TGDT: 4/3 Lightning @ Blackhawks 6:00PM WGN

[the canadian dream]

I never understand the fascination with thinking that says goalies need to be rested.



If there is logic to it then why not let Toews have a night off because surely he must be exhausted from all those games he plays. Certainly Seabs is deserving then as well. Hell, Keith has been logging some massive minutes so by all means let him have a night off....



Just sayin'

yahI understand what you are saying too. I tend to lean towards RK's side of the argument about goalies. THe pressure is different and I think most goalies are mentally very hard on themselves. Other than that for the little time I have played goal in hockey I can't see how these guys don't start feeling the pains of the physical positions they keep themselves in after playing so many games. Esp butterfly style goalies..and big ones like Cory. It's gotta take its toll on the knees and back and groin.



I don't know though I am just speculating on that one. Maybe Ton or other guys who play goal constantly could shed more light.



Plus. What happens if Cory were to get hurt? I don't think it's good having a back up sit on the bench as much as Turco has been. I know he had more games at the start of the season but the last few months he has seen very little ice. We have seen what that does to goalies like Luongo/Kipper/Nabakov in the past. They burn out.



But with the mental part of the argument. Cory seems to be pretty cool and level headed and a highly focused individual. I am not sure if I have actually seen him "rattled" this season after allowing a poor goal. He has had bad games of course..every NHL goalie has them. But I don't think those games were a result of broken concentration.



Actually an interesting topic Icehog.

 

[sth]

does anyone have a link for the game?

 

[genefoley]

does anyone have a link for the game?

http://enjellybeans.blogspot.com/2011/04/channel-2.html

 

[TSD]

boo

 

[bri]

boo

Hoo





What was that about?

 

[genefoley]

hammer continues to not know how to clear a puck

keith continues to shoot pucks into shin pads when there is clearly no lane

 

[the canadian dream]

2 games in a row where hammer has caused a goal against with his inability to clear a puck cleanly.



so frustrating.

 

[TSD]

Hoo





What was that about?

The hawks got scored on. and frolik couldnt score with a prostitute.

 

[bri]

The hawks got scored on. and frolik couldnt score with a prostitute.

I hope that isn't going to be your permanent name. Pretty Kitty hurts every time I read that.

 

[JOVE23]

At least it's nice to hear Harvey again.

 

[the canadian dream]

sloppy first period and pretty freaking dull to be honest. Someone needs to add a spark to the boys and the crowd this game. Sounds like a church in there.



Why is it Frolik can't finish his beautiful chances?

 

[TSD]

I hope that isn't going to be your permanent name. Pretty Kitty hurts every time I read that.

Pretty Kitty?

 

[sth]

I hope that isn't going to be your permanent name. Pretty Kitty hurts every time I read that.

all she needs is a little heavy petting and she'll be fine.

 

[thanson1990]

Pretty Kitty?

Really? You of all people don't know what she means?

 

[JOVE23]

What the **** Peel :/

 

[TSD]

What the **** Peel :/

They have no problem calling penalties against us.







Such a weak fucking call.

 

[TSD]

Really? You of all people don't know what she means?

I just wanted confirmation.

 

[TSD]

I hate these games we cant buy a goal with a ton of chances.

 

[the canadian dream]

at least they are playing incredible defense.



Smith is playing really well. Should be able to get to him in the 3rd. unless the officials continue to allow him to play the puc when its outside the trapazoid.

 

[the canadian dream]

dallas is looking better tonight so far against the ducks too. got a feeling they will win. Hawks aren't out of the woodwork yet so they better get the job done up front in the 3rd. like i said though defense has been great.