tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post2502224758936717495..comments2023-11-03T05:08:58.618-07:00Comments on Let's Go Birds: Winter break....Thunnexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-39026065651815811022009-12-23T16:06:04.734-08:002009-12-23T16:06:04.734-08:00I agree with Mr. Tell.. you dont cry about wanting...I agree with Mr. Tell.. you dont cry about wanting to play near mommy and your gf. That is just rediculous.. as is leaving a team because you want to be a front-runner. Life doesnt work that way, not at 19 and not at 40.<br /><br />I do think there are teams and coaches that keep players on a shorter leash off the ice than we do and those teams probably tend to be more successful. This being said the coaches are always going to put the team first on the ice and not one particular player. <br /><br />Going back to what Tyler said.. there is no way that a teenager knows more about how to coach a team than our great staff, from Sumner on down the line.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-31660224451576701012009-12-23T09:04:33.468-08:002009-12-23T09:04:33.468-08:00What Boyer did was unprofessional, period. You do ...What Boyer did was unprofessional, period. You do not call in to let the organisation know that you wont be at training camp and you want to be traded and that the first week of training camp. I don't know what kind of writing on the wall you think he saw, but if its about being on a winning team, though. yes this team is inconsistant but he most likely would of been on the first or secon line. I'm not sure that with his .55pts/game average this year he is on the top 2 line.<br />As for Parker, the fact that he was in the top 2 scorer on a team that in their first 10 games had barely a goal a game offensive average is not a great accomplishement. As fans I am sure we do not see the whole story with Parker (practices and work ethics), and I am sure that being his draft year(is it?)he might be frustrated. But the idea that the coaches are not doing everything in the best interest of the team is ludicrous. They might not do everything in the best interest of Jon Parker but the team comes first.Mr Tell13https://www.blogger.com/profile/13706265045018584883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-34565053386157564262009-12-23T07:28:36.200-08:002009-12-23T07:28:36.200-08:00I don't think what Boyer did was bush, i thin...I don't think what Boyer did was bush, i think he saw the writing on the wall with this team consistantly over the last three years he would put up decent numbers but yet he would be stuck on the third and fourth line. It made no sense. I think he realized that he didnt like his situation here and would like the opportunity to play closer to home. The problem i have is the same thing is happening with John Parker. For most of this year he has been second on the team in points and is second right now in goals. He gets no first line or second line ice time. He gets stuck on the third line with Lockhart or Lund. Don't get me wrong i like the heart that Luke plays with but i just don't think that physically he can perform against the other players in this league. He is always getting out muscled along the boards and knocked down. The lines i think would work better are <br />Rai-Rouse-Parker. <br />Acolatse-Nielson-Wells. <br />Sentyrin-Alos-Jacobs. <br />Elliot-Lockhart-Lund.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-80574507666941398582009-12-22T18:25:26.699-08:002009-12-22T18:25:26.699-08:00Hey look not every player on every team likes the ...Hey look not every player on every team likes the coach.. they will have to get used to this as it's the same in the big leagues. It's time to man up and play like a pro not a little boy if you wanna get anywhere.<br /><br />What Boyer did was bush league and I can't wait to boo him next week!Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-65921804354457881202009-12-22T14:30:07.164-08:002009-12-22T14:30:07.164-08:00This is the only time I have brought this up so I&...This is the only time I have brought this up so I'm sure there are others. I'm not saying all of the players don't like the coaching. I'm more saying a few certain players are not fond of Sumner's coaching style and would prefer to be elsewhere. I don't want to throw current players under but Jeremy Boyer would be a good example.<br /><br />As for the other comment, if we do manage a playoff spot with half a season left to gain some experience and a goaltender very capable of stealing a series I think we could pull off a first round upset if it was the right matchup.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-1115238229035052102009-12-21T17:00:23.638-08:002009-12-21T17:00:23.638-08:00Mark my words now.... if we finish 7th and draw Va...Mark my words now.... if we finish 7th and draw Vancouver in the first round.. we advance.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-8923028006505092152009-12-21T16:04:03.558-08:002009-12-21T16:04:03.558-08:00I know people have commented on this a couple of t...I know people have commented on this a couple of times (I don't know if it is the same person). But there is this intimation that the players don't like or respect the coaches. Not only do I not get that impression but I can't see how players would be in the "right" for not respecting a coaching staff with the hockey resume that this staff has...<br /><br />I would question how badly a player wants to work hard who would question the hockey knowledge that this staff brings to the table.<br /><br />I'm not sure whether that is what you are saying or not but I would hope that isn't the case. I'd have a hard time siding with players who think they know more about hockey than Rob, Turner, Becanic or Jim.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-67076465000646474562009-12-21T15:05:04.827-08:002009-12-21T15:05:04.827-08:00wow I couldn't have said that better myself. I...wow I couldn't have said that better myself. I find myself at the games not really concerned if we win or lose. Sure I would love to see a lot better product, but I understand what needs to happen for us to get there. I try and look at the positives for the fact that our rebuild could be worse than it is now, just look at Portland's last 3 years. But I still can't look past my doubts in ownership and coaching (whom many players are not fond of) Hopefully everything comes together and works out in the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com