Pach, you have read my stuff already and know that the real answer is that they will acclimate and make the run in January and February.
- Der Kaiser
yup...still think they have a long way to go...and it's not only learning all the new systems...the jan/feb grind is coming up, then the trade deadline, then a bevy of teams fighting for the playoffs...for a young team, that will probably take it's toll...and, as well as johnny and Ullmark have played, i'm still taking a cautiously optimistic approach with the goaltenders...even when Lehner comes back
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Dec 22 @ 9:56 AM ET
yup...still think they have a long way to go...and it's not only learning all the new systems...the jan/feb grind is coming up, then the trade deadline, then a bevy of teams fighting for the playoffs...for a young team, that will probably take it's toll...and, as well as johnny and Ullmark have played, i'm still taking a cautiously optimistic approach with the goaltenders...even when Lehner comes back
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Dec 22 @ 10:57 AM ET
The only reason I'm not complaining about Girgensons hitting the scoresheet more often is because he's got a ton of responsibility on his shoulders each night in facing the oppositions top line. He's doing a hell of a job at it too, if you ask me. I know Bylsma has said that he really likes how Girgs has been playing as well. I'd love to see him get a few goals here and there, but he's not playing an ineffective game. - HonkFortheGoose
He's played well, but you have to score in the NHL if you are going to play 15+ minutes as a forward. I think eventually he will get some puck luck but this is one hell of a drought considering how he scored at a decent pace last year
He's played well, but you have to score in the NHL if you are going to play 15+ minutes as a forward. I think eventually he will get some puck luck but this is one hell of a drought considering how he scored at a decent pace last year - sbroads24
A lot of that time is in his own end to though, I along with others am not concerned he is playing great for what he is being asked to do. Would it be nice for him to pot a couple? Sure. But not really needed in that role.
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Dec 22 @ 11:02 AM ET
A lot of that time is in his own end to though, I along with others am not concerned he is playing great for what he is being asked to do. Would it be nice for him to pot a couple? Sure. But not really needed in that role. - CoHo_to_B-Lo
I think it is needed though that's the problem. We are a very low scoring team.
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Dec 22 @ 11:03 AM ET
He's played well, but you have to score in the NHL if you are going to play 15+ minutes as a forward. I think eventually he will get some puck luck but this is one hell of a drought considering how he scored at a decent pace last year - sbroads24
I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but I find it alarming that the two players that actually looked decent under the former coach of this franchise are struggling mightily under a coach that actually institutes structure and a gameplan.
I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but I find it alarming that the two players that actually looked decent under the former coach of this franchise are struggling mightily under a coach that actually institutes structure and a gameplan. - buffalofan19
Ennis i 100% agree.... i thought he would thrive with this team
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Dec 22 @ 11:09 AM ET
I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but I find it alarming that the two players that actually looked decent under the former coach of this franchise are struggling mightily under a coach that actually institutes structure and a gameplan. - buffalofan19
I always hear Mr. Peabody's voice when I read your posts.
