thewookie1 Posted Saturday at 11:59 PM Report Posted Saturday at 11:59 PM 21 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: Thought this was interesting....Connor McDavid: -2023-24, 2024-25, and so far this year combined (including playoffs): 196 games played, 73 goals (30.5 goals per 82 game pace) -Previous 3 seasons before that, (including playoffs): 250 games, 141 goals (46.3 goals per 82 game pace) He's still a great player no doubt, and almost making up for the drop-off in goals by adding assists, but not immune to the 'superstars peak at goal scoring in their early-to-mid 20's' rule. (he'll be 29 when the playoff start this year, 31 when his 'next' contract starts) In my opinion he's improved his defensive play to a degree which does damper some degree of offensive output. Plus, he's played in 2 consecutive Finals so I'd guess wear is starting to hit him. That being said, like Crosby his stats will falter and spike for another 11 years probably. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted Sunday at 01:55 AM Report Posted Sunday at 01:55 AM Good opening slate for the Sabres tonight. Sens, Habs, and Lightning lose in regulation. Leafs get a loser point but no more. (And although it's early, Boston trails in Colorado.) 1 Quote
Stads Posted Sunday at 05:28 PM Report Posted Sunday at 05:28 PM Random fact: Tyler Myers scored the most points in a season during his first two seasons in Buffalo. Quote
DarthEbriate Posted Sunday at 06:13 PM Report Posted Sunday at 06:13 PM 40 minutes ago, Stads said: Random fact: Tyler Myers scored the most points in a season during his first two seasons in Buffalo. I think you need some more parameters there. Most points as a right-handed D over 6'7"? Quote
Stads Posted Sunday at 06:22 PM Report Posted Sunday at 06:22 PM 8 minutes ago, DarthEbriate said: I think you need some more parameters there. Most points as a right-handed D over 6'7"? Just his personal highest scoring seasons came in his first two years here 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted Sunday at 06:53 PM Report Posted Sunday at 06:53 PM 31 minutes ago, Stads said: Just his personal highest scoring seasons came in his first two years here Teams figured out you can beat him by playing the puck into his feet. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted Sunday at 07:07 PM Report Posted Sunday at 07:07 PM 17 hours ago, DarthEbriate said: Good opening slate for the Sabres tonight. Sens, Habs, and Lightning lose in regulation. Leafs get a loser point but no more. (And although it's early, Boston trails in Colorado.) After watching the last few Bruins games it's pretty clear they were pretenders not contenders. Second line (with Mitts) is dreadful. If Sabres had played the way they did in the last game they would have beaten the Bruins and should, next time. IF they play that way (or better). Habs I still like, Sens look like garbage without Tkachuk. They just stay in games because of Ullmark. Leafs aren't as good as last year without Marner and Lightning are up and down. The division could be a dog fight all year. If Sabres get it together and continue what started last game anything is possible. 4 Quote
PerreaultForever Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM Report Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for Boston today in Utah. He won't last long there at this rate. Quote
mjd1001 Posted 14 hours ago Report Posted 14 hours ago 22 hours ago, PerreaultForever said: Mittelstadt a healthy scratch for Boston today in Utah. He won't last long there at this rate. What happened to him, seriously? When he left Buffalo, he was the teams leading scorer. A double digit positive player. He was looking like he was 'breaking out' to be a very, very good #2 center, playing both sides of the ice, and on his way to a 60-65 point season. Then he goes to a better team, and since he left Buffalo on Colorado and Boston, he has been a healthy scratch in both locations, has 52 points in 105 games (less than a point every other game) and is a -32. Was there a pretty big injury that I missed? I don't get the sudden and drastic drop-off. Quote
PerreaultForever Posted 13 hours ago Report Posted 13 hours ago 2 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: What happened to him, seriously? When he left Buffalo, he was the teams leading scorer. A double digit positive player. He was looking like he was 'breaking out' to be a very, very good #2 center, playing both sides of the ice, and on his way to a 60-65 point season. Then he goes to a better team, and since he left Buffalo on Colorado and Boston, he has been a healthy scratch in both locations, has 52 points in 105 games (less than a point every other game) and is a -32. Was there a pretty big injury that I missed? I don't get the sudden and drastic drop-off. Well I can't speak to him in Colorado but in Boston they demand work ethic, effort, and commitment to the defensive system. Mitts has moments but then he slacks and gives away the puck or goes to the bench instead of taking his man. Little effort things. They want more. It was an example benching. It's like Quinn here last year. Quote
LGR4GM Posted 13 hours ago Report Posted 13 hours ago 8 minutes ago, PerreaultForever said: Well I can't speak to him in Colorado but in Boston they demand work ethic, effort, and commitment to the defensive system. Mitts has moments but then he slacks and gives away the puck or goes to the bench instead of taking his man. Little effort things. They want more. It was an example benching. It's like Quinn here last year. Boston fan would know. 1 Quote
Flashsabre Posted 13 hours ago Report Posted 13 hours ago 3 hours ago, Brawndo said: Death, Taxes and One of the smartest players I’ve ever watched but my god he can’t stay healthy to save his life. Quote
SwampD Posted 9 hours ago Report Posted 9 hours ago 3 hours ago, Flashsabre said: One of the smartest players I’ve ever watched but my god he can’t stay healthy to save his life. He stays just healthy enough. Quote
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