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Someone else posted here regarding that and we're all like, "Nahhh, that can't be right."
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Someone else posted here regarding that and we're all like, "Nahhh, that can't be right."
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Turco will be a great mentor for Crawf.
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I dont want crawford starting thats for sure
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I can't imagine he would be. He could work into it but you can't believe that we signed Turco with the idea of him backing up Crawford, you might as well have just used Toivanen in that situation.
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stan bowman is hyping turco to the fans, looks like he probably is number 1 goalie
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I'd imagine you have seen Crawford quite a bit in Rockford...
What do you say is his achilles heel?
What would you say he is strongest at?
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who thinks crawford steals the starting spot from turco by the end of season like niemi did with huet. and then we win the cup again.
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Meh, i'm just glad Crawf is finally getting his chance in the NHL.
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i wish there was a "no thanks, you suck" button just so i can do it to your posts
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id be ok, just because we won the cup again :crazydance:
Me too!
i wish there was a "no thanks, you suck" button just so i can do it to your posts
Ill ask Rush to implement it!
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Well TBO lets see if I can answer this. I have seen him play 80+ games and I would have to say that his biggest issue is probably his speed getting up off the ice. He doesn't move exceedingly quickly from post to post either but at worst he is league average in that area. He handles the puck really well but has had a tendancy to make some mistakes in the process of playing it (I.E. Marty Turco).
In the middle as good news/bad news is that he is a guy that can get fired up a bit. He won't take shit from opposng players and will get in peoples grills if he feels he is being run. I am honestly surprised that I havn't seen him in a fight in his 3 years in Rockford. Crawf could handle himself well in a goalie fight(hockey unicorn) for sure. WIth that comes a tendancy to get a bit flustered. He has improved on this but he does tend to get pissed when things start going really down hill. MOstly he expects more out of himself but he will let his D know it isn't holding up their part of the bargain. I personally like the trait in a goalie.
Upside. He may not be as athletic as Niemi, but the way he plays makes it so he doesn't have to be. He is great at controlling/not allowing rebounds. His positioning is outstanding, resulting in less need for spectacular saves. He handles the puck very well. He is also athletic enough to be able to make the spectacular save when it needs to be made.
Basically, get ready to see a guy that is the anti-Niemi (I booooo myself). The 2 couldn't be more different in just about every aspect of their game other than both having tools that can make them successful. I just hope Crawf can prove me right in being behind the guy from the start.
In the middle as good news/bad news is that he is a guy that can get fired up a bit. He won't take shit from opposng players and will get in peoples grills if he feels he is being run. I am honestly surprised that I havn't seen him in a fight in his 3 years in Rockford. Crawf could handle himself well in a goalie fight(hockey unicorn) for sure. WIth that comes a tendancy to get a bit flustered. He has improved on this but he does tend to get pissed when things start going really down hill. MOstly he expects more out of himself but he will let his D know it isn't holding up their part of the bargain. I personally like the trait in a goalie.
Upside. He may not be as athletic as Niemi, but the way he plays makes it so he doesn't have to be. He is great at controlling/not allowing rebounds. His positioning is outstanding, resulting in less need for spectacular saves. He handles the puck very well. He is also athletic enough to be able to make the spectacular save when it needs to be made.
Basically, get ready to see a guy that is the anti-Niemi (I booooo myself). The 2 couldn't be more different in just about every aspect of their game other than both having tools that can make them successful. I just hope Crawf can prove me right in being behind the guy from the start.
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Crawford is going to be fine, he uses his big body to make the saves, cant wait to see him get his chance to play
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wow, great stuff.
After reading, im really excited to see him get regular playing time at the NHL level. I hope he can turn into something special so we can keep him around for awile.
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Wings fans said they look forward to lighting Turco up.
Bring it bitches.
Bring it bitches.
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Ya cuz Jimmy Howard is so special
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Eh, Jimmy Howard is pretty damn solid.
He's one of my favorite players in the NHL.
He's one of my favorite players in the NHL.
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turco is going to undress them with his sweet puck handling abilities.
but seriously, it will be nice to see fast rushes with him in net. crazy transitions.
watch out opponents when changing lines!
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this is EXACTLY what a closet red wing/ jimmy howard fan would say.
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Yep...turco is going to spring some crazy fast breaks up the ice
OMG! Dont tell me dero, dews, and CNM got you believing this crap too.........
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turco will be the QB
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