NHL 2015-16 Season

[iacas]

51 minutes ago, Gunther said:

He's a great offensive D-Man but doesn't play D.  44th ranked plus/minus among defensemen in the league does not reflect well on an offensive-minded D-man.

That's spoken like a guy who doesn't watch the man play hockey.

He's 41st out of 180-some in +/- (and was a +9). He's top 60 or so in SH TOI - they don't trust many poor defensive defenders on the PK. And he gets a good amount of PK time despite also getting PP time, and being matched up against the top lines of the opponents. You can't just look at one little stat. Especially if it's +/-.

Is he a defensive stud? No. But you're off your rocker to say something as dumb as "he doesn't play D."

http://public.tableau.com/shared/QKQ2THJ5K?:display_count=yes

[Gunther]

On Friday, April 01, 2016 at 0:07 AM, iacas said:

 

In my mind, plus/minus is the most important stat for a defenseman.  The offense is a bonus but they need to protect the net.  

Klingberg does both which is why he should get the nod over Letang for a Norris nomination.  Neither will win it and Letang will probably be nominated because it's largely a popularity contest but I'm hoping Klingberg gets a little recognition for his terrific season, helping lead the Stars to the Western Conference 1 seed.

[Warren Zevon]

3 hours ago, billchao said:

What is this "playoffs" thing you speak of?

I think it's like when there's players leaving the ice on a line change.  First they were playing, then they were going off.  

[DaveP043]

I'm wondering if there are any Flyers fans who are proud of the fan behavior at the game last night.  How many times do the fans get penalized?

[tdiii]

Observations from game 3 of LAK/SJS, as a Sharks fan:

(a)     Thornton, Pavelski, Burns, Hertl, and Donskoi have been beasts.

(b)      Wingels has been horrific.  9 straight games now without a point. 

(c)      Spalin has been worse. 

(d)      Is Marleau on the team? 

(e)      Methinks Zubrus must be hurt, because I’d have him playing for Spalin or Nieto. 

(f)       PP lost this game, not one mishap at the end.  0 for 5 is not cutting it.

(g)      How Drew Doughty doesn’t get called for the most blatant trip I think I’ve seen all season on Pavelski during one of the third period PPs is beyond me.

(h)      The Missing Link (Lucic) continues to be an asset for the Sharks, not his own team, even if he had a nice assist to Kopitar.  Amazing Lucic can skate when you consider he's the first person in his family to walk upright. 

(i)          Dustin Brown is the dirtiest slimiest m____er f____er ever. 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 19, 2016 by tdiii

[pumaAttack]

On 4/15/2016 at 8:06 PM, Gunther said:

In my mind, plus/minus is the most important stat for a defenseman.  The offense is a bonus but they need to protect the net.  

Klingberg does both which is why he should get the nod over Letang for a Norris nomination.  Neither will win it and Letang will probably be nominated because it's largely a popularity contest but I'm hoping Klingberg gets a little recognition for his terrific season, helping lead the Stars to the Western Conference 1 seed.

Plus Minus is a joke stat for any player....  It's entirely useless and has no bearing on the quality of the player...

9 minutes ago, tdiii said:

Observations from game 3 of LAK/SJS, as a Sharks fan:

 

(a)     Thornton, Pavelski, Burns, Hertl, and Donskoi have been beasts.

Last night was the first time I had seen Donskoi play.  Wow, he is special.  Gonna be a star in the league.

[tdiii]

4 hours ago, pumaAttack said:

 

Last night was the first time I had seen Donskoi play.  Wow, he is special.  Gonna be a star in the league.

L.A. has targeted and pummeled the kid and he just has gotten better as each game goes on.  Tough kid.  Been fun to watch this season. 

[mcanadiens]

On 4/19/2016 at 11:12 AM, DaveP043 said:

I'm wondering if there are any Flyers fans who are proud of the fan behavior at the game last night.  How many times do the fans get penalized?

Philly fan. You mean the battery-chuckers. Hell, their moms are proud. After all they've been a lot worse.

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/philadelphia-sports-fans-worst-moments-gallery-1.59745?pmSlide=1.59841

[kpaulhus]

Happy my Bolts were able to close out Detroit last night!

[pumaAttack]

5 minutes ago, kpaulhus said:

Happy my Bolts were able to close out Detroit last night!

Hoping for a Bolts/Cats all Florida matchup!

[tdiii]

Just now, kpaulhus said:

Happy my Bolts were able to close out Detroit last night!

Hoping my Sharks can do the same in L.A. tonight -- while I have tix to game 6 in S.J., I'd rather finish them off now!!

[DaveP043]

Here's hoping for another series to close out tonight, Caps over Flyers.  

[RFKFREAK]

14 hours ago, tdiii said:

Hoping my Sharks can do the same in L.A. tonight -- while I have tix to game 6 in S.J., I'd rather finish them off now!!

Looks like you're about to get your wish.

 

My Rangers are in serious trouble.

[tdiii]

11 minutes ago, RFKFREAK said:

Looks like you're about to get your wish.

 

My Rangers are in serious trouble.

Those damned Kings are like cockroaches, but we finally stomped on them!

[RFKFREAK]

On 4/14/2016 at 4:57 PM, RFKFREAK said:

...if the Rangers keep playing like they have the last month or so...this series will be over in 5 games. 

Being right suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks.

[iacas]

47 minutes ago, RFKFREAK said:

Being right suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks.

[newtogolf]

Hopefully the Islanders can put the Panthers away tomorrow.  

[bostonboy9416]

Got the Ducks for SCF. I'm a Ranger fan but they clearly forgot how to defend so I should call Lundqvist up, ask if he wants to play 9 or 18 this week