[GT] Ducks vs Flames

[Yobbo]

Smith, to me at least, is starting to look more and more like the go to starter in the playoffs.

[Haplo]

Why is Prout even in the line-up if Peters only trusts him with Brodie down with him on the third pairing? Been the same every game he has drawn in.

[PeteMoss]

Is there anything commentators like more than Smith playing the puck which I think every fan of a team who he's played for wishes he wouldn't do.

[chedder]

Smith looks like he's always blaming one of his teammates when he lets in a bad goal.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Haplo

Why is Prout even in the line-up if Peters only trusts him with Brodie down with him on the third pairing? Been the same every game he has drawn in.

My assumption is that it's a strategic move to deal with the very large Anaheim forwards who like to forecheck very hard. Also likely a reason why Smith is in so his puck handling can break up the dump and chase.

[dammage79]

What I am shocked at is we have not seen Kylington out there since the deadline. I passed a bunch of it off as getting Fantenberg up to speed on systems but drawing Prout in over the kid who could use some ice?

[Beninho]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

In my opinion, brodie isnt a bad defenseman on his own, hes just not good enough to cover up for a partner who makes mistakes hes best when he plays with someone who make very few mistakes and can cover up for some of his.

Ya I’m not trying to lament Brodie, he just is the wrong type of player to pair with a guy like Prout. Their positioning has been completely off as well and the flames gave up 2 prime chances because of it. I would split them ASAP, frankly I’m confused why Prout is playing. He’s been a serviceable guy but there’s 3 better Dmen sitting


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[timbit]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Is there anything commentators like more than Smith playing the puck which I think every fan of a team who he's played for wishes he wouldn't do.

You have to respect his opinion. He has been an NHL Head Coach and GM.

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Did you miss the part where his forecheck caused a turnover for Monahan to pass the puck to Giordano for a goal?

People see what they want to see I guess. Neal has been one of the better players on the team since his return from injury.

It’s what happens when people search for the bad and not for the good

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

My assumption is that it's a strategic move to deal with the very large Anaheim forwards who like to forecheck very hard. Also likely a reason why Smith is in so his puck handling can break up the dump and chase.

Exactly this. I was just winjing about Prout coming in over Kylington but theres a reason. Meat.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by Haplo

Why is Prout even in the line-up if Peters only trusts him with Brodie down with him on the third pairing? Been the same every game he has drawn in.

Prout typically plays when the other team might goon it up. The Ducks don't really have anyone like that, so not really sure why he's playing. He is the worst of the 70 defenseman on the roster.

[motorcrosser]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

Did you miss the part where his forecheck caused a turnover for Monahan to pass the puck to Giordano for a goal?



People see what they want to see I guess. Neal has been one of the better players on the team since his return from injury.

Did you miss all the other parts where he sucked ass?

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[BigBrodieFan]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Is there anything commentators like more than Smith playing the puck which I think every fan of a team who he's played for wishes he wouldn't do.

Miraculously, I actually agree with you for once.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by motorcrosser

Did you miss all the other parts where he sucked ass?

Sent from Indianapolis

Woah, woah, woah there....you're going to put Oscar Wilde out of business with witty retorts like that. Dumb it down a little for the rest of us.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

He played (six minutes of) one a couple weeks ago, but yeah, this confuses me too. Stone should be playing over Fantenberg and Prout, in my opinion. Hope we see him again soon.

Stone isn't good and hasn't been good for a while. No need to play him over Fanta. I would dress him over Prout however.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Is there anything commentators like more than Smith playing the puck which I think every fan of a team who he's played for wishes he wouldn't do.

Sure, but thats just fans. If the team didnt want it theyd have shut it down long ago. But every time we hear any NHL coach/GM turned media say how much he saves wear and tear on D men, its true. Its not often you see our D men get pasted on the back boards fighting puck battles.

Could Smith pick and choose his times to come out and play the puck better? Well yes of course, but 80% of the time hes bang on. Probably more like 90%, but Im down playing a bit.

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Stone isn't good and hasn't been good for a while. No need to play him over Fanta. I would dress him over Prout however.

Stone was perfectly fine last year. I don't know if you're judging him based on his 11 games in October -- that doesn't seem very fair to me

[Rando]

Big man that Eric Francis

[Torchdemall]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

Is there anything commentators like more than Smith playing the puck which I think every fan of a team who he's played for wishes he wouldn't do.

Speak for yourself I personally like that he does it and saves our defense getting pounding into the board retrieving pucks.

[Robbob]

I love when Smith plays the puck.