[robbie111]

Originally Posted by drewtastic

Some Thoughts:

-one of the best periods (3rd) if not full-games all season. Much more energy and guys buzzing around, keeping their feet moving to chase pucks in the offensive zone. It's starting to look more like the hard-working team we remember.

-speaking of keeping feet moving, I thought Raymond did a good job of this and had a pretty decent game overall.

-man is that ice terrible. I'm growing increasingly annoyed by it because we finally have an up-tempo, skilled, fast team that can toss the puck around. The players are constantly having to corral the puck and are sometimes unable to finish nice passing plays because the puck jumps over sticks.

-also, I'm just waiting for the bad ice to cause an injury. Gio went head-first into the boards on that one play at their blue-line. I don't think he does that on purpose..at least, I hope not...

-with respect to Gio, I think he needs to actually do less right now. It's almost like he's trying TOO hard to be the same player from last year. As a result, he's rushing plays, making un-Gio-like decisions (especially ill-timed pinches) and getting caught up-ice. Maybe if he slows down a bit, he'll get some of his timing back.

-Love Colborne's game right now. And Ferland bodying guys off the puck on the forecheck is something I could watch all day. Hope it continues.

-shoot, Johnny, shoot!

-Matt Stajan is underrated.

Totally agree after Ferland's big hit the Hawks d ran into each other at least 2 times. It makes them nervous and I think it does with all teams.