Piss and moan, piss and moan, piss and moan. If pissing and moaning had anything to do with how the team plays, Preds wouldn't have anything to worry about because they would not lose another game. There are a lot of out of work NHL Coaches and GM's on this site, they just won't give their real names, they all go by nicknames. GO PREDS!!!!
- porterw1

I'm not sure how a post about acquiring a goal tender triggers a rant about pissing and moaning but okay... You have every right to disagree, but perhaps you shouldn't get so sensitive over fair and honest criticism of the team. It's just as important for fans to hold their teams responsible as it is to support them when things get tough. Nobody's saying don't watch the games or stop buying tickets, but just blindly waving your pom-poms and acting like nothing's wrong doesn't make you a better fan than anybody else. Trust me, I don't want my current assessment of this team to be right, and nothing would make me happier than to be proven wrong.

I hate playing fantasy GM, everyone values things differently, but if I were Poile and I only do one thing as a buyer, I'd be looking for a Goalie. I like Saros but I'm starting to doubt he's ever going to be anything more than a solid backup. Raanta in Arizona keeps jumping out at me, one because of potential, and two because he might actually be obtainable. Arizona can't horde both of those goalies forever. Not sure if Nashville has the assets to pry him out of there, but I'd at least be talking to Chayka about it.
- Squatchy

I agree,Rinne is showing his age and,Saros is absolutely not the answer.
Good teams are built from the net out and,that is a big problem area now.

Poile should be looking hard for a goalie.
These two aren’t going to get it done.

BRING OUT THE CATFISH!!! WE ARE BACK TO BEING BOTTOM FEEDERS!!!!!!!!

Finally..... a coach that clogs the middle.

Ha’ha’ Rinne the blind squirrel.

Peks scores a goal!

https://youtu.be/rczsXvCsVqc

Peks scores a goal!

https://youtu.be/rczsXvCsVqc
- FoxMulder

Even a blind squirrel will get a nut every now or then

"Even a blind squirrel will get a nut every now or then"


Lol. Negative crybaby practicing plagiarism while also pretending to be a fan.

There have only been 15 goals scored by 12 different goalies in the entire history of the NHL. Of those 15, only 8 of those goals (Pekka's being number 8) were actual shots on goal by the goalie. The other 7 goals were where the goalie was the last player to touch the puck before someone from the opposing team fired an errant point shot that sailed into the net on the other end with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker. (ie: Chris Mason's goal in 2006.)

https://www.ontheforechec...ne-scores-against-chicago

The blind squirrel comment is as ignorant as the constantly negative poster who never has anything positive to say. What a miserable life you must live.

Peks scores a goal!

https://youtu.be/rczsXvCsVqc
- FoxMulder

That was freaking awesome. I loved the reaction from the guys on the ice with him. They seemed more excited about it than he did. It just goes to show how his teammates feel about the guy.

I like the new defensive philosophy so far, or at least the concept. Not as many clear paths to the net for the opposing team like we've been seeing all year. I'm curious to see how it works against better competition, or when you know, get all our defensemen back. Sunday in Winnipeg is going to be interesting.

"Even a blind squirrel will get a nut every now or then"


Lol. Negative crybaby practicing plagiarism while also pretending to be a fan.

There have only been 15 goals scored by 12 different goalies in the entire history of the NHL. Of those 15, only 8 of those goals (Pekka's being number 8) were actual shots on goal by the goalie. The other 7 goals were where the goalie was the last player to touch the puck before someone from the opposing team fired an errant point shot that sailed into the net on the other end with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker. (ie: Chris Mason's goal in 2006.)

https://www.ontheforechec...ne-scores-against-chicago

The blind squirrel comment is as ignorant as the constantly negative poster who never has anything positive to say. What a miserable life you must live.


- blueline

Lol !
It's so fun,hacking off smartest guy in the room type's .

Lol !
It's so fun,hacking off smartest guy in the room type's .
- up-n-ya

Wasn't about your post - it was for the one two spots down who repeated your line almost verbatim.

However, as to your response, whatever makes you feel good.

And by the way, the goalie-scored goals was from an OTF post where most comments are at least partially objective.

Most here are good too - it's just a few who are constantly negative without a hint of even-handedness nor any attempt to rationalize, back up or explain their point of view.

