Im not his biggest fan either. I was impressed with his decision to try sutter w sedins and have sutter take the R handed FOs though.

I dont believe WD runs the PP. Otherwise I agree.

Id say my view is that hes stuck in his ways....he seems to be a junior coach being asked to coach an nhl game. Its a different game here and he isnt quite crafty enough in what hes shown thus far.
- SMBDragon

As much as people like Nucker Belcher and Classic like to say Sutter sucks , he is our third best forward right now. He deserves top line same as JV deserves to be playing with Bo over Vrbata.

I know there are questions of being ready but if someone is clearly better and seems to be handling the pressure then you help them get there

DP

We expected mediocrity. This is us performing below par and losing to a Western power house that we mysteriously dominated for 2 years. The season was a write off from the get go. The question is what kind of payout we get for it.
- micah555

Exactly! I was hoping for a big payout at the end of season but will probably have to settle for less. We'll have to rely on great drafting by JB because this team isn't getting a top 10 pick.

As much as people like Nucker Belcher and Classic like to say Sutter sucks , he is our third best forward right now. He deserves top line same as JV deserves to be playing with Bo over Vrbata.

I know there are questions of being ready but if someone is clearly better and seems to be handling the pressure then you help them get there
- VANTEL

Agreed.

I think many of those mentioned posters are people repeating something some other idiot said and just love to say someone sucks. These people dont seem to understand hockey however

Exactly! I was hoping for a big payout at the end of season but will probably have to settle for less. We'll have to rely on great drafting by JB because this team isn't getting a top 10 pick.
- bloatedmosquito

If they miss the playoffs they still might get a good pick with the new lottery system.

I wonder if Chicago dogs it this season and goes after a lottery pick?

Agreed.

I think many of those mentioned posters are people repeating something some other idiot said and just love to say someone sucks. These people dont seem to understand hockey however
- SMBDragon

They definitely do know hockey and are passionate fans. Everyone is wrong sooner or later about someone/something.

He has terrible Corsi but sometimes people need to put the book down and look with their eyes

If they miss the playoffs they still might get a good pick with the new lottery system.
- LeftCoaster

True, but they could improve their chances by playing the way.

Agreed.

I think many of those mentioned posters are people repeating something some other idiot said and just love to say someone sucks. These people dont seem to understand hockey however
- SMBDragon

I think you need a bigger sample size than 5 games before you make the statement above. Nothing has been proven yet.

True, but they could improve their chances by playing the way.
- bloatedmosquito

No one plays to lose

I think you need a bigger sample size than 5 games before you make the statement above. Nothing has been proven yet.
- bloatedmosquito

You are definitely correct , but it works both ways . Saying that one hates a signing before he plays a regular season game is just as crazy.


What I did like about last night was his two way game against the big Wester team. He was very good in both ends. Created chances, drove the net, set up goals, scored, and played a hell of a defensive game.

I think as his confidence and familiarity grows , we will be happy.

You are definitely correct , but it works both ways . Saying that one hates a signing before he plays a regular season game is just as crazy.


What I did like about last night was his two way game against the big Wester team. He was very good in both ends. Created chances, drove the net, set up goals, scored, and played a hell of a defensive game.

I think as his confidence and familiarity grows , we will be happy.
- VANTEL

Yeah Bonino NEVER did that, he's a much better replacement for Kesler. Oh and cheaper than Kesler.

I can't for the life of me figure WD out this year! Despite Cracknell's two goals he doesn't really play a "heavy" game....for God's sake put people in a position to be successful at what they're good at.

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Sutter Hansen
Baertschi Horvat Virtanen
Prust McCann Dorsett

Yeah Bonino NEVER did that, he's a much better replacement for Kesler. Oh and cheaper than Kesler.
- A_SteamingLombardi

That is why Nucker doesn't like him, he replaced his Kessie.

This was a great quarter final game.

I can't for the life of me figure WD out this year! Despite Cracknell's two goals he doesn't really play a "heavy" game....for God's sake put people in a position to be successful at what they're good at.

Sedin Sedin Vrbata
Burrows Sutter Hansen
Baertschi Horvat Virtanen
Prust McCann Dorsett
- LeftCoaster

This line up does make sense , but we need to get rid of Vrbata . Otherwise we will be chasing all year how we can fit him in. I think he is going to have a bad year and drag down the line he plays with

That is why Nucker doesn't like him, he replaced his Kessie.
- VANTEL

But he liked Bonino Bonino was the Canuck's $9 wine.

But he liked Bonino Bonino was the Canuck's $9 wine.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Bonino was the 2.50 wine.

Bonino was the 2.50 wine.
- VANTEL

With a warped bottle

This is really going to piss off Bieksa 3 , but my project signing that I am considering for next year is Justin Schultz. Stop laughing. I am wondering if he can be like Dubnyk? It would be nice to see him under a structured team where the forwards come back to help the D.

He would definitely be a project but he does have a great shot and can skate.

I know it's crazy but that could be a steal.

The safer bet would be Gogloski or Yandle, but more expensive

As much as people like Nucker Belcher and Classic like to say Sutter sucks , he is our third best forward right now. He deserves top line same as JV deserves to be playing with Bo over Vrbata.

I know there are questions of being ready but if someone is clearly better and seems to be handling the pressure then you help them get there
- VANTEL

Jv had some shifts with bo in the third, he also had a shift with the twins on the powerplay, that to me suggests that he is not sick in his ways and is capable of changing up his lines.

Jv had some shifts with bo in the third, he also had a shift with the twins on the powerplay, that to me suggests that he is not sick in his ways and is capable of changing up his lines.

- Pres.cup

He did demote Vrbata last night.

JV got PP time because Sutter just got cross checked and they were checking him out at the bench

New blog's up, with my take on last night's game:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...revent-1st-Loss/194/71783

Im not his biggest fan either. I was impressed with his decision to try sutter w sedins and have sutter take the R handed FOs though.

I dont believe WD runs the PP. Otherwise I agree.

Id say my view is that hes stuck in his ways....he seems to be a junior coach being asked to coach an nhl game. Its a different game here and he isnt quite crafty enough in what hes shown thus far.
- SMBDragon

lol...that was years ago. Remember he won an AHL championship a few years back which requires coaching on a high pro level. Give him time he'll adapt. I agree with Vantel a bit that I am frustrated with WDs line juggling but it's a process.

Im not his biggest fan either. I was impressed with his decision to try sutter w sedins and have sutter take the R handed FOs though.

I dont believe WD runs the PP. Otherwise I agree.

Id say my view is that hes stuck in his ways....he seems to be a junior coach being asked to coach an nhl game. Its a different game here and he isnt quite crafty enough in what hes shown thus far.
- SMBDragon

lol...that was years ago. Remember he won an AHL championship a few years back which requires coaching on a high pro level. Give him time he'll adapt. I agree with Vantel a bit that I am frustrated with WDs line juggling but it's a process.