Ok Jeff, I see what your saying. I will acknowledge and appease my readers! This is Marty back in his Michigan days when he set almost all the NCAA records.
Marty Turco has rarely started a season as slowly as this. He often seems to take a little bit to get accustomed to his new routine every year and this year has amplified this effect.
Near the end of the summer his family added a new member: their first baby boy. This was a momentous occasion for Marty as it is with every parent. This, in my opinion threw off his rhythm for the start of the year.. and getting new pads contributed as well.
His great play against the Rangers went unnoticed because of last nights 5-0 loss to the Devils. However, that Rangers game should be a sign of clear waters ahead.
Every goalie is streaky and this has happened before so I caution fantasy owners who are calling for his head right now - chill. His play will improve over the next two weeks and even look for him to put up great numbers in November, just like he always does. (I'm thinking player of the week one time in November, called it)
Also I am going to blame Sean Avery for this one, his distractions are limitless and his behaviour is similar to that of Marty's newborn. I am confident that Marty will have no problems in turning this one around and blocking out Avery. (ps: Brett Hull, did you really think you could change Avery? What are you, every guy's grade 8 girl friend?)
Also in the AHL this week the Toronto Marlies and the Hamilton Bulldogs fired up their first tilt of the season (1 down 11 to go) with the Marlies coming out on top. Jeremy Williams had two goals and Kris newbury had 3 assists. Justin Pogge was incredible in the 2nd period and very average in the 3rd.
Near the end of the summer his family added a new member: their first baby boy. This was a momentous occasion for Marty as it is with every parent. This, in my opinion threw off his rhythm for the start of the year.. and getting new pads contributed as well.
His great play against the Rangers went unnoticed because of last nights 5-0 loss to the Devils. However, that Rangers game should be a sign of clear waters ahead.
Every goalie is streaky and this has happened before so I caution fantasy owners who are calling for his head right now - chill. His play will improve over the next two weeks and even look for him to put up great numbers in November, just like he always does. (I'm thinking player of the week one time in November, called it)
Also I am going to blame Sean Avery for this one, his distractions are limitless and his behaviour is similar to that of Marty's newborn. I am confident that Marty will have no problems in turning this one around and blocking out Avery. (ps: Brett Hull, did you really think you could change Avery? What are you, every guy's grade 8 girl friend?)
Also in the AHL this week the Toronto Marlies and the Hamilton Bulldogs fired up their first tilt of the season (1 down 11 to go) with the Marlies coming out on top. Jeremy Williams had two goals and Kris newbury had 3 assists. Justin Pogge was incredible in the 2nd period and very average in the 3rd.
Hamilton was powered by career AHLer Yannick Lehoux and Habs prospect Matt D'agostini each contributing 3 points on the evening. Max pacioretty was impressive as he took an elbow from Staffan Kronwall and was carried off the ice.
That's all for now folks, two games on tap for the marlies this weekend as they take on the Quad City Flames and the Houston Aeros(Wild's affiliate).
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