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[Terrordactyl]

The Stars are such an odd team.

Normally when you have a team that scores a lot but can't play D, it's more like Flames, Avs, or last year's Leafs where they don't cycle much but get a lot of goals off the rush.

With Dallas they get some legit offensive zone pressure when they're set up but if they're in their own end it's usually a disaster.

Wat. We get way more goals from cycling then the rush.

Edit: The stats might not reflect that we are a possession leading team but we get enough possession to maintain sustained offensive zone presence. In years before this I could not say that was true, we've been great in the O-zone this year

 

[trifelife]

Woo Klingberg!

I used to think you were cool man

 

[Pikma]

Spoiler

jk <3

I like the Stars! They're fun.

You're a good guy, zroid

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Just finished Life is Strange Episode 2. So good!

 

[speculawyer]

Wat. We get way more goals from cycling then the rush.

Edit: The stats might not reflect that we are a possession leading team but we get enough possession to maintain sustained offensive zone presence. In years before this I could not say that was true, we've been great in the O-zone this year

Well . . . You have Nashville tomorrow. Good luck. That ought to be a good contest unless they slack off because they clinched.

 

[Pikma]

Just finished Life is Strange Episode 2. So good!

Spoilers incoming for anyone who hasn't played it:

Spoiler

Did you save Kate?

That game has been magnificent so far <3

 

[Quick]

I'm really interested in Life is Strange, but I'll probably wait until all the episodes are out.

 

[Terrordactyl]

Well . . . You have Nashville tomorrow. Good luck. That ought to be a good contest unless they slack off because they clinched.

The only games I'm legit scared of are the next 3. Perds, sturs, and blues. I expect an even contest with the preds, could go either way. Stars are gonna try and play spoiler because they're sort of in the hunt for a spot, only sort of though, I think that last loss was good prep for a win. And the blues always have our fucking number, I'm not sure why, everyone else can beat them but us, its like playing the ducks in the pond for us. If we can grab 4/6 points out of those 3 I think we're good, and if we beat the kings when we meet in a week or so we are definitely good, unless we give up a point.

I hope our offense gets their shit together, been lacking in finesse lately, need some big blue line contributions on these next few. God be with you Hiller, lead us to victory.

 

[StylesClash]

Blues need to stop losing games they should win.

 

[zroid]

Wat. We get way more goals from cycling then the rush.

Edit: The stats might not reflect that we are a possession leading team but we get enough possession to maintain sustained offensive zone presence. In years before this I could not say that was true, we've been great in the O-zone this year

I'm trying to find the shot type data but am drawing up a blank right now. I've heard that Calgary uses the long stretch pass to a much greater degree than average, which generally coincides with rush attempts. The shot location rates (and location-based sh%) of the Flames do reflect this as well.

I haven't looked this up so I'm just speculating, but I assume when the Brodie and Giordano pairing is on the ice (especially if it's the Monahan line out there), the Flames can maintain pressure pretty well. That's probably what you're thinking of. In general though, the team isn't very good at it.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

What does getting a win look like for a team intentionally tanking? A lot like this I guess

Go Leafs Go

edit: thought it was a gifv oops

 

[gaming_noob]

Oilers... do they pick Hanifan, Strome or Marner?

 

[zroid]

Lol wow dat buzzer beater. Canada just scored with 0.1 sec left on the clock

 

[Cactus]

Oilers... do they pick Hanifan, Strome or Marner?

Hanifin or Strome.

 

[lamaroo]

Lol wow dat buzzer beater. Canada just scored with 0.1 sec left on the clock

From outside the blueline, that's gotta hurt if you're the goalie.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

Spoilers incoming for anyone who hasn't played it:

Spoiler

Did you save Kate?

That game has been magnificent so far <3

Yup, I did.

Some of the decisions you make are tough and I like that the small ones seem to matter.

 

[DopeyFish]

Hanifin or Strome.

They should pick hanifin imo

But it's the oilers, so they'll probably go after strome

 

[zroid]

Oilers are taking Crouse obvs

 

[zroid]

kinda creepy tbh

 

[DopeyFish]

kinda creepy tbh

And people say Toronto will ruin him.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

kinda creepy tbh

Sounds like a rare self-aware #tanknation member.

 

[Cake Boss]

This overtime is a great distraction from the meltdown this team is putting on.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Doan is such a dirty shit. Letang has another concussion from the hit.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Doan is such a dirty shit. Letang has another concussion from the hit.

I watched the replay again earlier and I don't think it was dirty just really stupid. Zero situational awareness.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

I watched the replay again earlier and I don't think it was dirty just really stupid. Zero situational awareness.

