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Post by Score on Sept 28, 2007 20:26:21 GMT -4
Maybe Cory has the flu to and didn't make the trip? He gave the period update on K-Rock...and we couldn't pick him up with either last weekend. Maybe Flipper can give us insight next time he's on here. It has nothing to do with the team, but it's an issue with Telus. Other teams/fans are having the same issue at times. I was able to hear Cory last weekend........unsure why others were not able to.  |
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Post by mboyan on Sept 28, 2007 23:09:40 GMT -4
He gave the period update on K-Rock...and we couldn't pick him up with either last weekend. Maybe Flipper can give us insight next time he's on here. It has nothing to do with the team, but it's an issue with Telus. Other teams/fans are having the same issue at times. I was able to hear Cory last weekend........unsure why others were not able to. Last weekend, i was able to hear Corey as well.....but, as the game progressed, I'd get the FD's announcer, for no apparent reason. Tonight, I couldn't get him at all....nor could I on Thursday night. |
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Post by dogpound on Sept 28, 2007 23:14:48 GMT -4
Just got back from the game.
Highlight of the day was when Serge bought me and the wife a beer at St Hubert before the game - had a chance to speak with Serge and Gary, who both seemed to be in a good mood, although Serge was not pleased at all with Thursday nite's effort, unhappy that "the effort just wasn't there!"
Didn't mind the game at all, though there wasn't a lot to cheer about.
Moncton Coliseum was HOT this evening - extremely unpleasant for a hockey rink, had to be +27 low down near the ice, at least +30 in the upper bowl - ridiculous!
Turn on the fans, open the doors, do SOMETHING!
As soon as you walked into the rink, you felt as if you were in a steambath.
Not a lot of offence generated by either team - both the Cats and the Rocket powerplays were horrible, and no team managed to exert sustained pressure in the opposing zone all evening.
There was one breakaway, a gift from Lessard at center ice that resulted in the Cats' first goal, then a goal where Lafleur seemed to think he'd trapped the puck, even though someone had batted it back out into the slot and another player batted it back into the net.
In the second period, Lafleur kept the Rocket in the game, as it was all Moncton.
There were very few rebounds available for anyone tonight, never a 2-on-1, and no good 3-on-2 - very scrambly hockey, but hey, it's september!
Riopel was very solid, would make the first save and then smother the puck, giving up no second chances.
Rocket turned it on during the last 8 minutes, but it was really too late at that point, even though on one play, Southorn chipped in all the way to the side of the net, but Riopel, of course, had the puck.
Not a lot of excitement.
What was really frustrating was that the Rocket played the first 12 minutes of the 3rd period as if it was a tie game, very close to the vest.....but they were losing by two goals!
There seemed to be no sense of urgency till it was too late.
Lafleur, Main, Locke and MacLean played well, IMO.
Southorn was OK, Swit and Lessard were horrible.
Doyle was nearly invisible, and Kana was completely invisible - touched the puck once or twice, and that was it.....quite ineffective.
Morrison was overused, as usual.
Looking for a much better effort next Friday against the Remparts...hope there are still some Rocket fans left to watch the game.
See you next weekend, folks!
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Post by rocketlauncher on Sept 28, 2007 23:19:31 GMT -4
Thanks for the update dogpound. Video was so poor it was a nightmare to watch
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Post by rocketfan31 on Sept 29, 2007 7:53:25 GMT -4
poor coaching, poor goaltending, has been our biggest problem so far, i believe anyway. I dont think the goaltending is much of a problem, its the coaching and the defence leaving the goalie out to dry, especially Lessard....thats our biggest problem |
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Post by juniorcormier16 on Sept 29, 2007 9:27:58 GMT -4
What's going on with lessard ever since he got the C he sucked shit.. Letting everything by etc I really think he should be striped of the C Hes not playing like a captain At all. Should be striped and Given to Morrison.. Lessard doesn't make a good captain he's just not that material. Laff only let 2 goals in he must of played good through out the game Its the defense that sucks This defense could not stop a puck if there life depended on it. They are so weak. And Scared boy they are scared to go flying into the back boards etc The defense is piss poor not the goalie mind u laff did let a lot of weak goals in but still its not him its the defense and u cant expect gelinas to come in and save the day this is his first year in the Q first Q game ever played was here. Boy has this team ever got a mountain to climb its a sin. WAKE THE FUCK UP BOYS.
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Post by hockeydog on Sept 29, 2007 12:54:11 GMT -4
can someone who was at the game last night give me their opinion on clow's game? i see he was in the lineup...
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Post by rocket2 on Sept 29, 2007 13:50:58 GMT -4
Clow played which was nice to see, got banged a few times but overall not a bad showing. The most PP pressure we had was with Clow and Southorn on the points, at least we were in their zone. As for the overall game, it is hard to say that the D sucks, sure there are defensive breakdowns but as I observe Jean has them playing man to man and not zone, if you watch the D coverage they, for the most part, stick with a man, given that the forewards need to do the same. The problems with this team are not defined by one area alone, it is the entire system. Watching them makes me realize that plain and simple they have no system therefore they do not know how and what style to play. As pointed out, a one, two, two forcheck only works if you move your feet, having one foreward chase the puck while the other two stand at the blueline with the D at center ice is all coaching. These players are frustrated and need direction, it is easy to say that some of the blame lays with them and I agree but the majority lays with the coaching staff. They need to identify with each player, they need to talk to Lassard and find out what is wrong, Southorn is the number two guy but for the first seven games he has been the number one, no doubt, and good for him and when he left the ice last night you could see how pissed he was and I'm sure the rest of the players feel the same way. The coaching staff need to stop laying the blame on the boys and take responsibility, until that is done this team will not improve. Remember, they are young men who need guidance and leadership, who's confidence can be shattered with words, they need that leadership to come from behind the bench,
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Post by rocketfan31 on Sept 29, 2007 13:56:56 GMT -4
Clow played alright, thought they all looked bad.....
