canuck73_3 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I would agree that it is a failed experiment that has more than run its course. The only positive is Dorsett is great at puck retrieval. Unfortunately clueless when it comes to working a PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuck nit Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Even Ralph Wiggum would know it's time to come up with a better 2nd PP unit than Wonka has been using for the last few months. Even Ralph Wiggum would know that the PP is run by Perry Pearn and not Willie Desjardins. How about player/coach Kassian takes over the PP duties,as well as continuing his special advisory role to GMJB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Grimes Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 There is only one thing that will improve our powerplay right now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatCanucks Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 There is only one thing that will improve our powerplay right now.. Guess our PP can continue to suck then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNaslund?? Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 something needs to be addressed for sure....the PP just aint cutting it. Higgins shouldnt be in there, Bo and Matty should be. in b4 this becomes a Kassian Thread. yeah, why Higgins is on the pp And bo and Matty aren't is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Guess our PP can continue to suck then. Is that based on your assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The most obvious reasons Horvat should be on the #1 PP is, he is by far our best face off guy. We rarely win the O Zone faceoffs on the pp, the opposing team ices the puck and then we usually have probs re-entering the zone. It is a huge problem Horvat wins the faceoff and then becomes a strong net front presence that he can be, while Sedins and Vrbata work their magic! Horvat would be a great addition to our struggling #1 PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatedkid666 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Sedins-Kassian Vrbata-Clendening when healthy: Sedins-Vrbata Edler-Clendening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOgRook Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 If WD is Groundskeeper Willie then you're obviously Homer Simpson. By the way "Minor League Willie" happens be getting more results from the core players, than a Stanley Cup winning coach did. So maybe Willie knows a lot more about hockey than you ever will. There's a couple of these trolls that have crawled out of the woodworks lately that just don't have a clue. I thought this was a forum for fans of the team? Or at least add something to the conversation worth the time to read like that Buffalo dude!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I think it is pretty obvious that the pp is not getting it done on a consistent enough basis for a team that hopes to make - and do some damage in - the playoffs. The question is what should WD be doing to improve it? For what its worth i would like to see something like the following: Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Sanguinetti-Vrbata Matthias-Horvat-Burrows Clendening-Sbisa I think this will give us a different look on both units and hopefully can help generate some quality shots from the blue line. This also frees up Higgins, Hansen, Dorsett, and Hamhuis to focus on shoring up the pk unit at the same time. I am interested to hear what everyone thinks. WD doesn't look after the pp... that is his asst coaches job....i like the kid, taking the face offs...i think clendenning will grow into a job there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANUCK-EXPRESS Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Get rid of the stupid 4 forward 1 defenseman. It's clearly not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggs Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Even Ralph Wiggum would know that the PP is run by Perry Pearn and not Willie Desjardins. How about player/coach Kassian takes over the PP duties,as well as continuing his special advisory role to GMJB? After last game, the radio was showing Wonka's post-game comments in HD and was asked why he didn't make changes to the 2nd unit PP. He said HE didn't want to change it because the guys on it had practiced together. That was his call as Pearn doesn't stand behind the bench during games. If a player is having a good game and you need a PP goal, a smart NHL coach would make adjustments. Instead the stache decided to pull the goalie and leave Higgins out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Bring Sestito back and put him on the PP!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 WD doesn't look after the pp... that is his asst coaches job....i like the kid, taking the face offs...i think clendenning will grow into a job there.... Then his assistant coaches need a kick in the ass. The reality is tgat desjardins us the head coach. He has final say on everything regarding the team. Either desjardins is limiting who he will allow his assistant coach to use on the pp or he is not doing his job to demand they make some changes to increase its effectiveness. Either way it is still his responsibility when the futility has gone on this long. He himself admits he us stubborn and it takes him a long time to adjust. He needs to get over that if he wants to have a long and successful nhl coaching career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 They need to look at whichever center is doing the best job in the faceoff circle on a given night and have him start the PP. If they gain possession, he can be the net presence. If they don't, he can change for Burr or Verbie while the D are retrieving the puck. I'd give Weber a chance on the point, at least until Edler can return. The Canucks' PP misses having a bomb at the point and right now, Weber is the closest thing they've got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo2337 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 In general I see three problems. -zone entry is poor -slow puck movement! No player should be standing still with the puck. -get the shot on net and collapse on the rebounds (for the garbage goals) We used to pass the puck crisp and quickly causing defensive breakdowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I tend to agree with those that say zone entry isn't great, but IMO, an improvement in faceoffs would make zone entry much less of an issue. You start every powerplay in the offensive zone. The real trick is to stay there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesB Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I think it is pretty obvious that the pp is not getting it done on a consistent enough basis for a team that hopes to make - and do some damage in - the playoffs. The question is what should WD be doing to improve it? For what its worth i would like to see something like the following: Sedin-Sedin-KassianSanguinetti-Vrbata ... Unfortunately the Canucks do not have another big shot with Edler hurt, Garrison gone. It is time to bring up Bo Sang! Even Corrado would be a good help. Vrabata / Hank / Danny (yes wingers swap so each can pull the trigger). Sanguinetti / Clendening Me three. I like Willie, but I am getting a bit frustrated. McMillan has had a terrible year (one of the worst in the NHL with 3 points in 53 games and a plus/minus of -18 so far). But he gets to show what he can do right after being picked up. Sanguinetti has had a great year in Utica but has now been called up 3 times and has not yet seen any game action. I hope Sanguinetti gets a shot today or in the next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallstreetamigo Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 I tend to agree with those that say zone entry isn't great, but IMO, an improvement in faceoffs would make zone entry much less of an issue. You start every powerplay in the offensive zone. The real trick is to stay there. I totally agree. Faceoffs in general are a very weak part with the canucks. But on the pp it becomes painfully obvious just how important they are. I would not even mind seeing sedin-horvat-sedin on the first unit just to have a chance at possession. Like you say he can always change off if the puck gets cleared down and is pretty good in front of the net anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I'd like to try Daniel on the point. These days he prefers tactical slap and snapshots and he sees the ice extremely well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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