The Times reports this morning that the new 3rd line is
Pettinger-Gordon-Sutherby. That means that Konowalchuk and Halpern have been dropped to the 4th line and Peter Bondra has been moved back to work with Robert Lang. Kip Miller is back on the first line with Jagr and now Zubrus. Its unclear if Cassidy expects to match Sutherby and two rookies against Alfredsson and Hossa on Thursday, but its clear that Kono and Halpern won't be.
In my mind the problem with the Halpern line was trying to force offense by putting Bondra there and the fix is as simple as putting Grier back there, but Cassidy can't seem to remember that Kono-Halpern-Grier was his most consistant line last year and never played as well seperated in anyway as they did together.
Mothra 10-21-2003, 03:40 AM The Times reports this morning that the new 3rd line is
Pettinger-Gordon-Sutherby. That means that Konowalchuk and Halpern have been dropped to the 4th line and Peter Bondra has been moved back to work with Robert Lang. Kip Miller is back on the first line with Jagr and now Zubrus. Its unclear if Cassidy expects to match Sutherby and two rookies against Alfredsson and Hossa on Thursday, but its clear that Kono and Halpern won't be.
In my mind the problem with the Halpern line was trying to force offense by putting Bondra there and the fix is as simple as putting Grier back there, but Cassidy can't seem to remember that Kono-Halpern-Grier was his most consistant line last year and never played as well seperated in anyway as they did together.
it took him a full season to "remember" he had a tremendous power play scorer in Bondra.....so this should come as no surprise
again.....he has no eff'n clue......in way over his head....and should be removed right away
PSUhockey34 10-21-2003, 03:43 AM The Times reports this morning that the new 3rd line is
Pettinger-Gordon-Sutherby. That means that Konowalchuk and Halpern have been dropped to the 4th line and Peter Bondra has been moved back to work with Robert Lang. Kip Miller is back on the first line with Jagr and now Zubrus. Its unclear if Cassidy expects to match Sutherby and two rookies against Alfredsson and Hossa on Thursday, but its clear that Kono and Halpern won't be.
In my mind the problem with the Halpern line was trying to force offense by putting Bondra there and the fix is as simple as putting Grier back there, but Cassidy can't seem to remember that Kono-Halpern-Grier was his most consistant line last year and never played as well seperated in anyway as they did together.
I could be wrong but i think cassidy is grasping at straws trying to figure something out...this season is already looking like a joke, it seems like we're one step away from a complete implosion both on a coaching and player level
usiel 10-21-2003, 05:46 AM I could be wrong but i think cassidy is grasping at straws trying to figure something out...this season is already looking like a joke, it seems like we're one step away from a complete implosion both on a coaching and player level
I fully agree.
strungout 10-21-2003, 05:48 AM I like how the "captain" is now a foruth line player...
Just get it over with and give it to Jagr...
CapitalsCup2010 10-21-2003, 07:53 AM I like how the "captain" is now a foruth line player...
Just get it over with and give it to Jagr...
Are you kidding me?? What type of message would that send to the other players?
Conversation between Cassidy and Mcphee:
Butch - Hey George, it's Butch. I was thinking, since I'm about to get ***** canned, I thought I would reward Jagr's whining and underachieving play, by making him the Captain. What do you think?
George - Sure, go for it. That way I have one more chunk of ammo to write on your pink slip. At the same time, why don't you scratch Bondra and ostrasize Kono and Halpern. That way we have a better chance at landing the Russian kid in the draft next season.
Why on earth don't they reunite the K-H-G line? Mike Grier should not be on a scoring line. He's a tempo setter.
I say:
Zubrus - Lang - Jagr
Miller - Gordon - Bondra
Kono - Halpern - Grier
Pettinger - Sutherby - Willsie
Throw in Peat and Semin occasionally. Or swap Semin for Miller.
AllIsFehrNLoveAndWar 10-21-2003, 10:56 AM Are you kidding me?? What type of message would that send to the other players?
Its not like when Kono haves it the team is any better off. Giving it to Jagr would send a bad message to teh other players but if it makes him play better and feel important then go for it. Kolzig is the real captian of the team and everyone knows that. Who wears the C hsant meant anything in a long time on this team.
Av-merican 10-21-2003, 12:29 PM Man, Bondra on the third line...that's beyond ridiculuous. I don't totally blame Cassidy though...this team is so poorly constructed there's not a lot he can do. Yes, he should go, but so should McPhee.
PSUhockey34 10-21-2003, 01:10 PM Its not like when Kono haves it the team is any better off. Giving it to Jagr would send a bad message to teh other players but if it makes him play better and feel important then go for it. Kolzig is the real captian of the team and everyone knows that. Who wears the C hsant meant anything in a long time on this team.
wow thats great team concept, give into a player who has shown to be more an individual then a team player...go ahead give jagr the C and see who plays for him
imagine29028 10-21-2003, 01:31 PM yuck....these moves don't look good at all.
Hockeyguy37 10-21-2003, 01:31 PM Does anyone remember at the end of the 2001-2002 season, when we didnt make the playoffs? Our most succesful and consistent line was Jagr, Metropolit, and Zubrus. They were on fire. Metro had 16 freakin assists in like 25 games. Also, Zubrus played very well too, and was expexted to break out last season (didnt quite make it though cause of training camp stuff).
Just hope ing that Zubrus and Jagr can click again with these new pairings.
AllIsFehrNLoveAndWar 10-21-2003, 06:36 PM wow thats great team concept, give into a player who has shown to be more an individual then a team player...go ahead give jagr the C and see who plays for him
Yeah because the team is playing so well for kono...dont wanan break this up. Who do you think they will play for? jagr wont play for anyone and I think the rest will p-lay like they have been for Kono.
Weary 10-21-2003, 06:45 PM Yeah because the team is playing so well for kono...dont wanan break this up. Who do you think they will play for? jagr wont play for anyone and I think the rest will p-lay like they have been for Kono.
The players voted Kono to be Captain. You turn around and hand that 'C' to Jagr, you'll have an absolute revolt on your hands, starting with Olie.
AllIsFehrNLoveAndWar 10-21-2003, 07:06 PM That might be but I think most of hte players see Kolzig as the captian anyways and would know that the c is just to make jagr happy.
PSUhockey34 10-22-2003, 04:32 AM That might be but I think most of hte players see Kolzig as the captian anyways and would know that the c is just to make jagr happy.
Do you even understand the whole point of a being a captain...you just dont give a guy the C to make him happy...not only would you have a team revolt and there is no doubt you would have alot of long time caps fans disgusted...every team i've ever been a part of we played for each other, not just for one guy...but jagr has shown nothing short of wanting to play only for himself...he might say in the paper that isnt the case but his actions on the ice throughout his career has shown otherwise...jagr hasnt earned the right to wear the C in dc, and in some cases not even an A
Mothra 10-22-2003, 05:10 AM Why all this talk about Jagr wearing the C........has he said he wants it? I get the feeling he doesnt.
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