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

We need more toughness in the front end to free up our shots. Everything is getting blocked because guys are just shooting right at the Wild players' skates.

 

[Blanick]

At 7:49 of the first period the Blues got their first shot through. Progress

 

[LGB51]

Jay and Michalek have given up a scoring chance every time they've been on the ice!

 

[Oberyn]

Michalek and Bouwmeester are good for one turnover each shift.

 

[KirkOut]

Steen almost had another Quick special

 

[Vladdy the Impaler]

Absolutely pathetic play by Bouwmeester and Michalek. I've had enough of those two! Play Bortuzzo and Lindbohm!

 

[Blanick]

I really want to see Bortuzzo play next game. Hell call up Lindbohm while your at it.