I think it was both.
- Elbows15

While it's true either planets or asteroids could be mined. Asteroids would present one huge advantage, little or no gravity to deal with.

OK TG I need your expert view here. You have been on record as saying Babcock is one of the best coaches in the league and that he doesn't micromanage his bench yet I saw more line changes and special teams adjustments in a little over a week than I saw Q make in a month. Could it be you're mistaken and Q is in very good company and that line tinkering is something all good coaches do, including arguably the best of all time, Scotty Bowman who changed his line combinations more than most coaches?

Also I want to get your view on Bylsma who seemingly took your advice and not only didn't make any adjustments when facing team Canada, but he in fact allowed his hottest scorer,Phil Kessel, to go head to head with perhaps the best defensive forward in the NHL in Toews without making any adjustments.


- paulr

First, are you really equating a 10 day tournament with 2 practices, with NHL regular season?

What did he juggle the last 3 games? His extra forward?

AS far as Bylsma, no matter what line Kessel matched up with, Team USA was at a big disadvantage. Somebody else said it best the other day, that Poile put Team USA together like he was mirroring the Predators. That Milktoast Vanilla roster with only two dynamic offensive players, could have used 2 more, 1 for each line. They were built to win 1-0, but could not get to 1 when it mattered.

For the 1 millionth time, Q's line juggling is annoying and not my philosphical preference. I know that is hard for so many to gather. Daryl Sutter and Claude Julien won cups the last few years without juggling a thing. More importantly, for 20 years prior, when Q won NO cups, was he still a genius then, or was it only when he hitched his wagon to Toews did his fortunes change? Q is a solid coach with a solid resume, but as I have said before, Coaching is far too over rated. Either your players play and want it or they don't (or some believe they just flip a switch) Hey whatever floats your boat.

Back to Bylsma, what real options did he really have, chasing a matchup is often a far bigger headache. You just assume with a loaded roster, that you will have another matchup you prefer, which you need to expose. Plus the ultimate irony is Q's genius plan of splitting Toews and Kane vs Bruins and Charra last year did not work, at some point, your horses have to outplay the other teams horses. That is what Bylsma figured. They were outplayed, but one shot away from overtime that never panned out.

Did you and Handzuis get any down time together over the break?

Yes. And in fairness I will also apologize for letting it go on. While a trade along those lines would be something you have to listen to like Saint has mentioned. At the end of the day, my answer would be no.
- Elbows15

Cool, sorry again for getting personal. Happy you joined the board, its fun having regular posters as opposed to those who pop in and pop out.

They were even discussing the mining of Uranus.
- mohel

Ouch.

While it's true either planets or asteroids could be mined. Asteroids would present one huge advantage, little or no gravity to deal with.
- Beaver-Warrior

Oh no, you are not dragging me into this you sneaky rodent.

- rtang415

So long as it is worth your time. I will pay a bonus if you can introduce some new thoughts and topics at the shop there.

While it's true either planets or asteroids could be mined. Asteroids would present one huge advantage, little or no gravity to deal with.
- Beaver-Warrior

Can't they just get the aliens who eat the rocks and leave the good stuff behind?

I saw a TV show about them somewhere....

First, are you really equating a 10 day tournament with 2 practices, with NHL regular season?

What did he juggle the last 3 games? His extra forward?

AS far as Bylsma, no matter what line Kessel matched up with, Team USA was at a big disadvantage. Somebody else said it best the other day, that Poile put Team USA together like he was mirroring the Predators. That Milktoast Vanilla roster with only two dynamic offensive players, could have used 2 more, 1 for each line. They were built to win 1-0, but could not get to 1 when it mattered.

For the 1 millionth time, Q's line juggling is annoying and not my philosphical preference. I know that is hard for so many to gather. Daryl Sutter and Claude Julien won cups the last few years without juggling a thing. More importantly, for 20 years prior, when Q won NO cups, was he still a genius then, or was it only when he hitched his wagon to Toews did his fortunes change? Q is a solid coach with a solid resume, but as I have said before, Coaching is far too over rated. Either your players play and want it or they don't (or some believe they just flip a switch) Hey whatever floats your boat.

Back to Bylsma, what real options did he really have, chasing a matchup is often a far bigger headache. You just assume with a loaded roster, that you will have another matchup you prefer, which you need to expose. Plus the ultimate irony is Q's genius plan of splitting Toews and Kane vs Bruins and Charra last year did not work, at some point, your horses have to outplay the other teams horses. That is what Bylsma figured. They were outplayed, but one shot away from overtime that never panned out.

Did you and Handzuis get any down time together over the break?
- TrueGrit

Do you really believe the regular season is played with the same intensity as the playoffs?

They were even discussing the mining of Uranus.
- mohel

*no comment* Its already somewhat of a minor miracle I haven't met the ban hammer.

Can't they just get the aliens who eat the rocks and leave the good stuff behind?

I saw a TV show about them somewhere....
- StLBravesFan

You watching "here comes honey boo boo" again?

You watching "here comes honey boo boo" again?
- Elbows15

Star Trek, with that consummate Canadian actor, William Shatner.

Do you really believe the regular season is played with the same intensity as the playoffs?
- rollpards19

Where was that suggested? Oh the flip your switch theorem? You do not make the playoffs in the NHL without playing playoff hockey every night.

Are the stakes elevated in the playoffs? Of course, but fundamentally what is different, you try to outscore your opponent. You do it with less space and time.

Star Trek, with that consummate Canadian actor, William Shatner.
- StLBravesFan

Y'all loved Billy in T.J. Hooker for years too

Star Trek, with that consummate Canadian actor, William Shatner.
- StLBravesFan

If it was on Star Trek, it has to be fact then.

Tracy Meyers live now on xm....
- mrpaulish

That woman sure has the looks for radio.

Oh no, you are not dragging me into this you sneaky rodent.
- Elbows15

Drats! Foiled again.

Y'all pitied Billy in T.J. Hooker for years too

- philco28

Fixed that right up for ya Phil.

Y'all loved Billy in T.J. Hooker for years too

- philco28

No, I fell for Adrien Smed.

Y'all loved Billy in T.J. Hooker for years too

- philco28

A TJ Hooker reference....Oh my...that is Gold...I hope you do not have the DVD series collection in the entertainment center? Still in cellophane to keep authentic....

Drats! Foiled again.
- Beaver-Warrior

I lost brain cells that day Beav. I am working with a razor thin margin as it is.

That woman sure has the looks for radio.
- NewToHockey

But she is one of the better beat writers around - she (her?) and KC Johnson.

No, I fell for Adrien Smed.
- StLBravesFan

A proud graduate of the Myrtle and Gold.

A proud graduate of the Myrtle and Gold.
- Elbows15

Not Myrtle - Adrien Zmed.

But she is one of the better beat writers around - she (her?) and KC Johnson.
- StLBravesFan

*sigh* Another softball in the wheelhouse. *no comment*

*sigh* Another softball in the wheelhouse. *no comment*
- Elbows15

I'll try to put something on the next pitch.