Like I said in GT, very very nervous about the defense. Only seen one game so far, but I really do hope this doesn't reflect the other games. Looking at stats and reading here it seems like it wasn't the first time.
Gap control is poor. Neutral zone coverage poor. Two clear passing lanes for attackers every time, no coverage in the slot.
Really really bad team defense, pee wee style even. Won't go far like this.
Then again, Mike Smith.
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Tkachuk and Doughty arguing in the bench while Tkachuk just gives him that grin and you could see how pissed off Doughty got. Thinking a Tkachuk jersey will need to be bought to go with my Monahan and Gaudreau ones. What a beauty
Think he kept saying to Tkachuk ‘silver spoon’ hahahahaha Tkachuk just kept smiling
Awesome! Yeah, Jagr got tired - but he can still control the offensive zone like few can. Versteeg-Bennett-Jagr is going to win us some games this year. It’s going to be a hell of a line.
So much to love about this team right now! I’d love to see one more roster change (nitpicking):
Kings commentators saying they think the Flames are going to be a dangerous team all season! Brodie should have been a forward then him and Johnny could continue to skate circles around everyone.
Well, all things considered. He tripped over his feet a few times, and was a little slow. Still he made some smart plays and for flashes showed that he can work the puck along the boards and down low. I think that he will be a nice fit on any line with a speedy centre to backcheck.
I hate questioning the refs, as it goes both ways throughout the game. But I'm still perplexed beyond belief how Tkachuk got the only penalty after that late scrum where he grabbed quick's mask causing the mob scene.
To only call one penalty out of all that is ridiculous.
If you watch, Quick grabs his leg first, then Tkachuk rips off his mask. Bennett was tired of the Kings crap there too.
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Like I said in GT, very very nervous about the defense. Only seen one game so far, but I really do hope this doesn't reflect the other games. Looking at stats and reading here it seems like it wasn't the first time.
Gap control is poor. Neutral zone coverage poor. Two clear passing lanes for attackers every time, no coverage in the slot.
Really really bad team defense, pee wee style even. Won't go far like this.
Then again, Mike Smith.
It’s game 4. Yes they need work but peewee style is a little much. Offensively they are driving play - especially Brodie in large part because of Hamonic - and their breakouts with Mike Smith are a thing of beauty. We are 3-1 with somewhat shaky D by game 15 we should be steady.
Little Matthew Tkachuk is owning Doughty and it's embarrassing.
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