patsdude114
01-20-2012, 03:52 PM
Well tonite marks another big game this week by the blue & white the Pats really need a win tonite to stay in the pack, we picked up a very key point in the OT loss to the Ice but we need to beat the Tigers tonite in the worst way possible.
A win tonite would leap up over the Tigers (as long as its in regulation) the standings are just way too damn tight from 3rd thru 7th 1 win can leap u 2 spots easy depending where ur sitting..... (i didnt include 2nd cuz thats for the division leader which the Blades & Pats are only 4pts out of)
The Tigers the Pats should have alot more space to work with they dont really have a premier shut down guy as they prefer to play a more run n gun style, this should favor Weal's game tonite. The Pats will have to keep a close eye on Etem he is a game breaker just like Weal, give him an inch & he will make u look stupid.
Looking at the Pats website Underwood is no longer listed as injuried from that im expecting him to play tonite & looks like Burroughs is finally going to be stuck in the #s game with this teams deep blueline. With Underwood appearing to be back the Dmen better play & compete every nite now or they will find themselves a healthy scratch the following game as Burroughs is more then capable of playing 8 to 12 mins a night.
Also looks like Stephenson is 1 week away from a return to action as well, that will be a huge boost to the Pats much needed offensive support, will strengthen our 2nd line be it Stephenson on it or Schiedl with Marantz & Rodewald.
Hewitt had a strong game against the Ice & he will need another strong outting tonite against a good skating quick transition Tigers team. Our D will have to help Hewitt out & do there best at keep things to the outside. Be physical on their skilled guys.
Also for the love of god can our PP please start looking like a PP what the really sad thing is about this is as bad as our PP looks at times its still a HUGE step forward from our PP from last season. We need to shoot more instead of looking for the pretty goal, especailly Davidson he hasnt been getting pucks thru as of late it. Could it be cuz he was played so much early in the season & is showing some fatigue?? His game has just seemed to have changed the past few & not for the better.
A win tonite would leap up over the Tigers (as long as its in regulation) the standings are just way too damn tight from 3rd thru 7th 1 win can leap u 2 spots easy depending where ur sitting..... (i didnt include 2nd cuz thats for the division leader which the Blades & Pats are only 4pts out of)
The Tigers the Pats should have alot more space to work with they dont really have a premier shut down guy as they prefer to play a more run n gun style, this should favor Weal's game tonite. The Pats will have to keep a close eye on Etem he is a game breaker just like Weal, give him an inch & he will make u look stupid.
Looking at the Pats website Underwood is no longer listed as injuried from that im expecting him to play tonite & looks like Burroughs is finally going to be stuck in the #s game with this teams deep blueline. With Underwood appearing to be back the Dmen better play & compete every nite now or they will find themselves a healthy scratch the following game as Burroughs is more then capable of playing 8 to 12 mins a night.
Also looks like Stephenson is 1 week away from a return to action as well, that will be a huge boost to the Pats much needed offensive support, will strengthen our 2nd line be it Stephenson on it or Schiedl with Marantz & Rodewald.
Hewitt had a strong game against the Ice & he will need another strong outting tonite against a good skating quick transition Tigers team. Our D will have to help Hewitt out & do there best at keep things to the outside. Be physical on their skilled guys.
Also for the love of god can our PP please start looking like a PP what the really sad thing is about this is as bad as our PP looks at times its still a HUGE step forward from our PP from last season. We need to shoot more instead of looking for the pretty goal, especailly Davidson he hasnt been getting pucks thru as of late it. Could it be cuz he was played so much early in the season & is showing some fatigue?? His game has just seemed to have changed the past few & not for the better.