Subtle criticism by Dale Arnold

"Sulking Sphynx" <noway.DeleteThis@jose.net> wrote in message
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>> "Sulking Sphynx" <noway.DeleteThis@jose.net> wrote in message
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>>> Dale mentioned that PJ plays much better at LW on the third line. It's
>>> Dale's way of saying that Dave Lewis was crazy for trying to make him an
>>> offensive force and that PJ's all-round game has dropped off as a
>>> result.
>> Or
>>> am I reading too much into it?
>>>
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>> I'm kind of surprised...did Dale grow balls overnight? Because normally
>> criticism isn't part of his vernacular. He's always been just a lackey
>> for
>> the organization, which is one of the many aggravating things about the
>> guy.
>> Another is how he needs Brick's approval for everything he says. I would
>> love to see the announcers just tell it like it is instead of
>> sugarcoating
>> everything. That being said, for god-freaking-sake, everyone can see
>> that
>> PJ is being used inappropriately...everyone except the coaching staff.


But...doesn't PJ play on a scoring line in international competition? He
was made into a checking line winger only after he got to Boston. So
scoring isn't necessarily new to him.


> Yeah, he (Dale) really softened it up too but if you can read between the
> lines that's exactly what Arnold meant. I was also surprised at how
> critical he was about the team on WEEI after Krejci got conked out in
> Buffalo by Mair. But then again, who wasn't?

I love the Sabres reactions to Chris Neil's hit on Drury...not much
different than Mair's post-whistle cheapshot on Krecji. Arnold also
criticized coaches in general who call up players from the AHL and play them
on the 4th lines for spot duty. His point was accurate...why call up a
leading scorer from Providence for 3 minutes of ice time. Your better off
promoting an energy player.

Rich