nfreeman

Can anyone point me to the Bogo nasty play that others have referred to upthread? I got home late last night and only watched the 2nd period (on my son's recommendation). If someone could let me know approximately when it occurred, I'll go back and check it out. Thanks.

Fair point. I'd say that Stimson's articles should pretty much always include a sentence (or a clause) for each stat that summarizes the general meaning of the stat (e.g. "Corsi For %, which for each player is the percentage of shots and attempted shots by that player's team relative to total shots and attempted shots (including by the opponents) while that player is on the ice..."). I agree that a deeper dive into strengths and weaknesses of the stat in each article is unnecessary, although I think it should appear the first time, with a link in subsequent articles. I like: Risto-Pilut Bogo-Dahlin Scandy-Beaulieu/Nelson -- with this pair getting the fewest and most sheltered minutes.

I'm not opposed at this point to reshuffling the lines, including the top line, because the status quo clearly isn't working well enough to win consistently. However, on a somewhat related point, while I like the fact that Stimson does deep analytical dives on the Sabres, I don't think his articles are well written. In particular, I don't think he explains well enough the analytic stats he relies up. Today's article seemed, IMHO, to say, in effect, "the analytics show that the lines should be reshuffled as follows" without explaining the analytics themselves -- not to mention the theoretical strengths and weaknesses of the stats he uses.

I've generally had a meh view of Wilson, so I think the most logical conclusion is LTS' -- i.e. they want to see him play in Rochester to evaluate whether he's good enough for the NHL team and aren't too concerned about losing him.

Serious question: why would Philly trade Couturier? He's still pretty young, he's good and he's on a good contract.

Oh, yes. Yes please with sugar on top. Some facts: - Toews will turn 31 at the end of April. - He's scored 20 goals or more every year in his 11-year career. - In his last 3 seasons, he had 58, 58 and 52 pts -- and has 37 pts in 43 games this year. - He's 6'2", 201 lbs. - 2-time Canadian Olympian - Captained the Blackhawks to 3 cups, won the Conn Smythe in one of them He would be an incredible addition and a great #2 center. I would give Chicago Guhle, Nylander and a #1 for him, but they have to take Okposo. And if they wanted McCabe instead of Guhle, I would probably agree. A lot of things *could* happen, but Mitts looks miles away from being an effective #2 center. I don't mind the Staal idea and it probably is more realistic than Toews. I don't want Bozek under any circumstances. Good call. I'm sure JB would speak with Skinner about Staal before making a move.

Awesome. Thanks. So Laaksy led his team in ice time in Finland’s blowout win the other night and was 3rd among the D in the prior game, which was their epic win vs Canada. Sammy was 4th among the D in ice time for the US the other night vs Switzerland and 3rd among the D in their prior game. Not bad a-tall.

Big opportunity for Linus. Also college homecoming for ERod and CJ. Do we know Sabres line combos?

And I'll in turn invite you to recall (but not re-read, unless you have a masochistic streak) the frequent and unpleasant imbroglios on this board about political discussions, and the agreed solution of keeping them in the politics club. A key component of that solution was, for parties on all sides, forbearance from indulging in taking periodic shots at the other side outside of the politics club. Put more plainly: you may feel that "Trumpism = evil/stupid/racist/etc." You are entitled to your opinion. But it is offensive and inflammatory to those who don't hold that opinion to keep throwing it in everyone's face. That's what the politics club is for.

We're having a conversation about how comedians are pushing back against PC orthodoxy/censorship -- and your posts indicate support for the push-back. Does that make you a "Trumpist?"

This doesn't seem necessary or for that matter relevant to the conversation or anything other than gratuitious.

Does anyone know: - how Samuelsson has been playing for the US? - where to find box scores for these games? I'm curious as to how much ice time Sammy and Laaksi have been getting and haven't been able to find them anywhere.

Jerry Seinfeld, who also is not a "push the envelope" guy, has expressed similar sentiments.

I watched "Amazing Spider-Man" (the 1st reboot) on the plane the other day. Pretty mediocre IMHO. I'll give it a C.

Skinner.

Risto.

So, one more f'n fantastic vacation-related item: my family and I, plus my brother-in-law and his GF, were hanging out this evening at a popular local spot and a pretty young girl came up to us out of the blue and gave my 18-year-old son a note with her phone # on it. My son is a reasonably good-looking kid (at least my wife and I think so), but has even less game with the ladies at this age than his father had. So I don't think this is going to turn into anything, but it was still a memorable vacation item.

Nobody knows anything, but the fact that he hasn’t signed anywhere yet is consistent with the theory that he has some serious personal issue.

Hutton hasn’t been lousy, but he hasn’t been great either, and the team is winning consistently with Ullmark. I’m not all the way to demanding a change, but I can understand those who are.

Skinner’s 1st goal last night is also a contender IMHO.

Believe it or not: Medellín, Colombia. (My wife’s brother and his GF live here — she’s Colombian.)

Serious question: who starts in net tomorrow? JJ’s numbers regarding Ullmark and Hutton can’t be ignored.

Vacation in South America! (But still easy to watch Sabres last night via online center ice package.)

Yes. But we need to do something to get out of this four and freaking eleven rut. If it doesn't work, though, the OP is taking up residence in the SabreSpace dungeon with GoDD.

It seems most likely that Elie will sit for CJ, which is fine, although I'd be perfectly happy sitting any of Sheary, Mitts, KO or Pommer, and I could be easily talked into sitting ERod or TT.