Bakanekimiwa Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 I am borderline incensed that Berube continues to use Bumberger on the 2nd PP. But beyond that, I just can't imagine why!!?? Wouldn't the 2nd PP be better with just about anyone else? Perhaps even give Laughton a chance? I dunno... Bellemare.What I can't figure is how Umby not only stays out of the doghouse, he seems to be almost rewarded with PP tIme. Am I missing something? Trying to get dUmberger points to facilitate a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Probably trying to jump start him. Think of pulling the cord on a lawnmower with an empty fuel tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Can't fathom why, but doom's guess is probably as good as any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Oh I agree with pulling the cord on Umberger... It's time to pull that proverbial cord alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Umberger tried to give that fame away w that brilliant clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Umberger tried to give that fame away w that brilliant clear.Why he's not riding pine with Vinny is really beyond me. Either Berube is being directed to showcase him, or our 'brilliant mind' of a coach is outsmarting all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I do think Umburglar had a better game against the Kings, and I actually noticed him a few times. He still sucks, but at least he's not clinically dead anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxpin Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I do think Umburglar had a better game against the Kings, and I actually noticed him a few times. He still sucks, but at least he's not clinically dead anymore.Yeah, I mean, he did have that terrific delay of game penalty there at the end, so history will record he was actually in the game. (I know. Just being a smart ###) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 I do think Umburglar had a better game against the Kings, and I actually noticed him a few times. He still sucks, but at least he's not clinically dead anymore. Maybe they are showcasing him for a trade!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Maybe they are showcasing him for a trade!!!!! He didn't look that good unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 He didn't look that good unfortunately. Well i can't understand how the guy has avoided fetching popcorn yet.....i mean if we are holding "everyone" accountable.....he needs to sit...really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Well i can't understand how the guy has avoided fetching popcorn yet.....i mean if we are holding "everyone" accountable.....he needs to sit...really. If we sit Vinnie AND Umberger you can pretty much kiss a lottery pick goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 If we sit Vinnie AND Umberger you can pretty much kiss a lottery pick goodbye. Yeah...i'm still on the fence at what i want........i forked out the money so i could watch them play so i was hoping for some playoff hockey because like in football at Christmas it takes something out of watching it when you don't have a dog in the race. But i do like/love the thought of getting some of these kids who could be up there if they suck enough. So if it's Mcdavid then play them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 Well i can't understand how the guy has avoided fetching popcorn yet.....i mean if we are holding "everyone" accountable.....he needs to sit...really. This is what I'm sayin! I mean... not only does he avoid fetching popcorn, he's actually on the 2nd PP. I really... really just don't get Berube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murraycraven Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 In all honesty though do you really believe we have a shot at a top 3 pick? I really don't think we do.... I hope we do but we don't suck that bad.... We need Vinny in the lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 In all honesty though do you really believe we have a shot at a top 3 pick? I really don't think we do.... I hope we do but we don't suck that bad....We need Vinny in the lineup I think this team is just starting to reach it's stride.... toward the bottom. I fully expect us to seriously compete.... for the top draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's working though. Tough to argue with results. I don't get it either. Well I have theories, but they're just that. In the mean time, he and Coots are putting up points on then2nd PP unit when no one else was before. I am borderline incensed that Berube continues to use Bumberger on the 2nd PP. But beyond that, I just can't imagine why!!?? Wouldn't the 2nd PP be better with just about anyone else? Perhaps even give Laughton a chance? I dunno... Bellemare.What I can't figure is how Umby not only stays out of the doghouse, he seems to be almost rewarded with PP tIme. Am I missing something? Trying to get dUmberger points to facilitate a trade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakanekimiwa Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 It's working though. Tough to argue with results.I don't get it either. Well I have theories, but they're just that.In the mean time, he and Coots are putting up points on then2nd PP unit when no one else was before. Cooter got an assist on the PP. I'm specifically talking about Umberger who is dead weight. He had no assists and miraculously was +/- even. I don't really call that 'working'. My point is... that I have no idea what the idea is with Berube putting Umberger on the PP at ALL. He's trying to send messages to players like MDZ who have been playing fairly well most of the season and then puts Umberger, who by ALL accounts sucks, on the PP!? What message does this send to the rest of the team? Suck and you'll be bumped to the PP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Well they weren't scoring on the 2nd PP unit either, so I guess the message is, we'll try anything to see if anything works. But Right you are. Just a goal.coots is definitely the guy who belongs in the 2nd PP unit he seems to be the spark Of corse the fear is that those are two minutes he's eother not shutting down the Perrys and Getlafs or two minutes he's a bit less effective about defending them. Cooter got an assist on the PP. I'm specifically talking about Umberger who is dead weight. He had no assists and miraculously was +/- even. I don't really call that 'working'. My point is... that I have no idea what the idea is with Berube putting Umberger on the PP at ALL. He's trying to send messages to players like MDZ who have been playing fairly well most of the season and then puts Umberger, who by ALL accounts sucks, on the PP!? What message does this send to the rest of the team? Suck and you'll be bumped to the PP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Cooter got an assist on the PP. I'm specifically talking about Umberger who is dead weight. He had no assists and miraculously was +/- even. I don't really call that 'working'. My point is... that I have no idea what the idea is with Berube putting Umberger on the PP at ALL. He's trying to send messages to players like MDZ who have been playing fairly well most of the season and then puts Umberger, who by ALL accounts sucks, on the PP!? What message does this send to the rest of the team? Suck and you'll be bumped to the PP? Next year we'll have McDavid or Eichel on the 2nd pp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Knut Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Can't rush the kids. They'll be up in time for Claude Giroux appreciation night. Next year we'll have McDavid or Eichel on the 2nd pp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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