Mike27 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Solid performance considering he was suffering from the flu. One of the better dmen, for the most part tonight. Effective 5 on 5 and on the PK...a little lackluster on the PP, but not terrible. He did take a bad penalty with a high hit with his hands along the boards in the 1st. It didn't cost us, so no harm no foul. And i clearly saw him jump into the fray after the whistle aggressively infront of his net, when someone took a shot at our player....but because he didn't drop his gloves and take an instigating penalty, so...i guess it doesn't mean anything to some. +2 tonight, 3rd overall TOI for defencemen with 22:36 min. Overall +5 rating which is good for a tie for 1st on the team among all defencemen, with Alberts. I was pleased with his overall efforts. Bieksa has played well for the last four games. It was interesting to see him with Edler tonight, and Ehrhoff with Hamhuis. The Edler/Bieksa pairing played well together, Ehrhoff/Hamhuis was okay, not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCKLELION Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I loved Glass' pass to Bliznak, for Mario's first goal... batter up. oops, I thought I was in the game day thread. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 *&$^#%^ thief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiace Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 The guy has no sense when it comes to passing or shooting. No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 The guy has no sense when it comes to passing or shooting. right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Bieksa has played well for the last four games. It was interesting to see him with Edler tonight, and Ehrhoff with Hamhuis. The Edler/Bieksa pairing played well together, Ehrhoff/Hamhuis was okay, not great. I sorta like Edler and Bieksa together to be honest. I wouldn't even mind Edler taking care of the offensive duties of that tandem and let Bieksa worry more about the defensive duties. He seems to be improving in that area. Who knows...it could be good for Edler's numbers and capabilities and for Ehrhoff and Hamhuis , for the same reasons. It'll take a bit of time, but I can see a potential. Maybe it's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Anyone notice that one rush into the zone how fast Bieksa skated I think it was off the set faceoff play in the neutral zone. Why can't he skate with more purpose like that all the time? He is too nonchalant when he is skating with the puck. In the offensive zone he is always passing even when he should shoot. There were a couple of times he passed across the ice dangerously to Edler. If that would have been intercepted then it would be a clear cut breakaway. Bieksa is playing ok right now. Not great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CANUCKLELION Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 More like... more guys! Gotta love these ones: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 More like... Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 More like... no lol?? it's not funny otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleysteamersmyl Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ehrhoff had a poor game, gave the puck away twice resulting in one Sen goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
لني Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ehrhoff had a poor game, gave the puck away twice resulting in one Sen goal. Brutal on that first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
لني Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Solid performance considering he was suffering from the flu. One of the better dmen, for the most part tonight. Effective 5 on 5 and on the PK...a little lackluster on the PP, but not terrible. He did take a bad penalty with a high hit with his hands along the boards in the 1st. It didn't cost us, so no harm no foul. And i clearly saw him jump into the fray after the whistle aggressively infront of his net, when someone took a shot at our player....but because he didn't drop his gloves and take an instigating penalty, so...i guess it doesn't mean anything to some. +2 tonight, 3rd overall TOI for defencemen with 22:36 min. Overall +5 rating which is good for a tie for 1st on the team among all defencemen, with Alberts. I was pleased with his overall efforts. He went after Rutuu very agressively. Made a nice check on spezza shortly there after. Nice move to get position at the crease in front of luongo at the 6:05 mark of the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquiace Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I love how this thread has become a general conversation about any player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I love how this thread has become a general conversation about any player. It's still pretty much a thread about Bieksa....with a few moments of lightness, comedy and comiserating. Don't be so cynical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Anyone notice that one rush into the zone how fast Bieksa skated I think it was off the set faceoff play in the neutral zone. Why can't he skate with more purpose like that all the time? He is too nonchalant when he is skating with the puck. In the offensive zone he is always passing even when he should shoot. There were a couple of times he passed across the ice dangerously to Edler. If that would have been intercepted then it would be a clear cut breakaway. Bieksa is playing ok right now. Not great. He must be doing something right, if this is the best scathing criticism we're seeing. (That and the obligatory unfunny photos posted for the umpteenth time by CANUCKELION) As to your points: He did pass up an excellent shooting opportunity to make a low percentage pass to Danny which went back the other way. However, he used his "nonchalant" skating style to get back into position by his own blue line, turning the Ottawa breakout into a non-issue. The cross-ice passes with Edler were close, but were completed. That's why these are NHLers. I sorta like Edler and Bieksa together to be honest. I wouldn't even mind Edler taking care of the offensive duties of that tandem and let Bieksa worry more about the defensive duties. He seems to be improving in that area. Who knows...it could be good for Edler's numbers and capabilities and for Ehrhoff and Hamhuis , for the same reasons. It'll take a bit of time, but I can see a potential. Maybe it's just me. I thought Bowness came up with some good combos last night. He deserves kudos for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedBeats™2.0 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ehrhoff gets a pass with his "Bieksa" like giveaways from the debbie-downers?!!! Yep...CDC, where fair and balanced assessments rarely exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmployeeoftheMonth Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Ehrhoff gets a pass with his "Bieksa" like giveaways from the debbie-downers?!!! Yep...CDC, where fair and balanced assessments rarely exists. And this is why other players get brought up in this thread. Bieksa became the whipping boy and quite frankly he earned it a bit. The problem is that for some people there is nothing he can do to get out of that title. Bieksa is playing good this season. A lot of folks still won't give him credit. It's easy to hate on Bieksa, seeing less of it though now that there seems to be a little back lash for bashing him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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