Back to feeling like Quinn just needs to be replaced, can not for the life of me figure out Lemiuex on the 2nd line and Laf on the 4th, why can't we develop star players, why can't this organization just get it right for once? - KreiderBomb
To me there is ABSOLUTELY NO excuse for coming out flat, especially this year where every game is a 4 point game, and most are against long time rivals. Especially for a coach who constantly says he wants a team that's hard to play against, and wants grit. He should be riling these guys up before the game.
What is the pre game speech he gives ? Because it seems like it's
"Hey guys, lets go out there and just play it safe, stay out of trouble, don't do too much, and in a few hours we can all go home." - ELew11
I understand this a bit but then again, these are professional hockey players, these aren't 10 year olds where they need a speech to get them going. If you need a coach to get you ready to play a game at the NHL level, you shouldn't be in the league.
Has a player even fallen from the good graces of the fans as quickly as Zib has? This time last year some of you were looking to legally change your name to Mika😂😂 now the guy is getting destroyed on here nightly - Vukota
Regarding the Quinn talk, I totally agree. I just don't see him as the long-term solution. And, truth be told, most college coaches aren't. I mean, yeah, "The Badger" Bob Johnson, but he was the exception and not the rule.
Anyway, not for head coach yet, but as for a potential assistant, am I the only one already thinking about Cally?
I read your post on the last blog right before they pulled all my teeth and I agree with you for the most part. I do understand why people are frustrated though.
I'll never understand that, he was just standing there. Seriously, just skate to the bench for someone else. - TheMessiah94
I've never gotten that (completely), either.
I get you can't leave a quadrant totally unguarded, but I would try to skate out and finish a check on the point man when he has the puck, knock him off his feet for a couple seconds even if he dishes it and then hightail it to the bench!
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I'll never understand that, he was just standing there. Seriously, just skate to the bench for someone else. - TheMessiah94
While he half hearted most of that, he couldn't get to the bench since it was he 2nd period. I think he played it relatively conservative and it worked out for him
I read your post on the last blog right before they pulled all my teeth and I agree with you for the most part. I do understand why people are frustrated though. - JRR1285
I know I was offside a little.
I was frustrated, too. But, IMO, what we saw last night was different in many respects. The deciding factor was that no Ranger tried to make a play to the inside. Credit the veteran Bruins for not allowing it. But, it is the only way to victory in the NHL.
They came out flying!!! All the female doging about slow starts and no one will acknowledge that this was not the case last night.
Also, factor in that Jaro Calak (tip o the hat to Sam) must feel like the New York Rangers will never beat him again. That carries weight.
Quinn is getting roasted again for mixing up the lines in a game where we are getting shut out. If he doesn't mix up the lines, people female dog that he can't adjust. There is no winning for him.
I haven't seen a single comment about him playing Laf/Chtil/Kakko together and they were the best line on the ice, obvious lack of production aside.
99% of people here agreed this was a progression and work the kinks out season, even if we managed to make the playoffs, but every game it's the same old apocalypse.
