I'll give you effort was better today, but that effort hasn't been there every night, might be the first time it was noticeable.
Which is great to see his last couple starts were rough.
Maybe the puck off the pants and the EN is what it takes to get him finally going. He went 1/6 of a season with zero points and was on pace for -34 over a full season so I’ll take anything that shows promise. The play to chip the puck up ice was nice but to be honest it very easily could have been a call on the hold. Hamilton goes on the PP. Scores to send it to OT. Wins it during the 3 on 3. Then the conversation is very different. Let’s see if he can continue trending up because 1 game out of 12 where he shows effort and has a positive impact is definitely NOT what this team needs. As far as not criticizing players, that’s blind allegiance, brainwashed, cult type thinking. Not really my thing.
I would agree with you...the high pick in both drafts this season is more important than getting smoked in the playoffs. Flint is likely going to need at least one import next year (I don't see both being back as OA's) so the higher you can get in that draft the better.
for sure dont want the guys to tank. always want them to go for the win. Just not sure they would develope much in a 4 game series against the best of the west
There is a chance, but just a10% chance of winning the lottery if finishing 17th.. Is there a player ranked 4-7 that would commit to any team that Flint should really want?
Most people in there don't understand the nuances of Jr Hockey. They don't ever look at the bigger picture. It's whats on the ice now. They get furious when the team trades away players for picks because it means a worse product on ice now. They were excited when we traded picks for OAs Mancini and Peer. They don't understand that teams sell off assets in rebuilding seasons and empty the cupboard to load up for championship runs. I don't think it helps either that COVID likely took away 2 of our strongest seasons and so we go back to rebuilding.
I think I understand the nuances of major jr. If the team performed well, it will be easier for them to recruit future prospects.
Facebook groups are the worst. The few people who are loud and talk a lot have absolutely no clue how junior hockey works, and it just brain washes the rest of them.
I personally believe, you are one of them. Also, I can't wait for savard18 to give us an analytical explanation about our game played last night.
Hate to burst your bubble, but I'm not. I know you are heart broken to find that out. It's okay tho, you obviously keep coming back here for our extremely valuable opinions.
Hence why I said most and not all.
Blyfield could have said no. But we could have taken him and got a haul to trade him. He was easily the clear #1.
I swear I remember him saying he'd go to Flint or Sudbury. But that was a long time ago lol
Winning a playoff series is not the only reason to want to make the playoffs. Allowing the rookies to experience the playoffs and how everything gets ratcheted up another level is invaluable for (hopeful) future runs. You can never describe what the playoffs are like to those that haven't played. You have to experience them. And learn from that experience. And roll what you learned into your game for future seasons.
I have a hard time buying in to this. These kids come from a history of league play downs and one and done tournaments since they were 6 years old. They totally understand the consequences of how to win or not win in a playoff series. This is not something "new" when they get to the OHL.
To a certain extent I agree, but the OHL is a definite step up from minor midget, and to experience the ramp up in intensity in the OHL playoffs can be an eye-opener for many young players. IMO.
Exactly what I expected from guys like you and Savard18. Probably you never played any sport, or if U did, that was no competitive, or no contact game.This level is way out of your league, but you consider yourself a hockey guru??? Keep calm, and don't try to make yourself smarter than you are. I understand you like hockey, everyone here does, but maaan...this boys are young athletes, and they are bleeding every night to do the best they can...enjoy the game, no one cares what do you think. And talking bad about some players, ain't gonna make you feel better...cheers!
Where would you like me to email my resume of athletic accomplishments? You apparently really care what we think, you keep coming back for more.
Why even engage? You know your playing and coaching resume. It’s just the new TC, who’s sole contribution to the thread is never offer negative analysis and we should trade Tristan Bertucci and Marko Stojkov for Kocha Delic. Just let ‘em stay at the kids table until they wanna grow up. Or become Saginaw fans like the last one.
