Skud
Jimmy,
I’m more inclined to think Skudra has far more benefited by the team’s improved play and new commitment to strong defense than Cloutier was all year. During the last 11 games, Skudra did steal one, but more than anything, the Canucks were just so overpowering in every facet. Take Toronto…the score was 6-1, but if you watched Skudra closely, he was downright frightening. I counted about 4 times where Mats Sundin or another Leafs center put passes right across the crease. Not only did Skudra not attempt the poke to clear the puck, but also he didn’t bother even trying to get over to the other side to cover. Mental mistakes that surely would have cost them before Christmas, but didn’t because the defense were tying up their men. Cloutier is mentally sharper, and earns the starts because he stole a few games earlier this year to keep the team breathing.
Never mind this thread Jimmy…why haven’t you made an appearance in the “Whitecaps- New Direction” thread?
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Jimmy,
I’m more inclined to think Skudra has far more benefited by the team’s improved play and new commitment to strong defense than Cloutier was all year. During the last 11 games, Skudra did steal one, but more than anything, the Canucks were just so overpowering in every facet. Take Toronto…the score was 6-1, but if you watched Skudra closely, he was downright frightening. I counted about 4 times where Mats Sundin or another Leafs center put passes right across the crease. Not only did Skudra not attempt the poke to clear the puck, but also he didn’t bother even trying to get over to the other side to cover. Mental mistakes that surely would have cost them before Christmas, but didn’t because the defense were tying up their men. Cloutier is mentally sharper, and earns the starts because he stole a few games earlier this year to keep the team breathing.
Never mind this thread Jimmy…why haven’t you made an appearance in the “Whitecaps- New Direction” thread?
Dude- theonearmedposter