GDT: Game 5 - Anaheim Ducks vs Boston Bruins, 5:30 PT

[All Mighty]

I'm sure Henrique is relieved that he is free from Groulx-Silfverberg for at least 1 night.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

people overreacting to sitting Carlsson for a meaningless game in october at the back end of a back to back is pretty silly.

How the hell is it meaningless?

 

[robbieboy3686]

They specifically said they are doing this to avoid him from wearing down late in the season. They’re worried about rookie fatigue and are trying to keep him fresh. They’re not worried about injury

This is going to be a bottom 10 team regardless so I’m fine with it

Seeing that minty and lacombe seem steady in their roles, when we’re finally healthy. I disagree that we’re a bottom 10 team. I felt that way going into the season, but I’ve adjusted with how good the kids look. It’s early, but feel fine adjusting my expectations.

 

[AngelDuck]

That lineup is awful, holy shit

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

people overreacting to sitting Carlsson for a meaningless game in october at the back end of a back to back is pretty silly.

I don't think anybody thinks it's the end of the franchise but after an immensely hopeless year it's pretty disappointing

 

[MMC]

Has Vak ever played the right side here?

 

[MMC]

They specifically said they are doing this to avoid him from wearing down late in the season. They’re worried about rookie fatigue and are trying to keep him fresh. They’re not worried about injury

This is going to be a bottom 10 team regardless so I’m fine with it

And what happens when the body is worn down? Much more likely to get injured…

 

[dracom]

How the hell is it meaningless?

because it's game 5 into the season

 

[robbieboy3686]

Has Vak ever played the right side here?

Is he in for luneau? Luneau isn’t near ready. So I’m ok with this

 

[Deuce22]

Don’t like it, but understand it.

 

[AngelDuck]

And what happens when the body is worn down? Much more likely to get injured…

That’s not what they’re worried about though. Agree to disagree

 

[BringBackTheIceman]

I would bet 10k to win 100 that he plays tonight

Hope you didn’t place that bet boss

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

because it's game 5 into the season

Game 50 is more meaningful than game 5? what?

 

[robbieboy3686]

I'm sure Henrique is relieved that he is free from Groulx-Silfverberg for at least 1 night.

He needs to find a way to shine, him and fowler. Both have left me throwing peanuts at the tv so far this young season. Vaak needs to show he isn’t made of glass and string together some games that show he belongs in the nhl( not for us, but for someone else )

Hope you didn’t place that bet boss

Lol I’ve been burning money lately.

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

He needs to find a way to shine, him and fowler. Both have left me throwing peanuts at the tv so far this young season. Vaak needs to show he isn’t made of glass and string together some games that show he belongs in the nhl( not for us, but for someone else )


Lol I’ve been burning money lately.

Vaak, Jones, and Groulx are all in make-or-break mode for an NHL career imo

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

Fowler back in babysitting mode and it’s Game 5. Have fun with Vaak on his off-side, Cam

 

[All Mighty]

Fowler back in babysitting mode and it’s Game 5. Have fun with Vaak on his off-side, Cam

I mean he was pretty much babysitting Luneau the last 2 games, too. He should be warmed up.

 

[robbieboy3686]

Vaak, Jones, and Groulx are all in make-or-break mode for an NHL career imo

Agreed.

 

[dracom]

Game 50 is more meaningful than game 5? what?

yeah kinda? especially f you're a expecting playoff team trying to get your spot settled. for a team like ours that's not expected to be anything other than a bottom 5-10 team, game 5 is kinda pointless.

 

[slippingsloth]

Third line yikes... cannot wait for killorn to get back in and carlsson to suit up regularly.

Will be good for Groulx and Jones to prove they are worth keeping in NHL, but I am nervous this is going to be ugly.

 

[Hamilton Bulldogs]

yeah kinda? especially f you're a expecting playoff team trying to get your spot settled. for a team like ours that's not expected to be anything other than a bottom 5-10 team, game 5 is kinda pointless.

By this logic, every game this season is pointless.

Well when you have Verbeek as the GM, I guess you have a point.

 

[TheGoodShepard1]

I mean he was pretty much babysitting Luneau the last 2 games, too. He should be warmed up.

At least with Luneau, there’s some actual raw ability to get excited about though. Vaaks is just so boring and vanilla, IMO

 

[DuckDuckGetz]

Also seems kind of f***ed to sit your exciting player, that fans are buying tickets to see, on the home portion of a B2B with an away game...

 

[dracom]

At least with Luneau, there’s some actual raw ability to get excited about though. Vaaks is just so boring and vanilla, IMO

remember how Vaaks was like a main piece in the Lindholm trade lol

 

[Deuce22]

People that wanted Carlsson in SHL or in SD have no right to complain about the Verbeek plan.