GDT: Preseason Game 3 - Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings , 3pm PT

[SmokeyDuck]

LA were missing a bunch of their regulars as well. They probably had a better lineup than us but I don't think by much

I disagree personally, their had their entire first line who created all of the goals, as well as like what 4/6 starting D? . They are also a top team and we are a bottom feeder to boot. That being said it wasn't an awe-inspiring performance for us by any means.

 

[70sSanO]

It was ugly. The game plan was awful. They sent 4 forwards up to the offensive blue line basically, leaving just the 2 D to work back and forth and try to find a slot to move it up. While the D (which included Zell) kept sort of fumbling it, that gives no control options to the team, as the Kings can just cover those guys that are basically unmoving.

The forwards minus 2 on the blue line boards should have come back with the D and moved with them to give some threat to breaking in with speed. Even a flying V would have been better than that crap.

After today, I think I’ve figured out why the Ducks don’t broadcast preseason games; at least the early ones.

John

 

[The Midnight Burrito]

Even for a Kings game that was dreadfully boring.

Reminding myself that it’s September and these games aren’t predictive but I wish I was seeing more signs of an effective offensive system.

 

[KelVarnsen]

Even for a Kings game that was dreadfully boring.

Reminding myself that it’s September and these games aren’t predictive but I wish I was seeing more signs of an effective offensive system.

Im wondering if Cronin can teach an effective offensive system or if he will be a hinderance to unlocking our young guns full offensive potential. This is a huge year for Cronin IMO as far as helping the kids progress.

 

[ADHB]

Hopefully Clune makes a difference as well. Yes, people refer to him as the “PP coach” but he’s in charge of the forwards, the same way Thompson is in charge of the d-men.

It’s Cronin’s system, but hoping Clune has some input and can fine tune things with the more offensive guys.

 

[Smirnov2Chistov]

3 preseason games in and I still have zero confidence in Cronin's coaching

I wonder if he’s still throwing the team under the bus in his post game interviews?

Im wondering if Cronin can teach an effective offensive system or if he will be a hinderance to unlocking our young guns full offensive potential. This is a huge year for Cronin IMO as far as helping the kids progress.

He can’t, never could. That’s why he’s abysmal at his first coaching gig lol

 

[Kalv]

I disagree personally, their had their entire first line who created all of the goals, as well as like what 4/6 starting D? . They are also a top team and we are a bottom feeder to boot. That being said it wasn't an awe-inspiring performance for us by any means.

Well, they also will get Doughty back at some point. But yeah... we had 1 NHL regular defenceman in Zelly, and even he has only half a season under his belt.
Which also I think showed in how the teams were supressing opposition and breaking out. We just were not there, albeit I thought Warren and Smith were better then I expected, they're still AHL level right now

 

[KaseMeOutside]

Teaching two way or defensive hockey is important, but if you can't develop young offensive talent your organization is going to be stuck

 

[70sSanO]

Toronto has been great at developing offensive talent. LA has stressed defense.

But there is a fine line to balance both.

I’m not a Cronin fan. The proof will be in the winning or losing.

John

 

[AngelDuck]

Teaching two way or defensive hockey is important, but if you can't develop young offensive talent your organization is going to be stuck

I agree with this and it’s a concern but I’m hoping Cronin can be like a Ken Hitchcock type coach here

Defensive oriented but can still get a lot of star offensive players

 

[ZegrassyKnoll]

Are we really doing this again? Pulling out the pitchforks over a preseason game?

 

[MCB]

Are we really doing this again? Pulling out the pitchforks over a preseason game?

Don't forget the torches!

 

[LuGBuG]

I wonder if he’s still throwing the team under the bus in his post game interviews?



He can’t, never could. That’s why he’s abysmal at his first coaching gig lol

Never could. Never as in the one season he coached an injury riddled team with absolutely no depth and their best players being kids.