The puck knows where it is at all times. It knows this because it knows where it isn't.That was certainly a game of hockey.
The puck knows where it is at all times. It knows this because it knows where it isn't.
Is there a link to Moleman's after hour?
I'd trade Pettersson before firing Tocchet.Tocchets lost the room and all the facts are there to prove it.
Tocchets lost the room and all the facts are there to prove it.
First Period Struggles
Defence Pairings
- They iced the puck 4 times when they shouldn’t have and it lead to 4 goals
- Too nervous early
- Dumping the puck and when they did give it to a winger they dump it in when they should hold on to it
- The icing is inexcusable
- Not just blaming the defence, it’s the forwards as well
Not Executing the Strategy
- Will have to talk to Foote
- Weak-side was open a bunch of times but couldn’t exploit it
- Kept jamming it up the strong-side
- Shots getting blocked over and over
Demko
- Designed a play to use against the Bruins and didn’t do it until the 3rd
- Pisses the staff off because they had a good gameplan but when you chase the game, the puck becomes a hot potato
- Don’t have to dump the puck in or throw it off the glass
- There were 10-12 foot passes available and instead were flipping pucks
- Some guys tried tonight so can’t throw everyone under the bus, some guys really worked hard tonight
Sasson
- Not sure why the team isn’t getting up for his games
- Couple of flukey goals that weren’t his fault
Hughes
- Making the most of his opportunity
Forward Line-Up
- He’s trying to push the pace
- Effort is always 100% every game
At Home
- Wants to elevate Garland
- Thought the Miller line was good; controlled the play
Powerplay
- Didn’t understand why they played that way in the 1st period
- Forward had the puck with 5 feet of ice to take and make a play but instead dumped it in
- Not sure if it’s because they had a day off and there are some guys sick
- Needs to figure this out quickly
- Guys are tense at home
- Seem more relaxed on the road
Players’ Effort
- Went rogue
- When things don’t go their way, the unit becomes individuals
- The powerplay has been pretty good the last 2-3 weeks but because they were down 3-0 reverted to being individuals
Team Attitude
- 4 or 5 guys are struggling to get emotionally invested in the game
- These guys need to understand it’s the NHL and you have to be jacked up and emotionally in the game
Frustration
- They preach even-keel
- Is sure a couple of coaches are frustrated because they had a gameplan that some guys didn’t execute
- As a coach you get pissed about it
- This group bounces back
- There were plays to be made but were too tense
As for bounce back? Yeah, Rick, tell us that again when (not if, WHEN) Colorado bashes our face in on Monday.
Following their best game of the season with their worst. What in the Jekyll & Hyde is this team?
If this core quits on another coach...then I don't have much faith in this group.Tocchets lost the room and all the facts are there to prove it.
People assumed the Panthers would destroy the Canucks and look how that went.
lockerroom problems..The problems go way beyond the defense. I WISH this team's problem was simply that the D is crap.
Nah. This is something beyond hockey. I mean our coach is flat out saying 4 out of our top 5 guys can't even get invested in the game. They've got issues, folks.
You say that like it is a bad thing.This isn't even remotely true and it's a ridiculous thing to say.
Is that Necas trade still on the table?Man I wish there was a way they could have pried Tkachuk out of Ottawa for Petey. Too late now and we are stuck with him. He'll probably light it up at the four nations though. Small victories for Nucks fans.
Didn’t watch much of the game but good for Sasson Always playing hard and making the most of his opportunity.
If this core quits on another coach...then I don't have much faith in this group.