McDonnagh have a tough start according to coach
Nov 5, 2008 13:17:21 GMT -5
Post by Doc Holliday on Nov 5, 2008 13:17:21 GMT -5
From MAthis Brunet (straight Google Translation)
The defensemen coach of the Badgers of Wisconsin, Mark Osiecki doesn't dance around the pot: the young defender Ryan McDonagh is not having a very good start to the season.
In fact, the first Canadian choice in 2007 (12th overall) is even unrecognizable.
"he is inconsistent," said Osiecki on the line. Last year, he played like a man in this league. He physically dominated. He was reliable defensively and very tough for the opponent. He really finished the year strong and I thought he would continue to play the same way this season. But he tries to do the work of everyone instead of keeping things simple. Maybe he gets a little too much pressure. "
The match last Friday between the University of Wisconsin and University of Dakota was presented on the airwaves NHL Network and McDonagh did not have a great evening, as the Badgers who, to everyone's surprise, won only their first of eight games.
"The match Friday is a good example, Osiecki said. Ryan has caused many turnovers and the opponent did not have much difficulty to play against him in front of the net. It is very similar to what we see of him since the start of the season. "
Osiecki, who has played sporadically in the NHL with Calgary, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Minnesota, practice the profession of coaching for the past dozen years, and he begins his fifth season with the Badgers. He often saw young McDonagh know some glitches in their second season.
"This is a normal process. Last year, Ryan joined our team and there were no expectations. You play, you do your things. Then suddenly, we talk a lot about you. In newspapers, on TV, on the Internet. Young people hear and read. And they say they must give more. This is not the right thing to do. We see much higher level, the best games are not always the most sophisticated. I am still surprised to see a young man like him had left Thursday to take the pressure. It is a smart boy, polite, we awake to see her daughter marry. "
Osiecki believes that McDonagh, who had been impressive, it seems, training camp with the U.S. junior team in August, must improve its way of performing the play and react. "He has a good time skating. At present, what is lacking is an understanding of the game that unfolds before him. His reaction time and how to play the game are improving. When he is at fault, it looks a bit like a deer blinded by headlights. "
McDonagh, who has amassed five points in eight games, with a yield of -6 (which is not the worst of the team), does not participate much in numerical superiority. It is no coincidence.
"There will at some point, Osiecki said. For now, it does not take the right decisions with the puck. That may be a matter of confidence. I return to the game Friday, you saw me. I was talking to keep things simple. He wished to thwart an opponent against an at inopportune moments. This is not the style he has adopted. "
The young man found his pleas when he start to hit and focus on defense as he did so, Osiecki said. "I do not understand why he hits more. This is not a shy boy. Especially he wants to register the score sheet and dominate in the attack. It does not. It must deal with its area, the rest will go up naturally. The points will be a bonus for him. He has spoken. He knows he must play as Komisarek. A good first pass, arrange for the disc leaves its territory, be difficult to face. I remain confident in his case because he understands the situation and things that must be corrected. "
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www.cyberpresse.ca/sports/hockey/200811/05/01-36339-meconnaissable-ce-ryan-mcdonagh.php
