Connor Hellebuyck
The Master of Disaster

I am a fan, so it hurts to say this, but if the coaching staff cannot see all the goals that go in because Connor Hellebuyck is on his knees and they stubbornly keep playing him, then they have no chance.

He is too easy to score on; every player knows he will go down and expose top corners and holes. It does not matter how many “good saves” a goalie makes when he lets in a soft one every game.

Run the video; these are saves a real NHL goalie makes.

I will bet your next paycheque there are teammates who grumble when the soft ones happen and team morale and spirit are as important as talent.

Head coach Paul Maurice continues to show stubbornness and hope in his decision-making and, if he doesn’t take action, those are the signs of a coach that needs to go.

He needs to have his goalie coach go as well — he has failed to teach standup goaltending to several players in a row.

There is time to save the season, Kevin Cheveldayoff — you also cannot manage by being stubborn.

Also Dennis Beyak, you should know better. Shots on goal are like moose-track soup or fishing bites — who cares? — so stop dwelling on these numbers.

JOHN ZAPLITNY

Carman

Finally! Somebody who sees Hellebuyck for who he is! John Zaplitny of Carman, Manitoba makes some great points - including one I hadn't thought of - Paul Maurice must go too. Paul Maurice has become the epitome of stubbornness when it comes to Connie Hellebuyck.  Paul, just because you made a mistake in backing him for so long doesn't mean you can't change your mind and get rid of Hellebuyck now. In fact, why don't you put Bryan Little in goal? He seems to like taking pucks to the head. Maybe while we're at it we should get rid of all the Hellebuyck cheerleaders - Maurice, Cheveldayoff, Beyak and Sawyer.

I had a disturbing email from a new fan of crang.com.  He asks:

"What's with the lag time between Hellebuyck bashing? Seems like you're taking a break. Have you been threatened, are you in fear for your life?? Has Big Bad Buff and his boyfriend paid you a visit? 😉 I’m here for ya buddy, hang in there don’t let the man stop you from bashing Hellebuyck!"

RR

Thanks for the words of encouragement RR. I thought I was preaching in the darkness. I'll try to come up with more ways to bash Hellebuyck. But speaking of Big Bad Buff, what's the deal? Are the Jets just going to pretend he doesn't exist? Tell us what's happening! After all, we pay his salary...

He liked a lot of his game? A comment like this is proof positive this guy needs to be dumped. Letting in 5 goals out of 31 shots is more than unacceptable Connor... it's bush league. At least you've made it easy for Laurent Brossoit to get top spot. It's just too damn bad that Chevy isn't such a genius after all and signed such a ridiculous contract with such a flash in the pan.