They weren’t bad. They just made some mistakes at bad times and lost, which, well, tends to be normal for games played before 3 p.m.
One somewhat-concerning trend: Giving up quick goals after their own goals. Got it in the story, but they’ve scored 31 goals; three were in overtime, one was the shootout point, and one was Morency’s to end Sunday’s game in Providence, so that’s five that ended games. Take those away, and of those 26 (in 14 games), four times the opponent has come back within 30 seconds. That’s the first Worcester game here, the Binghamton game here, Friday in Worcester (the winner) and the big one today here.
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The Phantoms are 5-for-12 on the power play against Bridgeport and 3-for-46 against everybody else. “They get pucks to the net,” Capuano said.
Darryl Bootland signed a PTO with Manitoba. Via Elite Prospects: Junior Lessard is no longer with Ilves (because of a knee injury, if Google Translate didn’t let us down).
Former WBS Penguin Bill Thomas signed a PTO with Springfield.
Tim McManus has more on Lukar Kaspar’s departure from the Flyers organization.
And a classic Lio from the weekend.
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I remember this was a problem last year as well. I don’t know how many it occurred with last years team, but is it defense letting the guard down, the goalie not ready?
Comment by Jeff S — November 4th, 2009 @ 6:56 pm
There were numerous other times when teams scored within one minute of a Bridgeport goal (mostly in the second half). I started tracking in December, when the frequency started to pick up, and I got eight times when a team scored between 30 and 60 seconds after a Bridgeport goal; there were a few others just a bit longer.
But 30 seconds or less? Only twice all last year that I saw. (One other 31.)
That said, today’s certainly looked defensive — an open shot and two guys driving for the rebound — though where, precisely, would take a better replay than we got.
Comment by Michael Fornabaio — November 4th, 2009 @ 8:38 pm
Hey Mike what’s up with Klementiev is he hurt.
I still see he isn’t playing much and for a 90 birth year kid he needs more ice time. He should of been sent to London and got tons of ice time and grasp this game quicker. He could of been playing with future NHL first round pic Harrington.
Simon
Comment by Simon in London — November 5th, 2009 @ 7:40 am
Wow Was Joel Rechlicz scratched again? What’s the latest with his situation? Do you think he will be sent down to the IHL? What a shame
Comment by Patrick — November 5th, 2009 @ 8:00 am
He’s been sick.
Comment by Michael Fornabaio — November 5th, 2009 @ 1:10 pm