All this speculation about Lily sitting out games in the playoffs scares the crap out of me. That is all.
I like 7 Dmen myself. Give Schenn those 10-12 minutes or WE and give our big guns a few extra minutes, I like it!
It's definitely not my intention to endorse sitting Liljegren out. It is something I expect to happen for some of the games though.
I guess we'll see with his usage as they move along. Depth, IMO is someone who isn't a regular.
I think this is the opinion many share.
I didn't think it was your attention at all. I really hope we're all being paranoid and he plays every game, I can't overstate how pissed I'd be if Keefe doesn't play him like he should.
I think that is part of the issue, why just him? They could have rotated others out to give guys reps. Just sitting him gives the appearance that he is outside looking in. No one here can say with certainty that that's not the case or what makes sense.
Because the other day Keefe said Liljegren needs to play to a higher standard to stay in the lineup. Lilly has been one of our best dmen this season. Keefe's assessment is so far off and that's making people worried about his decision-making. If he said he sat Lilly to see what the new guys can do, that would be fine. But he actually thinks Lilly isn't playing well? That's concerning, especially when he's been blind to Holl's play.
Ok, predictable. How does that change the team's overall positioning going into the playoffs? Not one bit! When we suck, yes sir, we suck balls. But, we only do it for a game, maybe two. And then, we squeak one out, and follow up with a dominant performance. Or something like that.
I don't think people realize how much they overrate the impact coaches have... but that's another story
A young player absolutely can't acquire the needed experience without being given the opportunity to play in the big games. I'm likely fine with Liljegren not playing in every game though when considering the depth accumulated at the position. Still, I'm not at all interested in a repeat of the Sandin situation occurring with Liljegren (blocking his path from playing).
He traded for Hutton and Noesen and didn't play them I believe. Didn't he also sit Holl at one point and Liljegren. Spezza healthy sctratch too
Can't have Holl killing da 3rd pair like last night .. he made Gio look like dog sh*t .. he just does not move fast enough or think quick enough at nhl level .. i am not saying schenn is any better on skills (he isn't) but it is imperative that Perry and Maroon don't take our net .. someone has to not be afraid to move them out and fight them straight up
Lineup decisions are huge. In a vacuum your statement is true but sitting Lil in favour of Loll together with line decisions have had a big impact on this team whether his fans like it or not.
Jake Gardiner was not a great defenseman. But Babcock found a way to protect him for 3 seasons, stacking his +/-.
It's gonna be Lilli who is the odd man out.
6 players close out the games, not just one.
But they are at that moment and the whole game long then: (first line players). Cause they play there with horvat etc. I've seen this happen and its life sire. Its a huge responsibility to play on the first line. Opening lineup and first second first puck drop on. Examples they are, showing example to the whole team from second one and to all people. Its not easy to make the opening first line. Been there only once my career. Never forget it.
I understand he's not being used in the situation. I'm saying that if he were used he could be successful. It can't be said with any certainty that he can't handle it when he's not had the opportunity.
I don't need to make up shit chum, just go through cocaine bear's posts. He's either Justin Holl or McCabe banged his mom.
Keefe doesn't trust him. Keefe's job is to see more than what we see. During games, practices and studying tape. But maybe you are right and maybe Lillie can do the same job Holl can do...why bother risking it? Holl can already do that job.
