PlayStation Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (Didnt put in the PGT because I feel its something that can be discussed throughout the next couple of games) We have 81 more games to go, and while watching the game tonight I cringed a couple of times when guys who have gone months on the IR in the past took some blocks and appeared to be in some discomfort. Can a team which has had as many injury problems in the past as the Canucks afford to take so many blocks and be healthy come playoff time? I personally would love to see blocks in the playoffs, but I dont think the regular season is the place for it. Yes in certain cases a block may be best, but I feel players were going down for the sake of going down. It will eventually take a toll. Also saw a bunch of pucks almost go up high and hit guys in the face, yikes! Add this: @sportsnetmurph: Saw Burrows limping quite badly out of #canucks room when media was let in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 No, it's not sustainable; you work hard blocking shots and might get the souer end of it. It's hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We really should play at around 70% until the last month or once the playoffs start unless we're working hard for a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANGO Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 shot blocking is a skill, it can't be turned on like a switch. It's a thing you learn by gaining experience and we(our guys) don't have much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M A K A V E L I 96 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It shouldn't be emphasized in meaningless regular season games. Do that in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Forced shot blocking might encourage the Canucks to stay out of the box more. Eight penalty kills tonight? Too many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanTSN Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Is shot-blocking brand new to this team or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 hmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Save it for the playoffs or let the guys that know how to do it properly do it in the regular season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'd like to see Torts out there blocking shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 It didn't even matter when we were outshot... Not to mention injuries to a depleted and no depth lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 No. Not like this. It'll take way too much of a toll on everyone. Save it for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks.brad Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 i can see this taking a toll on the team and backfiring. the playoffs are a grind already, but add injuries from blocking shots...i dont know... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puckluv Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 if you have to block a lot of shots then you are not controlling the play enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silfverberg Snipes Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 if you have to block a lot of shots then you are not controlling the play enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 see if Tanev has any jump in his step next game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanKeslord17 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 This is the NHL, you do everything you can to win your team the game. Play hard every single night, that's Torts' motto. There's no such thing as "save it for the playoffs" every game counts. Do it all the time, or don't do it at all. We lost the game tonight not because we didn't work hard, they worked their buts off, and it was a close game, but the Sharks are too talented and we have them too many odd man rushes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 if you have to block a lot of shots then you are not controlling the play enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 If the team has a problem blocking shots they'll make more of an effort to take the puck away and control play more. I don't have a huge problem shot blocking, but I do have a problem with puck control if they don't turn the puck over as often as they did tonight they won't need to block so many shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Some teams like the Sharks will take shots at the blocking Canucks because they seem to get off on it. Meanwhile, most teams will get frustrated at their shots being blocked and try to go for that extra pass. I personally don;t think its a great idea, they seem to cause problems deflecting shots and screening the goalie. I think blocking shots needs to be done when called for and not have people diving in front of shots that the goalie can easily save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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