With the exclamation point in there this GDT is technically equal (in digits) to the half-ass-edness of the last one. I'm not feeling good about this at all. I'm freaking out now. Take it out before the hockey gods see it!
With the exclamation point in there this GDT is technically equal (in digits) to the half-ass-edness of the last one. I'm not feeling good about this at all. I'm freaking out now. Take it out before the hockey gods see it!
It was either 4 actual letters or 3 letters and punctuation.
Alexander Steen-David Backes-Chris Stewart
Andy McDonald-Patrik Berglund-David Perron
Jaden Schwartz-Vladimir Sobotka-Vladimir Tarasenko
Chris Porter-Scott Nichol-Ryan Reaves
Extra: Matt D'Agostini
With the exclamation point in there this GDT is technically equal (in digits) to the half-ass-edness of the last one. I'm not feeling good about this at all. I'm freaking out now. Take it out before the hockey gods see it!
Alexander Steen-David Backes-Chris Stewart
Andy McDonald-Patrik Berglund-David Perron
Jaden Schwartz-Vladimir Sobotka-Vladimir Tarasenko
Chris Porter-Scott Nichol-Ryan Reaves
Extra: Matt D'Agostini
Generally like it, but I personally think McDonald is better at playing RW than Perron is. Perhaps Hitchcock is trying to "encourage" Perron to play a bit more North-South by taking his stick out of the middle of the ice?
Generally like it, but I personally think McDonald is better at playing RW than Perron is. Perhaps Hitchcock is trying to "encourage" Perron to play a bit more North-South by taking his stick out of the middle of the ice?
Alexander Steen-David Backes-Chris Stewart
Andy McDonald-Patrik Berglund-David Perron Jaden Schwartz-Vladimir Sobotka-Vladimir Tarasenko
Chris Porter-Scott Nichol-Ryan Reaves
Extra: Matt D'Agostini
I'm actually looking forward to how this line does. Putting two rookies on the same line with no big center in between often sounds like a bad idea, but with Tarasenko's physicality and both Sobotka's and Schwartz's crafty play, this line could be quite interesting. The only fear I have is how Tarasenko is going to play considering his last injury.
I'm actually looking forward to how this line does. Putting two rookies on the same line with no big center in between often sounds like a bad idea, but with Tarasenko's physicality and both Sobotka's and Schwartz's crafty play, this line could be quite interesting. The only fear I have is how Tarasenko is going to play considering his last injury.
He dished out a decent hit and took a solid shoulder to shoulder bump after a shot. I'd imagine he will be fine.
I'm actually looking forward to how this line does. Putting two rookies on the same line with no big center in between often sounds like a bad idea, but with Tarasenko's physicality and both Sobotka's and Schwartz's crafty play, this line could be quite interesting. The only fear I have is how Tarasenko is going to play considering his last injury.
I bet if you ask Hitchcock he'll say there are no rookies any more. But hyperbole aside, I think this just shows that he has complete trust in these guys to play defensively responsible hockey (and that they won't be out against the Sedins).
Vancouver played last night and the blues are coming off a couple days rest. I like our chances tonight. Hopefully we keep rolling with Petro back in the line-up.
I'm actually looking forward to how this line does. Putting two rookies on the same line with no big center in between often sounds like a bad idea, but with Tarasenko's physicality and both Sobotka's and Schwartz's crafty play, this line could be quite interesting. The only fear I have is how Tarasenko is going to play considering his last injury.
I think that line was together last game too if I'm not mistaken. They didn't look bad, or at least not any worse than our other lines We really missed Petro against the Ducks. Glad he's back.
I'm happy McDonald is back and being put with Berglund. I've been a huge fan of that duo for a couple years now. I also expect to see our PP make a bit of a resurgence now that McDonald and Frank are back.
Generally like it, but I personally think McDonald is better at playing RW than Perron is. Perhaps Hitchcock is trying to "encourage" Perron to play a bit more North-South by taking his stick out of the middle of the ice?
Probably reading too much into it.
Legitimate thought. With the way we cycle and move offensively, which wing you are assigned isn't as vital as it was in the past. More for defense, transition, and initial setup.
kinda wish stewart and mcdonald would swap spots(then perron on left and stew on right obviously) From last game it seemed like stewart and backes were never on the same page in the defensive zone last game and if it weren't for allen they could've been minuses for the game. Just a thought, anyone else notice it? It seemed like everytime we were pinned in our own zone it was because of backes or stewart not getting it out or losing a battle in our own zone.
Generally like it, but I personally think McDonald is better at playing RW than Perron is. Perhaps Hitchcock is trying to "encourage" Perron to play a bit more North-South by taking his stick out of the middle of the ice?
Probably reading too much into it.
I disagree. Perron is right handed so can play the right side naturally.
We had the McDonald-Backes-Perron line early on in his career. He's pretty good on both sides.
kinda wish stewart and mcdonald would swap spots(then perron on left and stew on right obviously) From last game it seemed like stewart and backes were never on the same page in the defensive zone last game and if it weren't for allen they could've been minuses for the game. Just a thought, anyone else notice it? It seemed like everytime we were pinned in our own zone it was because of backes or stewart not getting it out or losing a battle in our own zone.
Their line was pretty much the only one getting anything going offensively.
When everyone is healthy, I think the kid line will be back together with McDonald Tarasenko playing with Sobotka.
We really missed Petro against the Ducks. Glad he's back.
