tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post1779400627865900350..comments2023-11-03T05:08:58.618-07:00Comments on Let's Go Birds: Tbirds get what they deserve...Thunnexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-15577775226537417602009-12-30T10:41:21.356-08:002009-12-30T10:41:21.356-08:00And every player on your roster being a minus play...And every player on your roster being a minus player is proof of talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-68884794733938720132009-12-29T16:56:59.298-08:002009-12-29T16:56:59.298-08:00Ok, look.. 3.92 is a freaking fantastic GPA but it...Ok, look.. 3.92 is a freaking fantastic GPA but it is a horrific GAA!! I'd rather have Al Gore in net!!MIKEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-75622535987345768192009-12-29T14:22:59.579-08:002009-12-29T14:22:59.579-08:00I never actually made a comment on Gore's &quo...I never actually made a comment on Gore's "talent". I merely pointed out that you said he was "actually pretty decent".<br /><br />I give up... you win... you're right, I'm wrong. whatever.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-81416160522233417472009-12-29T12:07:46.288-08:002009-12-29T12:07:46.288-08:00You say you can't judge talent based on stats ...You say you can't judge talent based on stats yet when I opined that Gore was a decent (never said great) goalie, you threw up his stats to counter that arguement. I guess I'm still trying to figure out how you quantify the term talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-65276330715388732832009-12-29T10:26:41.928-08:002009-12-29T10:26:41.928-08:00Again, we'll have to agree to disagree. I don...Again, we'll have to agree to disagree. I don't think you can really judge "talent" based on stats... but at least you are making an attempt and I can appreciate that.<br /><br />I don't think I ever mentioned anything about who has a brighter future. The argument was... who, currently, is more talented. I see more talent on the Seattle side than on the Chilliwack team.<br /><br />The fact that the Bruins have taken 2/3 really doesn't matter because as I stated about the game Sunday, Chilliwack won because they played harder, not because they are more talented... In My Opinion.<br /><br />Let it go man... what point is there arguing with some dopey Seattle fan about your Bruins. Just enjoy making the playoffs, because Seattle probably won't.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-89273583992491906312009-12-29T10:22:35.157-08:002009-12-29T10:22:35.157-08:00Once again, I never said Chilliwack was vastly mor...Once again, I never said Chilliwack was vastly more talented than Seattle. They are two teams similar in record and probably similar in talent. I gave you a stat: 3 games head to head and the Bruins have won 2. Here are some more stats. The top 5 scorers on the Bruins are all plus players. Not one T-bird in their top 5 scoring is a plus player. In fact Seatle has only one plus player on the roster (ironically former Bruin Scott Ramsay at +5). Not to mention Chilliwack played the other night without their 4th leading scorer (Horak). 4 of the Bruins top 5 scorers are 17-18 yr olds. 3 of Seattle's top 4 scorers are 20 yr olds. 4 of the T-birds top 6 scorers are either 19 or 20 yrs old. So these teams might be pretty equal this season but it looks like the Bruins might have the brighter future. My original point was and still is, the T-birds are not that much more talented, if at all, than the Bruins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-6151874335234422322009-12-29T07:08:03.035-08:002009-12-29T07:08:03.035-08:00As a small added note. I know for a fact from an ...As a small added note. I know for a fact from an extremely reliable source that Nielsen is the most vocal player on the bench and in the locker room.<br /><br />I'm not sure where everyone gets this notion that he isn't vocal just because you don't see him yelling at teammates on the ice.<br /><br />Mike can also tell you this, he sits behind the bench and can hear who does a majority of the talking/yelling, it is normally Becanic and Nielsen.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-22412538326396760912009-12-28T22:37:57.949-08:002009-12-28T22:37:57.949-08:00Here is my deal, I love coming on too this website...Here is my deal, I love coming on too this website and reading tylers blogs. Infact I check it everyday because I enjoy talking to him even though I never met him. I enjoy it cause he knows hockey, even though I don't always agree with him, he is normally right. With nielsen, its funny to me to read what some have written about him. No one complained when he was centering lines with greg scott or bud holloway, infact, he was vvery much liked by all fans. He has never been a spotlight guy, and no where does it say, that is what a captain has too be. To me, he doesn't need to score goals, he doesn't even need to say anything. But since we are all out on the ice during the game, we know he isn't vocal and doesn't lead whatsoever. That's crap, no one knows how he is around the team on and off the ice. I would take 10 nielsens over 10 lockharts any day. He is the first line center for a reason, he is the first line center for both power play and pk for a reason. But because he doesn't score at will, because he isn't thomas hickey, he's automatically no good. No one here said he was nhl material. Seattle was spoiled with thomas hickey, and its hard to follow something like he was. But wait till next year when we are bitching about our captain, who's that going to be? Sena? Yeah because its great to have our captain take a elbow penalty behind the play because someone gave him a hard check? Wells? What validates him to be captain, cause he's on a line with prab rai and, oh wait, who else? Dillion? Don't even get me started on him? Keep bitching like true "seattle bandwagon fans" that you are. I bet if we were decent this year you would be telling us its because of the leadership qualities of lindsay nielsen.