Another great recap. I'm thinking Cedes is an expensive keep right now, but I'm pretty sure she's guaranteed this year and next; if so, then you're right about Gray. What we need most is a shooter like Sami to come off the bench and score consistently. None of the players you reference are as consistent as she is and frankly I'd be happy dropping Piph AND Gray for a Sami. I suppose Cooper could land nicely, if she's been staying in form so far.
I know this sounds weird, but I'm most concerned about Stewie. It seems like she's just off a bit. Like her concentration isn't quite there, and/or she's struggling with her fitness. Maybe it's taking longer to get over the Covid remnants; but she's not got the consistency I'm used to.
The other issue I think is really problematic is the uneven officiating. The first half Stewie was getting trampled and beaten up and she ended up having to be careful in a way that I felt was stifling. Then in the second half the refs were almost over-compensating. I heard Cheryl Reeve talk about the number of newbie refs this season and I just gotta wonder what the hell is up with that? This is pro ball! Why do we have such turnover? It's affecting outcomes and creates lack of safety for the players. I'll not ever defend DT for her ridiculous outbursts, but I will say she had blood on her arm when they threw her out the other night. Missing that kind of call is unacceptable, period.
Finally, I'm worried about the road trip and the struggle the Storm had against Dallas at home. Seattle looked really chaotic the whole game. I know, Sue and Ezi were out, but it was a nightmare watching the Storm struggle against the Wings' defense. What are they going to do differently to score. AND what about the TURNOVERS?
Another great recap. I'm thinking Cedes is an expensive keep right now, but I'm pretty sure she's guaranteed this year and next; if so, then you're right about Gray. What we need most is a shooter like Sami to come off the bench and score consistently. None of the players you reference are as consistent as she is and frankly I'd be happy dropping Piph AND Gray for a Sami. I suppose Cooper could land nicely, if she's been staying in form so far.
I know this sounds weird, but I'm most concerned about Stewie. It seems like she's just off a bit. Like her concentration isn't quite there, and/or she's struggling with her fitness. Maybe it's taking longer to get over the Covid remnants; but she's not got the consistency I'm used to.
The other issue I think is really problematic is the uneven officiating. The first half Stewie was getting trampled and beaten up and she ended up having to be careful in a way that I felt was stifling. Then in the second half the refs were almost over-compensating. I heard Cheryl Reeve talk about the number of newbie refs this season and I just gotta wonder what the hell is up with that? This is pro ball! Why do we have such turnover? It's affecting outcomes and creates lack of safety for the players. I'll not ever defend DT for her ridiculous outbursts, but I will say she had blood on her arm when they threw her out the other night. Missing that kind of call is unacceptable, period.
Finally, I'm worried about the road trip and the struggle the Storm had against Dallas at home. Seattle looked really chaotic the whole game. I know, Sue and Ezi were out, but it was a nightmare watching the Storm struggle against the Wings' defense. What are they going to do differently to score. AND what about the TURNOVERS?