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So what about Green's coaching? I think lines seem a lot more balanced right now. I liked Ferly + Bo + JV line last game but they did have moments when JV and Ferly couldn't read off each other in zone entry. I think putting a smart player like Pearson there and Ferly with Suttsy worked fine this game so far.
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I am not sure why you are comparing this season with his rookie season. Obviously, he's so tightly checked this year even when he doesn't have the puck. You can see that every game unless you are blind. On the other hand, last year he had a lot more room to work with when he was on a tear. How would somebody criticize an NHL player for not scoring on a rush..... Each player has different play style. EP40 said it himself he wants to be a good two-way forward. And we often see him defending, being the last forward out of the zone. Scoring on a rush doesn't mean the player is effective. Again, if you are comparing his Rookie season with this season, I don't know what to tell you. Define disappeared. He's taken a lot of focus from the other team every night. By so, he's giving a lot more room for other lines in general. While doing all that, he's still amongst our point leader. He needs to score even strength goals to be a top line player in NHL? Who defines that? Green might just be letting him do his thing right now as things are going well for the team and EP still picking up points along the way. And what makes you think EP shouldn't grind it out in the O-zone and shouldn't forecheck. Even if you are 5'5 and 100 lbs guy, you still forecheck. You don't have to knock the guy on his ass every time. You just gotta let them know you are coming for them. So it's Green's fault for taking away team's creativity? Maybe they just want to win games, get those 2 points each night and show the fans the joy of Playoffs hockey. I would take a win over EP's hattrick any given night. I am sure EP feels the same way. Where are you getting this idea from? I think the players and coaches who actually have their real-life jobs on the line would know better and work harder to become the best they can be, compared to the fans sitting behind their keyboards. Maybe the idea you have for EP and his style of game isn't accurate. Don't compare this team who had like 10 new players on the roster with shortened training camp for a few of them with Washington Capitals whose core have been playing together for years and know the system inside-out. That is just wrong. You can't teach a system of hockey in a few weeks. How did you not see in the first few games, the one timers from EP and Boeser have been shut down completely? That's why they switched it up. I agree with a lot of posters that Newell Brown hasn't been very effective so far but it's a work in progress. We have been seeing results lately in PP, so I can't complain. The reason to swap their sides was to allow them to make plays down low, or give Huggy more options to shoot from the point with Bo and Miller screening. I think it's worked well past few games. And did Green really "basically said forget about shooting"? You lost me there completely. lol EP and Boeser not scoring goals in PP does NOT mean our PP is ineffective. Are you seriously comparing a Sophomore and a 3rd year players we have to Ovey? (who likely is one of the greatest shooters in the recent league history?) Do you think Ovey just stands there till his teammates feed him one-timers? Positioning, finding that soft-ice, awareness of the screens all equated to Ovey's success for years. It's not just his shot but the right timing, screening all play equally important part. Knowing when to cheat and take risk is another thing that comes with time. Remember, even in that PP unit, Huggy and Miller are new to the team and still adjusting. That's 2/5 of the whole unit. Not sure what you mean by "Everyone". But as for EP, once teams started to notice him and really made his time miserable every night combined with a long NHL schedule + injuries, he started to struggle. We played 10 games now? And you are already expecting him to trail off like last year? I personally think it's a good thing that they are not burning themselves out early. Who's restricting whose what? smh I saw him frustrated when he missed some good opportunities. NOT because he was put into bad situations and couldn't make any play.
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I can explain Green and his staff's job well done tho with facts, not just assumptions. We are one of the best PK in the league. Had half a dozen odd man opportunities in each game. Our PP has been pretty good since Huggy took over PP1. EP and Boeser still amongst leaders in points despite the opposition putting their best shutdown guys on them every single game. Bo being able to carry his load in his line has something to do with the coaching staff putting the right pieces together for him. (Don't get me wrong, Bo has been doing a phenomenal job adjusting to different linemates.) Those are done by good match up ice time by the coaches. If you are about to blame the coaches' lack of competence, maybe look into what they have done well, compare then find the resultant gain or loss. If you are blindly criticizing what you personally think is lacking, I don't know what to say. Call Aquaman and convince him to change things up. It's not like our team is currently in the bottom of the pack in the standings. So I am truly scared what you may rage-type when we are on a tough stretch down the season.
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I am not sure if you have been watching any interviews or been following the Canucks players. But EP said it himself that Miller brought vet leadership to that line and by playing alongside him, he himself learned that sometimes, its better to dump and chase instead of forcing an entry as he and Boeser have been tightly marked this season. So this is such a wrong information on Green.
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PREDICT THE SCORE CONTEST: Panthers @ Canucks October 28th 2019
LowerMainLander18 replied to goalie13's topic in Canucks Talk
Nux 7-3 Panthers goalie -
[GDT] Canucks vs Capitals Diwali Night Edition Oct 25 7pm SN1
LowerMainLander18 replied to Baer.'s topic in Canucks Talk
It goes both ways. Recovery time varies from people to people. Even if you have had a concussion or not, you really can't predict how it will be for others. -
[GDT] Canucks vs Capitals Diwali Night Edition Oct 25 7pm SN1
LowerMainLander18 replied to Baer.'s topic in Canucks Talk
Hmm. I was fortunate to have never had a concussion myself but I would ask you the same question. Not sure if it's a good idea to assume something than get caught up with it too much. Previous happenings do not give validate anything. Each concussion is different. They all act differently in different individuals. Where do u get the 3 months idea? What makes you think he would need that kind of time frame? I am not supporting players playing through concussions. But your idea is unsupported by hard evidence unless you have inside information which you do not. You just threw random comments out there which are just hypothetical. Denial is not a common symptom of concussion, though. Although it may sound convenient to put it in that context. -
[GDT] Canucks vs Capitals Diwali Night Edition Oct 25 7pm SN1
LowerMainLander18 replied to Baer.'s topic in Canucks Talk
Do you work for the Canucks medical staff? Where are you getting your ideas from? Delusion is another possible symptom from multiple concussions. -
It's going to be very difficult to compare any goalie tandem to Lu+ Schneids. Not just within Nux organization but in the league as a whole, I think they really were one of the best all time.
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Predict the winner and the score. Nux 3-1 Bonus question - Which team takes the most shots on net? You have to pick one or the other. No fence sitting. (1pt) Wings Bonus bonus question - Who scores the game winner? If it goes to shootout we will go with the player that gets the deciding goal. (1pt) Boeser
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I think it'd be best to let Demko cook a bit more in this league. Give him 25~30 games and see how goes. If anything, we are left with one of the best goalie tandem like how Lu and Schneids were.