TurtleSnatcher
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At the Stars vs Blues preseason game. Feels good man.
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NHL Off-Season 2014 |OT2| - Dan Cleary
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Kuro Madoushi
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God DAYUM Subban messed up Holzer!
Dastardly Jerks
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Didn't see this mentioned, but DAYAM that Scrivens save on Glencross from yesterday...
Kuro Madoushi
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Bill Ranford really helped to elevate his game to another level in LA.
I want in on this.
Kuro Madoushi
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He's had a few good hits, but yeah he's had trouble tying up the opposition in front of the net.
What I really dislike so far is the lack of puck awareness. It was pretty evident on the last play when the puck was stolen away and none of the Leafs got back quickly enough.
Dastardly Jerks
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Leafs-age, is Randy coaching like Randy or are there signs that there's a new system being taught?
Yea and he has been a little slow as well, him and Percy both struggled. It'll be interesting to see how they do in a second game, if they get it.
Too early to tell, I mean we're outshooting them but its a sloppy exhibition game. We haven't been stuck inside our zone that often at all in comparison to normal though.
Ether_Snake
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Flyers are playing against both Toronto and Washington tonight??
GET YER SHIT TOGETHER, LONDON!
Split squad games. I'm surprised they're having a split squad game against a team that isn't though.
Split squad games. I'm surprised they're having a split squad game against a team that isn't though.
CrazedArabMan
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WIN!!!!!!
Cleary looked terrible, no surprise.
Cleary looked terrible, no surprise.
Kuro Madoushi
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What game did you watch? His Dan Clearsi score was through the roof!
We're still quite sloppy in our own zone, we're taking stupid penalties, and our defense can't seem to clear traffic in front of the net. On the other hand, the forwards have, for the most part, been a bit more available for passes from their defensemen from what I've seen and have provided them more support. Additionally, I haven't seen any of the Leafs try that retarded chip in that they used way too much last season. A good example of carrying the puck into their zone and keeping possession was Kadri's assist on the PP goal. As well, while it's a preseason game, it's nice not to see the team collectively give up after being down 2.
I'm calling Kadri for the winner! D:
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Why does a team get to do that?
Coldnoodle
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5-4 Flyers now.
They all do, I think. The Leafs are doing it later.
If you have the players why not? Gives more guys a chance to stand out.
Such a heartbreak, but at least we tied it up rather than flopping around.
Kuro Madoushi
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Granberg you goddamn idiot!
Dastardly Jerks
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The fact that they aren't doing Dump-n-Chase and actually passing from D to zone-entry situations says it all.
Kuro Madoushi
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Nah. You saw Granberg's reaction; he dun goofed.
CrazedArabMan
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So Tatar looked really good, kid is going to have a great season.
Kuro Madoushi
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Bah.
Bullshit skillz competition now. I hope someone pulls a Ranger Special
Yay!
Booth can score when nobody is defending him.
Bullshit skillz competition now. I hope someone pulls a Ranger Special
Yay!
Booth can score when nobody is defending him.
SuperSonic1305
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Toll Booth
Kuro Madoushi
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Overall impressions
+ Kadri was playing well and playing confidently
+ Rielly was confident and really flew out there
+ Heeter surprised me and was solid after that first goal he let in
+ All the players were more active and attacked the puck carrier when the Flyers had possession in our zone.
+ We carried the puck through the neutral zone instead of stupidly chipping it in.
- Our defense still can't box other players out. I'm not sure Polak and Robidas are going to help in this regard.
- Our PP was abysmal for the most part. Lots of chances, but they just couldn't connect on a lot of chances
- Biggs fucking sucks. I didn't see anything out of him that I liked. Send him to the AHL and give another player a shot instead.
- Granberg had a few good hits, but seemed to have a bad game. Hopefully, this will go away.
- The chemistry and puck awareness really wasn't there. The coverage was pretty bad when we give up the puck in our zone.
Obviously, this is all preseason, and while I've liked some of the changes I've seen, I hope the real roster can execute all this better than this bunch did.
+ Kadri was playing well and playing confidently
+ Rielly was confident and really flew out there
+ Heeter surprised me and was solid after that first goal he let in
+ All the players were more active and attacked the puck carrier when the Flyers had possession in our zone.
+ We carried the puck through the neutral zone instead of stupidly chipping it in.
- Our defense still can't box other players out. I'm not sure Polak and Robidas are going to help in this regard.
- Our PP was abysmal for the most part. Lots of chances, but they just couldn't connect on a lot of chances
- Biggs fucking sucks. I didn't see anything out of him that I liked. Send him to the AHL and give another player a shot instead.
- Granberg had a few good hits, but seemed to have a bad game. Hopefully, this will go away.
- The chemistry and puck awareness really wasn't there. The coverage was pretty bad when we give up the puck in our zone.
Obviously, this is all preseason, and while I've liked some of the changes I've seen, I hope the real roster can execute all this better than this bunch did.
The goods:
- Kadri best player on either team
- Rielly was great as always.
- Holland, Frattin, Holzer, Nilsson had good games.
- I think Booth and Winnik did what I expected them to, they'll be just fine in the bottom 6.
The okay:
- Kontiola, Percy, Carrick
The meh:
- Granberg and Biggs, though Biggs was on a level of his own.
Not going to comment on systems/PP/PK because its the first exhibition game and most of these guys have never played on the same line/ same unit.
- Kadri best player on either team
- Rielly was great as always.
- Holland, Frattin, Holzer, Nilsson had good games.
- I think Booth and Winnik did what I expected them to, they'll be just fine in the bottom 6.
The okay:
- Kontiola, Percy, Carrick
The meh:
- Granberg and Biggs, though Biggs was on a level of his own.
Not going to comment on systems/PP/PK because its the first exhibition game and most of these guys have never played on the same line/ same unit.
Clownshoes.
He'll get injured before the season starts, don't worry
In totally unrelated news, I'm going through roomsharing lists and there's someone with the name "Ginger Hunter".
"Ginger Hunter".
I can't not laugh at that name.
Forza?
Dopey?