Tim Panaccio: Player Reaction; On Grossman

Tim Panaccio: Player Reaction; On Grossman
- tpanaccio

Any word or speculation on what the new defensive pairing will be? (short term with Mez out, or pairing for the playoff)???

"…I think we proved to ourselves that when we play the right way we are a really dangerous team and this is the way we need to play moving on here."
- Talbot

I hope they all got this message from the game.

Any word or speculation on what the new defensive pairing will be? (short term with Mez out, or pairing for the playoff)???
- leon neon

Comcast meeting today and I am not at prax. Grossman was supposed to be there but not sure if he was on ice yet

Any word or speculation on what the new defensive pairing will be? (short term with Mez out, or pairing for the playoff)???
- leon neon

he practiced with Mesz, and Mesz said he was likely good to go on Sat. Lilja paired w/ Gus as the 4th pairing.

he practiced with Mesz, and Mesz said he was likely good to go on Sat. Lilja paired w/ Gus as the 4th pairing.
- wilsonecho91

So, its...

Timonen - Coburn
Meszaros - Grossman
Carle - Bourdon/Gustafsson/Lilja/Walker,etc...

Grossman is a good steady Dman, a solid 3-4 guy. In my opinion he should play bigger, with that size you should be able to lay some hits. Maybe that changes in Philly, then again going for the big hit also leaves you out of position from time to time.

Grossman is a good steady Dman, a solid 3-4 guy. In my opinion he should play bigger, with that size you should be able to lay some hits. Maybe that changes in Philly, then again going for the big hit also leaves you out of position from time to time.
- tootooisapunk

ding ding ding.

I would rather he play positionally sound and take up as much space as possible.

Grossman is a good steady Dman, a solid 3-4 guy. In my opinion he should play bigger, with that size you should be able to lay some hits. Maybe that changes in Philly, then again going for the big hit also leaves you out of position from time to time.
- tootooisapunk

I think he hits when the opportunity is there, but worries first about his positioning. I've seen him knock plenty of opposing players down around the net, as well as being quick to defend his goalie.

I think he hits when the opportunity is there, but worries first about his positioning. I've seen him knock plenty of opposing players down around the net, as well as being quick to defend his goalie.
- bmeltzer

Defensive responsibility will be a nice change on our backend.

I think he hits when the opportunity is there, but worries first about his positioning. I've seen him knock plenty of opposing players down around the net, as well as being quick to defend his goalie.
- bmeltzer

That is our #1 need IMHO. A Jack Johnson or L. Schenn right now would be the other need but I would prefer to keep what we have. Maybe a face off PK specialist such as Gaustad if the cost isn't too much. Need to assess the Briere damage first and foremost.

BTW, I didn't see a single quote from players about Groosman, did I miss something or is this blog poorly named?

Player reaction (semicolon, change of subject) On Grossman

So I'm guessing it was Panic's take on Grossman and player reaction about last night's game.