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516913016908534911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-88654328956567245132009-12-28T20:13:41.059-08:002009-12-28T20:13:41.059-08:00That is what I blame on coaching. There are a lot...That is what I blame on coaching. There are a lot of people on here that defend Sumner, but there is NO doubt this team has an incredible amount of talent. Young talent yes. But they have proven they can play with anybody. But who do you blame for the inconsistency? I blame Sumner and his staff hands down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-48074627815231046792009-12-28T20:10:50.301-08:002009-12-28T20:10:50.301-08:00Where is the team that won 5 out of 6 earlier this...Where is the team that won 5 out of 6 earlier this year? Going into Vancouver and kicking their ass? Where is that team?? Can anyone tell me that? Tyler is right this team has got talent, but it does not sustain itself(like last night), so okay who is at fault?Another question I have is has anyone seen Jon Parker, when he was in that stretch of 5 out of 6 wins he was awsome, now nothing, I don't get it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-29966435601719877112009-12-28T20:08:16.039-08:002009-12-28T20:08:16.039-08:00I enjoy reading Tyler's blog and appreciate hi...I enjoy reading Tyler's blog and appreciate his work keeping the fans informed. But it does bother me to see a few posters SLAM individual players. Constructive critism is one thing but to say a player is a waste, can't do something or is useless is just an immature rant. Some of these posts seem like there is a personal grudge towards a player and have very little basis. It is obvious that some are novice fans and have never played the game. Everyone should keep in mind that comments on this and any board are only opinions and certainly not facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-72235145148519096222009-12-28T19:51:10.532-08:002009-12-28T19:51:10.532-08:00I'll eat crow on Schappert. He has manned up ...I'll eat crow on Schappert. He has manned up this year. I wasn't happy we kept him as an overage at the beginning of the year, but Nielsen has shown me nothing more than what we saw of him last year. Schappert and Rai are both on ice leaders. The face Nielsen wears the "C" is nothing short of a head scratcher.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-73279787104267700132009-12-28T19:32:54.228-08:002009-12-28T19:32:54.228-08:00Yeah they are kids. Well aware of that. But they...Yeah they are kids. Well aware of that. But they have chosen a career that will be scrutinized. If they can't handle the heat they need to get out of the kitchen. Many a fan feels Nielsen is a waste of an overage roster spot. But Sumner likes him and that's all that matters I guess. Bottom line is his hockey playing days are numbered. I am sure he is a nice kid, but not a role model on the ice whatsoever, he does as little as he can to get buy out there. Might be a leader off the ice, but not on the ice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-2750220396309230082009-12-28T19:18:46.214-08:002009-12-28T19:18:46.214-08:00Just remember in the long run - and this is for ev...Just remember in the long run - and this is for everyone...that you are getting worked up and saying a player is no good when, technically, this is their job and they are teenagers still learning how to basically live without their parents and still go to school! Some of these kids are far more mature than any one of you. How about someone goes to your job and tells you that you're terrible at stapling paper even if they've never had training in your job?!? Let's take a moment and realize these are extremely talented kids playing in the highest level of development hockey! DEVELOPMENT! Now, can I shadow a doctor and tell them they are treating a patient incorrect or they suck a diagnosing please?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-40181771129371034392009-12-28T19:08:56.433-08:002009-12-28T19:08:56.433-08:00Putting the words "Nielsen" and "wi...Putting the words "Nielsen" and "wins faceoffs" in the same sentence is a joke. Complete waste of an overage spot. He needs to go. Let the younger kids get more ice team. This team is going nowhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-45273670716960477022009-12-28T18:42:11.307-08:002009-12-28T18:42:11.307-08:00Rouse wins a ton of faceoffs. Did I say somewhere...Rouse wins a ton of faceoffs. Did I say somewhere that Nielsen was better than Rouse on faceoffs?Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-36159229014032540192009-12-28T18:37:53.987-08:002009-12-28T18:37:53.987-08:00Tyler, you think Nielsen wins faceoffs? You might...Tyler, you think Nielsen wins faceoffs? You might want to track that. Rouse wins a lot more faceoffs than the 20 year old captain. Nielsen may be a strong penalty killer but if he played with 1/2 the effort of Lockhart he would be a lot better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-43961191964444008872009-12-28T18:06:31.149-08:002009-12-28T18:06:31.149-08:00I just spent 15 minutes writing out a long respons...I just spent 15 minutes writing out a long response and decided this was better.<br /><br />Opinion is opinion.<br />Opinion is not fact.<br /><br />I'm not going to waste any more of my time arguing with someone who provides no facts. You think Chilliwack more talented, that's great. Saying that Gore is "actually pretty decent" posting an 88.2% save percentage isn't usually how I would define "pretty decent".<br /><br />Respecting your opinion doesn't mean I have to agree with it.<br /><br />I believe Seattle is more talented, that is an opinion.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-66625224594107905892009-12-28T18:03:23.517-08:002009-12-28T18:03:23.517-08:00This is NOT a talent issue... we have talent ...ol...This is NOT a talent issue... we have talent ...old (shapps,rai,neilsen) and young (jacobs, alos, muth ) and in between (rouse, fleming, bonsor, ramsey, warg) <br /><br />Its an EFFORT issue, Chilliwack is NOT Tri-city, not Spokane, not even Everett... and they came into our barn and kicked our asses because they put in an EFFORT they CARED they WANTED to WIN... thats the difference..<br /><br />You can't teach DESIRE...Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-33578696614205699322009-12-28T17:22:04.248-08:002009-12-28T17:22:04.248-08:00I didn't contradict myself at all. The 15 min...I didn't contradict myself at all. The 15 minutes of good hard hockey the Bruins played made the T-birds look bad over that 15 minutes. After that it was a fairly even, rather sloppy game. But there is nothing in the way they have played this season that would suggest the T-birds are more talented than the Bruins. If anything you contradicted yourself saying they T-birds would have lost big if not for Pickard. So where is all that talent outside of Pickard? Without him how many wins would they have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-44061927682699074092009-12-28T16:34:03.690-08:002009-12-28T16:34:03.690-08:00Oh and Gore has a GAA of nearly 4 and a save perc...Oh and Gore has a GAA of nearly 4 and a save percentage of about .880.. thats is NOT even close to good..Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-51693492361113985862009-12-28T16:29:32.085-08:002009-12-28T16:29:32.085-08:00You are lucky enough to have a 2-1 lead going into...You are lucky enough to have a 2-1 lead going into the 3rd period(because of your goalie) at home and you get outshot 14-3 in a period that you simply need to TIE in order to get the two points.. you call this effort?? please!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-64234739427816956692009-12-28T16:06:29.001-08:002009-12-28T16:06:29.001-08:00Yeah I'm going to have to respectfully disagre...Yeah I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with this one too. Nielsen is the type of skater who "looks" like he doesn't care and "looks" like he isn't skating hard when he is actually (IMO) skating smart and playing smart. He IS your best penalty killer. He IS your best two way center. He plays the game the right way and from what I am told he is a LOT more vocal on the bench than most people know. (I certainly wouldn't, I sit 11 rows behind the bench I can't hear anything being said down there)<br /><br />Nielsen is the opposite of Lockhart and that isn't a knock on either player... they just have different styles.<br /><br />I hear this a lot... that people don't like Nielsen as a player. I definitely could be wrong but I just don't see that... I see a guy who skates smart, wins faceoffs and plays defense first.<br /><br />We're talking about a guy with a -6 on a team full of minus numbers.<br /><br />Would I love to see more out of him? Sure... but I don't think he is the problem on this team.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-54260319091655242612009-12-28T15:55:54.391-08:002009-12-28T15:55:54.391-08:00This question has been nagging me all year: Why is...This question has been nagging me all year: Why is Nealson the captain? He has played with zero heart nearly all season. Oftentimes he seems to simply be going through the motions. He doesn't dig very hard on the boards and isn't the team's voice on the ice. Not only does he not play like the captain, but he actually plays like a zombie on the ice. I just don't get him this year. Sena or Wells would make much better captains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-4624204950901137612009-12-28T15:45:26.906-08:002009-12-28T15:45:26.906-08:00I don't recall any of the young guys cruising....I don't recall any of the young guys cruising. I would have liked<br />to see more of the Rouse and Alos line...those guys where flying and finishing their checks. I think combined saw these 2 lines out there for less than 15 shifts for the entire game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com