WOW someone didn't catch my reference to a earlier post that Pekka was squirrel. Frankly, no one has to prove their loyalty to this team by always farting rainbows about how great this team CAN be. However, this team is barely getting by and unless someone lights a fire under their asses you will be sitting on your a $$ complaining about people like me complaining why we didn't make it into the playoffs.... Get real. Also your always a pretty cool dude so I'll give you a pass on this little out burst no hurt feelings. Ok.

"Even a blind squirrel will get a nut every now or then"


Lol. Negative crybaby practicing plagiarism while also pretending to be a fan.

There have only been 15 goals scored by 12 different goalies in the entire history of the NHL. Of those 15, only 8 of those goals (Pekka's being number 8) were actual shots on goal by the goalie. The other 7 goals were where the goalie was the last player to touch the puck before someone from the opposing team fired an errant point shot that sailed into the net on the other end with the goalie pulled for an extra attacker. (ie: Chris Mason's goal in 2006.)

https://www.ontheforechec...ne-scores-against-chicago

The blind squirrel comment is as ignorant as the constantly negative poster who never has anything positive to say. What a miserable life you must live.


- blueline

And by the way, the goalie-scored goals was from an OTF post where most comments are at least partially objective.

"Most here are good too - it's just a few who are constantly negative without a hint of even-handedness nor any attempt to rationalize, back up or explain their point of view.
- blueline

"

I think most people are trying to figure out whats with this team, is it coaching, goalie? IF we could find the magic bullet then we would all stop posting b.c there would be no reason to post. But then again most people go to another website to post anyways. Not sure why

what do you guys think of this new coach?? I simply cannot decide.

WOW someone didn't catch my reference to a earlier post that Pekka was squirrel. Frankly, no one has to prove their loyalty to this team by always farting rainbows about how great this team CAN be. However, this team is barely getting by and unless someone lights a fire under their asses you will be sitting on your a $$ complaining about people like me complaining why we didn't make it into the playoffs.... Get real. Also your always a pretty cool dude so I'll give you a pass on this little out burst no hurt feelings. Ok.
- PREDX1

No, I won't complain. I have better things to do and I am real already. But thanks anyway.

Do you not understand that relentless negativity in every post is no different than relentless all-is-great views through rose-colored glasses? Extremes tend to meet, with the result being that they essentially become the same.

There are almost always some positives to be found in any situation, no matter how bad. Unfortunately there are those who just can't seem to gather the fortitude to say anything that might be construed as such. Constant negativity grows tiresome and it tends to feed on itself, spiraling downward and accomplishing nothing good in the process. A little objectivity every now and then is helpful in any discourse.

As for lighting a fire under the team (players, coaches, owners, front office, media staff, etc), are your posts going to do that? Do you honestly think that anyone from the Preds org (or individuals from any other NHL team) reads these or any of the thousands of other comments made by fans?

I have no illusions about the whether or not the Preds make the playoffs. It's a long-shot this season and while I don't see it happening at this point, it's not yet completely out of the realm of possibility. If they do, great. However, if they continue to play inconsistently and flop, I'll get over it as I have in the past. There is much more to my world than the Preds. Remember, for fans it's supposed to be a game. No one wants to follow a loser but losing teams (or teams who don't win it all) are often what fans are left with so you deal with it and either give the org another chance or you move on. League mandated parity often keeps the season interesting for a time but in the end only one team will claim success.

As for Rinne, throughout his career he has been one of the better puck-handling goalies in the league, so scoring a goal with a direct shot was never out of the realm of possibility, assuming the ideal opportunity presented itself as it did Thursday night. Given that he did it on a great shot where lady luck also smiled, one would think that as only the 8th time that it's happened in the history of the NHL, a fan of the Preds might have something good to say rather than making yet another snide remark. Some of the effusive and genuinely happy congratulations from teammates and friends such as Chris Mason, Hal Gill and many other NHL players was pretty special and contagious. Why grouse? Unless one is a perpetual curmudgeon, there is no reason not to enjoy the moment a bit.

what do you guys think of this new coach?? I simply cannot decide.
- PREDX1

Why even be concerned about deciding at this point? It's a little early don't you think? There is no reference point yet, at least not concerning the Preds.

Anyway, how can anyone possibly decide after two games, the first being one in which he flew in with barely enough time to get to the rink before faceoff?

