CallawaySabres Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I want Thornton to win it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 ^ Same. My main reason: I have become tired of narratives about certain top performers (or even middling performers) being clutch, and others chokers. There may be some truth to that (Drury would make you think hard about it), but, on balance, I think it's unfair. Thornton is a HELLUVA player, and has been for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I wanted St. Louis (except for Hitchcock), but I'm ok with the Sharks. Nice to see at least one team in the finals will be someone different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I want Thornton to win it If, by "it" you mean a venereal disease, sure, why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 ^ Same. My main reason: I have become tired of narratives about certain top performers (or even middling performers) being clutch, and others chokers. There may be some truth to that (Drury would make you think hard about it), but, on balance, I think it's unfair. Thornton is a HELLUVA player, and has been for a long time. I'm going to unreservedly take credit for this :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I'm going to unreservedly take credit for this :P what, my clutch fatigue? i dunno, man. i think there is something to it. i also think it gets overplayed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) what, my clutch fatigue? i dunno, man. i think there is something to it. i also think it gets overplayed. I did say my credit claiming was undeserved :lol: To me, people (see: mostly analysts) rely upon it because of some combination of it's easy (laziness, basically) and their lack of ability to look deeper for reasons for the outcome. Edit: seriously, hockey analysts are simply the worst. Momentum, grit, leadership, heart, character...that's all they talk about. Even if you're someone who believes in all of that, can we agree there's a lot more to it than those things? Edited May 26, 2016 by TrueBlueGED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I did say my credit claiming was undeserved :lol: To me, people (see: mostly analysts) rely upon it because of some combination of it's easy (laziness, basically) and their lack of ability to look deeper for reasons for the outcome. Edit: seriously, hockey analysts are simply the worst. Momentum, grit, leadership, heart, character...that's all they talk about. Even if you're someone who believes in all of that, can we agree there's a lot more to it than those things? my man. have you watched an NFL football game on CBS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 No Stamkos tonight for game 7. At this point, regardless of what the team and players say, do they really want him back? Great player for sure but in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he hasn't played at all in the playoffs. Idk, IMO it would mess with the chemistry that got you this far. I'd politely tell him to rest and heal up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 No Stamkos tonight for game 7. At this point, regardless of what the team and players say, do they really want him back? Great player for sure but in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals when he hasn't played at all in the playoffs. Idk, IMO it would mess with the chemistry that got you this far. I'd politely tell him to rest and heal up. This has been the worst case scenario for him and his agent. His value has taken a huge hit with TB's run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) This has been the worst case scenario for him and his agent. His value has taken a huge hit with TB's run Clearly making him more affordable to Buffalo.???? Edited May 26, 2016 by dudacek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Clearly making him more affordable to Buffalo. Hey if he wants to come here on the wing for $8-9m, I'm not going to complain ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) I think this run only lowers is value for Tampa, not for everyone else. I still think he gets an obscene contract Edited May 26, 2016 by Randall Flagg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 I think this run only lowers is value for Tampa, not for everyone else. I still think he gets an obscene contract Very true, I wasn't specific enough in my post. Does it make it more or less likely that he returns to TB now? Does he view them as someone he can with with, or somewhere where he won't get paid as much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Very true, I wasn't specific enough in my post. Does it make it more or less likely that he returns to TB now? Does he view them as someone he can with with, or somewhere where he won't get paid as much? I think he's gone and his next destination won't be expected. TB knows it can win without him is why IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Tampa Bay's run may not be lowering Stamkos's value outside of Tampa, but his health concerns very well may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 It's going to be so hard watching a game knowing the pre-determined outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 "Hockey" must be the greatest product mankind has ever contrived to market and sell. You see, it continues to withstand the dumbest management in the history of free enterprise. I can think of the demand for only food and shelter surviving were their delivery as mismanaged as NHL hockey's is mismanaged. http://deadspin.com/the-nhl-threatened-to-fine-the-lightning-if-they-didnt-1778925655 Tampa, you know, that traditional hockey market, is sending thousands to gather in the square, party, and watch it's team. "Not so fast, there, boys ....". PS ... PM me if you're too young to remember free enterprise. icrackmeup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 "Hockey" must be the greatest product mankind has ever contrived to market and sell. You see, it continues to withstand the dumbest management in the history of free enterprise. I can think of the demand for only food and shelter surviving were their delivery as mismanaged as NHL hockey's is mismanaged. http://deadspin.com/the-nhl-threatened-to-fine-the-lightning-if-they-didnt-1778925655 Tampa, you know, that traditional hockey market, is sending thousands to gather in the square, party, and watch it's team. "Not so fast, there, boys ....". PS ... PM me if you're too young to remember free enterprise. icrackmeup :lol: We've missed you around here lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I remember when the Sabres were in this exact game. It hurt so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Vaslilevsky better keep it up, Penguins are all over him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 I don't want Pittsburgh to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcal Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Tampa is bad tonight, then they get that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 That was a great shot by Drouin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 No way Stamkos is back in T Bay. This run will tell them the money is better spent elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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