It was well after he got rid of the puck and Doan changed directions after he already got rid of the puck to deliver the hit.

It was a needless late hit

 

[zroid]

Hmm War on Ice has this new tool that you can use to compare players: http://war-on-ice.com/similarity-scores.html

the weight of individual metrics can be adjusted, but using the default weights, these are the players Kadri compares best with from the 2014-2015 season:

And Bozak:

 

[Unhandled Exception]

It was well after he got rid of the puck and Doan changed directions after he already got rid of the puck to deliver the hit.

It was a needless late hit

agreed

 

[Red_Man]

Pateryn had a fantastic game last night, him and Beaulieu look like vets out there. Pateryn is everything we've expected Tinordi to be, steady, hard hitting, smart and safe. Really, impressed with him right now.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

Pateryn had a fantastic game last night, him and Beaulieu look like vets out there. Pateryn is everything we've expected Tinordi to be, steady, hard hitting, smart and safe. Really, impressed with him right now.

That Hit on Hayes was excellent. I think we found our Emelin Replacement.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Stuff like this makes it so hard not go get my hopes up.

 

[MetatronM]

Matt Hunwick is out with an upper body injury. Chris Summers has been called up and will make his NYR debut today.

 

[Razorskin]

Matt Hunwick is out with an upper body injury. Chris Summers has been called up and will make his NYR debut today.

Another 1st rounder!

 

[CreeperBlocks]

kinda creepy tbh

 

[Tabris]

Stuff like this makes it so hard not go get my hopes up.

Didn't Minnesota have a crazy run like this a couple years ago the same way?

 

[Vman]

Stuff like this makes it so hard not go get my hopes up.

The best part of this is Columbus #1 in goals for.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

Didn't Minnesota have a crazy run like this a couple years ago the same way?

Well, in 2011-2012 they were doing really well in the first half of the season. They were #1 in the league for a week or two as late as December but then collapsed to draft #7 overall (Matt Dumba).

Not a run close to this though.

 

[MetatronM]

Stuff like this makes it so hard not go get my hopes up.

If there was an NHL award for most improbable turn of events, this would surely run away with it.

I still have my doubts that it's sustainable through the playoffs, mostly because you have to think at some point Dubnyk is going to crack. But it's been pretty damn impressive. Not really looking forward to seeing either the Jets or Wild this week, to be honest.

 

[MetatronM]

Little different look in the top 6 today.

Nash-Brassard-Zuccarello
Kreider-Stepan-Fast
Hagelin-Hayes-Miller
Glass-Moore-Sheppard

McDonagh-Girardi
Staal-Boyle
Yandle-Summers

Talbot

 

[Smiley90]

The best part of this is Columbus #1 in goals for.

I saw that too, so odd lol

 

[MetatronM]

Caps lines:

Oveckhin-Kuznetsov-Ward
Johansson-Backstrom-Brouwer
Laich-Fehr-Chimera
Glencross-Latta-Wilson

Interesting.

 

[ShaneB]

Went to the gym, did some shopping, and now time to watch some hockey. Go Caps.

Spoiler

I'm so lonely =*(

 

[Smiley90]

Horvat logged a minute more ice-time than the Sedins last night oO.

Still getting used to having a good rookie.

 

[megachao24]

Went to the gym, did some shopping, and now time to watch some hockey. Go Caps.

Spoiler

I'm so lonely =*(

I'll just leave this here...

 

[ShaneB]

I'll just leave this here...

Heh, listening to some upbeat stuff to try and help my mood.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

Went to the gym, did some shopping, and now time to watch some hockey. Go Caps.

Spoiler

I'm so lonely =*(

This is basically my life for the last 2 weeks. Being alone in this apartment for so long has not been great.

 

[Stasis]

Prince Cam back in.

No more blocking Ovi one-timers please.

edit: Our first powerplay in two games. Didn't get a single one vs. Ottawa or Boston. Interesting.

 

[zroid]

edit: Our first powerplay in two games. Didn't get a single one vs. LA or Boston. Interesting.

what

 

[Stasis]

what

Fixed. Ottawa and Boston. I didn't catch all of either game but that's what the announcers just said...

Possibly the refs realized we're better at even strength and are doing us a favor?

edit: nm I see penalties in the Boston game. I have no idea then. Maybe I misheard.

edit again: All penalties vs. Boston were a man a side, so no PP. Makes sense now!

 

[ShaneB]

This is basically my life for the last 2 weeks. Being alone in this apartment for so long has not been great.

I've struggled with it for so long, just think I'm finally starting to crack. Need major changes.

 

[MetatronM]

Even a failed power play is a positive against the Caps. Keeps Ovi off the ice.

Good first shift for Summers.