Tough start

[Greg_Di 1,028]

 

It has only been 2 games into the season so far and it seems like Henry Eagles is still the same player he was last season. Even after all the talk the Sophomore has been doing all off-season on how much he has trained in the off-season and how big of an improvement everyone will see....we still have not seen it. It may be just off-season rust and getting back into the game after just solo off-season training but we have not seen any improvements so far in the scoring department and to be honest not even an improvement in his end to end game. This looks like the same rookie from last season who looked lost out there playing against the big boys.

In the first two games for the Wolves, Henry sits with 0 points and only 2 shots on net. This seems very unacceptable for a first overall pick heading into his sophomore season to only get two shots in two games. Henry was given first line minutes and first line powerplay minutes to start the season but he was unable to capitalize on the opportunity presented to him. It is yet to be seen if management will make a change in the next couple of games or if they will continue to give Henry opportunities in order to get the young player going.

 

"What can I say, the bounces just didn't go my way and I was looking more for the pass then taking my own shooting opportunities, this is a team game and I want to make sure our team wins " Henry said " I promised an improvement and it will come, we are just two games into the season and you guys, the media, are already jumping all over my back. Give me a few games and then determine if there is improvement or not"

 

During this run of games, every Wolves player managed to put a point on the board except for Eagles and new rookie William Futch. While Futch is given a pass as he is just getting used to the VHL style of play, there should be no excuse for Henry who has had a full season to get accustomed to how everyone plays in the league.

 

" I have faith in my abilities and I think its unfair you guys are attacking me so early, i'm not the only one in the VHL that didn't put up points in the first 2 games, some of the best players in this league also wern't able to put up points. I mean it's only two games in " Henry continued "If I have 0 points after 10 games then maybe that becomes an issue but I am not worried about it right now and neither is the team. We are on track on where we want to be and will hope to continue being on track over the next few games"

 

While Henry did struggle, the Wolves played pretty well. They start the season with one win and one overtime loss. This is a positive start for the Wolves and they will try to continue there positive start in the next upcomming games tonight. They will be playing the LA Stars back to back and will hope to take all 4 points.

[Gaikoku-hito 2,135]

The whole team only has around 2pts, which shows the team depth. Eagles will get his chance with Puk & Pearce. Wait is this the P.E.P. line!! Then we will be fine as you bring energy and liveliness to the whole team; not to mention skill set to drive the other team nuts!!

 

Takes time when starting a new season. I have faith!!