Comments from Team 990

JohnM · Guru

Comments from Team 990

NEWFIEHABSFAN · Senior Member

right on!

24 Rings · Guru

Kovy is one of the last guys I would give the "C" to, and I don't think he would want it. You can't lead by being lazy.

The truth is no one really merits the C these days. I think Koivs is the man for the job unless someone else proves otherwise.

Muller93 · Guru

JohnM wrote:

Mitch Melnick and Sean Starr were discussing the problems about the Habs. Sean basically said that Saku should no longer be captain since he doesn't get up and scream at the players in the room. He said they should remove the captaincy and give it to Kovy... He thinks that Kovy is much more vocal and would give his opinion more. Melnick basically responded that this idea was idiotic considering that no one was complaining when Sak came back from cancer and lead the team in the playoffs past the Bruins. How he has captained team Finland in the world cup and olympics and how he went up against big Joe last year in the playoffs and surpassed him when it mattered most. He also stated that the main problem on this team is goaltending and what is Saku supposed to say to Theo -> "Stop the f'ing puck you overpaid idiot". He said he probably has told him but that problem isn't solveable by the captain. This team can only get better if your #1 paid man, Theo turns his season around or if Huet somehow can become a #1 goalie.

Theo and Ribs. Theo and Ribs...Why on earth people want to blame a proven leader is beyond comprehension. Exactly right. What is Saku gonna yell at Theo??

24 Rings · Guru

I'm pretty sure Koivs doesn't have to say, "Hey buddy. Me and the guys think maybe you should turn it around...y'now? So maybe we can like, win some games? We'd really appreciate it if you stopped 9 out of 10 shots in a game sometime."

As you mentioned John, the problem is psychological or he's just totally lost it a la Jim Carey. There is nothing Koivs can do for Jose.

If Theo doesn't know that he is the worst goalie in the world right now then we've got even bigger problems (and we've got BIG problems already).

Ando · Guru

It would appear that Saku has his hands full in trying to straighten out Saku's game without trying to intervene in Jose's game!

...And-o is wayyyyyyyyyy more concerned with the performance of the "top-line" than he is about the play of the "top netminder"

...see guys, the difference between the two is that Theo CAN BE the best in the NHL at his position...THAT is undeniable!

barry33 · Guru

Muller93 wrote:

JohnM wrote: Mitch Melnick and Sean Starr were discussing the problems about the Habs. Sean basically said that Saku should no longer be captain since he doesn't get up and scream at the players in the room. He said they should remove the captaincy and give it to Kovy... He thinks that Kovy is much more vocal and would give his opinion more. Melnick basically responded that this idea was idiotic considering that no one was complaining when Sak came back from cancer and lead the team in the playoffs past the Bruins. How he has captained team Finland in the world cup and olympics and how he went up against big Joe last year in the playoffs and surpassed him when it mattered most. He also stated that the main problem on this team is goaltending and what is Saku supposed to say to Theo -> "Stop the f'ing puck you overpaid idiot". He said he probably has told him but that problem isn't solveable by the captain. This team can only get better if your #1 paid man, Theo turns his season around or if Huet somehow can become a #1 goalie. Theo and Ribs. Theo and Ribs...Why on earth people want to blame a proven leader is beyond comprehension. Exactly right. What is Saku gonna yell at Theo??

It is Saks job to yell at them. Just like many here say it is gainey's job to motivate the team, it is also the Captains. What happens if you get rid of Theo and Ribs and the problem still exists? You already got rid of Dags because he was perceived as a troublemaker. Do you just keep shipping guys out until the only one you have left is number 11 and maybe number 52? As far as giving the captaincy to Kovalev that is just plain dumb. At least Koivu shows up to play every night. But my point is that just because a guy shows up and tries every night does not neccessarily make him a good leader or captain. Otherwise Begin would be a great captain, as would Boillon. Is it not just possible that, just a sit looks like CJ lost the room, that Koivu has lost the room as well?

Habhead · Veteran Member

Ando wrote:

...see guys, the difference between the two is that Theo CAN BE the best in the NHL at his position...THAT is undeniable!

That's where I disagree with you, I really feel Theo has lost it and will never regain the form he once had. Plus, and we're forgetting about this, I think the reduction in goalie equipment size has had a major effect upon his effectiveness as an NHL goalie. I really do think Theo is done in this league as a #1 goalie, I really hope I'm wrong, but that's my gut feeling.

AB Habman · Guru

I would gain more respect for Saks if he would just concentrate on playing the game and give, his "C" to the player that is respected in the room, Rivet or Souray! For now he is riding Rivet's shirt tail or jock strap!

Jay1982 · Guru

Ando wrote:

And-o is wayyyyyyyyyy more concerned with the performance of the "top-line" than he is about the play of the "top netminder" ...see guys, the difference between the two is that Theo CAN BE the best in the NHL at his position...THAT is undeniable!

A goalie is an important role, if you aren't concerned about Theo's play, then you need to follow the games. A goalie faces 20-40 shots per game on average, if an under-achieving goalie can only save 2 out of 5 shots, that leaves the other team with 5+ goals per game. No matter how good your #1 line is, they are not out there for 60 minutes like your goalie. So a major concern for every team is their goalie.

Perfect example is a team I played on in Midget, we had a powerhouse team, never scored under 8 goals, not one game. But we would lose some games by scores of 11-10, 8-9, 17-8 (no joke). It was because we had a **** goalie, and by ****, I mean he found a way to get himself scored on with a dump in to the corner, and he was always trying to be a good goalie....it was sad and frustrating, none of the players would feel secure about our G, so we played extra cautious D and didn't have faith in our own G.

Yes Theo can be the best, but he isn't, and that's the problem, he is letting goals in that if we slap a fan in the nets, their performance would resemble.

Johab · Guru

funny, our team is a bunch of average guys, 1 or two really good players but mainly average talent and we play great. Secret to our game is hard forecheck and solid defense. If the defense let me see the puck i normally will stop it and if there is a rebound it is their job to get rid of it..... Sadly Theo cant recover fast enough, theo cant judge a high flying puck worth crap and he also is really slow on the lateral of late. I am willing to be that even i can do a better job than theo in net right now!!!!