It’s raining in Detroit today, but are the Kings putting away their umbrella? After today’s morning skate, Terry Murray indicated that the Kings will shake up their power play a bit tonight, going away from their traditional “umbrella” look and toward a style with more movement. It will be interesting to see how notable the changes are on the ice. After a 5-for-19 stretch on the power play, the Kings went 0-for-10 with the man advantage in their last two games. The Kings enter the game ranked 19th in the NHL in power-play efficiency, while Detroit ranks 16th in penalty-kill efficiency.
MURRAY: “We are changing it up, the one group with (Anze) Kopitar and (Drew) Doughty and Jack (Johnson). We’re going to change the setup in the offensive zone. I think you get to a point, sometimes, where change is very important. You get stale. You’re getting stationary, often, when you get so used to one setup. It’s a power-play look that I used years ago, when I was coaching in Florida. It’s a change. It gets the puck in different people’s hands. There’s more movement in it, and it gets you thinking. To me, with where we are right now, we’re a team that’s looking to make the automatic play all the time. You’ve got to get some thought back into it.”
When do they use the power play where they shoot the puck??
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Jstin Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:42 am
@Jesse,
I dont believe we’ll try that one till this new style of movement fails…
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MindGeyser Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:49 am
@Jesse, Good one.
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You da man rich! Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
@Jesse, amen brother! U can’t score if u don’t shoot!
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:25 pm
@Jesse,
I just hope that for the rest of this season, the Los Angeles Kings use that uncommon sixth sense they all have and reflexively go to the right spot on the ice, so that they can bang in enough goals to WIN SOME HOCKEY GAMES…
–Is that too much to ask for? I don’t think so!
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Shakes Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:35 pm
@Jesse,
We’re saving that for Sweden and Germany next year. The Euros will never know what hit them.
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NoDoughty Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@Jesse, LMFAO!!!!
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omar winkie Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@Jesse,
They have been shooting but the big problem is they are not moving.. when taking shots from the point they are stationary which means block shots.. movment will get the other team out of position and a better chance to get the puck to the net.
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Wow, how many NHL coachs have so little ego?
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fsd1 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:55 am
@39scars, care to explain that little tidbit?
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39scars Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
@fsd1, when was the last time ur boss said my way is not working I am going to try something else
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Jeff Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
@39scars, When his boss said your way sucks, try something else.
tommysalami Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
@39scars, I don’t see it as ego, as much as security. It’s usually insecurity that tends to foster a lack of accountability. I’m glad to see this, but I have to wonder, what does Jamie Kompon do? Can I have his job? I’d be a great 30 second interview at the beginning of the 3rd.
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:17 pm
@39scars,
–When my boss found out I was leaving to go work with a competitor because his company dropped to last against all comers, was losing money hand and fist and he had his wife doing the books…
Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:29 pm
@39scars,
Ego is waiting so long and refusing to even acknowlege that they needed a change till now.
It’s almost down right criminal.
Considering how long fans have been sreaming for change all season long. If they can see it, Murray should have seen it months ago. The fact that he did nothing should tell you who has the ego.
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I use the word “creativity” to describe what he’s talking about. Something of which has been severely lacking.
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Scot Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:48 am
@wavesinair,
Sounds like it. Sounds like the PP is more in the players’ control now, huh? Almost like the coaches are saying, “We’re letting go. Do what you can see, see what you can do.”
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crashin' da net Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
@Scot, there has to be some guidance for them on how to move/trade places as they rotate. Just dropping the reins and saying “it’s all yours – have at it” is setting up these guys for failure so you can say “see, it’s no better than my way”.
Hopefully they looked at some clips of their competitiors (RW’s come to mind) to show how the movement can (not has to) be done in order to create lanes. And by God! everyone on the ice ought to be expecting passes and have sticks on the ice for one touch passes and redirects towards the net!
We can do this boys. Beat the RW’s at their own game in their house by burying some PP’s and get that swagger back you so rightly deserve. Release the hounds! GKG!!!!!!!!!!!
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So it is a 1-2-2 or a 2-1-2 overload?
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VanKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:55 am
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA, Howdy from the good vancouver to the copycat sister
Whatever it is, I just hope there is more movement; teams are too good at covering the lanes and predicting the passes when you are stationary, no matter what the setup.
