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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 11:26:09 GMT -4
Flynn is coaching circles around Durocher ... the Cats have scored the last 11 goals unanswered ... during timeouts, you can see Flynn and his staff huddled with the players and their whiteboards, making adjustments - Durocher stands behind the bench looking like a deer in the headlights ... I would imagine intermissions probably look something similar. exactly............durocher is just dumb...............the team won 10 out of the last 12 games..........i am sure there were some good line combos there.............they worked so why come up with different? ?? and why over play the defence? worst thing is the players are not conditioned ........he is a players coach and it shows.........double awards for everyone!!!!! You can't just look at the last dozen games and put it down as the coach doing something well. Most of those games were meaningless for us and the teams we were playing. And there's no choice but to overplay the D. Fournier and Larade are not good enough to be a 3rd pairing together at this level against a team like Moncton. But you'd think the GM would of done more then use 5th round picks to add depth when he seen a matchup with Moncton staring him in the face since about November.
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Post by mrgordon on Mar 21, 2010 11:32:05 GMT -4
If the boys quit on Mario, Mario might want to try quitting on them per se. I'm not saying that this isn't mostly Mario's fault, but simply that a little bit of reverse psychology is sometimes a good thing. Go and tell them to go and do whatever they want if they don't want to listen and/or play hard. Then simply stick his hands in his pockets and let the boys and refs play the game and enjoy the view.
The reality here is that the Eagles are outmatched in just about every department. It's just too bad that some of the boys don't seem to (or apparently don't) have any pride whatsoever in playing their best no matter what.
Like most hockey fans though, a win on Tuesday night will probably change a lot of fan's karma...and hey, that's one of the great things about the game right! It brings out all of humanity's silly, irrational, and bellwether dispositions.
But all I can say is that it is my opinion, and I can't prove it to be true because I'm talking karma here....but all the negativity here doesn't help anything but your ego. We know the boys read the boards, save the agendas for the offseason and support the team. If you've nothing constructive to say, maybe say nothing instead??? just a thought that might be much more productive than using somebody's hairstyle or personal appearance as a way to in some way imply that there's a correlation between these physical qualities and their job performance (or you're just not at all interested in being nice...)
Do I think the Eagles will likely lose this series? Based on the first 2 games, the whole season and the on paper matchups, absolutely. But I do think that anything is possible? Absolutely. But crazy things only happen in an atmosphere willing to produce it. I haven't been to other rinks, but from watching webcasts and listening on the radio, other rinks' fans seem to have so much more positive spirit than our often morgue-like, gloom and doom Cape Bretoner crowd. It's gotta be loud on Tuesday, louder than it's been in a long time.
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Post by Deer on Mar 21, 2010 11:37:26 GMT -4
Lose or somehow comeback and win..............The Mario Era will soon hopefully come to an end.............."There's your Positive" ! You really think so? Pascal Vincent would have been kept here forever had he not left on his own. I hate to say it, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if we get swept this series and they somehow justify giving Mario an extension anyway.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 11:39:14 GMT -4
If the boys quit on Mario, Mario might want to try quitting on them per se. I'm not saying that this isn't mostly Mario's fault, but simply that a little bit of reverse psychology is sometimes a good thing. Go and tell them to go and do whatever they want if they don't want to listen and/or play hard. Then simply stick his hands in his pockets and let the boys and refs play the game and enjoy the view. The reality here is that the Eagles are outmatched in just about every department. It's just too bad that some of the boys don't seem to (or apparently don't) have any pride whatsoever in playing their best no matter what. Like most hockey fans though, a win on Tuesday night will probably change a lot of fan's karma...and hey, that's one of the great things about the game right! It brings out all of humanity's silly, irrational, and bellwether dispositions. But all I can say is that it is my opinion, and I can't prove it to be true because I'm talking karma here....but all the negativity here doesn't help anything but your ego. We know the boys read the boards, save the agendas for the offseason and support the team. If you've nothing constructive to say, maybe say nothing instead??? just a thought that might be much more productive than using somebody's hairstyle or personal appearance as a way to in some way imply that there's a correlation between these physical qualities and their job performance (or you're just not at all interested in being nice...) Do I think the Eagles will likely lose this series? Based on the first 2 games, the whole season and the on paper matchups, absolutely. But I do think that anything is possible? Absolutely. But crazy things only happen in an atmosphere willing to produce it. I haven't been to other rinks, but from watching webcasts and listening on the radio, other rinks' fans seem to have so