Pete Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't think that was a desperate fling. He had the shot, and he took it. He got a good bounce. It's an ugly goal, but it clearly got his motor going a bit, and I'll take that confidence boost. Here's hoping he runs with it. As an aside, that Howden-Chytil-Kakko line had a pretty good game. Well that's my point. It's a low percentage play that got a good result. If the outcome of that is he does more of that shit, that's not good for anyone. Agree on the Cheats line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't think that was a desperate fling. He had the shot, and he took it. He got a good bounce. It's an ugly goal, but it clearly got his motor going a bit, and I'll take that confidence boost. Here's hoping he runs with it. As an aside, that Howden-Chytil-Kakko line had a pretty good game. Sometimes that's all it takes, a good bounce, a fluky goal and it gets a guy going. Look, I'm greedy and I wanted this kid since I saw him play in the World's. So I wanna see him play. Is it the best for him, well...I dunno. But I think the kid is gonna be a star for this team for the next 10 years and I jumped on the bandwagon a while ago. I'll admit he needs a lot of work, but he has ALL the tools and ALL the talent. ...just gotta be patient with him and he'll bring us where we wanna go. I just feel this kid's got "it". Anyway, he looked a lot more comfortable last night. And I agree G-Man...that "kid line" was fun to watch. They were surprisingly good last night! MORE please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't necessarily think that was a low percentage play. He finally came in off the boards with some desire and took a shot, through traffic, from just above the circles. That type of play is something I'd like to see him do more often. Much better than just spinning his wheels while on the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Well that's my point. It's a low percentage play that got a good result. If the outcome of that is he does more of that shit, that's not good for anyone. Agree on the Cheats line. Maybe a hair argumentative, but this is a team that waits and waits and waits for the highest percentage play at nearly all times. Pwrhaps taking a few low percentage plays and seeing if you can't get a good bounce isn't the worst thing in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindG1000 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 It’s not like he’s doing everything but the puck just isn’t going in. He’s been bad and slow, a fluke goal isn’t going to change that. He needs go to the AHL, regroup and work on his game and skating. He will go to Hartford in April for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I don't necessarily think that was a low percentage play. He finally came in off the boards with some desire and took a shot, through traffic, from just above the circles. That type of play is something I'd like to see him do more often. Much better than just spinning his wheels while on the boards. There were 4 players between him and the net when he shot that puck, 3 of them were Flames...That shot gets blocked and Gaudreau has a break going the other way. I liked his play on the the Chytil goal much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 He will go to Hartford in April for the playoffs. That's a pretty good idea I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think he should rest during the all star break and once the season is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think there?s a mix of naysayers and yaysayers here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think he should rest during the all star break and once the season is over. I agree Josh! It's been a LONG year for that kid. I think he's spent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 It?s not like he?s doing everything but the puck just isn?t going in. He?s been bad and slow, a fluke goal isn?t going to change that. He needs go to the AHL, regroup and work on his game and skating. Great point. Yes, last nights goal was a bonus and sure doesn?t hurt confidence, but many things to work on still Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYR2711 Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think a big problem for him is this coaching staff. He gets benched over every mistake he makes, he gets dropped down through the lineup and doesn't get many minutes. Yet a guy like Buchnevich has been just as bad this season, and has gotten his minutes and plays wishing the top 9 every game. I can see why his confidence is down. There was no reason why he was benched in the last couple of minutes last night and had McKegg take his minutes while down a goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I think a big problem for him is this coaching staff. He gets benched over every mistake he makes, he gets dropped down through the lineup and doesn't get many minutes. Yet a guy like Buchnevich has been just as bad this season, and has gotten his minutes and plays wishing the top 9 every game. I can see why his confidence is down. There was no reason why he was benched in the last couple of minutes last night and had McKegg take his minutes while down a goal. I didn't like that either. The kid was having a pretty good game and made a bad play by grabbing the guy awkwardly. I've been a fairly big proponent of Quinn thus far, but I didn't agree with that move. If Quinn was to bench anyone last night, it should have been Skjei. Good god, Skjei was fucking horrendous last night. I actually and went back and watched some old highlights from some past games; Was I on fucking crack or something?? He's been shitty for at least the last month and a half!!! How many times he fails to get the puck out of the zone, or pinches and fails to keep it in. I don't even wanna go into how many times he gets caught on line changes. Someone please teach this kid! RJ and I are going on the 9th and I have a feeling you guys may have to post bail for me!! