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Post by shmyrohdear on Jan 23, 2017 0:57:13 GMT
This proves to me that the Cups are Panthers only focus and the league can swivel. I think it's bred by Neilson but there were so many passengers again tonight and having watched the Continental Cup Final games, there were so many uncharacteristic good performances from players who have cruised the rest of this season. Guys like Steve Lee, Brad Moran, Logan MacMillan (who is better on D) and Matt Carter showed what they can do in Ritten, yet tonight they were as impactful as Steve Schultz. Steve Lee has backed away from every 50/50 in this league campaign, yet in Italy he was all up for his mid-ice checks that we got used to from him in 2012! Farmer had a quiet game tonight for whatever reason. Lawrence gave in one of his typical lazy performances. Spang was shaky, Dimmen had a so-so night & Betteridge doesn't really cut it. I thought Lindhagen was bright though. Nikiforuk continues to impress but often lacks support. Williams again showed his class & Brown puts the graft in. McGrattan was playing very well but Corey doesn't like him coming out the locker room after the 2nd period. I would even give credit to Lacho credit for his performance tonight too. A lot of credit to Fife however. Owen is an outstanding keeper and should be looking at a big move in the summer. Brooks was unstoppable as the game progressed. The criticism of the players for those areas of their game is all on Neilson, you can only play the way you are set to play. Forwards can be given more scrutiny as their role (for the top 6) is primarily to put up points and provide offense. With the Defense it solely down to the coach to utilise their strengths and in Lee's case it seems that ever since his concussion he's being used as zonal opposed to being physical which is what made him so effective.
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Post by Kovalchuk17 on Jan 23, 2017 7:35:12 GMT
This proves to me that the Cups are Panthers only focus and the league can swivel. I think it's bred by Neilson but there were so many passengers again tonight and having watched the Continental Cup Final games, there were so many uncharacteristic good performances from players who have cruised the rest of this season. Guys like Steve Lee, Brad Moran, Logan MacMillan (who is better on D) and Matt Carter showed what they can do in Ritten, yet tonight they were as impactful as Steve Schultz. Steve Lee has backed away from every 50/50 in this league campaign, yet in Italy he was all up for his mid-ice checks that we got used to from him in 2012! Farmer had a quiet game tonight for whatever reason. Lawrence gave in one of his typical lazy performances. Spang was shaky, Dimmen had a so-so night & Betteridge doesn't really cut it. I thought Lindhagen was bright though. Nikiforuk continues to impress but often lacks support. Williams again showed his class & Brown puts the graft in. McGrattan was playing very well but Corey doesn't like him coming out the locker room after the 2nd period. I would even give credit to Lacho credit for his performance tonight too. A lot of credit to Fife however. Owen is an outstanding keeper and should be looking at a big move in the summer. Brooks was unstoppable as the game progressed. The criticism of the players for those areas of their game is all on Neilson, you can only play the way you are set to play. Forwards can be given more scrutiny as their role (for the top 6) is primarily to put up points and provide offense. With the Defense it solely down to the coach to utilise their strengths and in Lee's case it seems that ever since his concussion he's being used as zonal opposed to being physical which is what made him so effective. Agreed with Lee - if it is the concussion or threat of it happening again, he should ice. But in the CC Final he raised his game and (seemingly) played without that fear?? One of the worst parts of Lee's game has also been his zone clearing - how many passes does he have to fluff or put on the stick of the opposition in our zone for him to stop getting the minutes his does?! From such a great talent, I do hope we're looking for his replacement. Unfortunately I think Neilson sees him as a mini-me or Panthers version of O'Connor, which he really isn't!
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Post by ashfieldpanther on Jan 23, 2017 8:35:16 GMT
Well that was sh...shoddy So boring but at least the morons sat near me who know nothing about the game but want to make out they are coach kept me entertained. was that block 13 possibly ?
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Post by ashfieldpanther on Jan 23, 2017 8:39:30 GMT
I expect so much more from Williams than what he gave last night, he looks good up until the opposition zone but then like everyone else, he's happy to dish it off. The 3 on 3 was the worst I've ever seen by a Panthers team, the lines we put out looked like they didn't have a clue how to play 3 on 3. And the penalty shots, TAME. I thought Williams was supposed to be an expert. It all smacked to me of saving it for Wednesday, but boy how they missed Schulz. and a goalscorer...
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Post by iginla on Jan 23, 2017 9:07:52 GMT
I expect so much more from Williams than what he gave last night, he looks good up until the opposition zone but then like everyone else, he's happy to dish it off. The 3 on 3 was the worst I've ever seen by a Panthers team, the lines we put out looked like they didn't have a clue how to play 3 on 3. And the penalty shots, TAME. I thought Williams was supposed to be an expert. It all smacked to me of saving it for Wednesday, but boy how they missed Schulz. and a goalscorer... We have missed goal scorers all season long ! What I don't get is why we keep playing a large chunk of over time with only one forward and two Dmen when it's obviously not working. Usual Corey stuff....trying to prove he changed the world again !!!
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Post by Higgy on Jan 23, 2017 11:07:30 GMT
Well that was sh...shoddy So boring but at least the morons sat near me who know nothing about the game but want to make out they are coach kept me entertained. was that block 13 possibly ? How did you guess,usual culprits who have been going forever but still don't know the rules!
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Post by fishman on Jan 23, 2017 14:01:19 GMT
Question, did Erk Lindhagen take the face-off to start the game?
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Post by ted logan on Jan 23, 2017 14:31:16 GMT
Question, did Erk Lindhagen take the face-off to start the game? Yes, looked like he centred McGrattan and Farmer on the opening shift. Lines were all over the place again as usual.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2017 9:30:32 GMT
I'd certainly be looking at Owen as a potential replacement for Wiikman next season. Then again at age 26 the EIHL may be the stepping stone for him that it was for Bakala when he spent a season at Dundee.
I enjoyed this game for the most part, the dreadful 3v3 being the exception. Fife are certainly no pushovers and good value for the win. The best of the Gardiner Conference teams I've seen this season.
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