[GT] Winnipeg (7-3-1) @ Calgary (5-5-1) — SNW/TSN3 and SN960

[Sandman]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

I like Nesterov. He's quietly been an awesome addition to the team.

Oh yeah, I love Nesty!

[Duffalufagus]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I get that Bennett is feeling it but he had a much easier and better play than that wraparound. Monahan was open for a clear shot.

Agree. That’s what I mean about him needing to slow the game down in his head. Gotta play smart. Not just hard.

[Cuz]

One thing I hate about Ward is how he puts the fourth line out after a TV timeout.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by New Era

Love the effort, but he needs to remember he's playing on a three man line and a five man unit. There are other players out there and he needs to use them. That wrap around could have been a pass to an open Monahan in the high slot for a high danger chance for example.

I have to agree. He one manned it a little too much. I’m told he isn’t used to line mates though.

[motorcrosser]

Originally Posted by Cuz

One thing I hate about Ward is how he puts the fourth line out after a TV timeout.

Maybe because they're fresher? I dunno

[timbit]

Originally Posted by Cuz

One thing I hate about Ward is how he puts the fourth line out after a TV timeout.

Text him.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Cuz

One thing I hate about Ward is how he puts the fourth line out after a TV timeout.

When exactly do people want him to use the 4th line? Not after a powerplay, not after a goal, not after a goal against, not in the third, now not after a tv timeout?

[Jetfire]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

I can’t believe how solid he is.

Very little offensive flair, but he moves the puck well and is ridiculously steady defensively. I think his time in the KHL did wonders in refining his game. My favorite free agent addition after Markstrom and Tanev, and all the others after aren't particularly close.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I get that Bennett is feeling it but he had a much easier and better play than that wraparound. Monahan was open for a clear shot.

Baby steps, he needs time to get to know that line and their tendencies.

[The Boy Wonder]

Originally Posted by New Era

Love the effort, but he needs to remember he's playing on a three man line and a five man unit. There are other players out there and he needs to use them. That wrap around could have been a pass to an open Monahan in the high slot for a high danger chance for example.

To be fair JG was going back door and just couldn’t quite get his stick on an open tap in

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

Baby steps, he needs time to get to know that line and their tendencies.

Yeah, most centres have a tendency to be in the slot when a line mate has the puck behind the net. Sam needs to look around.

[DazzlinDino]

Originally Posted by Duffalufagus

He needs to finish. The hands are still stone. Looks good on the line though.

Did anyone else on the team finish that first period? Thought so!

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by New Era

Love the effort, but he needs to remember he's playing on a three man line and a five man unit. There are other players out there and he needs to use them. That wrap around could have been a pass to an open Monahan in the high slot for a high danger chance for example.

Spending as much time as you do, trying to put down every single positive post about Bennett, must be ####ing exhausting.

We know you hate him. Take the occasional shift off. Have a beer or something.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by timbit

To preface, I think Sam had a very strong period.

However, he just doesn’t see those kind of plays.

This

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

Bennett isn't used to having people to pass it to,

[Jeff Lebowski]

It's very easy to say what plays a guy should make. I want guys to be decisive and not get closed down. WPG is back in a 1-2-2 so they have numbers back. Drive the net and if you don't score hopefully teammates can get to rebounds.

Just play fast and play hard. Keep going Bennett - looking good to me!

[Duffalufagus]

Bianca got stomped by a 35 year old 90lbs Taipei lady at the Aussie today. She better not be Bouchard 2.0.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by DazzlinDino

Baby steps, he needs time to get to know that line and their tendencies.

I'm sure when he sees that play in a future video session, he'll adjust.

Assuming the coaches still do video with the players in this covid year...?

[Lanny_McDonald]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

I’m told he isn’t used to line mates though.

Is this the first time he's been on the ice with these guys? Hasn't he been here for a few years now? I would think he would have picked something up about these guys having been around them for five years? Maybe my expectations are a little high for a professional athlete.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Jetfire

Very little offensive flair, but he moves the puck well and is ridiculously steady defensively. I think his time in the KHL did wonders in refining his game. My favorite free agent addition after Markstrom and Tanev, and all the others after aren't particularly close.

Perfect for Valimaki, really. Andersson would be a bit more of an adventure because he likes to rush and pinch a lot more.

[timbit]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

I'm sure when he sees that play in a future video session, he'll adjust.

Assuming the coaches still do video with the players in this covid year...?

Mostly Zoom.