Nielson11
09-24-2005, 08:59 AM
Hey Guys,
Here are some brief thoughts on Friday's home opener.
For starters, I know it's not an on ice thing, but the Hurricanes Staff need to get a new IN House host. I have nothing personal against the two college kids they have doing it, but as for being in house hosts....not good. I can think of atleast 10 people in town who would do a better job.
OK onto the game.
First thing I didn't understand was Mezei on the blueline....he played the entire pre-season up front, then drops back. I know this probably was because Benny Wright has a sore foot, but I guess we'll see.
The Canes definetly had trouble generating offensive opportunities. They aren't going to do this with finess, they need to play physical and most importantly use their speed to disrupt the defense and create some turnovers.
Power-play, they did score a goal on it. But Klinkhammer doesn't seem to fit the point position very well. I figure a guy with his frame should be parked right in front of the goal, it's tough to stop what you can't see.
As for some pluses, Mark Olafson is built like a freakin house, he was hammering people all over the place. I thought Ashton played well despite taking a couple penalties. And Kevin Opsahl was the only reason the Canes stayed close. I interviewed him after the game and he is a pretty funny guy, a little quirky but all goalies are right.
I didn't notice Kris Hogg at all except he did pick up assist.
Yellow Horn was dangerous but sometimes I would like to see him pass on the rush a little more.
Other then that it was a pretty bad night for the Canes. Lindsay was needless to say pretty steemed after the game.
It'll be interesting to see how they bounce back tonight in the Hat.
Here are some brief thoughts on Friday's home opener.
For starters, I know it's not an on ice thing, but the Hurricanes Staff need to get a new IN House host. I have nothing personal against the two college kids they have doing it, but as for being in house hosts....not good. I can think of atleast 10 people in town who would do a better job.
OK onto the game.
First thing I didn't understand was Mezei on the blueline....he played the entire pre-season up front, then drops back. I know this probably was because Benny Wright has a sore foot, but I guess we'll see.
The Canes definetly had trouble generating offensive opportunities. They aren't going to do this with finess, they need to play physical and most importantly use their speed to disrupt the defense and create some turnovers.
Power-play, they did score a goal on it. But Klinkhammer doesn't seem to fit the point position very well. I figure a guy with his frame should be parked right in front of the goal, it's tough to stop what you can't see.
As for some pluses, Mark Olafson is built like a freakin house, he was hammering people all over the place. I thought Ashton played well despite taking a couple penalties. And Kevin Opsahl was the only reason the Canes stayed close. I interviewed him after the game and he is a pretty funny guy, a little quirky but all goalies are right.
I didn't notice Kris Hogg at all except he did pick up assist.
Yellow Horn was dangerous but sometimes I would like to see him pass on the rush a little more.
Other then that it was a pretty bad night for the Canes. Lindsay was needless to say pretty steemed after the game.
It'll be interesting to see how they bounce back tonight in the Hat.