TheBeerNerd
of the New Jersey Meatwads
We must all strive to be the level of petty that Keefe was to play MacDermid on the second unit power play when up 5-0.
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I agree with that, I was pointing out that sometimes what seems like 'one pass too many' is the right play and it doesn't work out - this time it did. It's much easier to think a decision is good when it results in a goal, but most good offensive choices don't.
Clam Jensen
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If Dillon is going to not be good at hockey, I need him blowing people up on the daily like last night.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Even Matt and Chico made that comment on the goal, too. A bit more passing than they'd like to see, but can't complain when it works out.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
The amount of love Tuna has been getting from the team on Instagram for his 900th game has been awesome to see. He's definitely beloved by the boys in the room.
I wish he buried that breakaway chance (hell of an effort, better save by Ersson) but boy did I love him leveling Sanheim immediately afterwards.
I wish he buried that breakaway chance (hell of an effort, better save by Ersson) but boy did I love him leveling Sanheim immediately afterwards.
Dillon did start the season looking for big hits, but we saw some big misses resulting in advantages for the opposition.
But I agree he needs to play physical(and drop the gloves too), especially when teams start to turn up the physicality against us. It's a huge reason as to why he was brought in.
CalamityX23
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I was left speechless seeing the score last night! saw the highlights... this is what we're capable of!!!
Hopefully this births some new noise leading to the break!!!
And it ain't a coincidence on the day of, when Keefe gives the guys a hard practice or a chew out, they respond fantastically!
Hopefully this births some new noise leading to the break!!!
And it ain't a coincidence on the day of, when Keefe gives the guys a hard practice or a chew out, they respond fantastically!
I could not agree more. That give and go was a thing of beauty. My wife even made a comment on how great that play was.
Zajacs Bowl Cut
Lets Go Baby
its pretty clear to me that the social team tells the guys when to share stuff to their stories lol
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I noticed that (they’ve been having issues since at least Tuesday now) and I definitely have a hard time believing it was quite that much.
I can’t see him having an expected almost 6 goals against for the entire game, but I could see about 4. We were pretty terrible in the 1st period. Pretty much until we got that power play with under a minute left.
I wouldn’t surprised if he had an expected goals of 2 in the 1st period. But if they really have him for close to 6 the whole game then they’d probably have him down for closer to 4 in the 1st period.
Yep Allen with a solid one after the stinker on Monday. Perfectly fine with what he has done for us this season in a backup role it's hard to ask for more in today's NHL.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Timo's last 21 games: 17 points (6 goals, 11 assists), shooting 12% believe it or not. Since the move for the Boston game, he's got 6 points in 4 games. He's averaging about 2-3 shots a game in that longer stretch, so he could maybe be getting even more pucks to the net. But it's clear by his advanced numbers and his overall point totals that he's continuing to do all the things you want from him.
This is the type of player I envisioned. I'd like to see him get some more puck luck goal wise, but he's playing exactly how I expected him to when healthy.
This is the type of player I envisioned. I'd like to see him get some more puck luck goal wise, but he's playing exactly how I expected him to when healthy.
Clam Jensen
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When he’s engaged physically and shit talking, he does his best work.
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
FinnishDevil
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Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
Jake Allen appreciation post
@Bleedred can say what he wants
but he's absolutely someone I'm glad we have back there. We've been through the wringer at this position for the past several years. To have two veteran guys who can step up and perform is going to be invaluable down the stretch.He has his flubs, every goalie typically does, but he stepped up in a big way last night.
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
Allen is (ignoring the jacked numbers from last night) more or less a 25th-40th best goalie in the league territory guy with an affordable contract. Absolutely ideal backup.
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I’m not completely against re-signing him for next year. f*** handing Daws a spot, unless Daws does something this year to show he’s ready for next year. And he surely isn’t doing that in the AHL.
I just worry that if Allen is good enough for us to want to re-sign it probably means that he’ll cost more, probably more than he costs this year, at least more than what we are giving him this year, since his cap hit is close to $4 million with Montreal’s retention. Not sure what his actual dollars are.
I definitely wouldn’t want him back at more than one year though.
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How else are you gonna try to elevate the 2nd best power play in the NHL? You can never be satisfied!
MasterofGrond
No, I'm not serious.
I think there’s a real chance he comes back at close to what he’s making now for a year.
He’s old, may want to keep playing and not deal with moving
He’s old, may want to keep playing and not deal with moving
He wasn't terrible Monday. Some iffy goals early but made big saves in the 2nd half of that game.
Great yesterday.
Better Call Sal
Salnalysis
For those who didn't get to see Dillon's intermission interview last night. Like that they asked about a response to the hit on Bastian from the game before, and what he ended up doing later in the game.
Depends on the players. Bratt to Hughes, and vice versa, have more leeway. But what we saw last night is pretty much the layout for that combo. Bratt doesn't get a ton of shots off, but leads the team in 5v5 assist rate and primary assist rate, 9th and 13th in the league in those categories. Jack leads the team in shot rate. Bratt also has the teams best on ice shooting %. So it's working.
Now if that were Bastian trying to return a feed from Lazar? Nah Fish. Extreme example, but really anyone besides Bratt and Jack.
glenwo2
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If he would've buried that, the pass from Bratt would've made the highlight reel as much as Tuna's goal.
Missed oppty there. Drat!
