Hahahaha...the flack wouldn't have come from this cat OSfan. I am the guy you can hear on the regular either groaning in disbelief, yelling his name to "get back" or simply throwing my hands up then over my head to stop me from using expletives from Section H, lol. The frustration I get from one player equals much more than the other 19 combined.
Maybe this wasn’t the year to go all in? But listening to DD it does not seem to be what he believes in. The challenge though is that there are different teams that go all in each year so someone will always beat you.
I agree that multiple teams will choose to go all in each season. And it is possible to go all in and lose.
Exactly Bear, it would be exciting to watch! We fans up here don't get to see the Attack advancing past the first round much, so if there was even ONE playoff series win, the momentum that would build for the next season would be phenomenal. Since our OHL championship year in 2011, the Attack have won four playoff series in total. The "at least we get two home games" joke around here isn't a myth, it is fact. While I understand that means bonus money for the owners and it is considered gravy. Imagine, just imagine team owners, having say EIGHT home dates instead of two to corral booze and concession sales in. You know for a fact it would sell out every game with ease, so the ticket sales alone would be around oh, let's say 3200 x $40, to equal a cool $128, 000. That's just ticket sales. I digress, but the buzz and energy playoff runs create, especially in small towns, are what sells this team to the public. Hate to tell ya it's not a Wednesday in November that rattles the cage. it is memorable playoff runs that gets into fans heads. And I love it too, lol. Let's see where we finish tonight, plllllleaaaaasse be London.....
Out injured. Blocked a shot against Flint March 15th. He's expected to be back for game 1 of the playoffs. He took pre-game warm ups this weekend.
London is a good match up for energy in the building as well. Owen Sound fans always turn it up a notch when London comes to town. Could make a difference for home games.
I watched your game after I watched my Fronts win 10-2 in Oshawa, Wow. I'm still concerned with your dzone and goaltending. A wrister from 10 feet inside the blue line to tie it up???? Is George going to be available? It was nice for you to have Awrence back. Stewart was very effective, saw him go into the corner a couple times w3ith 2 and 3 guys on him and he somehow came out with the puck. I've seen it in Kingston, give this kid some ice and watch his confidence go. You will need his presence and effort in London. I think the small younger guys will be in tough when you start against London. This will be a challenge for you, good luck to your guys.
For many reasons game 1 goes to Nick...then see what happens....anyone who thinks different just does not understand
St Marys Lincolns are starting 2nd round this week after upsetting the favoured London Nationals. My gut feel we've seen the last of George till training camp. On a positive note I don't know if you can tell on tv but the Attack have recently found a new pretty accomplished Power Skating coach. Jackson apparently has really embraced her he fist bumps her all the time and thanks her after every session. It has only been a month or so but I personally see a noticable improvement in his skating. I also notice when he gets regular shifts he plays with more discipline. I think he's a player that if he isn't playing regular thinks he's got to get noticed and to many time you do but for the wrong reasons. When he plays regular he can just do what he does and is a more effective player.
I don't think you're wrong necessarily, but I don't think it's that cut and dry. Neither goalie has really lit the world on fire but I have more concerns with Chenard's play than Votary's at this point in the season. The lack of mobility and puck handling with Chenard hurts. You could start him game one and hope he catches lightning in a bottle to have a post season run like last year but I think it's most likely that both goalies see action.
The thing that drives me crazy in the D-zone is watching the Attack players back into the goalie and try to defend almost exclusively with their sticks. The opposition can come in 1 vs 3 and the Attack sit back and try to get in lanes vs attacking the puck carrier often allowing chances on net that could have been prevented by stepping up to separate the puck from the body. It's not like they have to run the guy over with an big open ice hit or anything but disrupt them enough to force them into a move or a play they don't want to make. They consistently allow too much of a gap to the opposition for them to move in to prime real estate and take a shot.
You are 100% right it is playoff hockey anything can happen thats why I never make predictions even in regular season it makes you look silly LOL. I do believe that if we are healthy and by now everyone should know what there role is. If EVERYONE does there job effectively I honestly believe the Attack can make some noise. Everyone has to dig deep and want it but it can be done.
