My thoughts - fun to get those wins but both teams sitting players.
Real happy to see secondary scoring.
Robinson looks very promising. Looks like a real solid 08 draft class.
Eichler has had 2 fairly solid games with his role elevated.
Greentree showing solid leadership on the ice. A bit over zealous on the last hit so needs to dial that stuff back a bit. Not sure that would be called in the playoffs? Got his 49th but hope the team goal is not to get him to 50. That becomes a distraction to team play and systems. IF he is not suspended then I would play him Thursday to give him a shot but it is a must to sit him Friday. Too much of a risk with nothing on the line. IF he is suspended then the rest will do him some good and he will come back on a mission.
My comments from yesterday still stand. I'm very concerned about playoff intensity and goaltending for this year. Yesterday was an easy game to get up for. Will we see the same Thursday? I sure hope so.
And of course the first shot of 4 of the last 6 games has gone in. That is disheartening for a team. I not sure I've ever seen a coach pull a goalie after the first shot/goal before but at least Walters recognizes he needs to do something to get his goalie engaged in the game from the get go. I cringe everytime the other team crosses over the blueline. That is not a confidence builder.
I would start Joey Thursday to " show " confidence but it would also be less pressure on the kid. He needs to get his mojo back. Let Froggett have the start on Friday.
Looking forward to the playoffs and may not know until Sunday who they play. Be safe.
Real happy to see secondary scoring.
Robinson looks very promising. Looks like a real solid 08 draft class.
Eichler has had 2 fairly solid games with his role elevated.
Greentree showing solid leadership on the ice. A bit over zealous on the last hit so needs to dial that stuff back a bit. Not sure that would be called in the playoffs? Got his 49th but hope the team goal is not to get him to 50. That becomes a distraction to team play and systems. IF he is not suspended then I would play him Thursday to give him a shot but it is a must to sit him Friday. Too much of a risk with nothing on the line. IF he is suspended then the rest will do him some good and he will come back on a mission.
My comments from yesterday still stand. I'm very concerned about playoff intensity and goaltending for this year. Yesterday was an easy game to get up for. Will we see the same Thursday? I sure hope so.
And of course the first shot of 4 of the last 6 games has gone in. That is disheartening for a team. I not sure I've ever seen a coach pull a goalie after the first shot/goal before but at least Walters recognizes he needs to do something to get his goalie engaged in the game from the get go. I cringe everytime the other team crosses over the blueline. That is not a confidence builder.
I would start Joey Thursday to " show " confidence but it would also be less pressure on the kid. He needs to get his mojo back. Let Froggett have the start on Friday.
Looking forward to the playoffs and may not know until Sunday who they play. Be safe.