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Dan H. Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:02 pm
@VanKingsFan,
Agreed. Movement is key and the Kings are stagnant and it makes anything they do easy to counter.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
@VanKingsFan,
–HEY VAN:
When are you going to organize all the Vancouver Kings Fans to put up at least a little smackback at the next LAK-VAN game in Vancouver? I was horribly embarrassed by Kings season ticket holders selling their tickets to the Green Goo Guys and Gals for the last game. I mean, when did Kings’ fans let a little coin get in the way of cheering for their favorite NHL team?
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VanKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
@BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy, Well my friend, I CAN tell you that i will be at the game March 31st!!!!
Would love any and all Kings fans coming up or going to the game to get in touch so I can have dsome back up!
I will be sitting with my bro (Canucks fan…) and battling with everyone around me all game long, as per usual.
Section 306, Row #1 baby! Right on the edge of the balcony, possibly some of the best seats in the house IMO.
BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
@VAN,
Good Luck!
–If there are any Kings fans going to the game in Vancouver, I’d love to hear the Loo-Ser cheer someone on this blog made up over the telly!
–Okay, so you like life and want to live to go see another Kings game someday… At least stand up and cheer for each of the 6 goals the Kings are going to score that night! Oh, and go give Van a high five after the game…
ten for instigating Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:34 pm
@VanKingsFan, Have the Vancouver fans realized they are now cursed for what they did to the Gretzky statute in front of Staples? No cup for them.
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
@ten for instigating, I missed that. What happened to Gretz?
Glass Banger Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA, Great to see another home town Vancouver fan. HBHS!!!! I like the Nucks do on ther power play, they play it like a school yard pick-up game. That, that you have never seen, is un-predcitable. Let the players have some control, these are highly paid guys. I say UNLEASH THE HOUNDS OF HELL!!!!
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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
@Glass Banger, Hudson Bay huh? My daughter went to Fort Vanc. Any way I am from Simi Valley then migrated to the PNW. Alot of WHL up here and the Winterhawks are good and fun to watch. I agree let the players figure it out.
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Glass Banger Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA, Now thats funny. I live in Moorpark, right by the college. Yes, Hudson’s Bay, my sisters kids go there now. I grew up watching the Portland Winterhawks in the Coliseum back in the 70 & 80′s. They kind of reminded me of the guys in Slap Shot, I remember a game that there was a fight in the pregame skate. Fun times and only $5 a ticket.
You know if it works, he’ll hear “what took you so long”..fair or not.
I appreciate his honesty and willing to put any ego he may or may not have, behind the team.
I don’t believe that is the reason. He feels at this point a change is due. That same lousy PP, was pretty much the same PP that carried us against Vancouver last year.
If he has to catch heat, so be it. I’m all for this working. Go Kings!
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tommysalami Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:16 pm
@nykingfan, Whether it works or not, changes should have been made long ago. Whether this “new” look is the right look, well, that remains to be seen. I’m not afraid to ask “what took so long?” If this change doesn’t work, had it been implemented weeks ago, we’d be looking at another alternative on the power play now and be that much farther ahead of the game.
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:38 pm
@nykingfan,
I already started before I even got to your post. Based on fairness I also started calling for change back in November. It’s now March, so he has it coming regardless of wether it works or takes some time to work.
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Everyone complains about the system. I don’t think the system is the problem. Our EXECUTION is the problem. We can’t complete a pass to save our lives! That’s why the PP (and offense, in general) stinks.
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BakoCAkingsCondorsGuy Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
@Joe Ward,
Improve the spacing and the rotation of the players, and our PP becomes DYNAMITE!
–Someday, over the rainbow…
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iekingfan71 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:52 pm
@Joe Ward, or get a shot on net!
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:45 pm
@Joe Ward, Even well designed power plays aren’t always executed right. Poorly designed ones that aren’t executed right end up at the bottom 1/2 of the league. When all else fails play within the system.
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Any change is welcome. The worry about any system comes from the breakaway when the D man doesn’t hold the point. Right Drew? But I would rather take the risks, especially with JQ in net.
