Dennis Bonvie
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But they're going to happen -- I'd rather a roughing penalty over a lazy trip or hook any day.
Of course.
But taking a bad penalty is not the kind of mistake that worries me.
But they're going to happen -- I'd rather a roughing penalty over a lazy trip or hook any day.
Of course.
But taking a bad penalty is not the kind of mistake that worries me.
I remember Hjalmarsson in the Chicago series years ago actually running away, like running, not skating when he saw Lucic come down the wall. It was hilarious.I get it --- it's a game of mistakes though. I have full confidence that he's going to be very effective here because they have a good system, culture, roster and especially goaltending.
I think people tend to look at a guy's weaknesses and exaggerate them or project them going forward, rather than expect that they will improve or be less prominent in a better situation.
Also, a lot of fans don't give the credence that I think toughness deserves.
Guys play differently when they're worried about getting laid out coming across the blueline or getting roughed up in front of the net.
That can be just as important in certain situations as blocking shots or being good defensively with your stick.
I get it --- it's a game of mistakes though. I have full confidence that he's going to be very effective here because they have a good system, culture, roster and especially goaltending.
I think people tend to look at a guy's weaknesses and exaggerate them or project them going forward, rather than expect that they will improve or be less prominent in a better situation.
Also, a lot of fans don't give the credence that I think toughness deserves.
Guys play differently when they're worried about getting laid out coming across the blueline or getting roughed up in front of the net.
That can be just as important in certain situations as blocking shots or being good defensively with your stick.
If you look at the highlight vid posted earlier, it seems like half the victims do a little bunny hop once they see him, before they get smoked. That's a sure sign of intimidation, something we haven't really seen for a good, long while.Guys play differently when they're worried about getting laid out coming across the blueline or getting roughed up in front of the net.
I remember Hjalmarsson in the Chicago series years ago actually running away, like running, not skating when he saw Lucic come down the wall. It was hilarious.
Ah, here it is...
It does look like he chips the puck with one hand up the wall, yes.Looks like he made the play and avoided taking the brunt of the hit. If he bailed out completely and left the puck that would be one thing.
He should take the hit like a real man.I remember Hjalmarsson in the Chicago series years ago actually running away, like running, not skating when he saw Lucic come down the wall. It was hilarious.
Ah, here it is...
I remember Hjalmarsson in the Chicago series years ago actually running away, like running, not skating when he saw Lucic come down the wall. It was hilarious.
Ah, here it is...
For instance:Looks like he made the play and avoided taking the brunt of the hit. If he bailed out completely and left the puck that would be one thing.
Nylander with that shinny forecheck. Guys forecheck harder in my beer league.For instance:
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“He told me [Nicklas] Lidstrom was always saying, ‘Out of 10 games, if you have eight A games and two B games, then you’re going to be a really good defenseman in this league,” Zadorov said.