Pre-Game Talk: TOR @ VAN Jan 20

[Seath The Scaleless]

Knies needs a week off.

Keefe is fine giving Robertson over a week off for some reason but keeps a struggling Knies in the lineup

 

[Stephen]

I mean, I've been saying that for 5 years now.

Nothing has evolved in his game over that time.

We've all been saying it but it's doubly frustrating he hit this new superstar level, consistently competing hard only to revert into this. I'm a Willie fan, believe in the talent, supportive of the contract more or less, but reverting to your immature game is a not the greatest look.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Yeah they're at a similar level right now. Robertson and Knies could rotate in and out for each other and just keep things fresh physically and both get some reps.

Robertson looks considerably better than Knies right now honestly. He's actually finally started to figure things out and impact the game as more than just a shooter. Knies just can't seem to make any kind of plays

 

[PromisedLand]

f***ing score 5 goals in the 3rd and shut the mother canuckers for good

 

[Smif]

Missed opportunity not getting Zadorov, guy looks amazing out there.

He'd probably be our #2 at this point tbh.

 

[Stephen]

Keefe is fine giving Robertson over a week off for some reason but keeps a struggling Knies in the lineup

Well, it's not a meritocracy for one. That's why they treat Giordano like he's Ray Bourque out there despite some borderline NHL play for weeks and weeks.

 

[therealkoho]

Who's gonna fight him? Vancouver has fake tough guys, not legit ones.

Myers
Joshua
Zadorov

 

[CabanaBoy5]

Jones can’t make a key save to save his life…4 goals on 16 shots. Allowing one when we absolutely dominated the period is tragic. In fairness to him though, Brodie is on a whole new level of shit this season. Once again we don’t know how to play in our own zone. That my friends is coaching imo.

 

[Nevins]

i really don't like most of knies games currently

we really should look into either sitting him or sending him down

he looks unpolished

He's a rookie. He would probably benefit from some time in the AHL....

 

[Doublerum1975]

How’s the goaltending looked by the stats it looks really bad

 

[Stephen]

Robertson looks considerably better than Knies right now honestly. He's actually finally started to figure things out and impact the game as more than just a shooter. Knies just can't seem to make any kind of plays

Robertson has his flaws too, so I understand why he sits, but Knies' game has deteriorated with fatigue and he's not been that productive. So yeah it's a good time to rotate the kids and just keep them developing, keep them fresh... But Keefe tends to overuse his assets to the point of burnout while not trusting those outside his comfort zone.

 

[pcruz]

We've all been saying it but it's doubly frustrating he hit this new superstar level, consistently competing hard only to revert into this. I'm a Willie fan, believe in the talent, supportive of the contract more or less, but reverting to your immature game is a not the greatest look.

Yeah, I think everyone should love the talent.

As I've said many times before, he has all of the same attributes that Marner has, but with better skating, and a much better shot.

The difference between the 2 of them is that Mitch consistently puts in the effort, and Willie goes through a lot of periods without a shred of interest on the ice.

 

[stickty111]

Would be nice if Jones could make a save

 

[keonsbitterness]

Roy and Lamoriello.


Chaos and order.

Which one is which?

 

[authentic]

It was always mid-Feb wasn't it? Post all-star break regardless.

Okay yeah I think you’re right. Not too far away I suppose, let’s just hope he’s recovering 100% and on schedule.

 

[frizzer1]

Knies has never played this many games.
Give him a rest and he will be fine.

 

[GoonieFace]

Jones can’t make a key save to save his life…4 goals on 16 shots. Allowing one when we absolutely dominated the period is tragic. In fairness to him though, Brodie is on a whole new level of shit this season. Once again we don’t know how to play in our own zone. That my friends is coaching imo.

Both goalies have let in some suspect goals

 

[wingman75]

Knies has never played this many games.
Give him a rest and he will be fine.

Good chance to sit him tomorrow and get Robertson a game before he turns into Frankie Corrado!

 

[therealkoho]

Roy and Lamoriello.


Chaos and order.

You saying that there's going to be some Greek going on over there?

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

Robertson has his flaws too, so I understand why he sits, but Knies' game has deteriorated with fatigue and he's not been that productive. So yeah it's a good time to rotate the kids and just keep them developing, keep them fresh... But Keefe tends to overuse his assets to the point of burnout while not trusting those outside his comfort zone.

Robertson's flaws are things that need to be ironed out by playing, and you can see him making progress. For Knies, he'd really be better suited by not playing. He's getting worse by the game. Keefe is certainly not helping either of them get better, and he's shown pretty consistently that he's not a coach who can handle young players

 

[MarMarSab3]

Myers
Joshua
Zadorov

Nowhere near Reeves class

 

[Darcy Tucker]

It doesn’t help that our GM is persona non grata for that ownership group in Calgary.

Good point. They ended up trading him to a division rival so what does that tell you.

 

[Stephen]

Jones can’t make a key save to save his life…4 goals on 16 shots. Allowing one when we absolutely dominated the period is tragic. In fairness to him though, Brodie is on a whole new level of shit this season. Once again we don’t know how to play in our own zone. That my friends is coaching imo.

The video replay guys will have to be watching the third period zoomed in at 300%. They've bailed out Jones for 2 goals in the past 2 games, and my feeling is the Canucks are probably going to get another 1 at minimum.

 

[Stephen]

Myers
Joshua
Zadorov

Dakota Joshua was a Nonis pick from the Nylander draft.

 

[MarMarSab3]

Poor Bieksa, this crew is so so bad, Jennifer Botteril is horrible