Jason Lewis: Breaking Down Breakdowns: Game 1 Edition

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"That space was provided to the Sharks by the Kings forward and defensive groups"

Im pretty sure your wrong here, the Sharks created space by quick transitions, good breakout passes and solid defensive showing. Deboer's new system was evident and our forechecking and transition game are unlike you have seen on a Sharks team before, we didnt even lift our foot off the gas pedal with the game put away. New day, new team.

"That space was provided to the Sharks by the Kings forward and defensive groups"

Im pretty sure your wrong here, the Sharks created space by quick transitions, good breakout passes and solid defensive showing. Deboer's new system was evident and our forechecking and transition game are unlike you have seen on a Sharks team before, we didnt even lift our foot off the gas pedal with the game put away. New day, new team.

don't you think both things kind of contributed to it? this is just me being logical

don't you think both things kind of contributed to it? this is just me being logical
- MikeOxbyg

It just seemed as if he wasnt giving credit to our game last night and was only because the Kings supplied it. What do I know?

"That space was provided to the Sharks by the Kings forward and defensive groups"

Im pretty sure your wrong here, the Sharks created space by quick transitions, good breakout passes and solid defensive showing. Deboer's new system was evident and our forechecking and transition game are unlike you have seen on a Sharks team before, we didnt even lift our foot off the gas pedal with the game put away. New day, new team.
- BeastModeS62

It is both, but absolutely credit should be given to players like Pavelski and Couture for exploiting it.

Credit where it is due to them of course. Pretty sure I made points of saying good players exploit space given and/or create. If not I apologize.

I should have quoted more of his text, he was basically saying we are slow and the Kings gave them the space, I disagree. We were tenacious on the check and created the room not given. Im getting long winded on this. Anyways nothing matters till next year. Hope we can meet in the first 3 rounds...

It is both, but absolutely credit should be given to players like Pavelski and Couture for exploiting it.

Credit where it is due to them of course. Pretty sure I made points of saying good players exploit space given and/or create. If not I apologize.
- Jason_Lewis

Its cool, Im just used to being a defensive Sharks fan for good reason. Just happy to see us put our foot down and not lay up.

Seriously thought whats up with Brown? That guy pisses me off with his reckless play. Do you guys think he leaped and did a head target? Not even a double minor for drawing blood.

Forgive me, I'm normally not one to get into this in the comment section, but where was I not complimentary of the Sharks? Sorry if I didn't gush over them, but I felt I gave them absolutely enough credit. They played a great game, created space, but also exploited the space of a flat-footed Kings team. Scoreline was correct. 5-1 was earned. They played good, the Kings played poor. Not sure what else you want me to say. This is a Kings-centric blog after all.
- Jason_Lewis

Like I said its cool broham. To the next one...

Seriously thought whats up with Brown? That guy pisses me off with his reckless play. Do you guys think he leaped and did a head target? Not even a double minor for drawing blood.
- BeastModeS62

I don't know what to think of the guy, usually turn a blind eye to it when he is playing his game (hitting and scoring), but he hasn't been playing is game sine the first cup run.

I really don't like Couture so I kind of dig it when he gets pasted be it clean or dirty. I haven't really examined that play too much in all honesty and would like to forget that entire game until we are 2 points out of a play off spot.

It is both, but absolutely credit should be given to players like Pavelski and Couture for exploiting it.

Credit where it is due to them of course. Pretty sure I made points of saying good players exploit space given and/or create. If not I apologize.
- Jason_Lewis

Jason, I am kind of surprised you didn't make mention of the lock down/kings choke job of getting through the neutral zone in the 2nd and 3rd. I thought that was kind of a big issue last night.

Like I said its cool broham. To the next one...
- BeastModeS62

I normally don't respond. It's all good. Just frustrating at times to try to come across as impartial and informative on both sides of the puck and have that be the first thing you see in a comment section.

Oh well. On to the next one.

Jason, I am kind of surprised you didn't make mention of the lock down/kings choke job of getting through the neutral zone in the 2nd and 3rd. I thought that was kind of a big issue last night.
- MikeOxbyg

Very good observation. Kings were definitely sloppy getting through the zone. Likely something we could highlight in another blog. Pretty big deal, good denial of entries by the Sharks from about three quarters of the way through the first onward.

I normally don't respond. It's all good. Just frustrating at times to try to come across as impartial and informative on both sides of the puck and have that be the first thing you see in a comment section.

Oh well. On to the next one.
- Jason_Lewis

You should respond its your blog dude. I enjoy when Tim chats with us or the other fans. All good, didnt mean to irritate you.

I don't know what to think of the guy, usually turn a blind eye to it when he is playing his game (hitting and scoring), but he hasn't been playing is game sine the first cup run.

I really don't like Couture so I kind of dig it when he gets pasted be it clean or dirty. I haven't really examined that play too much in all honesty and would like to forget that entire game until we are 2 points out of a play off spot.
- MikeOxbyg

Technically you're 2 points out of a playoff spot now

Technically you're 2 points out of a playoff spot now
- sjsharksss

Seriously thought whats up with Brown? That guy pisses me off with his reckless play. Do you guys think he leaped and did a head target? Not even a double minor for drawing blood.
- BeastModeS62

He isn't even an average skater. Little control. So when he goes for a hit, you get stuff like that. He's aggressive and reckless and that's his out when people conclude that he's dirty. I'm tired of his act, which is made less tolerable by his inability to get to the net and his enormous cap hit. Get used to him, though: your grandchildren will be in college and he'll still be on the payroll.

- MikeOxbyg

Classic

Ive got a bit more sympathy for Muzzin on that play than I do Lucic. Its tough when you get screened and the puck goes from the point to the other side so quickly since he has to locate the puck on the shot which goes behind him and then back out on the other side very quickly. But, he needed to pick up *someone*, at least Thornton, who seems to originally have been Kopi's man. Lucic on the other hand comes all the way across the ice leaving the point entirely uncovered and puts 3 forwards on the right side of the ice. If he stays with his man they are actually in OK shape.

Ive got a bit more sympathy for Muzzin on that play than I do Lucic. Its tough when you get screened and the puck goes from the point to the other side so quickly since he has to locate the puck on the shot which goes behind him and then back out on the other side very quickly. But, he needed to pick up *someone*, at least Thornton, who seems to originally have been Kopi's man. Lucic on the other hand comes all the way across the ice leaving the point entirely uncovered and puts 3 forwards on the right side of the ice. If he stays with his man they are actually in OK shape.
- Troy_Ice

Looch is going to have to learn the sutter way of the defensively responsible forward.

first game of an 82 game regular season. poor game by virtually any standard. moving on.

Feels like a Will Ferrell type of season for L.A.

He isn't even an average skater. Little control. So when he goes for a hit, you get stuff like that. He's aggressive and reckless and that's his out when people conclude that he's dirty. I'm tired of his act, which is made less tolerable by his inability to get to the net and his enormous cap hit. Get used to him, though: your grandchildren will be in college and he'll still be on the payroll.
- Only_A_Ladd

Not sure why he was selected captain? You guys need to strip him of it and give it to Doughty, your best player...

Not sure why he was selected captain? You guys need to strip him of it and give it to Doughty, your best player...
- BeastModeS62

Best player doesn't always equal best leader.