New beginnings
"That's one thing I've learned, it's a fragile, fragile thing, confidence. They all come here with some talent. To develop that, you need their full attention."
--Dan Marshall, July 17, 2006
The era didn't last that long, but that first part was proven 10 times over this season, in just about any way you'd want to read it.
It's Jack Capuano's team now, officially. In some ways, it was already. He seemed to have their respect and their confidence. The atmosphere was definitely different around that team after Jan. 1. We'll see what they let him do.
Sounds like one assistant to come.
Hartford's done after losing back-to-back games at home, never leading in either game. Good night, Connecticut. (Attendance: 2,266. Wow. Almost was 2,268, but we got sidetracked. Hey, have I said lately how much I hate the NHL's delay-of-game penalty for a puck over the glass from the D-zone?) Manitoba forced another Game 7. And check out who scored with 2:35 left for the Penguins to finish off the Blackhawks in Norfolk. (Get a snapshot of the three division finals that are set already on the league's schedule page for May. Love that Iowa-Chicago: Every other day? You'd think it was pro hockey.)
Elsewhere in the world (PDFs alert), Sean Bergenheim had an assist in Finland's 6-2 win over Denmark. Possible future linemate Frans Nielsen had one, too (it neatly jumped onto the next page, so it took me a while to find it), and he also took a penalty for the second game in a row. Hard to imagine. (I like the cross-checking bit, though.) The U.S. is actually 2-0. Ukraine scored first, and like Italy yesterday to Sweden, it ticked Russia off. The former Sound Tigers again didn't score. And I guess the Czechs beat Austria.*
Next for these teams, the third game of the prelim round, is when the Worlds usually start to get interesting. The Americans, the Czechs and the Austria-Belarus winner go into a six-team group with the top three out of Slovakia, Canada, Germany and Norway. The results of the games already played between those teams carry over.
*-Had to love the so-beautifully-filthy thepensblog.com take on Slovakia-Norway yesterday: "If you care about this game and want more details, Move to Slovakia or Norway." (Also loved their recap of the news the other night...)
--Dan Marshall, July 17, 2006
The era didn't last that long, but that first part was proven 10 times over this season, in just about any way you'd want to read it.
It's Jack Capuano's team now, officially. In some ways, it was already. He seemed to have their respect and their confidence. The atmosphere was definitely different around that team after Jan. 1. We'll see what they let him do.
Sounds like one assistant to come.
Hartford's done after losing back-to-back games at home, never leading in either game. Good night, Connecticut. (Attendance: 2,266. Wow. Almost was 2,268, but we got sidetracked. Hey, have I said lately how much I hate the NHL's delay-of-game penalty for a puck over the glass from the D-zone?) Manitoba forced another Game 7. And check out who scored with 2:35 left for the Penguins to finish off the Blackhawks in Norfolk. (Get a snapshot of the three division finals that are set already on the league's schedule page for May. Love that Iowa-Chicago: Every other day? You'd think it was pro hockey.)
Elsewhere in the world (PDFs alert), Sean Bergenheim had an assist in Finland's 6-2 win over Denmark. Possible future linemate Frans Nielsen had one, too (it neatly jumped onto the next page, so it took me a while to find it), and he also took a penalty for the second game in a row. Hard to imagine. (I like the cross-checking bit, though.) The U.S. is actually 2-0. Ukraine scored first, and like Italy yesterday to Sweden, it ticked Russia off. The former Sound Tigers again didn't score. And I guess the Czechs beat Austria.*
Next for these teams, the third game of the prelim round, is when the Worlds usually start to get interesting. The Americans, the Czechs and the Austria-Belarus winner go into a six-team group with the top three out of Slovakia, Canada, Germany and Norway. The results of the games already played between those teams carry over.
*-Had to love the so-beautifully-filthy thepensblog.com take on Slovakia-Norway yesterday: "If you care about this game and want more details, Move to Slovakia or Norway." (Also loved their recap of the news the other night...)
posted by Fornabaio at
12:37 AM
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Since I know you love the stats, check out our Swedish guy in the Worlds today. With his team winning 8-2 he was 1-3-4 with a + 5 and here's the amazing stat, he was on the ice for 9 of the 10 goals in the game (6 even strength for, 1 even strength against, a PP, and a PK)
You really would have thought this guy was a big star when he played in the NHL based on those kinds of numbers.
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