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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 16:12:13 GMT -5
Post by JohnnyVerdun on Nov 21, 2002 16:12:13 GMT -5
Jeff is 5-1-2. That's 12 of a possible 16 points in games he's started. He also saved the team from much greater embarrassment by pitching relief in the second Philly game. His gaa is about 2.37 and his save percentage is up over .930, despite being shelled in what was one of the team's worst performances this year, against the Devils last week (worse, imo, than either Philly blowout). He has allowed one goal that might be considered soft but just barely (5-hole against Anaheim?). The guy has done an outstanding job and deserves major, major credit for the team being above .500. I'm still not satisfied that Theodore is where he needs to be (hip flexor aside) and I would go with Jeff in three games out of five at least until Christmas, or until the situation is reversed. That is, until you can say the team should be at least as confident with Theo in there as Hackett, if not more so, then I'd go with Hackett. I know Theo has the franchise label and all that, and there's no question he's the future, but all of that takes second place (or should, anyway) to winning. Right now, Hackett gives them a better shot at winning and he deserves to get the bulk of the action.
To me, the only basis for any kind of "controversy" is when the guy who's putting up the numbers is sitting, and the guy who isn't putting up the numbers is playing. Until now I don't believe there's really been a "controversy". But there will be if Hackett keeps racking up the wins and putting up the numbers, and if Theo still gets the bulk of the starts even if he continues to struggle. And for Theodore "struggling" means playing at a level which is decent but not excellent. To me, Theo looked decent against Jersey (not a brutal game at all) and then didn't look all that great against Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Hackett has looked very sharp in each and every start, including the 5-1 destruction at the hands of the Devils last week. To me, that speaks volumes.
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 16:20:24 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on Nov 21, 2002 16:20:24 GMT -5
There is only one problem with that strategy(going with Hack most of the time)..
Theodore needs action to be at his peak.He showed it in the past he is at his best when he plays 10 games in arrow and when he gets the bulk of the starting assignments.
It's a tough call for management, that's for sure.
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 18:00:41 GMT -5
Post by montreal on Nov 21, 2002 18:00:41 GMT -5
There is only one problem with that strategy(going with Hack most of the time).. Theodore needs action to be at his peak.He showed it in the past he is at his best when he plays 10 games in arrow and when he gets the bulk of the starting assignments. It's a tough call for management, that's for sure. Yea I agree, it's got to be a tough call for Therrien/Savard, cause on one hand you have Hackett playing so good putting up real good numbers (I think his save % is 5th in the league) but on the other hand, you have the leagues Most Valueable Player and the leagues Best Goalie, who's being paid like one. And since its a business, I don't see how they can let a 5.3M dollar goalie sit to much.
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 18:29:23 GMT -5
Post by Viper on Nov 21, 2002 18:29:23 GMT -5
The performance of theo was shaky there's no denying that but the performance of the team during the philly games the buffalo game etcetera was nothing short of horrendous. Theo was fine in a 42 save shutout versus the isles and equally fine in most of his recent start's. Hackett IS unquestionably the backup of this hockey team and has performed his job well. When the starter flounder's or is hurt the backup comes in and wins games for ya. That's his job.
Theodore has had shaky start's for several season's since his days in junior even last year he started shaky before his injury but ended up winning the Hart and Vezina trophy. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Jose's play if you look at his history he's a slow starter. To be fair it was in my opinion not the most intelligent desicion in the world to start him on back to back night's so early in the year. Hackett should have got the start after we beat the rags to open the season the team was tired and so was theodore the result was theo getting shelled. He's fine just getting some dust of the shelves. Hackett is doing his job well and has increased his trade value considerably.
Theodore Is a big time competitor and will spring of this soon enough as a matter of fact the sooner Hackett is out of town the better it is for Theo IF you remember correctly it wasn't until hack got injured and theo was the absolute starter that he excelled.
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 18:52:22 GMT -5
Post by Gord on Nov 21, 2002 18:52:22 GMT -5
Manny Legace's number are far superior to Joseph's, perhaps they should ride him out the rest of the year, too.
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 18:53:13 GMT -5
Post by MPLABBE on Nov 21, 2002 18:53:13 GMT -5
Manny Legace's number are far superior to Joseph's, perhaps they should ride him out the rest of the year, too. Legace is a great goalie. Detroit got him on waivers for nothing...unreal...
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Hackett
Nov 21, 2002 20:42:43 GMT -5
Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Nov 21, 2002 20:42:43 GMT -5
No complaints here if they chose to resign Jeff Hackett. Play the man with the hot hand.
Nothing personal towards José; only business. Which will no doubt be the crutch Savard runs behind if he moves Hack. Cheers.
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Hackett
Nov 23, 2002 1:09:51 GMT -5
Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Nov 23, 2002 1:09:51 GMT -5
Jeff is 5-1-2. That's 12 of a possible 16 points in games he's started. He also saved the team from much greater embarrassment by pitching relief in the second Philly game. His gaa is about 2.37 and his save percentage is up over .930, despite being shelled in what was one of the team's worst performances this year, against the Devils last week (worse, imo, than either Philly blowout). He has allowed one goal that might be considered soft but just barely (5-hole against Anaheim?). The guy has done an outstanding job and deserves major, major credit for the team being above .500. I'm still not satisfied that Theodore is where he needs to be (hip flexor aside) and I would go with Jeff in three games out of five at least until Christmas, or until the situation is reversed. That is, until you can say the team should be at least as confident with Theo in there as Hackett, if not more so, then I'd go with Hackett. I know Theo has the franchise label and all that, and there's no question he's the future, but all of that takes second place (or should, anyway) to winning. Right now, Hackett gives them a better shot at winning and he deserves to get the bulk of the action. To me, the only basis for any kind of "controversy" is when the guy who's putting up the numbers is sitting, and the guy who isn't putting up the numbers is playing. Until now I don't believe there's really been a "controversy". But there will be if Hackett keeps racking up the wins and putting up the numbers, and if Theo still gets the bulk of the starts even if he continues to struggle. And for Theodore "struggling" means playing at a level which is decent but not excellent. To me, Theo looked decent against Jersey (not a brutal game at all) and then didn't look all that great against Pittsburgh. Meanwhile, Hackett has looked very sharp in each and every start, including the 5-1 destruction at the hands of the Devils last week. To me, that speaks volumes. Johnny, you read my mind! I agree 200%! Hack is a hard working, non complaining, dedicated, playing hurt, role model,second coming, (but how do I really feel). We need that kind of player on our blue collar team. Withour him we'd be struggling to stay in the NHL not to stay in the playoffs. Can you say seven games under .500?
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