SlapShots
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The Hurricanes are back on the road tonight, playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at the ACC. Toronto is a fast, high scoring team. However, they struggle against teams that play a highly structured, patient game (see OTT). Anderson is playing .900 hockey, which is a concern, but given Toronto's offensive prowess, the save percentage is mitigated. The Hurricanes are a team that have playoff aspirations, but are inconsistent in their play. The Canes are struggling to score both 5 on 5 and on the power play. Justin Williams, Jordan Staal and Jeff Skinner are team leaders in points, but other guys are just MIA-- Teravainen, Aho, Rask and Faulk.
John Forslund was in studio this morning on NHL Radio and said the guys will not have a morning skate. He mentioned the inconsistent start to the season and the absence of scoring and until there is consistent play and balanced scoring, the up-and-down play will continue. He had expected a break out season from Teravainen, but is surprised that he is not scoring. Says the pressure is on the guys to step up. He stated that Bill Peters is in his 3rd season and the guys know the game and the system, it's the players' execution. He also noted the absence of a top line center, but relates that Francis not wanting to make a trade or move to disrupt the team at this point and really, those type of guys are hard to come by.
Per JF, Darling will likely be the guy in net tonight and Ward will get the start on Friday against the Blues.
Puck drop at 7:00PM
Just came across the first Power Rankings of the season: Toronto is 3rd behind Tampa and VGK. The Canes are near the bottom at 24th in the league.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...canadiens-trick-or-treat-winnipeg-jets-laine/
John Forslund was in studio this morning on NHL Radio and said the guys will not have a morning skate. He mentioned the inconsistent start to the season and the absence of scoring and until there is consistent play and balanced scoring, the up-and-down play will continue. He had expected a break out season from Teravainen, but is surprised that he is not scoring. Says the pressure is on the guys to step up. He stated that Bill Peters is in his 3rd season and the guys know the game and the system, it's the players' execution. He also noted the absence of a top line center, but relates that Francis not wanting to make a trade or move to disrupt the team at this point and really, those type of guys are hard to come by.
Per JF, Darling will likely be the guy in net tonight and Ward will get the start on Friday against the Blues.
Puck drop at 7:00PM
Just came across the first Power Rankings of the season: Toronto is 3rd behind Tampa and VGK. The Canes are near the bottom at 24th in the league.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...canadiens-trick-or-treat-winnipeg-jets-laine/
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