GDT: Mammoth at Blues 7:00 FanDuel

[TheJackBurton]

Keller....every single game. That guy is a Blues killer.

Not sure there's another player in the NHL that posts more PPG against the Blues than Keller.

Just one, unfortunately he plays for the exact same team.

[hotrivets]

Changing lines and pairings based on strengths and weaknesses of players makes sense. Changing them based on injuries makes sense. Changing them mid-game because the team is not playing well sometimes works but not as a regular tactic.

Changing them because players are not playing smart or bringing the effort is a fool's errand.

The bad positional play, bad passing, and generally poor effort level suggest better coaching and practices makes more sense.

Players do need to develop some familiarity with their linemates and D partners to play at the highest level so constantly blendering things up is lazy and counter productive. Coaches have so many tools now to show players exactly what is and isn't working the coaching should be doable if not easier.

We have an excellent goalie coach- Ellis just referred to him in his interviews. How can Hofer be leaving his 5 hole open and making basic mistakes?

How do other teams "start on time" when that has been a constant problem for the Blues for multiple seasons?

Mammoth were firing everything at the net and getting rewarded. Blues almost refused to take a shot often trying to force passes through defended areas. Excessive passing gives the goalie and other team time to set up their defense and also develop their breakout.

[stlblue06]

How do other teams "start on time" when that has been a constant problem for the Blues for multiple seasons?

Mammoth were firing everything at the net and getting rewarded. Blues almost refused to take a shot often trying to force passes through defended areas. Excessive passing gives the goalie and other team time to set up their defense and also develop their breakout.

If I remember correctly I’ve heard Montgomery uses “selective shooting” as part of his system. He gives the green light for the extra pass and doesn’t want the team to shoot with no traffic when on the outside.

With so many top offensive players not scoring it feels like they are passing too much while also not sustainable enough o-zone time. To have 8 shots through 2 vs LA and what 10 through 2 last night is not acceptable.

The LA game was a right defensive battle but when you’re down 0-4 after 1, you would expect them to come out guns blazing. It was good they climbed back on the scoreboard but not close to enough shots when they were trying to comeback all game.

As for Hofer he’s always been terrible at the start of the games. Letting in a goal on the first 1-5 shots has always been an issue with him. The difference this season is that he didn’t battle back like he normally does

[Mr.Snuggleupagus]

Why didn't Snuggles get in there and help his linemates when they were getting roughed up by O'Brien and others?

[hullie]

4 goal lead is the worst lead in hockey

Unfortunately I was a game off