GDT: Game 9: Red Wings vs oilers 6:00 pm et 10/27/24

[dalem177]

I honestly don’t see Ed as a top pair defenseman on anything but a bad team. He’s constantly losing coverage and ends up chasing his guy and being behind the play. I think it’s a speed issue. Middle pair guy at best.

He's like 8 years old. Calm down.

 

[norrisnick]

what decided the game was the fact that we did not give 60 minutes of effort at playing in all three zones and we haven't once this entire season thus far. our goaltenders have been the only players consistently giving effort. this has never been a sustainable model for success and we're at major risk of going on a prolonged skid should that change. until we make meaningful improvements to our defense and overall scoring acuity winning is going to be tough.

Neither did the Oilers. Now what?

 

[Lampedampe]

The positive: The team is able to win games despite lackluster performances.

The negative: Lackluster performances.

 

[KJoe88]

Stick tight till thanksgiving at least pal. We'll have a good read by then...

I haven't had a good feeling about this team all summer but you've got to give them a shot... They're actually still right in the thick of things early.

No, I know.

I’m just frustrated. I don’t think we’re as bad as the play has indicated. This turtle after getting a lead or even turtling off the start is really baffling and not fun to watch. It’s probably why the players aren’t motivated

 

[The Red Line]

Pretty much the same as Kane, very small samples they make a play that leads to a goal. But as for 5on5 it's not great.

Interesting. Kane has been pretty darn good this season, multiple game winners and a few good assists assists to go along with a ton of decent chances that just didn't find the back of the net. The crazy thing I've noticed with him this season is he's actually made a few pretty good defensive plays as well. He hasn't been lights out or anything but I have no issues with his play so far. Tarasenko, yeah I think we all expect a little more there, hopefully he breaks out soon.

 

[Winged Wheel Willy]

Cmon boys, let us not do that Perron thing. We cannot forget that he was a PP-specialist last yr, tremendous on the half wall and alongside the boards in general with the advantage. But apart from that he shoulda been a 4th liner at ES, cuz he just could not hang anymore. Give the Tank some time to arrive.

 

[Oddbob]

Pretty interesting post game interview, especially Copp

I agree with Copp here. Blashill and now Lalonde both love the sit back mentality with leads, especially in the 3rd period. All that does is let the other team have chance after chance to score, and you aren't going to win those battles all the time, especially against skill players. In the first we pushed and had the best period by far of the season, and then we sat back. Copp speaking about it, tells me that the coaching staff wants it that way, and Copp sounded annoyed at the style they play. Regardless of who the coach is, I have always thought that was a dumb way to try and protect a lead, by just sitting back.

 

[14ari13]

4-4-1 after 9 very tough games is impressive, very impressive.

Seider shows signs he might emerge as our best player during this season. He has had some amazing shifts and games.

Copp leads the team in goals and has more points than Larkin

 

[PelagicJoe]

4-4-1 after 9 very tough games is impressive, very impressive.

Seider shows signs he might emerge as our best player during this season. He has had some amazing shifts and games.

Copp leads the team in goals and has more points than Larkin

I mean, we took a cup final team (that has McDavid and Drai on it) to overtime. On paper, they should have beat the snot out of us.

 

[RRhoads]

I expected to be below .500 after 9 games.

I am more impressed with our record than what has been shown on the ice.

Watching the last press conference, Copp gave hints that he is not happy with the game plan, and Kane agreed. Lalonde is going to lose the room soon if nothing happens.

 

[dalem177]

Husso down in GR again. Looks like he can't physically hockey.

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

I agree with Copp here. Blashill and now Lalonde both love the sit back mentality with leads, especially in the 3rd period. All that does is let the other team have chance after chance to score, and you aren't going to win those battles all the time, especially against skill players. In the first we pushed and had the best period by far of the season, and then we sat back. Copp speaking about it, tells me that the coaching staff wants it that way, and Copp sounded annoyed at the style they play. Regardless of who the coach is, I have always thought that was a dumb way to try and protect a lead, by just sitting back.

Yes Sir, a huge difference between playing defense responsibly and turtling...the coaches should know this, you keep the other team honest if you at least try to score on them when you have a lead.