Boyz
What's "holier than thou" about pointing out your grossly crystal clear bias against non-Leafs fans in view of the incontestable fact you pursue the faults of others and sell out to friends. Just being honest would have spared you your manic episode above...which is quite a piece of anger-obsessed work. None of this statement is anything but FACT. Why is it Toronto fans are so blatantly arrogant in trying to push everyone else off the threads, always attacking longtime fans as ignorant about hockey just because they aren't Leafs fans. Has 46 years left you guys that desperate for validity?
BTW: where's the hockey in your dirge? Your original point was to stick to hockey??? Wasn't it? The rant proves my point.
"Five straight losses in five games that all went to overtime seems to defy logic.
Yet that's exactly what has happened to the Detroit Red Wings after they dropped a 5-4 shootout to the New York Islanders Saturday night at the Nassau Coliseum.
While there is no clear-cut answer as to what the problem is once regulation ends, several of the Red Wings had possible explanations for the mind-boggling losing streak after the Islanders' Frans Nielsen scored the only goal of the shootout in the latest setback."
Quote: "It comes down to confidence. It is tough. We can't find a way to win the game. But I think we battled hard tonight -- Henrik Zetterberg"
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/11/power-play_problems_among_the.html
DETROIT – The power-play problems that plagued the Detroit Red Wings at the start of the season have resurfaced.
The Red Wings are just 1-for-18 on the power play in their past six games and 3-for-29 in their past 10 games.
“I’m sure we’ll look at some video, but I think right now we have to get the puck to the net a lot more and get some second chances,'' defenseman Niklas Kronwall said. "It’s a little bit too much one-and-done, breaking the puck out a few too many times. We have to be able to sustain a little bit better pressure and get the puck to the net a little bit more often.”
The Red Wings had four consecutive power plays early in the second period Saturday but could not convert during 7:24 with the extra man, including 36 seconds of five-on-three. It was a key juncture in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“It’s something we have to work on; it’s really important to take advantage of that,’’ Henrik Zetterberg said. “You got to practice it, put more time on it. We have to really bear down when we get our chances and score goals.’’
The Red Wings went 0-for-10 on the power play in their first four games of the season. Overall, they rank 20th in the NHL at 16.4 percent (9-for-55).
Part of the problem, which also affects them at even strength, is a lack of support for Zetterberg (10 goals, 20 points), Pavel Datsyuk (seven goals, 18 points) and Daniel Alfredsson (three goals, 13 points).
They need more production from Stephen Weiss and Johan Franzen, in particular, after they return. Weiss (two goals, three points) could be out another week due to a pulled groin. Franzen (two goals, five points) hopes to be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena, after sitting out five of the past six games with what the club said is an upper-body injury.
“The guys that are dressed tonight – if you look at the (NHL) Guide and Record Book – who do you expect to score other than those guys?’’ coach Mike Babcock said after Saturday’s game. “Alfie, there is it.
“All these (other) guys are going to pitch in some goals. If you look at our (Western Canada) swing when we won, (Justin Abdelkader) got three points and (Tomas Tatar) has three points and (Joakim) Andersson has three points. That’s why you win, because you get some balanced scoring beside your main guys. But reality is until you’ve done it year after year in this league, I don’t know how surprised you are (by the lack of secondary scoring). We got to check better.’’
The Bruins has the same terrible problem for a few years. They couldn't figure it out for a long time. Mostly it was one key position change on power plays, Chara in front of the net, that turned things around so far.
Cheers gents,
Merlot
What's "holier than thou" about pointing out your grossly crystal clear bias against non-Leafs fans in view of the incontestable fact you pursue the faults of others and sell out to friends. Just being honest would have spared you your manic episode above...which is quite a piece of anger-obsessed work. None of this statement is anything but FACT. Why is it Toronto fans are so blatantly arrogant in trying to push everyone else off the threads, always attacking longtime fans as ignorant about hockey just because they aren't Leafs fans. Has 46 years left you guys that desperate for validity?
BTW: where's the hockey in your dirge? Your original point was to stick to hockey??? Wasn't it? The rant proves my point.
"Five straight losses in five games that all went to overtime seems to defy logic.
Yet that's exactly what has happened to the Detroit Red Wings after they dropped a 5-4 shootout to the New York Islanders Saturday night at the Nassau Coliseum.
While there is no clear-cut answer as to what the problem is once regulation ends, several of the Red Wings had possible explanations for the mind-boggling losing streak after the Islanders' Frans Nielsen scored the only goal of the shootout in the latest setback."
Quote: "It comes down to confidence. It is tough. We can't find a way to win the game. But I think we battled hard tonight -- Henrik Zetterberg"
http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2013/11/power-play_problems_among_the.html
DETROIT – The power-play problems that plagued the Detroit Red Wings at the start of the season have resurfaced.
The Red Wings are just 1-for-18 on the power play in their past six games and 3-for-29 in their past 10 games.
“I’m sure we’ll look at some video, but I think right now we have to get the puck to the net a lot more and get some second chances,'' defenseman Niklas Kronwall said. "It’s a little bit too much one-and-done, breaking the puck out a few too many times. We have to be able to sustain a little bit better pressure and get the puck to the net a little bit more often.”
The Red Wings had four consecutive power plays early in the second period Saturday but could not convert during 7:24 with the extra man, including 36 seconds of five-on-three. It was a key juncture in their 3-2 overtime loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
“It’s something we have to work on; it’s really important to take advantage of that,’’ Henrik Zetterberg said. “You got to practice it, put more time on it. We have to really bear down when we get our chances and score goals.’’
The Red Wings went 0-for-10 on the power play in their first four games of the season. Overall, they rank 20th in the NHL at 16.4 percent (9-for-55).
Part of the problem, which also affects them at even strength, is a lack of support for Zetterberg (10 goals, 20 points), Pavel Datsyuk (seven goals, 18 points) and Daniel Alfredsson (three goals, 13 points).
They need more production from Stephen Weiss and Johan Franzen, in particular, after they return. Weiss (two goals, three points) could be out another week due to a pulled groin. Franzen (two goals, five points) hopes to be ready for Tuesday’s game against the Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena, after sitting out five of the past six games with what the club said is an upper-body injury.
“The guys that are dressed tonight – if you look at the (NHL) Guide and Record Book – who do you expect to score other than those guys?’’ coach Mike Babcock said after Saturday’s game. “Alfie, there is it.
“All these (other) guys are going to pitch in some goals. If you look at our (Western Canada) swing when we won, (Justin Abdelkader) got three points and (Tomas Tatar) has three points and (Joakim) Andersson has three points. That’s why you win, because you get some balanced scoring beside your main guys. But reality is until you’ve done it year after year in this league, I don’t know how surprised you are (by the lack of secondary scoring). We got to check better.’’
The Bruins has the same terrible problem for a few years. They couldn't figure it out for a long time. Mostly it was one key position change on power plays, Chara in front of the net, that turned things around so far.
Cheers gents,
Merlot
