qwksndmonster Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I think Ted Nolan hockey wore his body down. Grinding was never part of his game, yet we still see him trying hard on the boards and being largely ineffective this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I blame his stick. STX sticks are hated by pretty much everyone, but he's stuck with the sponsorship deal. I bet if he stopped using them he'd get his game back. I'll hang up and listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I blame his stick. STX sticks are hated by pretty much everyone, but he's stuck with the sponsorship deal. I bet if he stopped using them he'd get his game back. I'll hang up and listen. Seems plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 (edited) We know his game relies on someone to create space for him. Jack and Evander haven't showed us that ability yet. Ennis has struggled. We can't depend on O'Reilly to jumpstart everyone. I know some would disagree, but I think Moulson has been working his ass off. It looks more and more likely that he just can't get it done anymore, but I do still wonder what he would be doing if Jack was playing like the 30/30 centre we hoped he could be this year. Edited December 17, 2015 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Although I think Moulson is slow and alot of what was said in this thread is true, the game the team plays is too fast for him but he is still getting to areas where the puck is finding him he just isn't burying his chances. You would have to think those chances will start going in eventually, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#freejame Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 We know his game relies on someone to create space for him. Jack and Evander haven't showed us that ability yet. Ennis has struggled. We can't depend on O'Reilly to jumpstart everyone. I know some would disagree, but I think Moulson has been working his ass off. It looks more and more likely that he just can't get it done anymore, but I do still wonder what he would be doing if Jack was playing like the 30/30 centre we hoped he could be this year. Before last game he was on pace for over 50 points, so it's not like he's far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 We know his game relies on someone to create space for him. Jack and Evander haven't showed us that ability yet. Ennis has struggled. We can't depend on O'Reilly to jumpstart everyone. I know some would disagree, but I think Moulson has been working his ass off. It looks more and more likely that he just can't get it done anymore, but I do still wonder what he would be doing if Jack was playing like the 30/30 centre we hoped he could be this year. I couldn't agree more. I think the guy is putting in an honest effort, it just looks like his skills are betraying him. Hopefully it's just a prolonged slump, because that contract... I blame his stick. STX sticks are hated by pretty much everyone, but he's stuck with the sponsorship deal. I bet if he stopped using them he'd get his game back. I'll hang up and listen. A company signed an endorsement deal with Matt Moulson? Seriously? Talk about fireable offenses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 We know his game relies on someone to create space for him. Jack and Evander haven't showed us that ability yet. Ennis has struggled. We can't depend on O'Reilly to jumpstart everyone. I know some would disagree, but I think Moulson has been working his ass off. It looks more and more likely that he just can't get it done anymore, but I do still wonder what he would be doing if Jack was playing like the 30/30 centre we hoped he could be this year. To this point, one thing I haven't really seen this year is players just going through the motions. To me at least, everyone is always giving good effort, it just has varying degrees of success because we have a lot of young parts with undeveloped skill and old parts with declining skill. A lot of credit for that certainly has to go to the coaches and the veterans. Matt's as likable a guy as there can be, and I hope he can start putting the puck in. He used to have great finishing ability, and he's had chances this year, I think it'll come back even if his footspeed doesn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Before last game he was on pace for over 50 points, so it's not like he's far off. The 30 goals is not out of the question, but it's the 15-assist pace that's been the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Before last game he was on pace for over 50 points, so it's not like he's far off. He wasn't though, he's been stuck on 14 points since 2 Fridays ago, and before last game he had 14 points in 30 games, for a 38 point pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I couldn't agree more. I think the guy is putting in an honest effort, it just looks like his skills are betraying him. Hopefully it's just a prolonged slump, because that contract... A company signed an endorsement deal with Matt Moulson? Seriously? Talk about fireable offenses... To be fair, they're a Lacrosse brand trying to branch out into hockey. And it's not going well. They're lucky they have Matt Moulson. Outside of Hilary Knight, Team STX isn't too loaded... http://www.stx.com/hockey/team-stx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thwomp! Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 To be fair, they're a Lacrosse brand trying to branch out into hockey. And it's not going well. They're lucky they have Matt Moulson. Outside of Hilary Knight, Team STX isn't too loaded... http://www.stx.com/hockey/team-stx Hey now! They have Cody McCormick locked up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 We know his game relies on someone to create space for him. Jack and Evander haven't showed us that ability yet. Ennis has struggled. We can't depend on O'Reilly to jumpstart everyone. I know some would disagree, but I think Moulson has been working his ass off. It looks more and more likely that he just can't get it done anymore, but I do still wonder what he would be doing if Jack was playing like the 30/30 centre we hoped he could be this year. I too have seen plenty of hustle from Moulson, as well as a good amount of crafty veteran play. But I've also seen a number of missed conversions from his sweet spot around the net, which could indicate an age-related decline in his special hand-eye talent. That talent is his money maker, and without it, he's JAG, and a salary cap albatross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 which could indicate an age-related decline in his special hand-eye talent. Maybe he just needs some Varilux lenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 To be fair, they're a Lacrosse brand trying to branch out into hockey. And it's not going well. They're lucky they have Matt Moulson. Outside of Hilary Knight, Team STX isn't too loaded... http://www.stx.com/hockey/team-stx I have read enough reports to assume the practice is widespread, but FYI, players often play with their preferred stick from their preferred company, but get it painted to match their sponsor's gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I too have seen plenty of hustle from Moulson, as well as a good amount of crafty veteran play. But I've also seen a number of missed conversions from his sweet spot around the net, which could indicate an age-related decline in his special hand-eye talent. That talent is his money maker, and without it, he's JAG, and a salary cap albatross. So many of those shots seem pathetic, too. Like all he can do anymore is jam it in the pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 I have read enough reports to assume the practice is widespread, but FYI, players often play with their preferred stick from their preferred company, but get it painted to match their sponsor's gear. This does happen. It used to be more common with goalie gear. I think it's happening less now because manufacturers are more willing to customize their gear pretty much any way a sponsored player wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 To be fair, they're a Lacrosse brand trying to branch out into hockey. And it's not going well. They're lucky they have Matt Moulson. Outside of Hilary Knight, Team STX isn't too loaded... http://www.stx.com/hockey/team-stx It's settled, then: time to start a GoFundMe for whatever it would cost him to breach the contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 It's settled, then: time to start a GoFundMe for whatever it would cost him to breach the contract. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 10 goals in his last...79 games now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well, Moulson is the only non-minus player on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well, Moulson is the only non-minus player on the team. Hard to be on the ice for goals against when you're stapled to the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Well, Moulson is the only non-minus player on the team.I believe Samson is +1 and ROR is 0, unless the numbers I checked last night weren't updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 I believe Samson is +1 and ROR is 0, unless the numbers I checked last night weren't updated The latest (showing only 0 or +): Cal O'Reilly 1 Tim Schaller 1 Sam Reinhart 1 Matt Moulson 0 Jamie McGinn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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