I’ll go with Bear and myself on this, with the comfidence that he and I are correct.LOB. He has as many goals, well rested, respected in the room.
Do you ever think about what you write? didn't think so.
Then you probably shouldn’t have carried on, like you’d bench all three.
We should be at least 23 to 25 points. We will need 94 to 96 points this year. Because of the D injuries I will accept 90 points. Anything less Smith should see as failure.
or dare I say typical
or you can just ask ChatGPT, which is what I did
It doesn't look like the rebuild is going to well for our 5th year GM and 4th year coach, where is the progress, metrics, anything......If this was any other NHL team, the coach and GM would get booted.
Just stating all three are underperforming. Mind you, most of the team is. Or maybe they are performing up to expectations of management.
Come on now. Last year we had 70 pts., this year we are on pace for 74pts. Using this metric, we should be on pace for the playoffs around the ten years BA forecasted.
Now, now, lets set the record straight:Come on now. Last year we had 70 pts., this year we are on pace for 74pts. Using this metric, we should be on pace for the playoffs around the ten years BA forecasted.
well, he needs something to get him playing with a little more “give a crap”, dont ya think?
No, I don’t see “give a crap” as the issue whatsoever.
I don't think "give a crap" is the right wording, but Crouse has to do more. Crouse isn't the only one. I still don't know why it took Bear so long to reunite Bugs, Maccelli and Crouse line.
You have to stop defending these guys. Every single plyer should look in the mirror and say I have to do better. They have to do better. Today we are in the same position as last year. This is the year all were talking bubble team. That probably is not possible after Utah blew their 4-1 start.
Crouse has extremely short bursts where he looks engaged. A guy like him and if I were him? I’d be skating my ass off, hitting everything that moves like Tyson Nash. I think that would get him going in a positive direction.
You have to stop being so incredibly naive. These guys don’t get to this level and stay at this level, without taking those looks in the mirror, when the chips are down.
I also think high expectations are set as well. Crouse had a good year, maybe he way over achieved. When a player has some success, it seems like there is a new bar set. I don't think its lack of hustle or somebody not being engaged, for the most part, its just a tough game and guys are only so good. I also think when guys you expect to get points don't (Crouse/Hayton last year) or you expect to get goals don't (Schmaltz), then the player isn't working hard or seems not engaged. Many here fail to realize that goals and points are only one part of the game, screens (Hayton) lead to many goals last year, Crouse/Schmaltz PK, etc, all 3 have been very solid on D and our bext defensive forwards.
jakey is right. the uhc w-l record proves it. reality.
“always trade a player a year early as opposed to a year late”
Stop with your stupidity. IF any NHL player is not playing to their potential over a period of time they better look in the mirror. That goes for any job. Weren't you the one that said this is on the players not the coach? Tired of excuses for this team. Not sure if it's lack of talent, lack of effort, wrong system or poor coaching but as it stands today Utah is not good enough, at this stage of their rebuild.
