One step forward, two steps back
Just as I thought we were going to see a different CBJ team, seeing some fire in the boys, they go back to being the same old team in an embarrasing loss to Atlanta Friday night.
I had too much going on, so I wasnt able to hear or see the game, and I'm glad.
Sounds like we had the same old team back. We got off to a flat start, and the penalties killed us.
Boy wonder Platt had his share with five penalties — hooking (35 seconds into the game), interference, goaltender interference, boarding and diving.
What happens to the goaltending situation, which I think is going to get more attention? We have three goalies on the roster, something DM said he would never do. According to Rimer and Engleboob, Leclaire has brought his personal belongings with him, meaning a possible long stay here (no complaints from me). Denis, by all accounts, has an enormous ego, has to pissed. (According to the Dispatch on Thursday, he still feels he is the #1 goalie). But that may be good for him. I've always felt he needed to be pushed to make himself better, and that has not happened. As much as I feel he needs to go, I really do feel he could be a very good goalie, or at least much better than he has been. Prusek appears to be the odd man out here.
I think Leclaire is here..that is a no brainer. So what do you do with the others? Thats the tough call. I think Pursek could be a solid backup...he just hasnt had his chance. Maybe they should send Prusek down to get some shots. Leave Denis here as the backup, and see if he can improve his game, or improve his trade value! If he fails to improve, bring up Prusek.
I say its sad that we are now in the position where we can juggle such a crucial position, but since we have long been out of the playoffs, lets see what works , what doesnt, and then take care of it.
Also, as a goalie myself, it's important to remember that a goalie is only good as the D in front of him. While our D seems to play better in front of Leclaire and Prusek ( they have more confidence in them), they have let all of the goalies down, and killed their stats becuase they cannot clear the sloppy rebounds.
Tonight is the Devils.
A CBJ loss. I'll predict 4-1.
I had too much going on, so I wasnt able to hear or see the game, and I'm glad.
Sounds like we had the same old team back. We got off to a flat start, and the penalties killed us.
Boy wonder Platt had his share with five penalties — hooking (35 seconds into the game), interference, goaltender interference, boarding and diving.
What happens to the goaltending situation, which I think is going to get more attention? We have three goalies on the roster, something DM said he would never do. According to Rimer and Engleboob, Leclaire has brought his personal belongings with him, meaning a possible long stay here (no complaints from me). Denis, by all accounts, has an enormous ego, has to pissed. (According to the Dispatch on Thursday, he still feels he is the #1 goalie). But that may be good for him. I've always felt he needed to be pushed to make himself better, and that has not happened. As much as I feel he needs to go, I really do feel he could be a very good goalie, or at least much better than he has been. Prusek appears to be the odd man out here.
I think Leclaire is here..that is a no brainer. So what do you do with the others? Thats the tough call. I think Pursek could be a solid backup...he just hasnt had his chance. Maybe they should send Prusek down to get some shots. Leave Denis here as the backup, and see if he can improve his game, or improve his trade value! If he fails to improve, bring up Prusek.
I say its sad that we are now in the position where we can juggle such a crucial position, but since we have long been out of the playoffs, lets see what works , what doesnt, and then take care of it.
Also, as a goalie myself, it's important to remember that a goalie is only good as the D in front of him. While our D seems to play better in front of Leclaire and Prusek ( they have more confidence in them), they have let all of the goalies down, and killed their stats becuase they cannot clear the sloppy rebounds.
Tonight is the Devils.
A CBJ loss. I'll predict 4-1.
posted by David at 7:57 AM
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