much more positive spirit than our often morgue-like, gloom and doom Cape Bretoner crowd. It's gotta be loud on Tuesday, louder than it's been in a long time. I don't buy that. Cape Breton fans have proven to rally behind their teams when the teams deserve it. This team through an inconsistant regular season has not earned that same reaction from the fans. The teams led by Ouellet and Culligan always recieved that positive reaction because the fans loved to watch those teams play. There's not too many Cape Bretoners excited to watch this team right now. In fact, after a dozen+ years, a lot are insulted that the team ignored the painfully obvious to trade the farm for this "run" while teams led by great captains and leaders were not given the same chance because "the cost was too high". You couldn't get it any louder then the series vs Quebec last year, so i'm not sure where your morgue-like comments are coming from. If they give us a reason to get behind them on Tuesday, we will......but another effort like last night and I promise you an ugly evening.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 11:41:25 GMT -4
Lose or somehow comeback and win..............The Mario Era will soon hopefully come to an end.............."There's your Positive" ! You really think so? Pascal Vincent would have been kept here forever had he not left on his own. I hate to say it, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if we get swept this series and they somehow justify giving Mario an extension anyway. I don't even want to think of this scenario actually happening. Sad thing is it also wouldn't surprise me at all.
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Post by mrgordon on Mar 21, 2010 12:01:38 GMT -4
I'm not saying the team's earned anything, I'm just saying that the only way to will this group to victory is to get behind them and not on them regardless of what they have or have not earned; a rallying cry and nothing else.
I'll admit the morgue-like comment was pretty much on the spot emotion, I take it back; came from my ass.
I myself am upset at management's decisions, we've all been down this road a million times the past couple trade deadlines. It's win or go golfing for the Eagles right now regardless of everything else. We the fans probably shouldn't sit in our seats waiting for a spark to ignite and instead try and light the flame if we want these outmatched Eagles of ours to win the game against all odds.
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 12:13:24 GMT -4
I'm not saying the team's earned anything, I'm just saying that the only way to will this group to victory is to get behind them and not on them regardless of what they have or have not earned; a rallying cry and nothing else. I'll admit the morgue-like comment was pretty much on the spot emotion, I take it back; came from my ass. I myself am upset at management's decisions, we've all been down this road a million times the past couple trade deadlines. It's win or go golfing for the Eagles right now regardless of everything else. We the fans probably shouldn't sit in our seats waiting for a spark to ignite and instead try and light the flame if we want these outmatched Eagles of ours to win the game against all odds. Against all odds kind of sums of this entire season. We've loaded up, have no injuries, the playoffs are 2 games old....and we're against all odds. It'd be easier to get behind a bunch of kids with no expectations then think we can actually rally a group of veterans who seem to have already given up. There just isn't the same connection to this team as there has been the last 4-5 seasons. And that's not the fans fault. It's entirely managements fault for just trying to throw together a group of good players from other teams rather then be patient and build properly for the future.
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Post by dt281 on Mar 21, 2010 12:24:55 GMT -4
If the team comes up with a poor effort Tuesday you might see the place get loud with the ....we want a coach chant.
Does anyone think a player knowing he is already traded to another team just might not care as much. Especially since the man behind the bench is the same guy that shipped him away. Not that I think that is the case with Roy, because I think he is a competator. Just wondering??
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 13:05:11 GMT -4
If the team comes up with a poor effort Tuesday you might see the place get loud with the ....we want a coach chant. Does anyone think a player knowing he is already traded to another team just might not care as much. Especially since the man behind the bench is the same guy that shipped him away. Not that I think that is the case with Roy, because I think he is a competator. Just wondering?? I think it's only natural to look ahead to the future when the present isn't going so great. But I don't think it makes them care any less. The thing with a team like we have, with a lot of players brought in to try and win, is when those players are facing do-or-die circumstances for this team are they going to put it all on the line, or save it for what a few of them hope will be an AHL playoff run? I think that plays more of a factor then knowing what Q team you will play for next season, but I could be wrong.
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Post by Art Vandelay on Mar 21, 2010 13:11:11 GMT -4
Nobody I know plays to lose. That just doesn't make sense so to say Roy doesn't care and is packing it in would be wrong to say. It's a team game you win and lose as a team. It doesn't matter what Roy did last night. You can't win unless you score. It's only two games and it doesn't matter if we lost 12-0 the fact is it's still a 2-0 series lead and we have an oppurtuntity here to win 2 games at home and get right back in it.
