GDT: Canes v. Lightning 3/11 7:30

[Tryamw]

Obviously the way to score on the Power play is passing it around the outside. Right?

 

[TheBigKahuna]

Great pass from Hall. Sign this guy now. He’s a hockey player.

What kind of deal do you think it will take to keep him?

 

[Tryamw]

Tampa Keeps giving us a PP knowing we are less threatening.

 

[cmaleski2]

We are not trying to score on those PPs. Making sure we don't hammer a puck into shin pads or allow an odd man rush. 3 goal lead 3rd period approach

 

[NoMich]

He whom has no name.. No not Voldemort..

jeffbear?

 

[NoMich]

Not fan of these streamed games. I have decent internet, butt this game is going back and forth from hi-res to blurry lo-res. Picture quality is terrible. 780mbps just now.

I had to listen to the entire first period on the radio and I have to hand it to Mike and Tripp, they did a good job. I really, really, really, super wish that they would always call the game as if they do not have a TV feed. Mike was actually allowed to call the action and Tripp interjected only when it was necessary.

 

[andyt]

We ran into Tulsky on the upper concourse during the 2nd intermission. We told him that even from upstairs it looked like the boys were happier. He said the locker room was a lot happier after the deadline. So,t he whole thing wore on everyone.

The last 2 games? 7 goals against the 2 best goalies in the league. Not. Too. Shabby.

 

[ThinIce]

Great win last night and a great atmosphere in the arena. Hope this is the reemergence of the team and style of play we all know and love.

Except the PP - we know it and we don't love it.

 

[bagopux]

We ran into Tulsky on the upper concourse during the 2nd intermission. We told him that even from upstairs it looked like the boys were happier. He said the locker room was a lot happier after the deadline. So,t he whole thing wore on everyone.

The last 2 games? 7 goals against the 2 best goalies in the league. Not. Too. Shabby.

I wanted to ask him about the PP but I didn’t want to spoil the mood.

 

[andyt]

I wanted to ask him about the PP but I didn’t want to spoil the mood.

I was listening to Gold at lunch. Don’t judge. Since January 1, the Canes have 6 PP goals and 6 shorties. But…

The Canes are 6 for 81 on the PP, a 7.4% success rate.
The 6 shorties are on 75 times shorthanded, so they’ve scored on 8% of their penalty kills, a better rate than on the PP.

So they’re more likely to score on the PK than the PP.

 

[Fayettenamcanesfan]

I was listening to Gold at lunch. Don’t judge. Since January 1, the Canes have 6 PP goals and 6 shorties. But…

The Canes are 6 for 81 on the PP, a 7.4% success rate.
The 6 shorties are on 75 times shorthanded, so they’ve scored on 8% of their penalty kills, a better rate than on the PP.

So they’re more likely to score on the PK than the PP.

The lesson here is we need to take more penalties

 

[cmon3]

81 powerplays is 162 minutes. Take out 6 minutes for the ones we scored on that leaves roughly 156 minutes of powerplay time without scoring. So even strength we are way better than on the powerplay. If I was the other team I’d be sure to abuse our guys every time we have the lead.

Heck. If I’m Rod I’d just run my normal offense. It’s more effective than our PP. dump it in and forecheck.

 

[HurryCanes]

Heck. If I’m Rod I’d just run my normal offense. It’s more effective than our PP. dump it in and forecheck.

Amen to this. It’s really where Necas is missed. Entering the zone we look lost or at best keystone cops.

 

[NoMich]

... If I was the other team I’d be sure to abuse our guys every time we have the lead. ...

I don't know about that. The Hurricanes have given up only, what, 2 or 3 shorties this season?

 

[Fayettenamcanesfan]

I still think it’s time for a shakeup behind the bench. It’s not like we have a bunch of hacks skating around the ice. Plenty of talent and guys willing to go to the dirty areas. Comes down to coaching to me. Time to let Daniels go and bring in some fresh concepts

 

[andyt]

I don't know about that. The Hurricanes have given up only, what, 2 or 3 shorties this season?

The Canes have allowed 3 shorties, only Ottawa and Winnipeg have allowed fewer. The shorty that Jarvis scored last night was the 10th allowed by Tampa, tied with the Bruins for last.

 

[cmon3]

I don't know about that. The Hurricanes have given up only, what, 2 or 3 shorties this season?

Right. Score some goals then keep us on the powerplay.

 

[NoMich]

Right. Score some goals then keep us on the powerplay.

LOL. There you go. If you're the other team and you're up a goal or two with only about 6 or 7 minutes left in the game, then beat the shit out of us. Sure, the opponent ain't getting any short handed goals on the Hurricanes, but our guys are, in essence, just killing the clock.

 

[Fayettenamcanesfan]

LOL. There you go. If you're the other team and you're up a goal or two with only about 6 or 7 minutes left in the game, then beat the shit out of us. Sure, the opponent ain't getting any short handed goals on the Hurricanes, but our guys are, in essence, just killing the clock.

Hack-a-Shaq hockey version

 

[bagopux]

Heck. If I’m Rod I’d just run my normal offense. It’s more effective than our PP. dump it in and forecheck.

That always seems like a good idea but it’s probably hard to run a “normal” offense when the other team is definitely not running a normal defense.