cripplereh Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, RWJC said: Well, been a fan since I was a kid. My two closest “uncles” when I was young were Larry Ashley and Ron Delorme. I’ve been really close to the team and seen how well supported it’s been. seeing CDC end is one thing, but that’s just a sign of the times. What bothers me is how the fans are basically being abandoned in the process. For you and me to come here and post, source news, vent, takes a lot of work from people behind the scenes and that should at least be recognized. as well, with the limited success this club has achieved over the years, the fanbase never abandoned them and likely never would. as such, I think that should be addressed even simply as a courtesy. I agree there. Without us fans there no team or money to get things done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinch Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 2 hours ago, The Aquaman said: It’s Christmas time, HOCKEY is back!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawdzukes Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Aquaman said: Post you puppies! That’s Leo muahahah, he likes beef jerky. This is Luca, he loves meatballs. He's helping me with supper. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Bure_Pavel said: One is a RD the other a LD, and I doubt they want Akito just hanging out in the 7 spot instead of playing. Matt Irwin seems like a perfect vet #7 dman. Yeah I see Hirose in the Ahl, next year with Myers off the books and Cole only signed for one year that's opens a LD and a RD spot. Woo and Hirose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Hogs - Petey - Kuzy Beau - Miller - Boeser Micky - Suter - Garland PDG - Blueger - Podz Hughes - Juulsen Cole - Hronek Soucy - Myers Demko DeSmith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Aquaman Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, Gawdzukes said: This is Luca, he loves meatballs. He's helping me with supper. Muahahah cute! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rusty Shackleford Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) This kid's a beauty. Edited September 22, 2023 by Rusty Shackleford 3 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_theRyper Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Kuzmenko!!! Stoked for this season, when was the last time we had two possible 40 goal scorers on the same team? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sashimi Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Rusty Shackleford said: Man Tochett talking Kuz up so much is getting me really excited to see what he looks like this year. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ManbeastMARK Posted September 22, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2023 17 minutes ago, Rusty Shackleford said: I'm really starting to buy in to Tocchet. He comes across as such a knowledgeable and likable coach. I get the impression that he expects a lot from his players, and they buy in because they respect him so much. Almost as if they don't want to let him down. Total opposite coaching style to a Mike Babcock. Notes from the interview: -Focused on systems such as breakouts and neutral zone forechecking today -Wanted to try out different D pairs with Hughes, still not sold on two lefties -Possibility of Hughe's D partner is played by a "committee" of players -Thinks DeSmith "slots" all of the goalies to get enough ice time -Loves Silovs -Preaches high-energy style of play -Top players will participate in the scrimmage tomorrow -Mikeyev has "good possibility" to return to camp tomorrow -High praise for Podkolzin, wants him to play "reckless" -Likes Hoglander's energy, wants him to improve away from the puck -Very high praise for Kuzmenko, says he's in great shape and has to yell at him less to backcheck @MeanSeanBean What's the latest on who was and wasn't signing autographs today? 3 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, ManbeastMARK said: I'm really starting to buy in to Tocchet. He comes across as such a knowledgeable and likable coach. I get the impression that he expects a lot from his players, and they buy in because they respect him so much. Almost as if they don't want to let him down. Total opposite coaching style to a Mike Babcock. Notes from the interview: -Focused on systems such as breakouts and neutral zone forechecking today -Wanted to try out different D pairs with Hughes, still not sold on two lefties -Possibility of Hughe's D partner is played by a "committee" of players -Thinks DeSmith "slots" all of the goalies to get enough ice time -Loves Silovs -Preaches high-energy style of play -Top players will participate in the scrimmage tomorrow -Mikeyev has "good possibility" to return to camp tomorrow -High praise for Podkolzin, wants him to play "reckless" -Likes Hoglander's energy, wants him to improve away from the puck -Very high praise for Kuzmenko, says he's in great shape and has to yell at him less to backcheck @MeanSeanBean What's the latest on who was and wasn't signing autographs today? Whispers they are having to up security around the team. Something about a stalker growing increasingly aggressive. Wasn't my concern though, was to busy making sure millionaires act like civil human beings. