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Split98 · 04-23-2019, 08:13 AM

What I've seen in the playoffs that I wish we saw more of is... truculence

Since Game 2, I've wondered what other teams were doing that Calgary would need to emulate to do well. Even if Calgary made it through Round 1, I wasn't sure how they were going to fare against Vegas. If anything, I wanted the more skilled SJ team over the punishing Vegas group. We'll see soon which recipe gets you into Round 2, but who knows what works deeper and deeper.

Then there's the STL/WPG series, where the bigger team lost - and they're out searching for answers. They could lose a coach and they're definitely going to end up losing huge pieces of their roster - their GM has said as much. Now Winnipeg fans are also hoping for the same answers, and I'd have suggested last week that Tre look a smidge East for inspiration.

What will it take to get Johnny to perform in the Playoffs?
Can our top line get it done in the Playoffs, or do we just have a really good 2nd line?
What will it take to get this team to perform past the All-Star Break?
I have guesses, but the answer in 2019-20 was looking to be as simple as 'goaltending'. Now, obviously, that doesn't even have a clear answer.
You send Monahan away, but how many regular-season points are walking out the door?

So, I haven't a clue.

04-23-2019, 08:13 AM	#581
Split98 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Exp:	What I've seen in the playoffs that I wish we saw more of is... truculence Since Game 2, I've wondered what other teams were doing that Calgary would need to emulate to do well. Even if Calgary made it through Round 1, I wasn't sure how they were going to fare against Vegas. If anything, I wanted the more skilled SJ team over the punishing Vegas group. We'll see soon which recipe gets you into Round 2, but who knows what works deeper and deeper. Then there's the STL/WPG series, where the bigger team lost - and they're out searching for answers. They could lose a coach and they're definitely going to end up losing huge pieces of their roster - their GM has said as much. Now Winnipeg fans are also hoping for the same answers, and I'd have suggested last week that Tre look a smidge East for inspiration. What will it take to get Johnny to perform in the Playoffs? Can our top line get it done in the Playoffs, or do we just have a really good 2nd line? What will it take to get this team to perform past the All-Star Break? I have guesses, but the answer in 2019-20 was looking to be as simple as 'goaltending'. Now, obviously, that doesn't even have a clear answer. You send Monahan away, but how many regular-season points are walking out the door? So, I haven't a clue. Last edited by Split98; 04-23-2019 at 08:16 AM.