i thought we'd clinch last night with a Tampa loss or OTL, but they came back from 1-4 down against Chicago. Wonder if they regret trading Bishop - with Stamkos coming back that's probably the team the Caps least want to face in round 1 (and i'd rather they not wrestle D-3rd from Toronto or Boston either)
its nice to finally get back to a normal hockey schedule with days off between games... only one back-to-back left on the season now and its the final weekend when we are more than likely trotting out 4th liners, Glass and Puempel for 15 TOI each getting ready for Montreal on Wednesday/Thursday.
Time for twitter blowup: Miller on fourth line, Puempel in. Buchnevich scratched, along with Klein, Clendening, Kampfer, Pirri and Glass.
I dont hate the JT demotion, as he's been playing like shit. But why Puempel over Buchnevic? Unless you are planning on playing Puempel in the playoffs.
He has like 7 points total in 2017. He's been a complete non-factor. A lot of hype for a kid who quite frankly, isn't impressive at all.
I realize he's probably hitting a bit of a wall, but Hayes was much more productive his first year.
Buchnevich's problem seems to really just be the physical aspect of the game. The kid is talented, no question. He's got a hell of a shot. He just leaves himself open to get fucking shellacked way too often and doesn't quite seem built to withstand the rigors of the NHL game. The KHL is like flag football compared to the NHL. He's got to get a bit stronger and learn to brace himself better for impact.
He has like 7 points total in 2017. He's been a complete non-factor. A lot of hype for a kid who quite frankly, isn't impressive at all.
I realize he's probably hitting a bit of a wall, but Hayes was much more productive his first year.
Buchnevich's problem seems to really just be the physical aspect of the game. The kid is talented, no question. He's got a hell of a shot. He just leaves himself open to get fucking shellacked way too often and doesn't quite seem built to withstand the rigors of the NHL game. The KHL is like flag football compared to the NHL. He's got to get a bit stronger and learn to brace himself better for impact.
Totally disagree on the former, totally agree on the latter.
Vesey has been pretty fuckin active. Makes talented plays, doesn't shy away from tough areas of the ice. Needs to make better decisions/consistency, but the speed and talent and battle level is there. Reminds me a bit of TRJT's NHL game two years ago.
And yeah, Buchnevich has got serious talent, needs to get stronger and learn to navigate the NHL game.
Vally spoke of how good Raanta is stopping the puck on 2 on 1's this season and though he didn't mention Hank's efficiency, I'm sure I've seen too many of those go in when the D man is poperly playing the pass.
Lots of guys not playing well but Vesey looks like he can barely carry the puck at this point. Heading towards playing 81 games, just no good reason for it.
Obviously the team sees the standings, there hasn't been much to play for for weeks now. But this is just messy, mediocre hockey.
Hilarious hearing Joe talking about how the Sharks don't look like a team that's struggled lately. Might have something to do with the team defense they're going against buddy.
Sam is a legend, but you just never get an honest assessment from this broadcast team.
Sammy is a huge homer. At least he's not so arrogant about it like other jackasses we hear. And he's getting up there in age, making some mistakes. I feel like Joe tries to keep him in check a bit. But it doesn't work. Still love him.
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9. TB 83
10. Isles 82
fuck PJ.
I think they are gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
So amped! LGR
Time for twitter blowup: Miller on fourth line, Puempel in. Buchnevich scratched, along with Klein, Clendening, Kampfer, Pirri and Glass.
I dont hate the JT demotion, as he's been playing like shit. But why Puempel over Buchnevic? Unless you are planning on playing Puempel in the playoffs.
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doesn't have any jam to his game and is just not built for the grind of the NHL.
I think they are gonna make him an offer he can't refuse.
Well played Jay.
I realize he's probably hitting a bit of a wall, but Hayes was much more productive his first year.
Buchnevich's problem seems to really just be the physical aspect of the game. The kid is talented, no question. He's got a hell of a shot. He just leaves himself open to get fucking shellacked way too often and doesn't quite seem built to withstand the rigors of the NHL game. The KHL is like flag football compared to the NHL. He's got to get a bit stronger and learn to brace himself better for impact.
I realize he's probably hitting a bit of a wall, but Hayes was much more productive his first year.
Buchnevich's problem seems to really just be the physical aspect of the game. The kid is talented, no question. He's got a hell of a shot. He just leaves himself open to get fucking shellacked way too often and doesn't quite seem built to withstand the rigors of the NHL game. The KHL is like flag football compared to the NHL. He's got to get a bit stronger and learn to brace himself better for impact.
Totally disagree on the former, totally agree on the latter.
Vesey has been pretty fuckin active. Makes talented plays, doesn't shy away from tough areas of the ice. Needs to make better decisions/consistency, but the speed and talent and battle level is there. Reminds me a bit of TRJT's NHL game two years ago.
And yeah, Buchnevich has got serious talent, needs to get stronger and learn to navigate the NHL game.
Holden out of position about 10 seconds later nearly gives it back
Vally spoke of how good Raanta is stopping the puck on 2 on 1's this season and though he didn't mention Hank's efficiency, I'm sure I've seen too many of those go in when the D man is poperly playing the pass.
Step with the goal. He's heating up.
This thread is dead. WTF.
Lots of guys not playing well but Vesey looks like he can barely carry the puck at this point. Heading towards playing 81 games, just no good reason for it.
Obviously the team sees the standings, there hasn't been much to play for for weeks now. But this is just messy, mediocre hockey.
Sam is a legend, but you just never get an honest assessment from this broadcast team.
At least Stepan is scoring again
GET HIM THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!