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Post by fireside on Sept 29, 2007 14:05:08 GMT -4
Thanks for the update dogpound. Video was so poor it was a nightmare to watch It wasn't the video....i was there....it was actually the game! |
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Post by Score on Sept 29, 2007 14:07:31 GMT -4
Clow played which was nice to see, got banged a few times but overall not a bad showing. The most PP pressure we had was with Clow and Southorn on the points, at least we were in their zone. As for the overall game, it is hard to say that the D sucks, sure there are defensive breakdowns but as I observe Jean has them playing man to man and not zone, if you watch the D coverage they, for the most part, stick with a man, given that the forewards need to do the same. The problems with this team are not defined by one area alone, it is the entire system. Watching them makes me realize that plain and simple they have no system therefore they do not know how and what style to play. As pointed out, a one, two, two forcheck only works if you move your feet, having one foreward chase the puck while the other two stand at the blueline with the D at center ice is all coaching. These players are frustrated and need direction, it is easy to say that some of the blame lays with them and I agree but the majority lays with the coaching staff. They need to identify with each player, they need to talk to Lassard and find out what is wrong, Southorn is the number two guy but for the first seven games he has been the number one, no doubt, and good for him and when he left the ice last night you could see how pissed he was and I'm sure the rest of the players feel the same way. The coaching staff need to stop laying the blame on the boys and take responsibility, until that is done this team will not improve. Remember, they are young men who need guidance and leadership, who's confidence can be shattered with words, they need that leadership to come from behind the bench, Good post. As much as some blame the players for their play, it all comes down to not having a system that works. The games that I've seen so far they always look unprepared..... they have no clue what to do out their. Coaching is keeping this team down, and with talent that they have it's a shame. |
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Post by bois on Sept 29, 2007 14:11:08 GMT -4
I don't even know where to start on this one. I almost posted last night but thought better of it as who knows what I might have written. I am beyond annoyed as a 5 year season ticket holder who has missed 2 periods of regular season Rocket hockey in that time frame and attended several road games as well... but last night might be my last road trip and this season might be my last as a ticketholder unless shit improves and improves soon. I don't know where the blame lies.. frankly I think top to bottom this entire organization needs drastic overhaul but I am not foolish enough to believe that will happen. The coach needs to go period.. no longer can any of the bleeding hearts who yapped at me for 2 years to give him a chance defend him any longer. This is a team with no clue how to play any hockey systems at all. As dogpound mentioned they are down 2 goals generating nothing at all yet still playing a passive 1-2-2 until the customary final 6 minutes where the reins come off and the kids are free to attack at will. Let these kids play hard Yannick.. take your god damn roller hockey defensive trapo shit and shove it up your keesterhole. Why the hell was Parker Deighan playing forward last night? Lucas McKinley goes from healthy scratch in 4 games to top line even tho it's reported he has the flu? Why are energy players like Paynter barely seeing the ice when the team is playing like crap and in need of an enrgy boost? Your only response when things are going wrong is to stand behind the bench and gesture with your hands like you have no idea what's happening... well it's your systems that cause this.. we had dmen falling into one another.. unable to make a first pass to get the play moving at all.. no PP .. no Pk.... it's awful to watch as for Clow he played pretty well considering he barely has been given a chance at all thus far.. I will say the bench was used alot more than it is at home.. but the lines wree all screwed up again also props to MacLean who is impressing me more and more each time I see him play |
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Post by North Shore on Sept 29, 2007 15:58:10 GMT -4
I am beyond annoyed as a 5 year season ticket holder who has missed 2 periods of regular season Rocket hockey in that time frame and attended several road games as well... but last night might be my last road trip and this season might be my last as a ticketholder unless shit improves and improves soon. Well put. This is year 4 for me. I was going to go to Moncton but after Thursday there was no way I was wasting money on the bridge and gas to go see this team. I'm having second thoughts about even going to the CCC this Friday and I've already paid for my seat. Maybe I'll move to Section 24 and join the "Fire the Coach Chorus". |
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Post by hockeydog on Sept 29, 2007 17:25:26 GMT -4
i think back to last years playoff series, down 4 -0 at home after 1 period. jean has no choice but to let them play in the second, and they dominate . but as soon as they tied it up, he makes them revert back to the trap system again. it aint rocket science, this team has skill, as did last years. so i agree with bois, let em play
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Post by rocketfan44 on Sept 29, 2007 18:46:05 GMT -4
Probably time to get the "Fire the Coach" chant going at home next Friday night. Too bad someone wouldn't take an article to the Guardian as a fan and their disgust with this team, show Savard what people really think. After hearing a great of a team they would have this year (not a wonder someone ranked them #5), it's been REALLY REALLY DISAPPOINTING. I'm like Bois, only missed a couple of games due to other committments, but I'm starting to not look forward to going to the rink.
This team has some great players this year, I'll even give Walker some credit even though he's not up there on my list, but the guy can put up numbers. Morrison can do so much more as can Doyle, not going to help him get drafted if his game doesn't pick up.
I think it's time to make the people that pay to go happy, and get rid of the coach to start, put someone in there that will stand up to Savard like Vigneault did when he was here and maybe we'll get a much better product on the ice!
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