| Spidey | 04-18-2011 02:01 PM |
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Originally Posted by DanHibiki
(Post 7396493)
So you saying pointing Mason Raymond on the point for the power play is better than putting Ballard? Who has more power play point experience in this case? Not Raymond.
I use Raymond as an example in this case because that is exactly what AV did during the lowest point of our d-men injuries. Hell he even put Rome on over Ballard.
And Salo is on the 3rd line pairing so what's your point. Neither are 3rd line players.
Checking the TOI stats, he didn't play the last 5minutes. I feel comfortable if they rolled all 6 d-men instead of 5 but whatever. In my opinion, if they are gonna play him so little they might as well trade him and play Rome (who's been solid). No point tying up 4.2 mil on a 6th man d who plays so little.
| Well good thing you aren't the canucks coach. Ballard was acquired for depth... which the canucks have now. And they showed that the trades and acquisitions were all justified, with all the injuries that they have had.
On the PP I would rather have one forward on the point. It isn't breaking news that forwards have been used on the point on PP's. Most teams do this.
As for trading Ballard, he probably will be in the off season, but there is no point crying about it now. He was acquired for defensive depth. Same as Schneider.. he knows his role. just because his numbers are insane, doesn't mean that he and Lu should split time in the playoffs.
Last 5 minutes, I wouldn't have put Ballard on as well. Edler, Hamhuis, Bieksa, Ehrhoff, and Salo all have playoff and clutch experience. Ballard hasn't been bad but he hasn't been exceptional. Just because he is making 4 mill ion doesn't justify ice time. Your performance justifies it. I can almost guarantee, like I pointed out earlier, that giveaway in the 2nd period when the game was tied pretty much decided his fate in the 3rd period. In the playoffs, if you make a mistake, the coach will take note and you will sit on the bench. | 