Tomdog Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Duhaime....got to prime real estate and made it count. Would like to see that more often from him throughout the season. Getting to the right spots on the ice then finishing. That statement works for the whole team. Tired of seeing all these passes from prime areas out to the side. Soot from between the faceoff circles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Champs making a mockery of the Wild PP right about now.... MN just can't get in and set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icechipper Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Tampa Bay second only to Montreal in attendance this season. Wild at 16,000 and some, not at capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Kaprizov set up in front of the net...but unfortunately for him, he had Bogo the Dinosaur all over him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Icechipper said: Tampa Bay second only to Montreal in attendance this season. Wild at 16,000 and some, not at capacity. Thankfully, attendance for the Bolts hasn't really been a problem the last 10 years or so. Of course, winning seasons and deep playoff runs help tons in that area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Hartman caught a roller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Wild kind of made Tampas PP look pretty powerless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Cr4p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptyShelf Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 I've seen enough of Jamie Benn for the balance of the year - COVER someone and don't just wave your stick, you hack. Clearly, he was enjoying his coat/tie up top. Next up. Addison, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tomdog said: Wild kind of made Tampas PP look pretty powerless. Good structure would do that to even the most skilled of PP's. As you know, that's something Minnesota usually has: Good defensive structure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Good structure would do that to even the most skilled of PP's. As you know, that's something Minnesota usually has: Good defensive structure I just wish their PP had equal success. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Just now, Tomdog said: I just wish their PP had equal success. Well, yea...and that is where "finishing" would come in handy for the Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Just now, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Well, yea...and that is where "finishing" would come in handy for the Wild. I think the PP would improve if they had more player movement rather than puck movement. Players in fairly static positions are easily defended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Corey Perry finally does something useful for the Lightning...he drew a penalty. Perry has been a massive disappointment for the Bolts. He got young Fiala to hang on a bit too much though....some vintage Perry sneakiness that he hasn't utilized much this season so far for his new team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 We were doing so well keeping shots against to just 15 on Kappo. But give them 4-5 in a row and score. We gave up that many shots last night before the first ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Tomdog said: I think the PP would improve if they had more player movement rather than puck movement. Players in fairly static positions are easily defended. Having that elusive 1C as the "bumper" on the PP would help too. Especially with the ESP passing that Kaprizov does.... he needs someone other than Zuccarello who can anitipate him and be in the right areas of the ice during a PP, because far too often, Kap makes ultra skill passes WHILE he is in motion (there is your player movement), but not nearly enough teammates to be able to hang with him to capitalize on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomdog Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Having that elusive 1C as the "bumper" on the PP would help too. Especially with the ESP passing that Kaprizov does.... he needs someone other than Zuccarello who can anitipate him and be in the right areas of the ice during a PP, because far too often, Kap makes ultra skill passes WHILE he is in motion (there is your player movement), but not nearly enough teammates to be able to hang with him to capitalize on it. Agreed, but with someone planted in the bumper position it really is hard to keep movemennt going. I would like to see someone try something similar to the chicago bulls triangle offense from the 90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Is Darby in charge of the PP ? If so, Or whoever is, We need some new blood there. Same old plan for the last few years but now with newer players and more skilled, It sems to not be utilizing those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 7 minutes ago, ClusterChuck said: Is Darby in charge of the PP ? If so, Or whoever is, We need some new blood there. Same old plan for the last few years but now with newer players and more skilled, It sems to not be utilizing those guys. Marion Gaborik recently retired (officially)....maybe he'd be interested in coaching and a PP coach position with his drafting team would be up his alley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 3rd period, puck dropped.... Game ON!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Wow...who says Zuc doesn't play defense? That was a hell of a block, giving up his well being to do so. WTG, Zuc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Hah! Anthony LaPanta going on about how Corey Perry is always a thorn in the side of the Wild. Not to worry, Anthony, the Perry you see out there is but a mere husk of his former self... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClusterChuck Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said: Marion Gaborik recently retired (officially)....maybe he'd be interested in coaching and a PP coach position with his drafting team would be up his alley? I give him credit for staying here as long as he did with such a defensive minded team. Imagine his #'s if he'd been elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Wild made that too easy for the Champs. Give them enough chances, and even a depleted and streamlined defending SC Champion is gonna make you pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropicalFruitGirl26 Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Bogo collision with Foligno... talk about an interstate semi smash up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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