TM is right, but it’s taken way too long to see it. The PP is just standing there making passes and shooting at shinguards. Motion is the key, keep the feet moving, pass the puck. Make them chase you.
Best of luck tonight gentlemen.
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tommysalami Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:18 pm
@Dilapidus, I don’t fault Doughty at all for that. He was trying to make something out of nothing, which a player will do when he’s frustrated with a broken system.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:04 pm
@tommysalami, It’s his fault,sure the system has’ntworked,but it’s his fault,he should take the blame.DD is known for his skating and his creativity with the puck,he is also known for shooting the puck into shinpads or cute little plays that lead to goals against and chances against,he has looked lazy at times,and that was a lazy play.I don’t know how many times I’ve seen him play with the puck along the boards and lose itand become a chance or goal,correct me if I’m wrong,but I think he fumbled the puck agaist Det the last game,and it led to a shorty from Helm I think.It was his fault,period,hopefully he learns from it and doesn’t do it anymore.
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tommysalami Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
@LVKINGS88, I respectfully disagree. You can’t fault a player for wanting to win. He was trying to make something out of the crap system that is forced upon him. I commend him for taking the action. Success is a reward of risk, not stagnancy. Would he make a different decision if he knew this was going to be the result? Sure. Would he make that decision again with the same risk? Probably. I think the difference in our respective opinions is giving Doughty the benefit of the doubt. Personally, I’m OK with him attempting that pass, yes, next time it’ll have more mustard on it, but I certainly don’t fault him for trying to make a play to get something out of an ineffective PP system he’s forced to participate in.
LVKINGS88 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:44 pm
@tommysalami, Dang Tommy,your names got me craving a salami sandwich,mmmmm,salami and capa-cola,gotta go to the store now.
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tommysalami Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
@LVKINGS88, I have that effect on a lot of people.
Bkrs-Bud Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
@tommysalami, Love is blind lol.
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SLG1013 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
@tommysalami, IMO, trying to make something out of nothing was exactly his mistake. Doughty needs to be more aware of the situation he’s in. The Kings had a one goal lead with 15 minutes left in the 3rd period, and he was being rushed by (at least at this point in the season) the Star’s best player in Benn. He should have either taken the puck back out of the zone and reset or put it down the boards near where the fowards were all standing like they were glued to the ice. At least in that case, we don’t give up a shorty. If we were up by 3 or 4 goals, then maybe I don’t have as big a problem with the attempt. However, with the Kings inability to score goals on a consistent basis, nursing a one goal lead in the third period, there is no way to justify the pass he attempted.
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
@SLG1013, Exactly,DD is smarter than that,at least he was last year,it seems last year,not only did DD play better he played smarter.
All I have to say about this team is “move the man, move the puck, don’t be so predictable”. We will be OK.
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About time he read the blog!!
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CupRun2011 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
@GKG!, Here, here!
Rich must have said, “Hey Murph, there are folks on my blog that have said that the Kings need more movement on the PP–that stationary umbrella is stale and the PK’s always block the lanes!”
It seems basic to me. PK = zone coverage; to beat it you need some movement to get the PK to move and create some out numbered attacks down low; or to open up the lanes so that the D can get some shots on net.
Let’s see how this works!
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
@GKG!,
Nice.
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mcsorleyfan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@GKG!, NO kidding. I suggested this 3 months ago.
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Deke'r Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
@mcsorleyfan, Alot of people suggested this 3 months ago, in fact I posted the players ought to workout with the Lakers to learn how to move without the puck.
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I think DL had a conversation with Terry.
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My Advice is to switch to the Power Play Structure that allows the team* to score goals**.
* the team -being the Kings not the opponent.
** goals – where the puck goes into THEIR net not ours.
Just Sayin’
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Put Martinez on the point. He doesnt look for the perfect shot like Stoll or Doughty or Johnson… he just gets the puck low and to the net, then hope for a rebound. Also, MOVE! Dont just stand there! Go get em tonight
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fsd1 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:56 am
@markisonfire, he is getting his time on the 2nd unit, on the point.
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You people are unbelievable. I’m thrilled. This is the second best thing that could happen to our power play. Thrilled dammit. This is what we’ve been complaining about for months now. I’m so happy and pro-Kings this moment that I’m even respecting the no caps in honor of Rich.
