Higgins 3,618 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Nashville has pumped out some great defensemen and goaltenders I can't argue that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 But he has the reputation for bringing out the best in players and making them play a team game. You don't think that will factor into it? I mea Ovie hated Hunter but Laich or something said they had their best playoff hockey under him. Yeah but I get the sense in Washington over the years is "What Ovie wants, is what Ovie gets" because he is the one selling tickets. They want to win and so does Ovie, but no one wants to face the music when they build it poorly. Bringing out the best in players and playing a defensive system are two different things as well. You can bring out Ovie's best, but if he is playing in a defensive system he won't be having much fun. Truth is Ovie isn't a leader and Laich is the real leader on that team. Ovechkin is like Bondra, he shouldn't be counted on to lead a team with the letter, only on the scoreboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Trotz had to instill a defensive system in Nashville because he never really had a full arsenal of offensive weapons. Given a system and team with weapons, maybe the philosophy changes? I think Trotz is one of the best minds in hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Baozi 1,658 Posted April 14, 2014 Moderator Share Posted April 14, 2014 Keep in mind that Radulov fared pretty well in Nashville and if it wasn't for the self cap on the preds wouldn't have ever left for the khl. Both him and Ovie are of similiar personalities but Trotz made it work on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megster 63 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 We would have to rebuild our entire core to play Trotz's style of game. He would squish Ovi and Green and Orlov and you can't convince me that we would be better off with 50 less goals a season. Trotz would be a mistake for Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Keep in mind that Radulov fared pretty well in Nashville and if it wasn't for the self cap on the preds wouldn't have ever left for the khl. Both him and Ovie are of similiar personalities but Trotz made it work on the ice. I actually disagree. Radulov didn't want to be here and Trotz didn't really bring out the best in Radulov nor did he play any better because he was in Trotz' system. I'm not sure what Radulov you speak of if you are talking the one who played for the Predators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastOlympian07 2,388 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 I actually disagree. Radulov didn't want to be here and Trotz didn't really bring out the best in Radulov nor did he play any better because he was in Trotz' system. I'm not sure what Radulov you speak of if you are talking the one who played for the Predators. you mean the guy who came back to party during the playoffs with the kostitsyns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 you mean the guy who came back to party during the playoffs with the kostitsyns? That one. He never worked here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro 251 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Well at least we didn't drop from 6th. If Draisaitl or Dal Colle drop out of the top 5, Linden and Benning or whoever is GM better draft them in a heartbeat. Otherwise, I've heard mixed things about Virtanen but he's big, can score, and is a local boy so it would make sense I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) If I were you Sandro, I just wouldn't want Sami Kapanen's boy. He seems undersized and I don't mean heights-wise. I mean like 160 lbs soaking wet. Edited April 16, 2014 by Kendrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Tortorella 2,653 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 If I were you Sandro, I just wouldn't want Sami Kapanen's boy. He seems undersized and I don't mean heights-wise. I mean like 160 lbs soaking wet. I'd love for Kasperi to fall to the Flyers but I don't think he'll drop that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Vancouver might want Nylander. The Sedin's would aid him along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro 251 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) If I were you Sandro, I just wouldn't want Sami Kapanen's boy. He seems undersized and I don't mean heights-wise. I mean like 160 lbs soaking wet. Ehlers is also pretty small, and there are some people that seem to be blowing their loads over his point totals. With Shinkaruk already in the system, and the fact the Canucks have to compete with the likes of Anaheim/LA/San Jose. I'm not sure they can have too many undersized guys unless their skills are off the charts good. Vancouver might want Nylander. The Sedin's would aid him along nicely. I've heard his name brought up, but since Linden was hired there's been a lot of talk about how Quinn ran the team and how he brought BC boys home and all that. I have a feeling that if no one drops out of the top 5, they're going to go for Virtanen just because he's from BC. Edited April 16, 2014 by Sandro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Ovechkin8 262 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 (edited) I've heard his name brought up, but since Linden was hired there's been a lot of talk about how Quinn ran the team and how he brought BC boys home and all that. I have a feeling that if no one drops out of the top 5, they're going to go for Virtanen just because he's from BC. Which isn't bad because he's still really raw with tones of room to grow. Hits, big and scores, but not the best IQ is the memo. We have many mutual friends so I hear about him a lot. Still has some what of a baby face too so there's still chance of literal growth too. Edited April 17, 2014 by 8Ovechkin8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro 251 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Which isn't bad because he's still really raw with tones of room to grow. Hits, big and scores, but not the best IQ is the memo. We have many mutual friends so I hear about him a lot. Still has some what of a baby face too so there's still chance of literal growth too. A lot of people seem to think he's a boom or bust pick, so that kind of scares me away from him. I'll admit I don't know much about a lot of this draft class though, including Virtanen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Also, Canucks fans should want Ritchie. A big 6'3 220 lbs frame with great hands that just needs to be bag skated to the max. Skating isn't something that is a flaw at 18-19 years old, look at Bobby Ryan who was said to have horrible skating technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBR 158 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 wut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro 251 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I hope Jenner at least treats that stick like a lady and eats her out takes her out to eat first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Go post in the playoff thread you twinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandro 251 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Who the fuck bumped this thread? I just saw NHL and clicked on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Svoboda_3 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Anyone else find the World Championships a joke as a tournament? I think this tournament is the most boring and pointless tournament ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Victor 10,911 Posted May 12, 2014 Admin Share Posted May 12, 2014 Anyone else find the World Championships a joke as a tournament? I think this tournament is the most boring and pointless tournament ever.Have to agree. I've never watched it fully except for a few parts of games and it's boring and not an accurate representation of national teams anyway because the NHL playoffs going on. Plus it happens every year which takes away from any sense of exclusivity and uniqueness (unlike the Olympics or World Cup). But, it is fun to follow not so closely and see teams like France and Latvia pull off upsets and be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 885 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Habs Bruins game 7 Wedensday let's go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8Ovechkin8 262 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Habs Bruins game 7 Wedensday let's goWrong thread you fckin twat. Tyler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 708 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Lots of speculation already about Ryan miller replacing Fleury with penguins next season any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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