Originally Posted by
bcboy
I wanted to post my toughts on some of the BS posts on the white board. Way to many Trolls over there.
I don't believe that I wear rose-colored glasses and ignore problems with the team.I was really frustrated last year with a team that I saw underachieving and showing little heart. I blamed the coaches as well but the players are the ones who ultimatly have to be responsible for there play or lack of it. This year even though the wins are still hard to come by, I have seen things turn around and go in the right direction this year. I am excited about the future for this group.
Coaches:
The addition of Sawyer and Gronberg has been nothin short of hudge. It's a coaching staff now and in this age of Major Jr hockey it is so much more than just on ice coaching. You have to develope the player and the person. The teaching is more of a 24 hours a day thing now if you are going to do it right. Adding those two coaches shows me a will to do just that. These players are improving so the 3 coaches system must be working. AS long as that continues I won't complain about any of the coaching staff.
Players:
A more talented and promising young group than I have seen from the chiefs in awile. From what I can see there is very good talent waiting in the wings for a shot to. Bowman, Sensman, Pajamola, etc. All four lines are playing and contributing. IMO a good mix of size, speed and skill. The same with the D and Mcue is not even back yet.
Develop these players and I think you have something. So far so good, as long as everyone grows and continues to improve, then the future looks bright.
Trades:
Speltz and the scouting staff did a heck of a job improving this team now and for the future without giving up much. Some real steals
Logan for Schenn--sweet deal for the chiefs great QB on the blueline paired with a big physical partner.
Kyle Howarth--- how good is this kid gunna be? Size, hands, and touch around the net. I'll bet MH is kicking themselves on that one
Mercer for Gillien---Steven gets anew start and the chiefs get a younger talented D man. I think Mercer will be big for this team down the road.
Lapoint---- for nothin really 6th rounder? He can help this team big time this year.
No block buster deal but Speltz sure helped this team with those trades.
As long as the progress continues NO ONE should be complaining.
Great post......I'm getting sick of the White Board as well. Even though I've been a Conroy complainer in the past......I base my complaints on team performance........and looking at the direction the team has taken, I have no complaints.
Goooooooo Chiefs Goooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
We drank all their beer, win the game, beat them up and no one goes to jail. Good times, eh?Andre "Moose" Dupont