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Derek21

Member Since 09 Sep 2002
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In Topic: GDT 12/2/2010 NJD vs. Canadiens

03 December 2010 - 01:07 AM

I'm sorry, you can say this isn't MacLean all you want- when a team gives this type of effort, players AND the coach need to be held accountable. A coach's job is to have his team ready to play, and this team plays as if its actually trying to lose games sometimes. So he is one of the many changes that must be made.


I kind of agree. How can a team come out so unprepared after a few days to prepare? And they came off a good win. Not saying it's all on Mac but man. That is inexcusable.

In Topic: December 31st game vs Atlanta

02 December 2010 - 01:09 AM

I'm just looking at the team stat from NHL.com
The ratio of 5 on 5 goals versuses 5 on 4 goals for Atlanta is 46/20. I don't know where you're getting this idea that their 5 on 5 stinks since they got most of their goals 5 on 5 by nearly 2.25 to 1.


I wouldn't call them a great even-strength team yet. Their D is suspect and can be attacked. Pavelec has covered up a lot which is what happens when you have a hot goalie. Since I picked him up in my league, he's been on a roll. Hopefully, that continues. The Thrashers will need more from Antropov, Bergfors (6 goals) and Little. If they come up, that could offset some of the slumps a few of the overachievers might have.

In Topic: December 31st game vs Atlanta

02 December 2010 - 01:03 AM

Atlanta's not that good and they will probably finish out of the playoffs.  Again.


They're not that bad either. Hawks East is working so far. Big Buff leads all D in goals (10) and points (27) while also pacing the league in game-winners (5). Ladd has evolved into a solid contributor and is their captain. Eager fills his role well and Sopel adds a vet presence to a young blueline that boasts Enstrom and Bogosian. Pavelec has assumed the No.1 goalie backstopping them to a six-game win streak. There's a lot to like with emerging second-year power wing Evander Kane, promising Russian rook Alexander Burmistrov plus key components Peverley and Bergfors. They're four over new NHL style without anything from Antropov, Little and Bogosian. Craig Ramsay has gotten the most out of Stewart, who previously was a bust with Florida. They also boast a solid fourth line in Thorburn, Slater and Boulton.

Since trading Kovalchuk, they've become more of a team instead of just relying on one superstar. They probably are at least a year away. In a weak East, this scrappy bunch could sneak in.

In Topic: High School Hockey Goal

02 December 2010 - 12:16 AM

Eh. Come on. Skating across to tap your friend on the glass. Too much of a delay. If I were the opponent, I'd be poed.

In Topic: Crosby Slewfoot

01 December 2010 - 08:28 PM

Yes, it was a slew foot. Naturally, Callahan gets called for a penalty. :rolleyes:
Anyway, I gave my take on it in an piece on Sid The Kid. Feel free to check it out.


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