2023-24 Ongoing Thread

[CalamityX11]

Need a bodyguard or 2 asap

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Blueline or front lines?

 

[CalamityX11]

We have problems

 

[Vortimous]

We have serious problems... shell of the team in terms of energy or drive from last season... Goaltending is spotty (we knew this was going to happen) but losing Nico and Jack and the way its impacting this team is just horrible. Its beyond sad how terrible they seem to think they play without them in the lineup. They are not playing like a team... each game you have one person trying to elevate their game, while the others are not.... and it shows. Tonight Timo was really trying and pushing, others, not so much... other nights its Bratt trying to make something happen. I dont know what the hell is wrong with Palat, but I am so done with him.... he sucked last year in the playoffs and I have not seen much improvement this year.... he is a shell of the guy he was in TB.... and we could use that guy right now... its beyond sad... the only thing I am wondering is.. how long of a slide are we going to go threw before Jack comes back???? Frustrating to watch right now....

 

[tabascojet]

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Lazar has actually looked good. Vitek is a weird one, some games he lets in multiple soft goals and then games like last night he's locked in and making huge saves.

Luke looked real good last night. Dougie is struggling, not sure what's going on there but he's a mess in our end.

 

[CalamityX11]

DOugie aint so Dougie these days...


I have no faith in Vita.... complete sh*t... he's the perfect example of a guy who's performance is based on his confidence... many are sure but if he's off, he's 1500% off and a risk to the team success....

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[CalamityX11]

hope he aint being rushed...

you know damn well, whenever he comes back the opposing team, rival or not, will rough him up a bit

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Now who will stop the Rangers from taking a run at him?

 

[DevilishWon]

Get Zadorov ot Tanev

 

[CalamityX11]

again, just feels a lot of no games between games with our Devils... is it just me?

hope we can figure things out again.... can't fall too far behind in the standings.


As much as a new Dmen may be needed, enforcer or athletic built for long speeds type.... goalie situation is very bad. Disappointed AKira hasn't usurped Vita yet.

 

[tabascojet]

No games...is that what we're calling the performance llast night?

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Vanecek needs to be better. The D hasn't been great but he lets in so many soft, morale crushing goals.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Glad to have Nico back, team looked completely different.

Jack and Nico are obviously the drivers but Dougie is an xfactor. When he's on it transforms this team, he can carry out of the zone, make outlet passes, keep the zone on offense.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Soooo pick him up!

 

[CalamityX11]

Soooo pick him up!

pending what transpired? lol

 

[CalamityX11]

Vanecek needs to be better. The D hasn't been great but he lets in so many soft, morale crushing goals.

Schmidd should be getting the most starts... we know what we have in Vitek and there's no room for improvement...

Akira still has a window to grow and shine if given the regular playing time... gotta see what we have in him or not.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

pending what transpired? lol

Yeah we have no clue yet.

 

[CalamityX11]

Great comeback tonight!!!

 

[CalamityX11]

Side post, it's not uncommon to expect saves from your primary goalie. Easy stops, difficult stops, game changers.... its not out of line to have backup n support from your goalie in any situations


Just enough of vitek. You can't win when he doesn't keep you in games consistently