burd Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 One thing that worries me a bit is pattyns tendency to look for the hit instead of the puck.. It cost him twice last night, once in each end, that I saw. Was it Pattyn who completely missed both the hit and an opportunity to get the puck in the O zone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yup....i believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I think the officials conference had to do with the fact that they are only allowed the overhead angle (I believe this is still the rule, correct me if I'm wrong) to look at the play so they really had no chance to see if the puck was played with a high stick from the video. So in order to make the correct call they all got together to ensure no one saw a potential high stick. I guess it made it difficult on them because the entire state of Alaska was calling for a high stick on the play. In the end it really wasn't close. I was feeling bad for Anchorage until I slowed it down on my DVR and saw that the puck was like a foot away from Knight's stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Mr. Grimaldi needs to learn one thing: How to finish. If he hadn't drawn iron in the third (and instead made it 3-1) the game would've been over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frozen4sioux Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Yup....i believe so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I've been very impressed with his play so far as well. Rodwell also played like a man wanting to make sure he plays 40+ games this year- I also noticed that we appeared to lay-off some of the heavy corner and end board physical play- it almost looked as if we were more concerned with the potential for penalties and therefore took our foot off the accelerator in the heavy impact zones. I like keeping Rocco on a separate line from Knight and Kristo, but then putting him up there if we need to put on serious offensive pressure. I thought Gaarder looked a little out of place- his positioning was odd to me. He kept hanging around the slot, but then he'd chase the puck- Along those same lines, I've seen MInnesota do a lot of this, and AA did it last night- pass to open ice based on positional play and anticipation. We tend to wait to see the man and the tape before we pass. I like passing to open ice in the offensive zone, obviously in our own end, we have to be more careful with the puck. Anyone have a clue as to what the referee convention was all about on that goal review- it looked like a no brainer from where I was. Rocco is just unbelievable- we have in him a dynamic player in that Parise/Oshie skill level. I had heard the scouting report was he was likened to Brian Gionta- I believe it. They only had one angle I guess the overhead and they wanted to make sure that they got the call right. It looks like the puck hit the UAA player/glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fetch Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I'm starting to see what is special about Rocco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Dear Mr. Kristo, You have one move, and every defenseman in the league has seen it. It's time for something new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Anyone else wonder why UND's defensemen can't seem to one-time a puck. They all seem to receive, hold, hold, hold, allow the defense to get aligned for a block, hold, hold, and then fire it into a defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
as15 Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I followed the 2011 NHL draft (Rocco's draft) fairly closely, one tidbit that I heard that was interesting was that among many other things, Grimaldi supposedly had the best one-timer in the draft. I have never seen it, and if it is that good maybe we should incorporate it into our Powerplay a little more perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone else wonder why UND's defensemen can't seem to one-time a puck. They all seem to receive, hold, hold, hold, allow the defense to get aligned for a block, hold, hold, and then fire it into a defender. Two things: 1. Either the pass is not in a good place for a one timer or 2. They are trying to set up a screen We all know the one timer works best when you are forcing the goalie to move laterally and he hasn't the time to get into good position...I haven't seen that tee'd up very well. I also don't think it is very common in a cycle type offense, unless the d pinches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I think the officials conference had to do with the fact that they are only allowed the overhead angle (I believe this is still the rule, correct me if I'm wrong) to look at the play so they really had no chance to see if the puck was played with a high stick from the video. So in order to make the correct call they all got together to ensure no one saw a potential high stick. I guess it made it difficult on them because the entire state of Alaska was calling for a high stick on the play. In the end it really wasn't close. I was feeling bad for Anchorage until I slowed it down on my DVR and saw that the puck was like a foot away from Knight's stick. Exactly right. The rule was put in to play so that all the arenas around the WCHA would be consistent. Of course not all buildings televise their games but they are required to have the overhead cam and that is the only one to be used for review. And I agree the officials were asking the linesmen if anyone saw a high stick before allowing the goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Anyone else wonder why UND's defensemen can't seem to one-time a puck. They all seem to receive, hold, hold, hold, allow the defense to get aligned for a block, hold, hold, and then fire it into a defender. Kind of miss that Genoway guy, you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Dear Mr. Kristo, You have one move, and every defenseman in the league has seen it. It's time for something new. Thank you, my thoughts EXACTLY! And if he doesnt do something about it I think he'll be stuck in the AHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald joker Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Mr. Grimaldi needs to learn one thing: How to finish. If he hadn't drawn iron in the third (and instead made it 3-1) the game would've been over. I have no doubt that he will learn how to finish and when he does he's going to be that much more fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collegehockeywatcher Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 UAA picked by most to finish 12th in WCHA, they looked very good on Saturday. No easy games in WCHA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The boys practice going "bar down" so all of that iron is literally missing by a half an inch. I have no doubt more of those go in by year end. As for Danny, you have to take what they give you too. No point in going Brian Boitano out there and losing the puck. He is at least in position, one on one, to try and make something happen. By the way, one on one, good defense should win that most of the time. Also, he is deceptively fast...don't let the easy stride fool you. Lastly, he does have a rocket release from full stride- he just needs to hit his spots instead of iron or high. Rocco can finish, he's got 2 goals in 4 games- I predict we see 20 goals and 50 points out of him this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Heard some of the boys tore up "gillys" friday nite... dont shoot the messenger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodcon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Heard some of the boys tore up "gillys" friday nite... dont shoot the messenger Funny you should mention that, I was talking to my nephew who was at the Saturday game and I mentioned how the play always seems better on Fridays than Saturdays and his exact words were "That's because they party all night after the game, it was like that when I was here 20 years ago and it still is." His opinion but probably a lot of truth there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Heard some of the boys tore up "gillys" friday nite... dont shoot the messenger Maybe that's why Rocco was easily our most energized player Saturday?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burd Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Funny you should mention that, I was talking to my nephew who was at the Saturday game and I mentioned how the play always seems better on Fridays than Saturdays and his exact words were "That's because they party all night after the game, it was like that when I was here 20 years ago and it still is." His opinion but probably a lot of truth there. 20 years ago, eh? If we need to know, we have an eye witness standing on the bench. Greg Johnson was in that group, and I don't think he was a big partier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yzerman19 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Tearing it up to me assumes heavy drinking. I would be SHOCKED if that is happening after all the suspensions. If it is, there is a serious problem in that locker room. If they went out after the game and had say a single beer or better yet, club soda- I think that is fine. I would guess they have a midnight curfew on game nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sioux rube Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Maybe that's why Rocco was easily our most energized player Saturday?!?! Rodwell and St Clair had a ton of energy too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Rodwell and St Clair had a ton of energy too. Yeah, he was hitting and skating... I had forgotten how fast he was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Rodwell and St Clair had a ton of energy too. Rodwell playing like a guy that doesn't want to be a 4th line grinder for the rest of season. If could finish at all, he wouldn't be a 4th liner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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