Yeah I'm not reading all that. I got to the third paragraph and realized i've heard it all before. Its a public blog negativity is part of the game...

No, I won't complain. I have better things to do and I am real already. But thanks anyway.

Do you not understand that relentless negativity in every post is no different than relentless all-is-great views through rose-colored glasses? Extremes tend to meet, with the result being that they essentially become the same.

There are almost always some positives to be found in any situation, no matter how bad. Unfortunately there are those who just can't seem to gather the fortitude to say anything that might be construed as such. Constant negativity grows tiresome and it tends to feed on itself, spiraling downward and accomplishing nothing good in the process. A little objectivity every now and then is helpful in any discourse.

As for lighting a fire under the team (players, coaches, owners, front office, media staff, etc), are your posts going to do that? Do you honestly think that anyone from the Preds org (or individuals from any other NHL team) reads these or any of the thousands of other comments made by fans?

I have no illusions about the whether or not the Preds make the playoffs. It's a long-shot this season and while I don't see it happening at this point, it's not yet completely out of the realm of possibility. If they do, great. However, if they continue to play inconsistently and flop, I'll get over it as I have in the past. There is much more to my world than the Preds. Remember, for fans it's supposed to be a game. No one wants to follow a loser but losing teams (or teams who don't win it all) are often what fans are left with so you deal with it and either give the org another chance or you move on. League mandated parity often keeps the season interesting for a time but in the end only one team will claim success.

As for Rinne, throughout his career he has been one of the better puck-handling goalies in the league, so scoring a goal with a direct shot was never out of the realm of possibility, assuming the ideal opportunity presented itself as it did Thursday night. Given that he did it on a great shot where lady luck also smiled, one would think that as only the 8th time that it's happened in the history of the NHL, a fan of the Preds might have something good to say rather than making yet another snide remark. Some of the effusive and genuinely happy congratulations from teammates and friends such as Chris Mason, Hal Gill and many other NHL players was pretty special and contagious. Why grouse? Unless one is a perpetual curmudgeon, there is no reason not to enjoy the moment a bit.
- blueline

Easy if the coach jumps up on stage and says I'm putting x over here and Z over there and sitting Y. This guy has made a lot of statements about what he intends on doing..... what do you think about his initial analysis? I'm starting to see why only 5 people post on here now....

Why even be concerned about deciding at this point? It's a little early don't you think? There is no reference point yet, at least not concerning the Preds.

Anyway, how can anyone possibly decide after two games, the first being one in which he flew in with barely enough time to get to the rink before faceoff?
- blueline

what do you guys think of this new coach?? I simply cannot decide.
- PREDX1

Too small a sample size. I haven't seen the replay of the Jets game, but the Chicago game seemed to me much more of the same. They come out strong, then barely hang on over the last two periods. I'm not sure that Scotty Bowman would be able to coach the inconsistency out of this club.

Perfect scenario: He gets a few games under his belt, assesses the issues, goes to Poile with a list of players that need to go and a shopping list.

Likely scenario: A few non-key players are moved, play improves a little, but the inconsistency kills any chances for playoffs. Then the fun begins. Does Poile stay? Shero is now available...just saying.

Likely scenario: A few non-key players are moved, play improves a little, but the inconsistency kills any chances for playoffs. Then the fun begins. Does Poile stay? Shero is now available...just saying.

Interesting, but do you think management would even seriously consider firing Poile at this point? He's been untouchable for so long. Firing Lavy is the first sign in two decades that they're might trouble brewing there. I'm not advocating for firing him, nor would I be upset if they did. The poor decisions he's been making lately are starting to outnumber the good, and it's not really close right now. A new voice in the office might not be a bad thing. We can't keep blaming everybody else but him.

Chris Mason made a good point on the broadcast a few nights ago. Why do good players with good offensive track records come to Nashville and consistently under perform? Why do so few of the guys who come up from Milwaukee stick or make a significant offensive impact? Something is off with the way talent is evaluated with this team... Or maybe DP is just trading too many first round picks for Ryan Hartman.

[quote=Squatchy]

It almost sounds as if it's the team culture. Perhaps they need a more dictatorial style coach?

The interesting thing about Poile is that despite the team success, on ice and financially, the owners understand how quickly that can go south. If the Hynes move doesn't pan out, I wonder if they may start to panic a little.