Popular Post iceman64 Posted October 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2019 (edited) During last night's game in the second period for 2 long stints, I sat there staring in unbelief that, that actually was us playing a stifling tight checking so well it was leading to turn overs and dangerous scoring chances and it wasn't against us. yeah we took our foot off finally at the start of the 3rd but that's another story. If Greener gets the D and team D overall to play like that for 60 mins then it might just be the elite teams being leery of playing us for a change, not the other way around. We're not there yet but seeing we can play like that, and if we can do it, we have enough offensive fire power to win a lot more games than last year and who knows what could happen. Honestly this team looked a lot like 2011 at times last night.. I know, I know, the Flyers aren't elite but a good team. This is still warming up for that soon but hey, you can't argue last night was both positive and negative BUT more positive. JB did right by us by drafting Hughes, trading this offseason.. finally hockey that's not painful to watch most nights but the build is almost over.. Glad it's fun to watch again! The only thing I didn't like was Greener not getting the boys fired up and taking it to the Flyers at 3rd period puck drop and making Markstrom save the day instead of a fire up and keeping quick shorter shifts and rolling the lines keeping fresh legs out there but Markstrom shut the door who bring us back to positive again, he's saving our ass, just like some games last year.. Anyway I digress, just happy seeing long moments of greatness in the 2nd period last night which we need because guys like Ovie Crosby McDavid etc etc will be making stops here and we're going to need to play like that for a full 60 mins, can we do it? Well I guess we're going to find out but part of me is dying to see this team with a healthy Ferland and Roussell Should be fun to watch! Edited October 13, 2019 by iceman64 3 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salacious Crumb Posted October 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2019 Am drooling at the thought of adding Tryamkin to this bunch. Just more size that can skate well. It’s nice to see how much bigger, faster and tough to play against the team has gotten in the past year. 1 1 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Salacious Crumb said: Am drooling at the thought of adding Tryamkin to this bunch. Just more size that can skate well. It’s nice to see how much bigger, faster and tough to play against the team has gotten in the past year. I wonder if he's in good enough shape? I wonder if the speed and intensity we're seeing now would be something he could step into or not. If he could tho yikes, having him and Myers would be downright scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinar Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 This is the 2nd time in the last 2 games where you see the team take the lead, and let their foot off of the gas. We aren't built to just turn it on, or to stifle successfully for a long period of time. We are a team that will win only as long as we are working, for a full 60 mins. But if we can find a way to do that, to just continually pour it on, I think we shall see a lot of success thru the season. As for our D-corps play last night, it is starting to look like the sum of all those parts, might just be something to be in favour of. Especially with Tanev playing regular minutes beside Hughes and actually putting up points. This team is going to be a lot of fun to watch, win or lose, this season, if they play like they can. I hope I'm not the only one really excited for this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RU SERIOUS Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 9 minutes ago, Salacious Crumb said: Am drooling at the thought of adding Tryamkin to this bunch. Just more size that can skate well. It’s nice to see how much bigger, faster and tough to play against the team has gotten in the past year. Yes, getting rid of Pooalot and Gudbranson made a big difference on the back end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 12 minutes ago, RU SERIOUS said: Yes, getting rid of Pooalot and Gudbranson made a big difference on the back end. Throw in Hutton's name too who bounced back last year, but what an upgrade we have over last season right down into Utica. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 46 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: I wonder if he's in good enough shape? I wonder if the speed and intensity we're seeing now would be something he could step into or not. If he could tho yikes, having him and Myers would be downright scary. Can you see having the twin towers out during the PK? That wingspan tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 In March, hoping for: Edler - Myers Hughes - Tryamkin Benn - Tanev (nice PK tandem?) depth: Stecher, Brisebois, Fantenberg, Rafferty, Sautner, etc... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrockBoester Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 The enthusiasm surrounding our roster upgrades was not unfounded in the least. We have a very solid line-up. Are we CUP contenders yet? Maybe not, or possibly we are.. but one thing I am certain on, is that we will be finding our way back to the playoffs. This season's playoffs! WOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 7 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: In March, hoping for: Edler - Myers Hughes - Tryamkin Benn - Tanev (nice PK tandem?) depth: Stecher, Brisebois, Fantenberg, Rafferty, Sautner, etc... That’s a nice looking group. Personally I would leave the Hughes/Tanev tandem together as they’ve played very well together and the Tanman can mentor him. Perhaps Myers would be the best mentor for Tryamkin even tho not a duo. A homer can dream... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, BrockBoester said: The enthusiasm surrounding our roster upgrades was not unfounded in the least. We have a very solid line-up. Are we CUP contenders yet? Maybe not, or possibly we are.. but one thing I am certain on, is that we will be finding our way back to the playoffs. This season's playoffs! WOOO Are you @apollo’s cousin? Of course we’re going to the show and if we draw a small team in the first round I’d like our chances. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUCKER67 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Really like the additions of Benn and Myers. Hughes is on a different level. Love that he's gelling with Tanev and he's producing. Possibly adding Tryamkin and Juolevi to this group would be great with the D injuries that could happen down the stretch. Depth is good. They can handle themselves this year too. Big and nasty, shots from the point getting through. Thinking back a year with Gudbranson, Pouliot and Hutton, the Canucks D is way better now. A little concerned with the amount of shot they're giving up though. Thankfully, Markstrom's been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stawns Posted October 13, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2019 People forget how well this team played last season when they were healthy. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 54 minutes ago, Salacious Crumb said: Can you see having the twin towers out during the PK? That wingspan tho... they could cover 1/2 the rink 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I remember a few months ago - when countless folks had Hutton and Schenn pencilled into the top 4. Looks like Benning might get the last laugh on the armchairs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, oldnews said: I remember a few months ago - when countless folks had Hutton and Schenn pencilled into the top 4. Looks like Benning might get the last laugh on the armchairs. We added Hughes, Myers, and Benn on D. We added Miller, Ferland, and (pretty much) Pearson at forward. We are a much much better team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HockeyHarry Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 This D imo is a huge upgrade from the last 5 seasons. this team however is still jelling and only in 2nd gear, and doing warmup laps, right now Marky is winning us games..BUT....once it’s up to full speed Canucks will be very hard too play against , and the PP will be something to behold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 2 minutes ago, HockeyHarry said: This D imo is a huge upgrade from the last 5 seasons. this team however is still jelling and only in 2nd gear, and doing warmup laps, right now Marky is winning us games..BUT....once it’s up to full speed Canucks will be very hard too play against , and the PP will be something to behold. Add the guys wearing the proper gloves, and the cup is ours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duodenum Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Very nice not to have Pouliot and Gudbranson out there anymore and having something that looks more like an NHL calibre defense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrissex95 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 We should try to get Ryan Pulock from the Islanders in the offseason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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