doom88 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Try to stay semi realistic and on topic.I was thinking today, maybe it is as simple as he is not used to the Eastern Conference shooters? He doesn't know their tendencies yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) @doom88I'll start with what I don't believe is the root cause:New time zoneNew shootersNew defensemen/defensive tendenciesInjuryI think it is more likely a combination the following:Obsessive nature causing difficulty in adapting to new team, circumstancesLack of focus brought on by lifetime financial securityExhibitionism + active press corps + 24/7 = preoccupation with press at the expense of preparationDifficulty hacking the pressure of playing in a hockey market (the wise cracking is a cover)9 year deal, willingness to blame others results in lack of any sense of urgency to play betterIn other words, it is all mental. It is going to get worse now of course because we see signs that the honeymoon is over. The combination of his horniness for attention, bizarre comments (like the dog thing; WTF?), uninspired play and the shots at his teammates are going to lead to exactly the kind of attention that he appears unequipped to deal with. I predict he will be an even worse mess in a month. Edited December 24, 2011 by terp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Goalies with mental issues = trouble. Gulp.My brother today tried to tell me that Bryz is a good goalie because of his win %, and didn't even want to consider the Flyers have to score 4 to win. He is also a Caps (pre Ovechkin) fan for some stupid reason. Obviously I disagree with his sentiment, but thought I would post it up to gauge other opinions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 @doom88I'll start with what I don't believe is the root cause:New time zoneNew shootersNew defensemen/defensive tendenciesInjuryI think it is more likely a combination the following:Obsessive nature causing difficulty in adapting to new team, circumstancesLack of focus brought on by lifetime financial securityExhibitionism + active press corps + 24/7 = preoccupation with press at the expense of preparationDifficulty hacking the pressure of playing in a hockey market (the wise cracking is a cover)9 year deal, willingness to blame others results in lack of any sense of urgency to play betterIn other words, it is all mental. It is going to get worse now of course because we see signs that the honeymoon is over. The combination of his horniness for attention, bizarre comments (like the dog thing; WTF?), uninspired play and the shots at his teammates are going to lead to exactly the kind of attention that he appears unequipped to deal with. I predict he will be an even worse mess in a month.Yah, the thing that worries me most is that the press and fans are turning on him and that will only make it worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyerrod Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I truly think he needs to see a shrink. He shows flashes of what he is capable of followed by total misjudgment. His lack of focus at the absolute wrong time has led to some really weak goals allowed. He also has seen a LOT of deflections for goals which do not help with his apparent lack of psych. Bob has more than earned the right to play until Bryz can confront his demons (whatever they are) and get himself back on the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I think he's an average goalie who looked good in a defensive system who is overpaid and signed for too long. Thought I'd be nice since it's Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I think he's an average goalie who looked good in a defensive system who is overpaid and signed for too long. Thought I'd be nice since it's Christmas.This also worries me greatly, and I have a gut feeling this is a big part of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzFlyer Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Bryz has the same number of WINS as Louongo, Elliot, Quick and Lundqvist. I will take wins over stats any day!I believe Hockey is still a Team Sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 @OzFlyer We had those wins last year with Leighton AND Bobrovsky combined making half of what Bryz is paid, and they weren't signed through Couturiers retirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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