I don't like Mantha being out either, BUT, I have a feeling Jurco will bring a lot more intensity than Mantha would have so maybe that is the reason he is in. If our 3rd line can keep up their good play, I don't mind the move.
Blashill cited good breakouts as one key to countering the Flyers' physical play. "We need to get back fast as a group of five and get out of there as quick as we can," he said. "The quicker we are, the less chance they are going to be able to hit you and be physical."
Haha sounds like a good strategy, skate fast enough they'll never be able to check us!
It's true though efficient breakouts and avoiding turnovers will nullify the pressure of Philly's forecheck.
What's weird is he just described one of the problems the Wings have: they bring all the guys back and don't have any mid or even long range passing targets. But that clutters up the d-zone and makes it more difficult to find space to properly break out. It's like he doesn't see any problem with it. Hmm.Haha sounds like a good strategy, skate fast enough they'll never be able to check us!
It's true though efficient breakouts and avoiding turnovers will nullify the pressure of Philly's forecheck.
People complain when Jurco is and isn't playing. Amazing.
Yup. And in other threads people complain about "wasting assets" and losing guys like Ferarro on waivers. They (in a general sense) then turn around and complain about trading guys like Jarnkrok, and Backman, who probably didn't have much of spot on the team.
Haha sounds like a good strategy, skate fast enough they'll never be able to check us!
It's true though efficient breakouts and avoiding turnovers will nullify the pressure of Philly's forecheck.
Jarnkrok, Janmark, and Ferraro are all superstars and we as a fanbase should collectively throw a hissyfit every time they get a point.
On the other hand, Tatar, Nyquist, and Sheahan all deserve threads about how they are absolute garbage hockey players
What's weird is he just described one of the problems the Wings have: they bring all the guys back and don't have any mid or even long range passing targets. But that clutters up the d-zone and makes it more difficult to find space to properly break out. It's like he doesn't see any problem with it. Hmm...
People complain when Jurco is and isn't playing. Amazing.
I live in Philadelphia. I watch a lot of Flyers games. They THRIVE off that kind of game. Trying to out-Flyers the Flyers is a recipe for disaster. Because every team who does it loses or barely wins.
Interesting. I like the Flyers brand of hockey. Your comment reminds me of the way they dismantled the Penguins a few seasons ago by luring them into an emotional/physical war. We have to recognize their physical strength but the Wings shouldn't be playing scared.
They are also calling this the most important game of the year, man it should be a doozie!