Notes from Nov 19 Practice

[getbak]

Originally Posted by Locke

I hate to say it but if Marty is that pissed off after a win there is something wrong with this group at the moment.

Or, it's like Hrudey always talks about the way Al Arbour was with the Islanders. Practices were always easier when the team was struggling in games. When they were winning, Arbour was tough on them in practice.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by hockey.modern

@Fan960Steinberg: #Flames will face Darling for second time in six days tomorrow. Teravainen out for Chicago. https://t.co/wXmxwD5W4x

Giving us the backup again? No rispec!

[Fire of the Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Giving us the backup again? No rispec!

Well, any team that starts their backup against us knows they win the goalie match up either way, so why not rest their main guy?

[Badgers Nose]

Originally Posted by Harry Lime

If Gio, Brodie and Hudler are all nursing injuries, I would honestly not be opposed to having them all sit, or go on IR if needed, until they are 100%. I've kind of come to accept that this is a developmental year, and having three of our best players working at full capacity in the second half would allow the team to maintain a winning atmosphere (and culture) going into what should be a big year next year.

Having kids come up and get some NHL time, and players like Russell and Wideman being showcased in significant minutes, I see as a positive as well.

Two weeks on IR for all three, and an exciting end to the season sounds like a good deal.

I zoom these threads so that the text is big on my phone. I've read enough posts that I can actually tell who the posters are without seeing the handles or avatars. Yours are always well reasoned. Thanks

#notweird

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Komskies

Giving us the backup again? No rispec!

Darling is quite the backup. Won them a bunch of playoff games last year against the Preds.

[sureLoss]