pi2000 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Anytime you get your stick wrapped around a guy like that it's an automatic call regardless of if you actually take the guy down. Shaw's an embarrassment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) McDavid is just mind-blowing. And if you watch a whole game, you see that every single time he's on the ice he creates a quality scoring chance. It's unreal. There's never been a player like him, that has his skating/hands/IQ combo. He reminds me of Crosby a little, for that reason I wouldn't say I haven't seen a player like him. Crosby's IQ is every bit as good, and with that, passing, vision, etc. McDavid's skating smoothness and acceleration is unparalleled in today's game, it's Orr-like. But Sid is very fast as well and has more power. More like Forsberg. So I'd call that a wash. McDavid's hands are better, but Crosby's shot is better, particularly backhand which is among the best I've seen. Sid is more of a grinder, McDavid more finesse. For this reason I see Crosby's game suited to the playoffs a little better. Both amazing players, I think McDavid will have a chance to equal the numbers Sid has put up, but ultimately I think Sid's come I'm a little higher. No chance McDavid puts up 120 like Sid did in year 2. But part of that is that goal scoring is down. In the end I think these two guys will be seen as the top tier of this generation, easily. Edited December 1, 2016 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 HNIP ... AWESOME!! http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/harnarayan-singh-english-punjabi-nhl-commentator-1.3875319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 You guys are really upset about that? Good for Shaw, it's entertaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 You guys are really upset about that? Good for Shaw, it's entertaining Shaw does Charlie work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) Shaw does Charlie work. TBF Charlie is the best part of that show, he's entertaining ;) On a serious note plenty of us complain about a robotic league with no flair and no individuality; no Rob Ray fighting fans or line brawls or coaching fights, etc. Shaw didn't do anything remotely like that, and those are all memories we look back fondly on. I like Shaw, he makes the game fun Edited December 1, 2016 by WildCard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 TBF Charlie is the best part of that show, he's entertaining ;) He is, he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Toronto is getting absolutely creamed by Calgary right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I think Capuano is gone if the Isles blow this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 I think Capuano is gone if the Isles blow this game. Soooooooo close. (Good, let the Isles ride 'im till they puke. Might they consider bringing Ted back again when he does? Oh, please, oh please, let it happen. #### Billy Smith.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 Taylor Hall is back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 The thing I've noticed this year are much more surprised goalie reactions after goals than any year I can remember. I wonder if it has anything to the smaller goalie pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 The thing I've noticed this year are much more surprised goalie reactions after goals than any year I can remember. I wonder if it has anything to the smaller goalie pads. They haven't switched to smaller pads yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 They haven't switched to smaller pads yet Maybe it's a new breed of shooter who can shoot faster, more accurate and deke faster than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted December 1, 2016 Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 They haven't switched to smaller pads yet They were supposed to switch to smaller pants by the start of the season, but that fell through... because NHL. Now there is no timetable for goalie equipment changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 They were supposed to switch to smaller pants by the start of the season, but that fell through... because NHL. Now there is no timetable for goalie equipment changes. It was because of the manufacturers. But it still needs to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Two nights ago, Matthews/Eichel/Laine/McDavid all scored. Tonight, McDavid's got two points, Jack has two goals, and Laine has another. The influx of young talent, too many players to name, is going to be so good for this league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Two nights ago, Matthews/Eichel/Laine/McDavid all scored. Tonight, McDavid's got two points, Jack has two goals, and Laine has another. The influx of young talent, too many players to name, is going to be so good for this league. Nah, the Chris Neils of the league will continue to interfere with impunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Two nights ago, Matthews/Eichel/Laine/McDavid all scored. Tonight, McDavid's got two points, Jack has two goals, and Laine has another. The influx of young talent, too many players to name, is going to be so good for this league. No, you're right. Nah, the Chris Neils of the league will continue to interfere with impunity. No. Just no. When they describe McJesus as "generational", most people think that means the best in a generation. I think it's a little different. Yes, he's the best, but he's also the leader of a new generation of players. We look at players 40 years ago and realize they couldn't keep up in today's league. With the incoming generation, the players that were around two years ago won't be able to keep up with them in three years. It will be a different game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 No, you're right. No. Just no. When they describe McJesus as "generational", most people think that means the best in a generation. I think it's a little different. Yes, he's the best, but he's also the leader of a new generation of players. We look at players 40 years ago and realize they couldn't keep up in today's league. With the incoming generation, the players that were around two years ago won't be able to keep up with them in three years. It will be a different game. I disagree. Orr Lemieux, Gretzky, Lidstrom Forsberg, Bure could play as well now as back then. It is about skating. So few pure skaters develop the way they should these days because of the specialization and private skill coaching. Certain players just see the ice at a different level and have the skating ability to execute. Jagr is still doing it. We are seeing a new wave of extremely well prepared kids with great skating skills. It is my worry about Sam. He may not be able to reach his potential if his skating doesn't improve immensely because his mind is elite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Chi-NJ just played 9:15 without a whistle. :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just saw Laine's goals. Someone asked about his shooting percentage a while back, and it was kind of high.This kid is going to have a kind-of-high career shooting percentage. He can do the Ovechkin slapper, but he also has the best wrist/snapshot in the league. His release is a "generational release" if that means anything. I encourage people to look up the goals he's scored this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just saw Laine's goals. Someone asked about his shooting percentage a while back, and it was kind of high. This kid is going to have a kind-of-high career shooting percentage. He can do the Ovechkin slapper, but he also has the best wrist/snapshot in the league. His release is a "generational release" if that means anything. I encourage people to look up the goals he's scored this season. Took a flyer on him, fairly late in our fantasy league. ...he's alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 I disagree. Orr Lemieux, Gretzky, Lidstrom Forsberg, Bure could play as well now as back then. It is about skating. So few pure skaters develop the way they should these days because of the specialization and private skill coaching. Certain players just see the ice at a different level and have the skating ability to execute. Jagr is still doing it. We are seeing a new wave of extremely well prepared kids with great skating skills. It is my worry about Sam. He may not be able to reach his potential if his skating doesn't improve immensely because his mind is elite. I actually think Sam is a rather good skater. He needs to work on his power, but he's looking smoother and smoother out there. I know he's been working on his skating in the offfseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnkirishone Posted December 2, 2016 Report Share Posted December 2, 2016 Just saw Laine's goals. Someone asked about his shooting percentage a while back, and it was kind of high. This kid is going to have a kind-of-high career shooting percentage. He can do the Ovechkin slapper, but he also has the best wrist/snapshot in the league. His release is a "generational release" if that means anything. I encourage people to look up the goals he's scored this season. better than Sakic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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