BuffaloBorn Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Roy's most productive years were in Buffalo. In fact, with the exception of his last year (2011-12), his GPG and PPG were better every season in Buffalo from 2006-07 on than they have been in either Dallas or St. Louis. He was injured here at the end and definitely wasn't meshing well with Lindy. He's been rejuvinated since being traded, but still isn't his old self (0.711 PPG this year vs. 0.84-1.43 PPG over the aforementioned stretch in Buffalo.) Likewise, Gerbe's most productive season (2010-11) was in Buffalo. He's on pace to get close to that again, but not to beat it (in GPG or PPG.) Pominville was and remains good. A very complete player, who was everything except a good captain. He's on a good line and showing what he can do. He did that here, too. His GPG are the highest since his 2006-07 year in Buffalo, which was obviously helped by the team and the league, so that's definitely improved. However, his PPG is lower this year than any year in Buffalo after 2005-06. Tropp is too small of sample to say much, but injury concerns (concussions) probably played a part in why he was waived. Sekera is the only one on your list (depending on how you value Pominville's goals vs. his total points) who has clearly improved. Thank you for your perspective lol..Macarthur and Paille others I've missed but there . It definitely seems that way though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Those of us who believe in advanced stats know Sekera isn't having a breakout season--he's been doing this for years. Edit: to expand a little, his even strength scoring rates are almost identical to the past few seasons with the Sabres, so any uptick in overall output is either coming from more ice time or more/better power play opportunities. On my phone so can't get super detailed, but I can try to dig a little deeper when I get home. Edited January 1, 2014 by TrueBluePhD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I think he's scoring more on Thursdays, at home, on the first game of back-to-backs, when having pasta for dinner the previous night and getting more than 5.87 hours sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koomkie Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 You think 4 or 5 points is a lot? Especially considering games played? considering it is a defenseman vs. our top center. yes. and i dont really care either way. just pointing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpandean Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Thank you for your perspective lol..Macarthur and Paille others I've missed but there . It definitely seems that way though No problem. For the record, Paille's best years, production-wise, were here, too. He's just being used in a different role there (a very good 4th-line, energy guy instead of an OK second-line winger.) MacArthur has progressed, but he was also young when he left. Mostly, he just got more consistant, which often happens with maturity. However, I do understand the feeling. Mostly, we just get down on our own players, so when they go elsewhere and produce, even if it's not at a higher rate, it feels like they're suddenly better. It also doesn't help that players don't seem to come here and get better. Edited January 1, 2014 by carpandean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 The ice is covered in snow. It looks damn cold. The players are wearing touques :P . I wish both teams could lose the 2 points but it should be a fun game to watch. Anybody going to the outdoor classic and want to give us any insight into the vibe of the place via phone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) "I remember when Sidney Crosby scored on Domenick Hasek in the first Winter Classic!" :blink: Someone is still drunk from last night! :lol: PTR Edited January 1, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biodork Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 "I remember when Sidney Crosby scored on Domenick Hasek in the first Winter Classic!" :blink: Someone is still drunk from last night! :lol: PTR Lol thought I was hearing things when JR said that and no one corrected him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Goalies are wearing pads painted up to look like the old horsehair cement sacks they used to wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Replays of that hit on Crosby never get old. :angel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunomatic Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Goalies are wearing pads painted up to look like the old horsehair cement sacks they used to wear. Hopefully the players don't have old magazines taped around their shins. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Replays of that hit on Crosby never get old. :angel: The one that wasn't a hockey play where he wasn't anywhere near the puck? Yea, never gets old. :rolleyes: Sounds like Tim Gleason will be going from Carolina to Toronto for Jean-Michael Liles. Might be more involved, but nothing is official. Nonis said "it's not done yet" when asked, which indicates there are clearly some big talks. This all according to Dreger/McKenzie/Kypreos. Edited January 1, 2014 by DStebb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hopefully the players don't have old magazines taped around their shins. :cry: Hey even the gloves look like old Cooper GM12's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaught Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's weird without one of the teams in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 @ice_chip Can confirm Canes will trade Gleason for Liles and a prospect. To be announced soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 All the coaches in fedoras is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 The one that wasn't a hockey play where he wasn't anywhere near the puck? Yea, never gets old. :rolleyes: Yup, that's the one. Never gets old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Next year make the rink as big as the football field! Here's another nutty idea: Next time Buffalo gets to host a Winter Classic, play the game on the frozen Buffalo River behind the FNC. Edited January 1, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger8m Pending call. Gleason to Toronto for Liles and Robertson (d-man). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 They aren't painted, there's a line of pads out that they make to look retro like the old school pads. I know someone with a pair from Simmons in Fort Erie who made them for a few years there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Has Gleason's status fallen that far in Carolina that he's getting such a small return? Pending RFA? Liles is definitely a bit underrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 @ice_chip Can confirm Canes will trade Gleason for Liles and a prospect. To be announced soon. @TSNBobMcKenzie Trade call between CAR and TOR could not be completed before CAR GM Jim Rutherford's flight departed for WSH. Will happen after he lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdexchange Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 It's weird without one of the teams in white. It really looks glorious, doesn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I think he's scoring more on Thursdays, at home, on the first game of back-to-backs, when having pasta for dinner the previous night and getting more than 5.87 hours sleep. The grand irony is this type of mockery is much more applicable to your Olympics argument with Miller than it is to advanced stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) The grand irony is this type of mockery is much more applicable to your Olympics argument with Miller than it is to advanced stats. If you say so. Edited January 1, 2014 by JJFIVEOH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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