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 I didn't like that either. The kid was having a pretty good game and made a bad play by grabbing the guy awkwardly. I've been a fairly big proponent of Quinn thus far, but I didn't agree with that move. If Quinn was to bench anyone last night, it should have been Skjei. Good god, Skjei was fucking horrendous last night. I actually and went back and watched some old highlights from some past games; Was I on fucking crack or something?? He's been shitty for at least the last month and a half!!! How many times he fails to get the puck out of the zone, or pinches and fails to keep it in. I don't even wanna go into how many times he gets caught on line changes. Someone please teach this kid! RJ and I are going on the 9th and I have a feeling you guys may have to post bail for me!! :rofl:But Skjei did get benched. So did Lindgren. Sent from my SM-G960U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 But Skjei did get benched. So did Lindgren. Sent from my SM-G960U using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk You're right King, Skjei did get a seat. Lindgren didn't deserve a benching in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodka Drunkenski Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 You're right King, Skjei did get a seat. Lindgren didn't deserve a benching in my eyes. To be fair, your eyes were most likely drunkenly blurred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 To be fair, your eyes were most likely drunkenly blurred You know me too well!! :rofl: That bottle of Jack Daniels Apple makes losses much less painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4EverRangerFrank Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Kakko played with visible confidence after scoring last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Asked if he thought this is just about where Kakko would be halfway through his rookie year, coach David Quinn had an unequivocal answer. “Yes, and I know a lot of people didn’t,” Quinn said before giving the team off on Friday. “It gets a little crazy, the expectations for these guys when they get drafted. I think everybody has to take a step back and realize that the Connor McDavids, the Sidney Crosbys, those guys are outliers; guys that can step in this league and make an immediate impact.” “He’s frustrated, he puts a lot of pressure on himself, he has high expectations for himself,” Quinn said. “I think sometimes that hurts him a little bit, because he gets a little bit down on himself. Nobody feels sorry for you in this league when things aren’t going the way you want them to. You have to have the ability to push it aside and have your next best shift.” Quinn added that “there has been a visible change in him when he comes to the bench and things don’t go his way. He’s not sulking, putting his head down, hanging his shoulders.” But when Kakko is producing, the momentum of confidence is as clear as — well, as clear as the rising sun over Vancouver Bay. “These guys that come in at 18 are going to go through some growing pains,” Quinn said. “But he’s going to be a hell of a player for us.” https://nypost.com/2020/01/04/how-kaapo-kakko-is-growing-on-his-rocky-rangers-road/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Not for you, Quinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I don't understand that whole statement. They knew he wasn't ready to be great but they thought they'd burn a cheap year anyways? Hockey teams need to get a lot more cut throat on how they deal with personell. It's a cap league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 You have to let him develop by playing him. It seems he’s figuring it out as of late. Very noticeable and almost a force on the ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 You have to let him develop by playing him. It seems he’s figuring it out as of late. Very noticeable and almost a force on the ice He'll get there, Alba! He's played a lot of hockey the last 365 days. I think we're going to see a rejuvenated and much different type Kakko in October. This year's experience is good for him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 He'll get there, Alba! He's played a lot of hockey the last 365 days. I think we're going to see a rejuvenated and much different type Kakko in October. This year's experience is good for him though. Stop calling me Alba. Im not your personal sex toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Stop calling me Alba. Im not your personal sex toy .....you're gonna make me type out "Albatross"!!!! Four letters is usually all I can handle! :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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