Comments for Bruce Boudreau Canned! at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 11 out of 11 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Thu, 23 May 2013 23:51:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-18019 I don't think Ovie will be a 110 point man this season or ever again, and the rest of guys won't see massive point gains. Ovie may hit 90, Backstrom the same, and Semin maybe 65. I don't want Ovie this season! Let's see how they do starting tonight! - Jeremy Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:24:25 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-18016 I posted this in the forums but the Hunter now knows who runs this team and it isn't the coach, it is OV. He didn't like being responsible just wanted to pad his stats and when the new system didn't allow him to do that he sulked and refused to play just enough to get the coach fired. I don't think this will be the last time we see this before he retires. - UKflames Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:15:29 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-18013 I wasnt a Boudreau fan- and i agree 100% with dobber on how the change in systems was an overreaction, but i also agree with Ken Shultz below- with the run/gun system- the points will rack up once again, but I dont think this will necessarily lead to playoff success. There are too many selfish players on the Caps, and their skill alone can win them games, but when a team plays you back to back- your tendencies become all to obvious (something the Bruins learned about the Canucks powerplay last year). Bring on the regular season points (and exciting hockey) just dont bet on them going far in the playoffs (although atleast Vokoun could pull of his own version of Halak and steal a round for them?). - Larry Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:24:07 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-18009 The sulking of the last few weeks (1 goal in 8 games Ovechkin?) might be over, but long term? If Ovechkin's attitude was part of the problem, and Boudreau benching him for it and calling him out for it was the solution? Then firing the coach because of Ovechkin and company's sulking can't be the solution too. I went to my first Caps game as a little kid in 1975. Between then and now, I've seen it go about as low as it can go. I'll still be a fan long after Ovechkin's retired. But I don't see how this improves things for Caps players beyond the next few weeks. There was a power struggle going on between Ovechkin and Boudreau--Ovechkin winning that battle just wasn't what was needed in that locker room. Oh, and regarding the goaltending situation? Isn't Holtby a bigger threat to take starts away from Neuvirth now? - Ken Shultz Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:05:03 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17999 SK - bang on with your analysis. Couldn't agree more. Other than you saying I'm on his bandwagon and need getting off - that part was wrong. But he is a tweener and he was definitely passed by Eakin and Johansson. But if you come to me for an opinion, it is this - I don't think Johansson has as high an upside as Perreault and I don't think Johansson has taken enough advantage of the multitude of chances that he has had. Hunter won't put up with that. MJ is far from "consistent". Whereas, what tiny chances Perreault gets, he takes full advantage. I could be wrong, as with all predictions of future performance. But my analysis and evaluation leads me to this conclusion. Eakin throws in wrench in things for both players so it may make things moot. - Dobber Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:50:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17993 Amen SK. I don't see Perreault as a Hunter type of guy at all. He likes small players with elite skill, not small players who are go-getters. Laich and Green methinks will see drops in value - both were HUGE favourites of Boudreau. I doubt Laich sees 20:00/game under Hunter like he was getting. And both Carlson and Wideman are former Knights - coupled with being more responsible defensively and Orlov's emergence it could signal Green's ticket out of town. - slufoot Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:46:35 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17992 I posted this in the forums as well but watch out for this. Hunter knows what Carlson can do considering Carlson put up 76 points in 59 games for Hunter in his lone OHL season. I can't see Carlson being split up from his defense partner, Karl Alzner but he could have the leash taken off and be allowed to jump into the rush more often. This is where Carlson excels and since Alzner is so defensively sound it makes sense to have him hanging back when Carlson rushes up. With Green still out Carlson could also see an increase in his power play time (currently 1:56 per game) and could be a big winner if Hunter uses him as he did in London. - steve laidlaw Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:43:15 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17990 Get off the Perreault bandwagon. He is a tweener and has been passed by Johansson and Cody Eakin. No idea why you would think MJ would be made an example of considering he has been one of the teams most consistent players all year. - SK Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:22:30 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17989 BULL! I am tired of hearing about these hockey players under preforming and blaming the coach. Keep the coach and get players who want to play! Poor OV ... NOT! Why waste your time washington... oh yah its about money!! - steve Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:22:27 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17987 As an Ovechkin owner, I'll believe it when I see it. - Killer67 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:40:58 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/19-nhl-deals/4150-bruce-boudreau-canned#comment-17986 Who does Hunter anoint #1? - Knuckles Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:18:47 +0100