GDT: Game 27: Sharks @ Kraken 7:00pm NBCSCA

[DarrylshutzSydor]

needs to improve his defensive game, but Celebrini should win the Calder Trophy

 

[DeepShadow]

Some poor defense that first period (Ceci especially had some head scratching decisions) but the offensive possession has been good and has led to some great chances.

 

[The Nemesis]

wow, the Sharks are now the most exciting team to watch in the nhl

Ferraro: "You're welcome."

 

[TheBeard]

I do find all of the D are much quicker to join the rushes and attack in the O-zone than they've ever been.

 

[Alaskanice]

I do find all of the D are much quicker to join the rushes and attack in the O-zone than they've ever been.

They had to shake off the Burns and Karlsson vibes.

 

[TheBeard]

They had to shake off the Burns and Karlsson vibes.

Maybe, but Mario sort of hit it when asked what makes him able to join the rush and he basically said it's the fact that the forwards are good at coming back and helping out and I honestly think that's been an aspect that has been unfairly put on the shoulders of the D-men. The forwards in years past were awful at coming back and helping out in their own zone and in a way it forced all of the D-men to take a more cautious approach whenever they left the zone. The results were less risks, less pinches and predictable break-outs. Now, having forwards capable of playing the point and coming back if a D-man ends up in deep on a turnover means they can be a little more aggressive than they've been.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

i think if Toffoli start doing Pilates and yoga, he will get faster and quicker.

 

[Alaskanice]

Maybe, but Mario sort of hit it when asked what makes him able to join the rush and he basically said it's the fact that the forwards are good at coming back and helping out and I honestly think that's been an aspect that has been unfairly put on the shoulders of the D-men. The forwards in years past were awful at coming back and helping out in their own zone and in a way it forced all of the D-men to take a more cautious approach whenever they left the zone. The results were less risks, less pinches and predictable break-outs. Now, having forwards capable of playing the point and coming back if a D-man ends up in deep on a turnover means they can be a little more aggressive than they've been.

Very astute what he said.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

Very astute what he said.

maybe attesting to how bad Hertl and Couture were at defense.....just sayin'

 

[Alaskanice]

maybe attesting to how bad Hertl and Couture were at defense.....just sayin'

Cooch is very good defensively.

 

[drunksage]

Kunin!!

 

[Alaskanice]

Use the force, Luke!!

And good PK

 

[bluefunnel]

Sharks legend Luke Kunin!!!

 

[hohosaregood]

so Warsofsky's got Kunin, Mario, and Kostin being effective. When can we start his COTY campaign?

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

If Kunin grew his beard out, it would be the biggest eveeeeeeer.....

 

[The Nemesis]

Ferraro and Kunin carrying the offence. As was foretold in legends of yore.

 

[TheBeard]

Very astute what he said.

It makes sense. It makes the offense far less predictable when you can activate the d-men.

 

[The Nemesis]

If Kunin grew his beard out, it would be the biggest eveeeeeeer.....

But then he wouldn't have his Wolverine muttonchops.

 

[Hodge]

Kunin extension Jan 1?

 

[TheBeard]

Ferraro and Kunin carrying the offence. As was foretold in legends of yore.

You just know Kunin, Mario and Mackenzie leading the way is bittersweet for some here.

 

[DarrylshutzSydor]

oh knee is always bad

 

[TheBeard]

oh knee is always bad

Looks like Granny clipped his ankle with his skate

 

[bluefunnel]

...and he's back.

 

[hohosaregood]

i will say, smith's gotta stop pulling up on the zone entries today. it ain't working.

 

[ChompChomp]

so Warsofsky's got Kunin, Mario, and Kostin being effective. When can we start his COTY campaign?

As soon as anyone who ever moronically called him "Barfsofsky" will admit that saying that was ridiculous, then LFG.