vwnuck Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The main guilty parties of this horrific maneuver are Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa. I think that it is the most brutal play to watch in the Canucks' arsenal, even when it works. First of all, when it doesn't work, you look like a complete dope. Second of all it is becoming far too predictable. And finally, you lose all your momentum entering the zone. Even on a power play, it just doesn't seem feasable to me, and is just scarring to watch. My body literally cringes every time one of the forementioned uses this tactic. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Or am I not alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Ehrhoff was the only one who could do it effectively. It's become too predictable now as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 the drop pass: it's an awful manoeuvre to use in our own half of the rink, and opposing teams are clearly anticipating it, becoming too predictable. but through the first 5 games of the season, the move has been one of our more effective ways of gaining the offensive zone at the opposing team's blue line. there is definitely a time and a place for the drop pass, ie. zone entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooBie604 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It's not a bad play when used once in awhile. However the Canucks use it way too much. They need to mix it up so the other team can't predict when it's coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginu Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Drop pass is extremely predictive due to the fact that Canucks have huge issues gaining space and entering the zone, so this is what they rely on for most time... We honestly are missing Kesler and probably Salo's ability to enter the zone (a huge reason our PP is pretty crappy)... Another issue with the drop pass is the fact that it puts all the defense way out of position meanwhile the opposing team sacrifice a forward which could potentially be out of position if the attempt failed (not a big issue); it also puts the goalie in a extremely difficult position which tends to change momentum when this move fails (happens to be quite often)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Not surprisingly, I disagree with almost everyone in this thread. If you happen to watch other teams around the league, several of them have adopted the same strategy. It's an effective way of gaining entry into the opposing zone, however, that doesn't mean that there will be a lack of proper execution from time to time. Edler's gaffe in last season's playoff was an error of execution, not planning. In fact, if anyone was paying close attention last night, there was a rush by Edler where he slowed down at center ice, giving the impression that the drop pass was imminent. Instead, he put a crisp pass onto the tape of Daniel, who gained easy access to the zone. Also those of you who are criticizing Newell Brown, (How soon we forget) you may remember the odd faceoff alignment that the Canucks used on the PP last night. It was hard to miss, because Cheech was obvious in his confusion (and therefore dislike) at the move. What he missed was the fact that the first time it was tried, it worked perfectly. The failed attempt came after one of the innumerable instances of the zebras waving a centerman out of the faceoff. It's this kind of innovative thinking that make NB good at what he does, despite what some fans who can't get over a year-old play might think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Gotta agree with /user/21610-rupertkbd/">RUPERTKBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It hasn't worked in a long time. The teams inability to adapt to the new players or be creative with the PP is concerning. I cringe whenever I see them do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 It hasn't worked in a long time. The teams inability to adapt to the new players or be creative with the PP is concerning. I cringe whenever I see them do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler's Nose Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 The main guilty parties of this horrific maneuver are Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa. I think that it is the most brutal play to watch in the Canucks' arsenal, even when it works. First of all, when it doesn't work, you look like a complete dope. Second of all it is becoming far too predictable. And finally, you lose all your momentum entering the zone. Even on a power play, it just doesn't seem feasable to me, and is just scarring to watch. My body literally cringes every time one of the forementioned uses this tactic. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Or am I not alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Fever Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 They have to be more unpredictable, and yeah i was thinking the same thing about the drop pass. It's starting to drive me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewdog Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 It's a fine play when it works (75% of the time, maybe?). It's just so high-risk when it doesn't click. Offensive-zone faceoffs after a penalty were the best thing that ever happened to the Canucks because we've never been great at gaining the zone. If I was running the PP, I'd say... hmmm... Edler fake the drop, dish to Raymond/Burrows, cross the blueline with speed, buttonhook on the half boards, feed a Sedin. /end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 It's a fine play when it works (75% of the time, maybe?). It's just so high-risk when it doesn't click. Offensive-zone faceoffs after a penalty were the best thing that ever happened to the Canucks because we've never been great at gaining the zone. If I was running the PP, I'd say... hmmm... Edler fake the drop, dish to Raymond/Burrows, cross the blueline with speed, buttonhook on the half boards, feed a Sedin. /end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugemanskost Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Anyone watch the Oilers-Flames on Saturday night? The Oil were using it on their power play for zone entry. OMG... It's spreading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Anyone watch the Oilers-Flames on Saturday night? The Oil were using it on their power play for zone entry. OMG... It's spreading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbyte Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I've said it before and I'll say it again. FIRE Newell Brown. The drop pass stopped working about half way through last season. Everyone knew it was coming. Yet we couldn't change it up. And in the playoffs, Edlers' drop pass inside our own blue line was picked off and allowed the Kings to score and win the game. Yet here we are doing it again. And every freaking time, I can feel the bile rising!! Funny thing is that after watching a few games this week, it seems like many teams around the league have copied this little trick and are using it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksSayEh Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 We should have a triple drop pass, Edler to Bieksa, then Bieksa to Luongo/Schnieder who drop it back into the net. Then we don't have to watch other players look like studs scoring SH goals, we'll just getRdone ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Just wanted to point out that I saw the drop pass used 4 times last night.... ...and it worked 4 times. In fact, on only one occasion were they not able to sustain pressure after entering the Oiler's zone. It also worked on the one occasion that I saw Edmonton use it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 As I mentioned earlier, there are several teams using it. Apparently, their respective PP coaches don't read these boards, or they'd realize what a dumb play it is.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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