Jorcus

I posted this in another thread but this is a continuation of a trend that has been going on for a number of years. I took the save percentage of .910 which used to be what you could expect out of almost any decent starting goalie. The number of goal tenders who have bested this number has declined drastically over a fairly short amount of time. Year ending number of goalies above .910 save percentage. AHL numbers 25 10 16 24 16 21 23 17 19 22 26 18 21 25 9 20 30 17 19 29 17 18 31 26 I could go back further but the number seems to hoover around that 30 mark. So what is causing this. Are goaltenders worse? Are shooters better? Has the NHL asked the refs to change the way they call the game? I was just curious so I put in the AHL numbers. The 9 was the covid year so you can pretty much chuck that one. Going back a few more years in the AHL it was in the low 20's. I lean toward the shooters getting better causing this trend but not really certain about that would have to dig up some more stats.

You might say Cathedral.

At least Rosen got the word before he started playing tonight.

UPL was the back up.

Judging by the length of this thread I think he hit something.

My biggest problem with McLeod right now is his terrible face off percentage. The team in general is not going well in that department but he has been really bad. In general though it's not the goals against killing this team, it's not converting on the good chances we generate. Against most teams you are going to need 4 goals a night to win a game in todays NHL. We have only scored 4 or more in 3 out of 11. If the conversion rate goes up, (it should) I think we we be fine.

Well it wasn't pretty but Matt got his first goal last night. Bounced off his leg at the end of a power play. Hope it goes better for him.

He might not be that easy to move. He has 2 year one way contract for a bit over 800k. Across the ice from him tonight. Hunter Sheppard. 2 time Calder cup winner and lead the AHL in goals against one year. Left the Caps to sign with Ottawa on a 1 year 2 way contract. Levi must be asking himself, is that my future?

Rumor started by drunk dude 1:30 AM in the Distillery.

Now that there is more net front presence I am wondering if someone can get Dahlin and Tage to be a more selective at bombing the net from distance? If you have a crowd in font of the net you want to place your shots more than rip them. I am getting tired of watching Dahlin bomb from the blueline and if he starts hitting our own people they are going to be more selective when they do go to the net. Tage trys different ways to score and really scores from the front of the net more than people think but the power play is not working with those two ripping from low danger areas. Get those pucks to drop in the mixer and fight for the bounces.

The good thing is he is paired with 2 fast players right now. Mitigates the issue a bit.

Yes we did.

Will Matt Savoie ever score a goal? 1 assist in 10 games this year. Not making a difference as of yet.

Timmons has 24 blocked shots good for 12 th in NHL

Ok so he is not protected from another claim if he goes back before the 30 day window. I was just thinking about possible scenarios.

Since this community spans many states and nations no real need to identify where to place a bet because it will be different based on location. As far as betting lines go I just look at the ESPN schedule when I care to see what they are.

If Ellis went back to St Louis before the 30 day window would he still have to clear waivers or could he go straight to the AHL?

The biggest question in my mind is where is Levi in all of this. Did they just get Ellis as a place holder for UPL or do they want keep him? How are they going to keep him if he has no flex ability to go down to the AHL when they need the roster spot? Why did they not call up Levi when UPL could no go? UPL is not going anywhere unless he is long term IR.

So one year removed and its all over? Proves nothing. He may end up being bad but he is a 26 year old goalie. Jury still out. What is your alternative at this moment?

It's really the state of goaltending period. If a Stanly cup winner and last years presidents trophy runner up had worse nights than our goalie who missed a big portion of training camp, it's just something that happens. I would describe the frustration with UPL as a state of Inconsistency. Even last year he had good periods of play in the fall and early winter. What I would add that goaltending in the NHL is not what it used to be. Lets look at the number of goaltenders with a save percentage better than .910 by year season ending number 25 10 24 16 UPL was 16th. 23 17 22 26 21 25 20 30 19 29 18 31 I am not pointing this out to excuse UPL, just to say that there are very few magic bullets out there. You could turn to the unknown quantities but shooting is getting better and will probably end up torching unprepared rookies. Lots of teams are looking for that guy who can give you .910 all season long.

Last night 24 goalies started NHL games. only 9 had a save percentage over .900. UPL was bad but he had company. Watch Binnington blow a 4 goal lead or Lindgren get torched by the Sen's. No one is getting bought out or waived especially after season start number 1.

Yes to this and also what power does not do is smash slap shots into defensemen legs. He is good about shot placement. Pucks don't go flying back in the opposite direction. I thought he played pretty well this week.

Bad hotel mattress I guess.

Went to Toronto early and woke up with a tight back.

Less money to pay Tuch or Benson or anyone else. Not going to happen.