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Post by reality on Mar 21, 2010 13:12:31 GMT -4
Jack, a few players better start playing up to hype if they are thinking about any kind of AHL playoff run!
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Post by dt281 on Mar 21, 2010 13:20:26 GMT -4
Like I said, of anybody, I don't think Roy would pack it in. You can tell he has always been a warrior. You are right, you can't win if you don't score, but you won't beat Moncton allowing 6 goals. It also is a little deflating when you let 4 goals on your first 15 shots.
A win Tuesday and we are back in it. I just hope we see some urgency and a little heart and maybe even a goal.
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Post by mrgordon on Mar 21, 2010 13:48:27 GMT -4
I'm not saying the team's earned anything, I'm just saying that the only way to will this group to victory is to get behind them and not on them regardless of what they have or have not earned; a rallying cry and nothing else. I'll admit the morgue-like comment was pretty much on the spot emotion, I take it back; came from my ass. I myself am upset at management's decisions, we've all been down this road a million times the past couple trade deadlines. It's win or go golfing for the Eagles right now regardless of everything else. We the fans probably shouldn't sit in our seats waiting for a spark to ignite and instead try and light the flame if we want these outmatched Eagles of ours to win the game against all odds. Against all odds kind of sums of this entire season. We've loaded up, have no injuries, the playoffs are 2 games old....and we're against all odds. It'd be easier to get behind a bunch of kids with no expectations then think we can actually rally a group of veterans who seem to have already given up. There just isn't the same connection to this team as there has been the last 4-5 seasons. And that's not the fans fault. It's entirely managements fault for just trying to throw together a group of good players from other teams rather then be patient and build properly for the future. I agree with everything you're saying actually, my point is simply that despite the fact that it's hard to get behind the kids (and especially the organization), the only way things turn around in this series is for the fans to play a pivotal role in the home games coming up. I'm not saying it's easy, just necessary for the bottom line of winning hockey games. ...nor am I blaming any fans for I understand greatly the plight of those who are at odds with our team. I share that pain. But for a couple games: put the baggage in the trunk, get on Riopel, get on the Cats, and get the place buzzing with a playoff atmosphere. Unless of course... you actually want the Eagles to lose (which I could actually empathize with to a certain degree, though I think it's unfair to the kids)
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Post by Jack Bauer on Mar 21, 2010 15:06:54 GMT -4
Against all odds kind of sums of this entire season. We've loaded up, have no injuries, the playoffs are 2 games old....and we're against all odds. It'd be easier to get behind a bunch of kids with no expectations then think we can actually rally a group of veterans who seem to have already given up. There just isn't the same connection to this team as there has been the last 4-5 seasons. And that's not the fans fault. It's entirely managements fault for just trying to throw together a group of good players from other teams rather then be patient and build properly for the future. I agree with everything you're saying actually, my point is simply that despite the fact that it's hard to get behind the kids (and especially the organization), the only way things turn around in this series is for the fans to play a pivotal role in the home games coming up. I'm not saying it's easy, just necessary for the bottom line of winning hockey games. ...nor am I blaming any fans for I understand greatly the plight of those who are at odds with our team. I share that pain. But for a couple games: put the baggage in the trunk, get on Riopel, get on the Cats, and get the place buzzing with a playoff atmosphere. Unless of course... you actually want the Eagles to lose (which I could actually empathize with to a certain degree, though I think it's unfair to the kids) It's not fair to the players to want this team to lose. It's not Nick MacNeil's fault for managements mishandling of the situation they were faced with. It's players like that I feel sorry for, because you hate to see their career end the way it looks like it might.
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Post by EagleFan2009 on Mar 21, 2010 15:27:09 GMT -4
Well it makes me sick really.. You got a team like Baturst taking Quebec (even with the downgrade, still a great team,) to ot twice, and you got the eagles playing like they are the last place team in the league...
I really wonder whats going on in that dressing room.. They started out strong last night, and seemed after adam choked on the wide open net , just to give up and stop playing..
Mario's paper comments should be a laugh tomorrow.. Although i am hoping this team somehow turns around for tuesday night and hoping Brodeur doesnt get suspended or were done like dinner.
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