GDT: Game 13: Coyotes @ Avalanche | 2-11-13 | 7PM | FSN Arizona

[yotesreign]

Ill drink to that, I've already decided if the Coyotes leave, the Avs will be my team, since their relatively close to Phoenix, plus I like their history and their current roster. 'Sides the California teams and Dallas have p***** me off way too much over the years to ever root for them.

Yeah, plus according to some, just like we "stole" a team from Canada, they "stole" their team from Canada! So we got that in common...

 

[TeamTourigny]

Yeah, plus according to some, just like we "stole" a team from Canada, they "stole" their team from Canada! So we got that in common...

I like that idea, support only teams that were "stolen" from Canada.

 

[knowsthegame]

I agree with RT's post. Vermette is becoming useless in all zones. He is soft on the puck, can't take a pass, slow to make a pass and looks like a borderline NHL'er. Doan has been no flaming wonder, but Chipchura at least finds Doan when on the ice together.
Chipchura is earning his way up from the 4th line, while Vermette is working his way down to the 4th line which is where he ended up in Columbus when he was traded here.

 

[goyotes]

Didn't Vermette win 13 of 16 draws last night. He isn't a #1 center, but he is being asked to play like a #1 center. That is the only problem I have with the guy.

 

[zz]

Didn't Vermette win 13 of 16 draws last night. He isn't a #1 center, but he is being asked to play like a #1 center. That is the only problem I have with the guy.

He's not a #2 center, either. I guess he's a very expensive, soft center on a checking line.

 

[CC96]

Yeah, plus according to some, just like we "stole" a team from Canada, they "stole" their team from Canada! So we got that in common...

Wow I didn't even think about that! Stolen Canadian teams are my favorite! Looks like it's settled then.

 

[SniperHF]

RE Vermette:

I think it's primarily being overworked combined with a regression to his normal level of play.

Now it appears we are seeing the team most people thought ( and feared) we would see. Still a tight system team but the scoring punch just isn't there. We've plummeted from 6 in the league in Goals per game to 18th and dropping fast.

Agree with everything you said, except Vermette. Sure he hasn't done much offensively, but I think he's been our best defensive forward. Even better than Hanzal.

I think Tippett benched Sullivan for his unsportsmanlike penalty.

Something seems different about you, can't quite place it

 

[mitch27]

Something seems different about you, can't quite place it

Now you guys will be able to read my ramblings in a professional format!

 

[XX]

Now you guys will be able to read my ramblings in a professional format!

New Coyotes writer? I've got to find a way to get paid for rants...

 

[mitch27]

New Coyotes writer? I've got to find a way to get paid for rants...

Yah, I'll be covering Coyotes prospects. I write for a couple websites already and I'm in school for journalism, but I feel like this could be a big step for me. I'm excited.

Sorry to derail the thread haha

 

[DesertDawg]

I like that idea, support only teams that were "stolen" from Canada.

..and total disdain for teams that were stolen from Atlanta.

 

[kihekah19*]

RE Vermette:

I think it's primarily being overworked combined with a regression to his normal level of play.

Now it appears we are seeing the team most people thought ( and feared) we would see. Still a tight system team but the scoring punch just isn't there. We've plummeted from 6 in the league in Goals per game to 18th and dropping fast.
:

Playing defensively responsible makes it much more difficult to produce offensively.

 

[KG]

Congratulations

 

[pacerhimself]

..and total disdain for teams that were stolen from Atlanta.

Like Calgary?

 

[mitch27]

Congratulations

If this is to me, thank you

If it's not, this is embarrassing...

 

[SniperHF]

If this is to me, thank you

If it's not, this is embarrassing...

When do we get to relentlessly pick apart everything you say...err....uh....I mean enjoy your first HF article

 

[mitch27]

When do we get to relentlessly pick apart everything you say...err....uh....I mean enjoy your first HF article

I'm sure it will be posted on the Coyotes board when it's done. I look forward to everyone's input!

 

[awfulwaffle]

I'm sure it will be posted on the Coyotes board when it's done. I look forward to everyone's input!

Looking forward to your articles!

 

[BUX7PHX]

Playing defensively responsible makes it much more difficult to produce offensively.

Yes and no. You are going to have fewer chances, but one thing that this team has applied since 2010 is that good defense will lead to chances that increase in our favor as the game goes on. A lot of odd-man breaks have resulted in the goals that we need to extend/finish games.

Vermette has been tired - Hanzal has been out, Chip has been in the box, and Bolduc nor Miele has been that answer to help out (although I did like Bolduc's game and thought that he needed a little more ice time). Gordon has been our best C over the entire season, with Vermette's start cooling a little and Hanzal out for some nagging things. I still don't think he has found really compatable linemates quite yet, either, with Sullivan having been out for enough little things that we have had to roll so many different combos early.

Still not sure exactly where we are at, but there is a feeling that a little run may happen here in the next 7 games or so. Really favorable schedule, IMO

 

[DesertDawg]

Like Calgary?

That was a tongue-in-cheek remark while being bitter about the ownership situation. So how many and which teams from the WHL that merged are still playing in their respective cities?

 

[Kaizen]

I believe you're referring to the WHA - I'm not sure how many.

 

[pacerhimself]

That was a tongue-in-cheek remark while being bitter about the ownership situation. So how many and which teams from the WHL that merged are still playing in their respective cities?

I was being tongue-in-cheek too because people always forget that the Flames used to be the Atlanta Flames. I looked and it's only the Oilers that remain where they started heh