K-9
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Like apus states....there is no longer value in something when everyone is chasing the same thing. If anything, I would use analytics at this point as a contrarian tool. A lot of it is common sense....some geek that never had the tools to play at a high level and who doesn't understand people, psychology, and what physical tools go into being an athlete....sure, he feels smart by spouting out some numbers that look like they might make sense. The real evaluator will look at the human being, and can probably confirm 80% of what the numbers are telling you, but also dismiss the crucial 20% because he has the common sense to see why certain results get skewed. Darcy was the classic spreadsheet guy. He never understood what made a player special and the synergy involved in identifying certain qualities over pure skill.
The real money is always made going against what the numbers say...not in chasing the numbers. You just have to be decisive and have nads....you won't always be right, but your rewards will be homeruns and your loss will be limited with discounted risk.
Great insight here.
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I've seen him play in the AHL a few times. There's no question about his skill, but the effort wasn't always there. I think that's one of the reasons he couldn't stick in Edmonton.
This is a non-negotiable with Nolan. If Ted can't extract it on a consistent basis, LEAN-us will be on a boat bound for Bjornusborg.
That said, if his youtube montage is any indication, the man has some fine offensive skills. Hope he combines that with the work ethic required.
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If we have the first pick, and a chance to take McDavid, and someone offers us a Herschel Walker trade. I might make that trade. but it's not a sure thing.
C'mon, man. Herschel Walker's gotta be 50 years old and he NEVER played hockey. Why would you want him?
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The proof will be in the pudding! I'm actually a bit in shock. It will all sink in Friday when I tune in at 7:00 and for the first time in 7 years with 100% sincerity yell out..."F THE LEAFS!!!"
It's over baby.....it's finally over.
Sorry for the trademark infringement....this is probably more apropos.....
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What the hell, have at it. "Let's Go Buffalo!!!" can be cumbersome to type after every post and it's not an affirmation if you just make it your signature.
Seriously, how much patience are you gonna have for these kids as they make you want to rip your hair out half the time?
Embrace the patience, GoDD. Or is it now Ghost of the Ghost of Dwight Drane?
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There is no room for negativity any longer. I am here for my team that has finally been freed from 2 decades of oppression.
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You don't have my permission to use my affirmation.
But it'll be interesting to see how long your new mantra of "no negativity" lasts. I give it a week.
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:lol: I chuckled.
After the Isles game Vanke says "The atmosphere was great - I haven't been in a game like that for a long time."
I know it's probably true but I just hate these subtle parting shots.
What? He hasn't been on the losing end of a game with no points and minimal effect "for a long time?" Really?
I can appreciate that European translations aren't always indicative of the true intent of a message. But phuck that.
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I wish Vanek all the best and I do think he's a great offensive player. But his best year ever was when he played on a 3rd line that seldom faced other teams' best checking or offensive lines. Yes, that has something to do with our dearth of top flight centers for him to play with, but I think it has more to do with teams getting better matchups against him as well.
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Say this to an Austrian and you get your ass kicked.
And by some guy named Hansel wearing lederhosen, to boot. Talk about humiliation.
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One thing I'd like to say though.. we're really quick to kill Darcy but he BETTER get his props in 5-10 years when our forwards consist of some combination of Hodgson, Foligno, Ennis, Grigorenko, Girgensons, Larsson, Flynn, Armia, Catenacci, Bailey, Compher, Hurley, Baptiste and our defense has Pysyk, Ehrhoff, McCabe, Risto, Nikita, Myers, McNabb
This is before we throw in the ridiculous amount of prospects we're getting the next 2 years and whoever of these guys we trade to bring in pieces that fit the mold of our team during this time, we got a lot to be excited about just not* right now.
You forgot Reinhart and McDavid.
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I imagine Ott is now the full time C and they will give a second A
Well, the old core is truley broken. Four traded, one on the fourth line and one peppered with more shots than a soldier. Time for the kids to inherit this team. Let's hope they step up. Myers and Hodgson need to be the mentors now. I wonder if they can rise to it
Gotcha. Thanks for the clarification. Makes more sense to just have Ott as the only C.
Give the A to Girgs, then. He's got more heart than Myers and Hodgson combined. That's not a knock on either of them, it's just the way it is.
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I wonder who will get the second A now
I think you mean second "C."
Give it to Girgensons right now. He's the right stuff. I don't care how old he is, either. This is the young turks' squad.
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Thank-you, Thomas. Good luck with the Islanders and then Minny.
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There's only two things I hatein this world. People who are intolerant of other people's cultures, and the Dutch.Awww, c'mon!Noone jumped on that?
Yes. Peter Noone jumped on that.
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To make the playoffs, you only have to average 12 points every 10 games. The good guys picked up 3 this past round. The math is not favorable at this time.
Haha. "The math is not favorable at this time."
Is the Magic 8 ball still taking questions?
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That said.. Kaleta needs to talk to Cooke about his game. If Kaleta focused less on hitting and more on just being disruptive on the ice with his speed he might serve a greater role. I think he feels like he needs to fire up everyone by going out and running someone. It's not needed.. just go out and disrupt the play and he'll be fine.
The next time I think he's done.. period.
Agreed. Just be hard to play against, every shift, and he's doing his job. No need for he extr-curricular stuff out there.
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The WGR people seem to think drafting high will automatically make them better. I could not disagree more. You may hit lightning in a bottle with a great player like Crosby but it's going to take more than that to turn this mess around. In the meantime the team is hemorrhaging fans, ticket base, sponsors, national TV games...etc. The product is getting totally devalued and it's an embarrasment to the city, the fans, ownership. There's going to be a half empty arena very soon.
I like to think of it as an arena half full.
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Does it really matter?
It was cheap and uncalled for, regardless. But losing Kaleta for any length of time isn't gonna put a dent in our playoff chances.
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"The talent is there, it's the heart and the effort that's missing" - Andrew Peters. This is the first and last thing I heard when turning it on this morning.
Well, I gotta disagree with Peters here. The talent isn't there. At least not enough. Not yet, anyway. And THAT takes the heart out of your team; when you KNOW, no matter how hard you try, you just aren't as good as the guy across from you.
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O idk, Reinhart has some good stuff that would improve this team
No doubt he has a lot to offer. I just want my Perreault, Gretzky, Lemieux, or Crosby.
Is that asking too much?
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Meh. I want one of those once in a generation, transcendent players.
Or two.
Seems we have enough Reinhardt types already.
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Stripping the A off Stafford will tear this team apart.
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Color me confused. When I said I don't find him responsible at all for our current record, I mean all I have to go by is his interim run last season, which I don't hold him responsible for at all.
Starting Wednesday, I will hold him highly, but not solely, responsible for our W L record moving forward.
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Yep. Pure elegance. Gonna miss this show a ton. Looking forward to the Better Call Saul prequal.
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1. That's what he does. He sulks. In fact, I believe that "Vanek" might mean "sulker" in some weird German dialect deep in the Osterreich. Don't get me wrong; I love the guy, but he's Eeyore with mad skills.
2. Silly, and there's no backup for it.
This made me chuckle.
Oh, and I agree entirely.
Ott until Girgensens is ready.
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Mark Gastineau made Bruce Smith look absolutely humble.
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