Pre-Game Talk: Week of No Mercy for Mercenary Moose (Mon vs. CHI, Tues @ MIN, Fri @ CGY, Sun vs. DAL)

[RoyIsALegend]

Despite the lack of practice time, now would be a good time to finally put together a good 2nd unit power play. The depth is there now, so use it.

I hate that it’s five lefties.

So easy as a goaltender because I immediately know there’s no one-time threat on the entire left side.

Current PP2:

Colton
Girard - Lehkonen - Drouin
Toews

I would honestly have Malinski take Girard’s spot so there is one freakin’ righty to keep the PK unit honest.

 

[Pokecheque]

I hate that it’s five lefties.

So easy as a goaltender because I immediately know there’s no one-time threat on the entire left side.

Current PP2:

Colton
Girard - Lehkonen - Drouin
Toews

I would honestly have Malinski take Girard’s spot so there is one freakin’ righty to keep the PK unit honest.

Valid point, or even just do the crazy 3-D thing like he did in years past.

You'd think Bednar, given his insistence on using Compher as the triggerman in the slot on the top unit, that he'd want a righty in there somewhere. Just shows that he really hasn't put much effort or focus on a viable 2nd unit.

 

[CobraAcesS]

I hate that it’s five lefties.

So easy as a goaltender because I immediately know there’s no one-time threat on the entire left side.

Current PP2:

Colton
Girard - Lehkonen - Drouin
Toews

I would honestly have Malinski take Girard’s spot so there is one freakin’ righty to keep the PK unit honest.

Coyle should be there instead of Colton too IMO.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Coyle should be there instead of Colton too IMO.

Oof... Not that I disagree with you one bit, but it's startling how little use Ross is providing at times.

Always thought he would grow into that 3C role, but I have a feeling he's the new whipping boy... and at 4M, I can at least understand it. But if Ross Colton is our biggest issue up front, I'd say CMac has done his job once again.

 

[dahrougem2]

I hate that it’s five lefties.

So easy as a goaltender because I immediately know there’s no one-time threat on the entire left side.

Current PP2:

Colton
Girard - Lehkonen - Drouin
Toews

I would honestly have Malinski take Girard’s spot so there is one freakin’ righty to keep the PK unit honest.

I also think despite his low point totals, Malinski thinks the game in the offensive zone better than Girard. That, and he has an incredible ability to get his shots through. One of the more underrated things he does, he is tremendous at changing angles and getting pucks there.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

W vs Chicago
OTL vs Minny
W vs Flames
W vs Stars


I'll be in Calgary for the game Friday.

Sorry @a mangy Meowth