Great point on Svech…another long lull for sure, too hard on himself at times and very streaky, the dumb penalty issue won’t stop but he needs to find some consistency and just play his overpowering power forward game where he is going to the net and scoring goals on a regular basis.Despite the downsides (Freddie hurt - again, Coghlan's blunder, threatless PP and refs' incompetency) this was a well-played game against a really tough opponent. We played a hard, physical game that easily matched Dallas' usual aggressiveness, which was enjoyable to watch. I'd like to have All-Star Svech back instead of this pale imitation we're currently seeing, but Aho and Necas are definitely playing at full throttle.
No, and Hannah Yates had the perfect opportunity to ask during RBAs post game presser. No practice today, so we probably won’t get any info until tomorrow’s morning skate.Any post-game news from the hurt locker?
It's pretty obvious to me that Hanna and Tripp have been instructed not to ask about injuries in any serious way. Of course, they work for at the team's discretion so, I get it. But once again, where the heck is anybody else who covers this team? Our local media presence has been a freaking joke this season.No, and Hannah Yates had the perfect opportunity to ask during RBAs post game presser. No practice today, so we probably won’t get any info until tomorrow’s morning skate.
The game story in the N&O was from an AP writer. But it would be good if Chip or Cory or anyone else at the morning skate tomorrow asks the question.It's pretty obvious to me that Hanna and Tripp have been instructed not to ask about injuries in any serious way. Of course, they work for at the team's discretion so, I get it. But once again, where the heck is anybody else who covers this team? Our local media presence has been a freaking joke this season.
Somebody probably will, and will report the "no real update" or whatever soft, half description the Canes always offer up like it's actual information. My beef is with what happens next ... which this season has been not a thing. In a week or so, somebody will remember to ask about Slavin if he's still out. Maybe they'll even think to press the team on what's actually wrong with him. Nah, probably not. That would be confrontational and God forbid anyone risks ticking off Mike Sundheim and his communication minions.The game story in the N&O was from an AP writer. But it would be good if Chip or Cory or anyone else at the morning skate tomorrow asks the question.
Have to say I'm pretty disappointed by our local media coverage (or lack thereof). Even in The Athletic, which mostly does a good job of satisfying my need for all things hockey, the infrequency of local coverage compared to last year is palpable.It's pretty obvious to me that Hanna and Tripp have been instructed not to ask about injuries in any serious way. Of course, they work for at the team's discretion so, I get it. But once again, where the heck is anybody else who covers this team? Our local media presence has been a freaking joke this season.
I think that seems to be what passes for reporting these days. No research, no digging. Just propaganda mouthpieces.It's pretty obvious to me that Hanna and Tripp have been instructed not to ask about injuries in any serious way. Of course, they work for at the team's discretion so, I get it. But once again, where the heck is anybody else who covers this team? Our local media presence has been a freaking joke this season.
Which makes them stenographers, not reporters,I think that seems to be what passes for reporting these days. No research, no digging. Just propaganda mouthpieces.