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 4 hours ago, steviewonder20 said: AI is so good that I’m no longer blind. Would have loved to see Petey on the ice today. Boy, seeing Huggy next to Miller is amusing, as Huggy looks so small. He will be our lightest captain in team history, and it won’t even be close. …but I guess that just underscores how anomalous Hughes’ skating and hockey IQ are. I kinda got the same feeling watching the Sedins, like this is SO unusual it only comes once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, MeanSeanBean said: Whispers they are having to up security around the team. Something about a stalker growing increasingly aggressive. Wasn't my concern though, was to busy making sure millionaires act like civil human beings. Media and fan attention are an issue in this market when it comes to contracts. If you want the team to thrive then leave them alone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Drance saying Studnicka has been a standout over 2 days. Playing his arse off and scoring some nice goals. Based on what Ive heard he is a lot like Podz-good kid that works hard. Im rooting for him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynohtna Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, ManbeastMARK said: I'm really starting to buy in to Tocchet. He comes across as such a knowledgeable and likable coach. I get the impression that he expects a lot from his players, and they buy in because they respect him so much. Almost as if they don't want to let him down. Total opposite coaching style to a Mike Babcock. I do worry about the intensity and fitness he's expecting from players can result in a hot start but slow down over time. The team is always preaching fitness, but lately we haven't been seeing that amount to anything. No matter how fit someone is, it's not compensating for skill / ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Rick_theRyper said: Yeah I see Hirose in the Ahl, next year with Myers off the books and Cole only signed for one year that's opens a LD and a RD spot. Woo and Hirose? I get the feeling as contracts age out on D they will add to the top of the roster with UFA or trade additions (please Toews! And I don’t mean Jonathan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 4 minutes ago, A_G said: Drance saying Studnicka has been a standout over 2 days. Playing his arse off and scoring some nice goals. Based on what Ive heard he is a lot like Podz-good kid that works hard. Im rooting for him. So much quality floating around the bottom 6 now. I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, ynohtna said: I do worry about the intensity and fitness he's expecting from players can result in a hot start but slow down over time. The team is always preaching fitness, but lately we haven't been seeing that amount to anything. No matter how fit someone is, it's not compensating for skill / ability. And when you rely on red lining it right off the bat you end up with injuries and burnout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AatuD2 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, high flying Vee said: I get the feeling as contracts age out on D they will add to the top of the roster with UFA or trade additions (please Toews! And I don’t mean Jonathan) That would be a great strategy. I would even take Myers back for a 2 mil/year deal next season 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.BRR Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 4 hours ago, -AJ- said: I honestly think Hughes and Hronek could be lethal on PP1. Not seen too often anymore, but I think the two D system should be experimented with more again, especially when you have a passer-shooter combo like Hughes and Hronek. Get Hughes on the right side so Hronek can wire the one-timers. Apparently Carolina is trying Burns and Deangelo together on their first PP as well. Goes back to 2 D, even if they are incredibly offensive minded defensemen might limit the SHG we seem to suffer every year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mordekai Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 6 minutes ago, high flying Vee said: So much quality floating around the bottom 6 now. I like it And the great thing is none of them have long term expensive contract 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, AatuD2 said: That would be a great strategy. I would even take Myers back for a 2 mil/year deal next season His playoff mode is worth all the foibles. The dude was straight BigBuff in the bubble playoffs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high flying Vee Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 5 minutes ago, Mordekai said: And the great thing is none of them have long term expensive contract Of course, I’m really hoping Willander can be a difference maker sooner rather than later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogs and Podz Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Jester13 said: Hogs - Petey - Kuzy Beau - Miller - Boeser Micky - Suter - Garland PDG - Blueger - Podz Hughes - Juulsen Cole - Hronek Soucy - Myers Demko DeSmith Small on the wings... Where's Joshua? Need his size, hitting, fighting with reasonable speed and skill. When healthy Micky takes Högs place beside petey. Joshua on third line beside Suter and Garland. That could be a very hard to play against third line with some skill. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 minute ago, Hogs and Podz said: Small on the wings... Where's Joshua? Need his size, hitting, fighting with reasonable speed and skill. When healthy Micky takes Högs place beside petey. Joshua on third line beside Suter and Garland. That could be a very hard to play against third line with some skill. Oof, can't believe I missed him. Log jam with forwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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