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 Skookum Jim
Messages: 6160
Registered: March 2006
Location: Burnaby, BC
6 Cups
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Great win .. Pickard stole that game.. big saves at big times..
One note, Bouchard showed well on the final offensive stats .. but the biggest problem with his play as a defenseman was front and center stage on the 2nd goal against.. he puck watches the entire time the Shark coasts right down Main street behind him for an open net goal.. just a total lack of awareness .. all he had to do was a simple shoulder check at any point during the time he approached the net.. nothing.. he didn't have a man to cover.. just stood there watching the puck in the corner.. this is simple, basic stuff.. he's 25.. still doing the same things wrong.. everyone keeps hoping he gets smarter defensively .. but it just hasn't happened .. his coaches must have gone over these things with him since his rookie year.. just hasn't sunk in.. I can't understand why.. its basic stuff.. as a contrast.. I've noticed Nurse is playing much smarter in his own end this year.. much better at picking up open men this year..
Based on this year's play, Bouchard's next contract will come with some risk IMHO.. if he asks for $10+M and he keeps giving up the grade A chances against off weak play & decisions .. it could come with some regret..
McDAVID! Oh YEAH Baby!! (Thank you Lord!)
Tic-Tac-Tao!
Keep on Rockin' in the Free World
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