GDT: Game 32: Lightning vs Coyotes - 7:30pm (AZ) - BSAZ+, 98.7FM

[Matias Maccete]

Lucky win there, the yotes are obviously the better team.

 

[Summer Rose]

Not displeased with the effort.

 

[JasonDemersWasOkay]

Can’t ask for a better effort from a rebuilding team against the defending champions

 

[Murf]

Coyotes vs. Team USA - who would win?

 

[Summer Rose]

Coyotes vs. Team USA - who would win?

The People’s Republic of China.

 

[LosPollosHermanos]

It’s amazing listening to Andre touringy talk after the game. Has a clue what’s going on out there, as opposed to Tocchet saying “ yeah we just gotta stick with it man idk hah”

 

[Coyotedroppings]

It’s amazing listening to Andre touringy talk after the game. Has a clue what’s going on out there, as opposed to Tocchet saying “ yeah we just gotta stick with it man idk hah”

Yeah, RT…great guy, but not even a good (head) coach.

 

[Dirty Old Man]

Schmaltz with the turnover and absolutely dogged it on the back check. Gross

Even Lindsey Fry was calling him out on the radio.

 

[MIGs Dog]

It’s amazing listening to Andre touringy talk after the game. Has a clue what’s going on out there, as opposed to Tocchet saying “ yeah we just gotta stick with it man idk hah”

The future is exciting for many reasons. What could Bear do with a good roster? Hopefully they keep him long enough to find out.

 

[LittlePipes]

It’s amazing listening to Andre touringy talk after the game. Has a clue what’s going on out there, as opposed to Tocchet saying “ yeah we just gotta stick with it man idk hah”

nothing drove me more crazy than tocchets post game mumbles and meaningless cliches. dude was not very articulate. makes sense he in tv now

 

[LittlePipes]

Even Lindsey Fry was calling him out on the radio.

Good thing he is fast like the rest of the team

 

[Mosby]

One interesting point on Schmaltz is that since returning from injury he is on a 64-point pace.

 

[Bondurant]

I spent all week thinking this game was today. The things you learn on Saturday morning. Ah, well. I would not have been out of work in time to go last night anyway.

 

[Jakey53]

Can’t ask for a better effort from a rebuilding team against the defending champions

I watched bits and pieces of the game and the effort was there. Not sure if I would call this team a rebuilding team at the moment, as it sounds we are not done tearing it down, and half this team won't be here next year. Next year is when the rebuild truly starts, and hopefully after next year we can stop with taking other teams cap dumps.

 

[cobra427]

It’s amazing listening to Andre touringy talk after the game. Has a clue what’s going on out there, as opposed to Tocchet saying “ yeah we just gotta stick with it man idk hah”

He is more articulate than RT, but too early to tell with this roster if he is a good NHL coach or not yet.

 

[Jakey53]

One interesting point on Schmaltz is that since returning from injury he is on a 64-point pace.

Schmaltz has his warts, but so do all other players on this team. Schmaltz has a lot of talent, something this team needs. Not sure why he is the whipping boy.

 

[MIGs Dog]

Schmaltz has his warts, but so do all other players on this team. Schmaltz has a lot of talent, something this team needs. Not sure why he is the whipping boy.

His demeanor makes it look like he doesn't care, which probably isn't the case. Like Devo, he rarely smiles after a goal.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

I watched bits and pieces of the game and the effort was there. Not sure if I would call this team a rebuilding team at the moment, as it sounds we are not done tearing it down, and half this team won't be here next year. Next year is when the rebuild truly starts, and hopefully after next year we can stop with taking other teams cap dumps.

I think you've gotta count the tear down as part of the rebuild. For me personally, it's the OEL Garland trade, allowing us to get a prospect like Guenther. That was such a transformative move for the franchise, and God I hope Guenther develops.

 

[rt]

One interesting point on Schmaltz is that since returning from injury he is on a 64-point pace.

So it was Tocchet’s fault afterall. Haha.

 

[Mosby]

Problem is we have seen this before from Schmaltz. Let's see him keep it going for another month.

 

[Mosby]

Keller, btw, is now on a 70-point pace. Five more than his career high. Already 6 more than last season despite playing in 8 fewer games.

It's not at all surprising that the more he worked with Tocchet, the further he got from his potential.

 

[MIGs Dog]

P/GP since Schmaltz joined the club in Nov, 2018. For a Coyote, he's not half bad.

 

[Neighborhood Coyote]

Even Lindsey Fry was calling him out on the radio.

Rightfully so, imo. Bush was further up the ice and hustled back and beat Schmaltz easily. Bush... Who def isn't known as a speedy guy.

Idk if Schmaltz is a "whipping boy", but I think fans can definitely call a player out for a play like that. Sure you can have talent and all but efforts like that are not acceptable for a professional team.

 

[GiveAFlyingPuck]

Even though we lost, it didn't feel like a loss. Keeping it close and scoring with the goalie pulled made it feel like not so much of a loss. Maybe because my expectations were exceeded.

 

[SniperHF]

Idk if Schmaltz is a "whipping boy", but I think fans can definitely call a player out for a play like that. Sure you can have talent and all but efforts like that are not acceptable for a professional team.

I don't think too many people would be all that frustrated with Schmaltz if he didn't at times look like a almost complete package top end 2nd liner. It's just his game turns to doo doo for 3-4 months a season. Makes it a lot worse when you see what could be.