After a dominant win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Coach Kris Knoblauch got asked why he switched the d pairings last night mid game and the coach could not answer the question.
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Thanks for your update Brandon ๐ Vini my man "seaweed" .
While I can understand trying to make sure all of your pairings are comfortable with each other, I mean a guy can get injured and his partner needs to play with someone else, that is normally something that happens pre-season or in practice. Not near the end of the season when we're barely up on VGK for 2nd and looking to overtake Vancouver. It's Sus to me. Take care all.
Theyโve done this before with Vinny and it got switched fast and then a month later they did it again. It could be related to trade but I think if they add a new d man they wonโt trade anyone because theyโre already short on d and u need 7 at least for playoffs
He said that Nurse and Ceci had some challenging moments lately, so the only shift you can make is to use those 4. Nothing wrong with seeing how your players adjust. Obviously Ekholm/Bouchard is almost inseparable.
The odds of zero injuries from now until when the playoffs end, are not generally in your favour.
They need to bring in a backup journeyman d-man as well.
Great video Gilles! It would not surprise me in the least bit if Ceci was moved.
Vinny started the game with nurse
Trading ceci is a gamble. It either helps us win or we go further behind the 8 ball
What people need to recognize is that the team has more dynamics rather then just having 1 or 2 top tier lines. Every player needs to play together. That versatility is lethal in the playoffs.
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The last two game they played awesome.
Don't think Knoblauch can answer anything. Don't think he's actually coaching, I think it's probably Coffey.