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I'm not really sure if I'm the only one seeing a few things so I wanted to get some feedback.
1. Bryz is giving up an excess of "easy" goals. He seems to have a huge problem communicating with his d-man as o what they are supposed to do. I don't see how hard it is to sit down with his defensive group and tell them that their only job should be to clear the net on rebounds and not leave a guy wide open to the side of the net. He also needs to be a lot better on positioning the first goal tonight was due to him not hugging the post.
2. The G line has been amazing. Giroux is a fucking magician with the puck, Jagr is creating tons of space for G to move around & Hartnell is starting to look like a legitimate 1st line winger cause he's been so good in the dirty areas.
3. Read and Vorachek look like they're both going to break out lately. I can't think of a game or even a shift they've hit the ice where they haven't looked impressive.
4. The defense is killing me lately, 1 game they look like they've stepped up the next they leave guys wide open. I'd have to say Timonen and Mez have played really well lately, Bourdon has held his own and provided some grit, Carle and Coburn need to step it up in my eyes. Lilja is just worthless... As a team they need to work on their coverage and clearing the porch.
5. Briere needs to start doing something productive on the ice. He's been a turnover machine lately and he just cruises around in the defensive zone watching the puck. If he isn't going to play he needs to visit the press box for a few games to gain some motivation.
6. If JVR is hurt he needs to be sat or undergo surgery. He hasn't looked great lately and tonight I did notice his stride seemed to be off, if this is really the reason that he has not developed this season the team needs to shut him down even if he objects.
7. Simmonds, Rinaldo, Couturier, Talbot & Harry Z have been more then I think any of us could have hoped for and have really helped stabilize this team.
8. Either the PP lines or overall strategy aren't working. Giroux can't be out there for every PP creating chances all over the place, we need to find another combination that is capable of gaining the offensive zone and then generating some sustained pressure.
I'm sure I'm missing some stuff, but I just needed to vent.
1. Bryz is giving up an excess of "easy" goals. He seems to have a huge problem communicating with his d-man as o what they are supposed to do. I don't see how hard it is to sit down with his defensive group and tell them that their only job should be to clear the net on rebounds and not leave a guy wide open to the side of the net. He also needs to be a lot better on positioning the first goal tonight was due to him not hugging the post.
2. The G line has been amazing. Giroux is a fucking magician with the puck, Jagr is creating tons of space for G to move around & Hartnell is starting to look like a legitimate 1st line winger cause he's been so good in the dirty areas.
3. Read and Vorachek look like they're both going to break out lately. I can't think of a game or even a shift they've hit the ice where they haven't looked impressive.
4. The defense is killing me lately, 1 game they look like they've stepped up the next they leave guys wide open. I'd have to say Timonen and Mez have played really well lately, Bourdon has held his own and provided some grit, Carle and Coburn need to step it up in my eyes. Lilja is just worthless... As a team they need to work on their coverage and clearing the porch.
5. Briere needs to start doing something productive on the ice. He's been a turnover machine lately and he just cruises around in the defensive zone watching the puck. If he isn't going to play he needs to visit the press box for a few games to gain some motivation.
6. If JVR is hurt he needs to be sat or undergo surgery. He hasn't looked great lately and tonight I did notice his stride seemed to be off, if this is really the reason that he has not developed this season the team needs to shut him down even if he objects.
7. Simmonds, Rinaldo, Couturier, Talbot & Harry Z have been more then I think any of us could have hoped for and have really helped stabilize this team.
8. Either the PP lines or overall strategy aren't working. Giroux can't be out there for every PP creating chances all over the place, we need to find another combination that is capable of gaining the offensive zone and then generating some sustained pressure.
I'm sure I'm missing some stuff, but I just needed to vent.
