shinobi
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Post by shinobi on Oct 8, 2016 21:57:22 GMT
Quite enjoyed the game although the referee appeared to be intent on giving the game to Dundee with some dodge calls. Farmer was good on the PK, with lots of energy & the second goal was due to a good hustle along the boards by McGratten. Dundee's goal was a nice back handed, but as Yotes mentioned, they had some opportunities but didn't appear to have the quality to threaten too much.
Considering we were missing players, I'm happy with a 2-1 win. Well played
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Post by panthers_nyr on Oct 8, 2016 22:02:47 GMT
Quite a dull game and agree the score line flattered Dundee as I didn't think they brought much really. Was really impressed with McGrattan, starting to settle more and proving he can play with some close chances and our 2nd goal was all created from him. Smith seemed petrified of McGrattan being on the ice with some ridiculous calls against him. Also impressed with how Kalus dropped into the squad and he looks to of improved on his defensive game.
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Post by panthersnation on Oct 8, 2016 22:10:02 GMT
Have to agree on all the post re smith, he hates the rough stuff & always likes to take the big guys out he game. nice to have kalus back he offers us so much more. Lines worked well tonight as well. I thought everybody put a shift in bar carter who is looking very lazy & not very interested. Think he major win was everybody completeing the games & no new obvious injuries. 2 points in the bag job done.
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Post by John Casey on Oct 8, 2016 22:10:52 GMT
Over the past few seasons, it has been said that you would rather have the points than the games in hand. Must say that we are certainly racking up the wins and if we are able to continue to rack up the League wins, it will certainly put pressure on all our rivals.
It is also nice to have the points in the bank already as the Continental Cup may cause some havoc in the scheduling should we progress far in that competition
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Post by Kovalchuk17 on Oct 8, 2016 23:01:04 GMT
Carter has to the biggest disappointment this season. Joining his two best mates after two goal-laden years in France meant I was really excited about him. What we seem to have is a low intensity, zero tenacity, plodder.
There are forwards who go through barren spells or dip in confidence, however -and most evidently- Carter will invariably coast behind a breakout... he should be right in there, supporting, offering options or picking up a rebound.
On the flip side, mention has to go to Rob Farmer. He's been brilliant so far this season. Back to the player we had 2 years ago. Give it a few more games at this rate too and I might even give in and praise Lachowicz for his turnaround in form/effort!
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titch
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Post by titch on Oct 9, 2016 8:57:50 GMT
Matt Carter hasn't been great but then again, last season people were saying the same things about players who at the end of the season, were our best players. He's very happy to be playing with his friends, he's very happy in Nottingham and he loves hockey, not every player will come into the side and play their best instantly, we can afford him the time he needs IMO.
This is one of those games that last season we would have lost and this forum would explode about 'short benched, should have signed 9 new players, get rid of players who are constantly injured, not good enough etc'. Quite an entertaining game despite the low amount of goals, ridiculous calls on McGrats but you can see he's one step above the rest. It's nice to see him constantly getting into the areas that Janssen struggled to get into and not just being an enforcer but genuinely being a threat around the goal area and driving forwards instead of into the boards.
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Post by PantherB on Oct 9, 2016 9:46:22 GMT
Carter definitely has been the only one struggling, it's a shame because he's got bags of skill and quality puck control. Confidence will be exceptionally low for him and I know he hasn't been playing alongside Brown or Larry. He will know just as well as us, better in fact that he needs to break out of this patch.
Slow but solid game last night, Dundee played pretty well by limiting our chances. They've got such a small core of forwards height wise too, makes them very quick and agile. Their goal was down to a bit of sleepy defence, should never allow a forward to cut inside into the crease like that. The calls on McGrattan were unfair, the hooking one mainly. Yeah, he punched 2 players and got 2+2, fair enough but Dundee should've had an additional 2min for Roughing with there being two of their players throwing punches. The slashing call, debatable, he jammed his stick in aggressively as Fallon covered with his glove, pretty clear a revenge move but it happens often and calls aren't usually made. Smith clearly didn't like having McGrattan around him. Kalus was exceptional, very quick, fought for every puck and forechecked very hard.
We got the win, short bodied and having spent a long time killing penalties. Happy with the night.
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Post by BigLad on Oct 9, 2016 11:37:29 GMT
Ugly win, but it'll do, especially being players down.
Thought McGrattan/Kalus worked really well together - both unlucky not to score.
Our PK was superb.
Lindhagen was superb last night. My MOTM.
I like Dean Smith as a ref, as although he can be picky it's usually split 50/50. Last night was a bad game from him though.
Agree with the comments about Carter, but it's too early to cut anyone yet especially with our injuries!!! I'd give him until the end of November.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2016 13:01:49 GMT
I'll take a dull win over an exciting loss any day of the week.
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Post by texpef on Oct 9, 2016 14:02:54 GMT
I'll take a dull win over an exciting loss any day of the week. Spot on... its the wins that matter and come the end of the season its the wins adding up that define whether or not it has been successful not an exciting loss.. To be honest i'd take a full season of dull wins..
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Post by deke on Oct 9, 2016 16:56:53 GMT
Thought we played very well the mcgratten nikiforuk and kalus line was superb. Looked very dangerous! nikiforuk must have felt invincible with those two behind him! Certainly showed it, flying into his checks. Whoever told me to give betteridge time I'll happily admit I was wrong. Betteridge I thought looked very good he bust a gut for that puck, worked well on the puck good passing. Was pleased with him overall. Hope to see it continue. Still think brown is doing well doing his job nicely. kalus was superb big hits physical good on the puck defended well. Dundee look terrified when kalus and mcgratten were on I'd love to see them start on the same line with nikiforuk! The fear they created gave nikiforuk room. Serious question would you play schultz or kalus? Lawrence before his injury was hot, schultz has been injury prone this year?
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Post by Shaggy on Oct 9, 2016 17:39:30 GMT
I'll take a dull win over an exciting loss any day of the week. Spot on... its the wins that matter and come the end of the season its the wins adding up that define whether or not it has been successful not an exciting loss.. To be honest i'd take a full season of dull wins.. It's an interesting question... which do people pay for and go to the game to see most of all - an exciting game or a win? There's no 'right' or 'wrong' answer there, it's individual choice. Personally, I'm on the other side of the equation to Jono & Texpef... my primary desire is to see an exciting game of hockey - lots of hard hits, fast & skilful skating, good passes, skilful stickhandling, great saves and good goals. That doesn't mean I don't want them to win on the night - I do, very much so - nor that I don't want us to win every competition we're in - again, I do - but on game night, first and foremost I want to watch a good game. (Note - if anyone starts going on about how one answer - EITHER one! - makes you a 'real' fan and the other means you're not, I might be tempted to get the ban-hammer out... ).
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Post by wgray on Oct 11, 2016 22:23:39 GMT
Wow! Just seen the interview with Kalus at the end of the highlights of this game, Crazy Pete is hilarious!
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