Sunbro said:
Freddy wasn't responsible for all the goals, he was good, but he wasn't great, and that's what a first goaltender needs to be.
The bigger issue is the lack of offence over the last little while, for the amount of fire power we have, we should be out scoring the other team even if Freddy isn't performing, like we did last year. Remember all those third period come backs last year? Where are they now.
Matthews-Marner-Thornton line hasn't been performing to their ability for some time now. I respect Thornton's career, but we need a solid player to support that line. Likewise, Tavares isn't playing to his ability either. Perhaps a shake up is in order? Matthews with Nylander and Marner with Tavares?
Early in the year I didn't like Thornton on the top line, even though they were scoring at a decent rate. Then for a while they seemed to be clicking pretty well. Now, though, I agree that he looks like a bit of a drag in that position and I'd rather see someone else get a shot. Not sure who, do you take Hyman off line 3 and put him there? I might try that.
Tavares has looked off most of this season. Maybe put him with Marner again and put Matthews-Nylander back together for a while.
Thought Galchenyuk looked decent. Good hands, some physical play. We'll see if his compete level/motivation stays at a high level.
Goalies...tough one. Screened/deflected shots are tough (did we get many of those tonight?). One goal was a defensive breakdown with a guy wide open in the slot. Their goalie stopped shots when he had to. Our goalies have both been injured recently and maybe they're just not 100% yet. Need to be better though.