I’m sorry Joe Ward, but I think you are incorrect-it is the system, not the players’ execution of that system. We were predictable, stationary, and (most importantly to other teams) easy to defend.
It’s not over yet! go kings go!
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
@furrylats, Agreed!
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Oh Great… lets emulate Florida… you know we’re desperate when …
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mrbrett7 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
@VanKingsFan, hahahahahhahahahaha…well, that team he is referring to had a pretty good PP with Melanby.
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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
@VanKingsFan, Howdy back from a 5 and 1/2 hour drive from you. I am going to the game on the 31st up there. How about a meet and greet? Now if Rich is reading this lets see if he wants to meet and greet as well.
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VanKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
@Kings Fan Vancouver, WA,
Would love to at least say hello to Rich also, if you want to let us know where you hang out during the games Rich???? Probably one of the press boxes I would imagine, don’t think they let us schlubs up there.
Shoot me an email Kings fan in Washington when you are driving up!
dturvill@gmail.com.
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Kings Fan Vancouver, WA Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
@VanKingsFan, I sure will. Here is mine in case you don’t see mine. jlfiederer@peninsulaterminal.com
The fact is King ownership didnt want to pay the cost of FedExing the Red Wing PP videos. So Terry had to wait until he got to Detroit and signed out the videos from the downtown library
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VanKingsFan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:56 am
@The Zamboni mechanic, Would hate to see the state of the Detroit public Library…
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jet Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 11:57 am
@The Zamboni mechanic, you can’t fool us, Detroit doesn’t have a library
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mrbrett7 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
@jet, They probably burned it down for firewood.
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Stuart Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:45 pm
@mrbrett7, hmmmm…either that was super witty (like when Mo wakes up Curly to tell him to go to sleep) or I’m left asking…burn it down FOR firewood? You seem decent enough, so I’ll call you super-witty lol
i wonder if this (THN) is affecting DDs play. JJ and lilWilly seem to be so much better since they signed.
Nothing new to report on the contract talks between the L.A. Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty or the Tampa Bay Lightning and center Steven Stamkos.
The Calgary Sun reported agent Don Meehan, who represents both players, said he had no substantial discussions with the Kings regarding Doughty, but was confident the Lightning intend to re-sign Stamkos to a deal longer than three or four years.
It appears both clubs will wait until after the playoffs to resume negotiations with their stars. It’s possible one or both will still be unsigned by July 1, leaving them open to receive offer sheets from rival clubs. But it’s more likely both will be under new contracts before that becomes an issue.
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rick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
@jet, He’s not exactly helping his cause with his inconsistent play this year. I suspect he would have been able to command a better contract after last year than what he is going to be offered after this one. He is still a tremendous talent – but just when we all thought he wasn’t even human, he proved us all wrong. It will be interesting to see whether he wants a long term deal after a year in which his sterling reputation took a little bit of a hit.
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
@jet,
Interesting that both players are represented by the same agent (Don Meehan). Good job letting us know.
@rick,
inconsistent play won’t make a difference I think, because with DD it is more about what the upswing could be. He is already at the top of his age bracket in Icetime, a key player in all situations and posseses an awareness that is rare for someone so young.
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Great news…..I get so sick of Jim Fox saying “keeping it simple”. Way too predictable!!! Finally, a little creativity
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Garry Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:51 pm
@gggbd, I get so sick of Jim Fox, period!..he nevwer shuts up..
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Dilapidus Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
@Garry, I don’t like the sing song delivery.. *that* is very predictable, but I tend to very much appreciate the things he says. And he is supposed to keep talking. TV doesn’t like dead air.
R
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wavesinair Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
@Garry,
Fox is at his best when he has a strong opinion. It’s when he tries to ride the fence that he sounds like a slimy politician. I can tell he doesn’t like to be wrong (who does, I know) but color analysts are paid to have an opinion, not debate themselves live. Wishy-washy = weak color. Even if you’re wrong, have a take. If you’re wrong, then correct yourself and look a little stupid.
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
@gggbd,
Ditto!
