Flyers Vs Devils - League - 7th Nov 21
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I have quite often thought the response on here was a bit melodramatic, particularly in the seasons where we won the league but played badly here and there.
But this is not here and there. There is a consistency about these poor performances that is extremely concerning.
3-2 away to the Blaze. (CC)
5-4 against Sheffield when we had a two goal lead late in the game. (L)
5-2 away to the Panthers (L)
3-2 away to the Blaze. (CC)
0-3 home to the Panthers. (L)
2-1 away to the Blaze. (CC)
3-1 away to Fife. (L)
Total games played - 14
Total wins - 7
Since 2015 we have lost an average of 12.2 games per season in the league. I admit that these are exceptional seasons where we were often far and away the best team.
On an admittedly small sample of only 7 league games (~14% of the season), we are on course to lose approx. 30 games in the league this season, if you extend our current form throughout the season. That's not qualifying for the play-offs sort of form.
Now I am not suggesting this is what will happen, but it does say something needs to change. Whether it is the application of the current squad or additions I am not sure. That's not my decision.
But the stats clearly show a position which is not favourable to previous seasons.
Tonight we had 57 (!) shots on goal, and we scored 1 power play goal. That is simply not good enough.
But this is not here and there. There is a consistency about these poor performances that is extremely concerning.
3-2 away to the Blaze. (CC)
5-4 against Sheffield when we had a two goal lead late in the game. (L)
5-2 away to the Panthers (L)
3-2 away to the Blaze. (CC)
0-3 home to the Panthers. (L)
2-1 away to the Blaze. (CC)
3-1 away to Fife. (L)
Total games played - 14
Total wins - 7
Since 2015 we have lost an average of 12.2 games per season in the league. I admit that these are exceptional seasons where we were often far and away the best team.
On an admittedly small sample of only 7 league games (~14% of the season), we are on course to lose approx. 30 games in the league this season, if you extend our current form throughout the season. That's not qualifying for the play-offs sort of form.
Now I am not suggesting this is what will happen, but it does say something needs to change. Whether it is the application of the current squad or additions I am not sure. That's not my decision.
But the stats clearly show a position which is not favourable to previous seasons.
Tonight we had 57 (!) shots on goal, and we scored 1 power play goal. That is simply not good enough.
Morale is low and, for all we know, there might be other reasons in addition to poor performance that are contributing to that.
Good leadership in Richardson and Dixon is not fixing the on ice issues. Either there are players who cannot execute tactics, or don't understand their role, or are unhappy here for whatever reason.
It's a bit of a Frankenstein's monster at the moment.... lots of parts (and too many of the same sort of part) sewn together but none of them working with co-herence.
There are skilled, experienced players on the team but now it's obvious that goal scoring is a weakness, defensive positioning is an issue and a lack of creativity/hockey I. Q that could haul the team into a positive position in tight games by doing something timely and special. Martin, Haddad, Fournier (and Hotham before him) had all those qualities.
I watch 3 of our former players on other teams in the league this season.. all playing well and thinking how much their skills would make a difference if they were still Devils.
Good leadership in Richardson and Dixon is not fixing the on ice issues. Either there are players who cannot execute tactics, or don't understand their role, or are unhappy here for whatever reason.
It's a bit of a Frankenstein's monster at the moment.... lots of parts (and too many of the same sort of part) sewn together but none of them working with co-herence.
There are skilled, experienced players on the team but now it's obvious that goal scoring is a weakness, defensive positioning is an issue and a lack of creativity/hockey I. Q that could haul the team into a positive position in tight games by doing something timely and special. Martin, Haddad, Fournier (and Hotham before him) had all those qualities.
I watch 3 of our former players on other teams in the league this season.. all playing well and thinking how much their skills would make a difference if they were still Devils.
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What I can't understand is the difference between the way we're playing now and how we took to some earlier games, especially against CHL teams. Looks as if motivation is completely lacking and shot selection is predictable. The goal scorers we do have will be drained of any confidence the longer this goes on. Not looking forward to next weekend.
Hope you do, and hope many others do too, because we care this ain’t a rant for a rants sake,this is a rank because we are CRAP, for gods sake 2goals in 9 periods of hockey, and 3 shit games in a row. I hate talking like this about the club that I love but we are total garbage and that’s being polite. I need to sod off now as I am about to say things that I won’t regret, but are so truthful about this Mickey Mouse team.
This weekends problem isn't a case of playing badly, its just the shots haven't been as clinical as the other team.
The guys have had good shots high and low on net but to no fruition.
For me the teams hasn't got any strong puck possession players espeially for around that boards that we used to see Martin, Haddad, Riley, Asselin or Linglet (even say Myers). I'm sure most of this season we've left the boards on the attacking end without the puck.
The guys have had good shots high and low on net but to no fruition.
For me the teams hasn't got any strong puck possession players espeially for around that boards that we used to see Martin, Haddad, Riley, Asselin or Linglet (even say Myers). I'm sure most of this season we've left the boards on the attacking end without the puck.
No, we’ve played badly! One area where this league is stronger this year, is the goaltending. You can have as many shots as you like, you’re not going to beat these guys unless you’re in the right positions. And we haven’t been. I can’t comment on tonight’s game but it reads the same as last night, too many shots were straight in the bread basket, with no man in front or pressure around the net. Goalies like Motte can suck those up all day long. If that's not working, do something different - but we have no plan B. Not much of a plan A either to be honest.