GDT: GAME 56: Toronto Fig Leaves (32-19-2) at YOUR SEATTLE KRAKEN (23-28-4). 7pm PST

[Fistfullofbeer]

I kinda felt like TOI was screwy across the board last night but wasn’t sure if it was because they spent so much time in non 5v5 situations? At one point in the 3rd when I looked, Larsson was at almost 18 minutes TOI and both Mahura and Fleury were at like 9.

I understand that they won’t flat out “tank” but there’s no excuse for the ice time to be THAT stupidly lopsided towards a player who has honestly been kinda bad most of this season. Especially in an “expected loss” when it’s pretty clear the best possible outcome the remainder of this season is developing young players and seeing if players like Fleury or Mahura have futures with the squad beyond this season.

Sadly, I don't think the kids will get called up unless Francis starts trading the vets. I would think 2-3 vets from this roster got to go first. Even then, I am not sure if I am 100% sold that they call Nyman, Firkus, Winterton, etc. over the likes of Meyers or Stephens. There is a chance ofcourse and I understand that they won't flat out tank but this team has to show that it cares about the season beyond this rather than flailing around like they are.

 

[Dead Coyote]

Oh course, if Washington state would like to become Canada's eleventh province, I'm sure we could rustle up some booers on short notice.

I wouldn't have to move and get a new passport...god that would be great

 

[Dead Coyote]

I agree. He should be getting 2nd line minutes and I don't know why he is not being trusted with those? Maybe because they want to play Cups there?

Looking at some offensive stats for all skaters.

Points per 60 minutes: Wright ranks 3rd on the team
Assists per 60 minutes: Wright ranks 4th on the team
Expected Goals per 60 minutes: Wright ranks 3rd on the team
On-ice Goal differential: Tied for 1st with Bjorky at 16

He also has the highest SH% on the team. And all this without getting real PP time.

Why they are not utilizing him more for a team that is struggling to score, that makes little sense to me.

Because Bylsma is a shit coach that sucks at developing players.

 

[Fuhrious]

Sadly, I don't think the kids will get called up unless Francis starts trading the vets. I would think 2-3 vets from this roster got to go first. Even then, I am not sure if I am 100% sold that they call Nyman, Firkus, Winterton, etc. over the likes of Meyers or Stephens. There is a chance ofcourse and I understand that they won't flat out tank but this team has to show that it cares about the season beyond this rather than flailing around like they are.

Oh I don’t even mean call ups, I mean “it would be nice if Bylsma stopped riding players like Larsson and Stephenson for 2x the TOI of players like Wright, Mahura and Fleury”

Fleury in particular has been a good soldier for this team, and honestly deserves better than he’s gotten. He’s played well this callup and if it’s not happening here they should stop jerking him around making him play in CV next season and let him go try his luck somewhere else.