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Hat trick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
@gggbd, LOL I think Fox, in so many words, is saying the the PP just sucks big time wind but of course can’t say it that bluntly but I think it’s pretty obvious.
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With as comfortable as Doughty has become carrying the puck lately, let’s put him on the half wall and get Kopitar back on his point. If nothing else, Doughty will tire out the defense. I’ve always thought it was a good strategy to spend 40 seconds getting the defense moving considerably and then start attacking. It’s amazing how good PP’s can be when the defense is tired.
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
@ViperHockey,
Put Kopi in the high and low slot!
size and wrist shot equal goals.
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This falls into the category of “about freaking time”
That being said, I’m excited for tnight’s game and I think the Kings will bring their A-game.
GKG!
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Great news for Kings fans. Mr. Kompon has finally come out of his cave and realized we need a PP change
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maybe they can open up the back door again….how long has it been since we even looked that way?
everything is back to the point then hope and pray we can find a lane to create a rebound that we can get a stick on…horrible
I love this fresh approach…get people moving and find somebody with a solid pass and great finish.
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mrbrett7 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:15 pm
@launch, I think they have tried, but when the passer is holding onto the puck for 10 seconds at a time, there is no lane to pass through to open up that back door.
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launch Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:58 pm
@mrbrett7, that is my point….movement creates the lane…I love this….GKG
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lvkingaholic Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
@launch, its gotta be bing bang boom…….. goal
it can’t get any worse…can it?
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Can’t be worse then it is now.. Maybe a day off practice or something for the 1st player to get power play goal. Haven’t remembered what a powerplay goal looks like in a Kings uniform.
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Bkrs-Bud Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:47 pm
@Ducksuck, Game winner against The Yotes.
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Are we to understand from TM’s comments that he’s taken responsibility for the PP away from Kompon? Can it be???
Regardless of the system, the key is to take the qb’ing responsibility away from Kopitar. That small step alone will be an immense reason to celebrate.
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crashin' da net Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
@Capt Jam, Provided this is not just lip service. I really don’t even care if we score as long as we are getting quality chances. We have not even had those. Then again, you can;t get chances if you have no entry. Hopefully the Kings also worked on that. Amzing how easily some other teams do it without the D&C. We should have been studying those tapes as well.
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Awesome! Now we can beat Vancouver last Saturday.
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number 6 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
@Jason4Kings,
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Bingram Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
@Jason4Kings, Thanks Jason, that gave me a good laugh.
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wavesinair Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
@Jason4Kings, LOL. Classic.
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This is fantastic news. GKG.
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There will be more movement. That’s reassuring. You’d have to go some to get less movement out of it.
Sorry, but it is really frustrating to watch other teams on the powerplay. No. Obviously not All the teams. That’s why there are teams with an even worse % than the Kings. But you’d probably notice that most of those teams aren’t gonna challenge for the Cup this year.
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:28 pm
@number 6,
Any slower and we would be going back in time.
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number 6 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 5:18 pm
@johnjuan,
That’s brilliant. Love it!
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We will see if he is true to his word this time around. Before I get excited, I am reminded of what he said before the season even started about the Kings’ new offensive system. Read this and know why I remain dubious. Did he do what he said then?
http://lakingsnews.com/2011/03/09/la-kings-powerplay-intends-on-movement-or-so-terry-murray-says/
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
@Bobby Scribe,
The answer is no. Accountability works for the coaches too.
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EternalOptimist Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
@Bobby Scribe,
Didn’t he want us to be more of a puck possession team also?
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Happy for ANY change on the PP, but have a hard time commending a head coach who should have done something 40 games ago.
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:27 pm
@rick,
Yup.
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Capt Jam Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
@rick,
Agreed. TM will never be described as impulsive when it comes to the PP.
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Dominick Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:32 pm
@rick, exactly!
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OMG, just saw this and passed out, smacked my head on table, woke up and found my wallet gone and was still HAPPY!
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LVKINGS88 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
@DesertKing, I think Kompon has your wallet,him and Terry were in cahoots together.
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I understand the PP has to be changed, but Murray is changing the lines more than a Vegas black jack dealer changing cards
Sometimes the kings looks like running around like chickens with their head cut off. As soon as the kings get scored on the coach is hitting the panic button. What is Brown ice time? 5 minutes or so, get some production man, that is great if he leads in hits, that should be an enforcer job. Take the C off or get into gear, last games the kings where outworked and out played all aspect of the game.
