Does anyone know any reason why Nick Bonino is taking a spot on the top unit while he continues to struggle to put points up? Didn't that spot belong to Teemu?
Any word from Boudreau that he might get Teemu back in the pp mix with Getz and Perry?
We need more Teemu pp time to get him some points before he calls it quits! Get Nick outta there!
Boudreau is going with a 1A/1B type situation and Teemu is on the 1B unit. It's hard to argue with the results but I would much prefer we had the top 5 guys on the 1st unit - I think the PP could be even better with Teemu on Getzlaf and Perrys unit - it worked for 4 years before Boudreau took over I'm not sure why he would change things.
I agree, I think Teemu should be on the first PP unit at all times. No excuse for him not to be. But then again, our PP has been great lately so maybe I can't argue it too much.
I don't think Bonino has been bad on the top unit at all, not putting up as many points as you'd like, but his puck recovery is miles ahead of Teemu's at this stage, something pretty important for that top unit, and it's shown a lot of the last few games.
Having likes of Souray and Teemu on the 2nd unit is nice, as said by Paul, makes it a 1a/1b PP set up.
You can really see the difference in decision making time and pass reception when Beleskey or Bonino are out there. It's like everything is flowing smoothly then the puck goes to them and they ruin it. These are not power play skaters.
I love Teddy Flash, and how could you not - absolute class, 42 years of age and playing at an elite level. He has done nothing wrong to lose that spot - he should be out there with Getz and Perry on the top unit at all times. The PP has been magnificent, but could be even better if Teemu is out there with the big guns rather than mop up duty on the second unit.
The Ducks are the top ranked powerplay unit in the league and that is mainly due to the newly formed top two pp units of Getzlaf, Perry, Boinio, Palmeri, and Fowler; and second unit of Selanne, Ryan, Koivu, Beauch, and Souray. The second unit is just as dangerous as the first unit and Selanne is on second unit for scoring balance, If you examine the statics, the second unit is scoring with a higher % than first unit. It is for this reason why our pp is top ranked.
although I wish teemu was on the top PP unit, our PP unit is going, and bonino has actually been imo, decent on the 1st PP unit. his job as mostly to retrieve pucks and dish which he did an absolutely MARVELOUS job of in phoenix. he was the reason our first PP unit was in the phoenix zone for the full 2 minutes.
Bonino is playing a different role than Selanne would. He's the guy getting the puck back and dishing it. He also takes a fair number of the faceoffs. People need to stop obsessing about what line Selanne is playing - it's working. If he gets an easier matchup and gets easier goals then why, exactly, are we complaining?
I guess I'm being sentimental.... no other Duck is more fun to watch score than Teemu, considering he is Mr. Duck. I just think he deserves the extra cookie time to put up as many points as possible before sailing off into the sunset. It's been a heck of a career, lets see him retire at an elite level rather than a drop off in points production.
You guys are seriously complaining about the power play?
I like teemu on the 2nd pp unit, ive said thats where we should move him anyway earlier this year.
The top unit literally doesnt lose the puck, bonino has done well on retrieving the puck and going to the net and making good passes.
And with teemu on the 2nd unit he likely is going up against the weaker PK unit which means hell have amazing scoring chances and hes still playing with capable players in koivu ryan souray sbisa or whoever we decide to play on that line.
I guess I'm being sentimental.... no other Duck is more fun to watch score than Teemu, considering he is Mr. Duck. I just think he deserves the extra cookie time to put up as many points as possible before sailing off into the sunset. It's been a heck of a career, lets see him retire at an elite level rather than a drop off in points production.
C'mon Bruce, do it for the Finnish Flash.
Hes 42 already over achieving, and were winning and the 1st unit has been lights out the way it is right now.
Bonino's puck recovery on the PP is probably the best on our team. He is amazing at it. I've seen plays where he's been out there for a minute and a half and still dives to win a battle back to the point or to Getzlaf
I don't think Bonino has been bad on the top unit at all, not putting up as many points as you'd like, but his puck recovery is miles ahead of Teemu's at this stage, something pretty important for that top unit, and it's shown a lot of the last few games.
Having likes of Souray and Teemu on the 2nd unit is nice, as said by Paul, makes it a 1a/1b PP set up.
BB is even putting Selanne on the ice with Getz and Perry when there's no chance for the 2nd unit to get ice time. End of periods etc.
That's what buggin me... Oh and the fact that he didn't get any ice time with the goalie pulled. Cogliano and Beleskey instead of Selanne with 1:30 left.
Edit. He's not shooting in SO either nor does he get more than 1 shift per OT and that's with Bonino. He should get to play with Koivu 4vs4.
,,think koivu should step to first line an dirigate. think getshlaf is too slow an makin bad decisions an shootin bad place/time. very nonchalanche this mister. yeah!
koivus been best duck all year very much potent player!. pure vatanen spirit . A-winner!
not all good even if wins come! can get better but in headbrains mind more games playd player is OVER quality. NOT A GOOD THING!
The big difference to me is, the 1A unit will be out for about 1 minute, and then the 1B unit comes out. That was not the case the past seasons under Carlyle, we would regularly see the 1st unit out there almost the entire time.
Of course, if the 1st unit stays in the zone then the times will differ. It just seems to be generally spit more 50/50 as opposed to 75/25 as it used to be.
I didn't like it at first (removing Teemu from #1 unit), but Bones and Fowler have done such a great job with the puck recovery, and you just can't change it right now.
The 1st PP is controlling play and would have several goals with some puck luck. Souray was scoring on the PP1 so take his points with a grain of salt, several of Selanne's as well. BB actually changes the PP at right about a minute - unless the 1st unit hasn't lost control.
And having a PP 2 scoring that well with good chemistry and the ability to dominate PK2's says - don't mess with it. It would be bad coaching to do so as long as the goals are coming.
The big difference to me is, the 1A unit will be out for about 1 minute, and then the 1B unit comes out. That was not the case the past seasons under Carlyle, we would regularly see the 1st unit out there almost the entire time.
Of course, if the 1st unit stays in the zone then the times will differ. It just seems to be generally spit more 50/50 as opposed to 75/25 as it used to be.
The 1st PP is controlling play and would have several goals with some puck luck. Souray was scoring on the PP1 so take his points with a grain of salt, several of Selanne's as well. BB actually changes the PP at right about a minute - unless the 1st unit hasn't lost control.
And having a PP 2 scoring that well with good chemistry and the ability to dominate PK2's says - don't mess with it. It would be bad coaching to do so as long as the goals are coming.
Those players are now playing on the PP2. Should I take Getz and Perry's points with a grain of salt aswell since they got some of their points while playing with Selanne and Souray?
. pure vatanen spirit . A-winner!
