Boudrias Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 So, if you are willing to cut Henrik some slack on this point, are you willing to do the same for the rest of the team? If it was Hansen would it be okay? If it was Edler would it still be okay? How about Sestito? He's not a beer league player. Yes, it is a minor point, and the team did win. It could have ended a lot worse. And I believe Henrik of a couple of years ago wouldn't have made that play. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 No natural second or third line and they win. 'nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 In Hank's defence he just got to the puck after three botched attempts to get it out. Possibly was the safest option to him after the mess that came before the shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbdoubleu Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Like Shorty said when they put 2 seconds on the clock for a pointless face-off "what this game needs is more time." It wasn't pretty at times, eventhough I thought the Canucks won more puck battles along the boards and were first to pucks more times than I've seen in a while now. For the lineup I thought we played a good road game (eventhough Jobbing is like Rogers Arena 'B'), and survived a couple gaffes at the end. I was happier about the game than Dan Hammuis looked at the end. Did anyone else see that? He looked like he wasn't sure if he left the stove on at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I've always been a stats guy, and I'm not sure where I would find this sort of information, but how many failed empty netters leading to icings have actually led to a goal for the trailing team? I'm going to take a wild guess and say maybe (and this is being generous) 1 out of 10 times. so 10% of missed empty nets have led to goals for the trailing team. I like the odds personally, and the possibility of getting the dagger goal is well worth the 10% risk. Fact is, risky hockey plays are made numerous times, and there are FAR more stupid risky plays made in a game. Funny how you dwell on the Sedin icing, but the countless defensive turnovers we see by our defense on a nightly basis which probably lead to a 30% chance of a goal against don't bother you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 worst pgt bunch o babies ever. way to ruin a good thing by being a bunch of premadonna's. 7 pages later its time to let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 "teammates don't appreciate it. You want a shot at the empty goal? You make it to the red-line, then take your shot." Wouldn't Henrik of took the goal or not protect it since Rome shot it behind the goalline? And why would everyone celebrate with Rome if they didn't appreciate it? Guess another "mind reader and false statementer" CDCer strikes again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 IMO it isn't a minor point. 2 - 1 game with a minute left and one of your most experienced players makes a very poor play. Van's FO % is less than 50% and their d-zone coverage was brutal all night. Unbelievable actually. At the 3:00 minute mark I believe it was Raymond on the left side who made a inside move inside the blueline on a breakout and the Yote d-man stripped the puck. Like in Hank's case a chip out on the boards was the safe play. I keep sayin this team does not have a 'shutdown' game and last night was a glaring example. Wide open down the middle for a great Scneider save, Hamhuis & Bieksa, where? They won the game but the last half of the third was one mistake after another. When your vets don't seem to understand what it takes, all I can suggest is coaching is not stressing the importance enough. Pretty fundamental actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Killer Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I've always been a stats guy, and I'm not sure where I would find this sort of information, but how many failed empty netters leading to icings have actually led to a goal for the trailing team? I'm going to take a wild guess and say maybe (and this is being generous) 1 out of 10 times. so 10% of missed empty nets have led to goals for the trailing team. I like the odds personally, and the possibility of getting the dagger goal is well worth the 10% risk. Fact is, risky hockey plays are made numerous times, and there are FAR more stupid risky plays made in a game. Funny how you dwell on the Sedin icing, but the countless defensive turnovers we see by our defense on a nightly basis which probably lead to a 30% chance of a goal against don't bother you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I agree with you. I was looking to defuse the situation as there was a lot of people on here arguing with their hearts and not their heads. Unless there is no chance of there being a faceoff in your zone, with any amount of time on the clock, then shooting for the net is not a good choice. regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 What did everyone think of Ballard playing LW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 What did everyone think of Ballard playing LW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman60 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I think Ballard makes a pretty solid winger. Maybe they should consider keeping him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuretoMogilny Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Wouldn't it be funny if Ballard becomes the winger we wanted in Booth? lol He's got tremendous wheels and acceleration (booth is slow out of the gates but fast once he's moving) ballard is one step full flight, one of the best skaters on the team We know he has hands, he can hit, not scared to mix it up...hmm. I would like to see more of him there...didn't see the game yesterday but seems like everyone is commending his play...heck try him with hank and daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Keep Ballard on the wing for the next 5 games. One of our most exciting wingers to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 We know he has hands, he can hit, not scared to mix it up...hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I though Ballard played like exactly what he is... A mediocre defenceman filling in at forward. Would rather have Booth healthy or give Jensen a look-see. Edit: Oh, yeah... Was that not the weirdest, worst-played game you have seen in a long time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt. grumbles Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I though Ballard played like exactly what he is... A mediocre defenceman filling in at forward. Would rather have Booth healthy or give Jensen a look-see. Edit: Oh, yeah... Was that not the weirdest, worst-played game you have seen in a long time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Ballard has no puckhandling skills as a forward. Quit dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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