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I simply find it interesting that TM is changing the PP system to one that HE used in Florida. Now if I read into this real hard, could we possibly see a lack of confidence in Kompon being shown here? Usually when a head coach implements a PP or PK system of his own, that’s a red flag that something is brewing. Not trying to be a Vancouver fan here (Conspiracy theorist), but just sayin..
BTW..Rich mentioned it’s raining. Is it raining tiger’s blood, because that would mean…
WINNING!!!! (Sorry…)
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:26 pm
@Cynic,
Ha!
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wavesinair Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 2:26 pm
@Cynic,
That’s a good point. Murray has always left the PP in Kompon’s hands (at least publicly). I see it as a shift for sure. He even said it, “stale.” So yeah, maybe Kompon couldn’t see the forest for the trees and Murray saw that and said, “we need to make a change and we’re making the change I want.”
Bi-Winning!
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EternalOptimist Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
@Cynic,
Maybe we should consult Charlie Sheen on how to improve the PP… he seems to know everything LOL
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What good would it do to change the PP if we cant break into the offensive zone? I miss Dave Tippit as a assistant coach
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johnjuan Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
@Mikey,
Would love to have Tippit coaching this team.
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Murray was coaching in Florida in 98,99,2000. Hmmmmmm. Really up to date, isn’t he–with a faster, more aggressive NHL.Maybe he should tr tiddleywinks strategy
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It maybe baby steps but I say lets give the whole offense a couple new tools. Start attacking with four once in awhile?
Glad to here he is at least acknowledging the disaster we call a man advantage.
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Oh my,is this correct or is he just fooling us?,no wonder I just saw a pig fly by me,being chased by a ckicken with lips and a snake with armpits,I think they were going to hell,cuz they heard hell froze over.
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Well it can’t get much worse so it is worth a shot. Hell it ws worth a shot two months ago but better late than never I guess.
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How about moving towards the same intensity as when we pull our goalie? Bum rush the puck, overload, and shoot from anywhere…don’t worry about just getting it back to the point…it ain’t working.
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Wow I’m shocked!!! TM is FINALLY realizing that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is just not working??? A little too late but better late than never I guess. Shouldn’t he have tried to shake something up two months ago when the PP was just as horrific?
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To all the DD haters yes he made a terrible play at the wrong time and ended up getting burned by it. He had enough room to do his spin move towards the boards and Ben would have been holding his jock but he didn’t and messed up. Cut the guy a little slack. He carries the puck into the O zone probably better than any of the forwards. I’m betting he’ll make up for it tonight.
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we need meadowlark lemon on the point………..
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Movement on the PP, faster entries, and strong to the net. Let’s see wha twe can do. that means you too Penner!
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Is anyone else frustrated with the lack of ability to get the puck on net? In my opinion JJ is the biggest culprit. The only chance we had last game on PP was when Martinez got the initial shot on net. From there we had a couple chances for rebounds around the net. Some of our errant shots have led directly to out-numbered attacks for the opponent.
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KC23 Reply:
March 9th, 2011 at 3:33 pm
@AllTimeKing, I’ve been frustrated with the lack of movement. That high umbrella where every stays static is the worst conceived PP I’ve ever seen. Anything different has to be a step up.
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I hope we get a PP tonight, lots of them. I can’t wait to see the new look. Maybe we’ll even score on some of them. The first one for sure because they won’t be expecting anything different. In fact maybe we’ll even see some confusion on their faces. That would be a hoot.
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For those who use the excuse that it’s the same power play we had in the playoffs last season, I’ve been watching footage from the playoffs and it isn’t the same as the one we have now. It might have the same coaching staff (major part of your argument), but it’s nowhere even remotely close. Why people point to the playoffs and what we had last season is even relevant is beyond me. It’s totally different.
Am I the only one who ever went back and looked?
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Hillarious! Who moved? There was no movement, we just moved the cones from the umbrella to the cross. Luckily we get a nice tip and a goal, but I’d hardly say it was due to this masterful new shape.
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