Quote:
Originally Posted by belsarius
I don't know why people are getting upset at GG's comments. I was screaming at the tv about the same thing as it happened, Johnny quit being too fancy and just get it in. Under 3 mins to go, yeah you want the win but you have to be smart about puck control instead of forcing and giving up a turnover. Sure there was a trip but if he had pushed the puck forward it wouldn't have even been an issue.
I also don't think it was a one-time, one game comment. His play in the last few games has been very forced and trying to find plays where there are none. Skating into multiple defenders, trying high danger plays, sure its great when they payoff, but with 3 mins to go in a tight tied game you need to make the safe play.
I wouldn't hang the whole game on his head, but yeah on that play he should have been smarter.
|
I agree completely with you and with GG's comments. I've seen, and defenders have seen the 'Johnny Buttonhook' play a thousand times. If we were down 3-2 it would have been a play. That said, Mike Smith was still rushing and forcing plays all night. It could have worked but with two minutes to go you can't accept that as a coach. Good on GG.. better luck next game!