The_Admiral Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Do they need to match physicality in a league that encourages finesse? Playing to injure, as the Blues did, works now and then when you're a cellar team, but it's not a long-term strategy because eventually you'll just get penalized and scored upon too much to justify it. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I keep running into that response. All I can say is, yep.But that's why I don't want the Blues to stop playing that way even when the talent comes. Someday they'll be able to match the Hawks scoring. My hope is that the Hawks still won't be able to match the Blues physical presence.You're assuming that the Blues will maintain their physical presence when they get better at producing points. Not saying they can't, but some teams can't make the transition from one without losing the other. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 That's not playing to injure. It's playing to disturb. In a league that as you said is encouraging finesse, look at how the Blues game was approached by the officials last night. If you hit legally like they did (again, all except that stupid retaliation by Tkachuk) you're not going to be penalized. I thoroughly believe in playing that kind of a game. It doesn't get you penalties if you hit legally, like last night, it's gets the team retaliating penalties. Ideally you're PP doesn't squander all of them, though. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 look at how the Blues game was approached by the officials last night.I'd prefer not to; the good old three-minute power play causes too much cognitive dissonance. Hawks scored 5 on Giguere tonight and led by as many before two garbage-timers. Girl power. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I keep running into that response. All I can say is, yep.But that's why I don't want the Blues to stop playing that way even when the talent comes. Someday they'll be able to match the Hawks scoring. My hope is that the Hawks still won't be able to match the Blues physical presence.You're assuming that the Blues will maintain their physical presence when they get better at producing points. Not saying they can't, but some teams can't make the transition from one without losing the other.Less assuming, more hoping. I understand there's a reason why it's not done often. I just think it'd be effective if a team could do it. One reason I have for hope is that the Blues current young prospects are all the type that can score the highlight reel goal, but they won't back down from a physical challenge either. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How About Alex Kovalev's 5 Point Night. 4 Goals, 1 Assist. If only he played like he's capable of he'd be on Team Russia.Just killing sometime and I went to Sportsclubstats.com to check on Playoff odds for the NHL and here are the most likely scenarios for the Playoff matchups. (Give or take a few points)Eastern Conference1 New Jersey 114pts8 Philadelphia 87pts4 Pittsburgh 99pts5 Boston 98pts3 Buffalo 107pts6 Ottawa 91pts2 Washington 108pts7 Atlanta 88ptsWestern Conference1 Chicago 117pts8 Los Angeles 96pts4 Calgary 102pts5 Phoenix 99pts3 Vancouver 102pts6 Colorado 99pts2 San Jose 114pts7 Nashville 97pts JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How About Alex Kovalev's 5 Point Night. 4 Goals, 1 Assist. If only he played like he's capable of he'd be on Team Russia.Just killing sometime and I went to Sportsclubstats.com to check on Playoff odds for the NHL and here are the most likely scenarios for the Playoff matchups. (Give or take a few points)Eastern Conference1 New Jersey 114pts8 Philadelphia 87pts4 Pittsburgh 99pts5 Boston 98pts3 Buffalo 107pts6 Ottawa 91pts2 Washington 108pts7 Atlanta 88ptsWestern Conference1 Chicago 117pts8 Los Angeles 96pts4 Calgary 102pts5 Phoenix 99pts3 Vancouver 102pts6 Colorado 99pts2 San Jose 114pts7 Nashville 97ptsPlease no. The Sens have the Sabres number this year. I would be scared to play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korbyn Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 How About Alex Kovalev's 5 Point Night. 4 Goals, 1 Assist. If only he played like he's capable of he'd be on Team Russia.Just killing sometime and I went to Sportsclubstats.com to check on Playoff odds for the NHL and here are the most likely scenarios for the Playoff matchups. (Give or take a few points)Eastern Conference1 New Jersey 114pts8 Philadelphia 87pts4 Pittsburgh 99pts5 Boston 98pts3 Buffalo 107pts6 Ottawa 91pts2 Washington 108pts7 Atlanta 88ptsWestern Conference1 Chicago 117pts8 Los Angeles 96pts4 Calgary 102pts5 Phoenix 99pts3 Vancouver 102pts6 Colorado 99pts2 San Jose 114pts7 Nashville 97ptsTwo years without playoffs in Big D ... what a revolting thought.Please do not become a reality ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The only problem I have with these are the wide range of points. I know the East is not as superior as the West but of 27 points between the 1st seed and the 8th. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The team is in a slump, and Kunitz is out.Luca Caputi, your time has come. Pittsburgh Arsenal - Elite Football League (NFL) - 2006 | New Orleans JazzCats - Major League Hockey (AHL) - 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The team is in a slump, and Kunitz is out.Luca Caputi, your time has come.A force up here in Wilkes-Barre. My wife will miss him, but she'll still root for him.As for me? He's with the enemy now. Hope you get crushed, Luca... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ovechkin is wearing the C tonight against Montreal. He is the first European-born Captain in Capitals history and 14th overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ovechkin is wearing the C tonight against Montreal. He is the first European-born Captain in Capitals history and 14th overall.Well deserved. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 So now Colorado needs to begin there slide. JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac12 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 How About Alex Kovalev's 5 Point Night. 4 Goals, 1 Assist. If only he played like he's capable of he'd be on Team Russia.Just killing sometime and I went to Sportsclubstats.com to check on Playoff odds for the NHL and here are the most likely scenarios for the Playoff matchups. (Give or take a few points)Eastern Conference1 New Jersey 114pts8 Philadelphia 87pts4 Pittsburgh 99pts5 Boston 98pts3 Buffalo 107pts6 Ottawa 91pts2 Washington 108pts7 Atlanta 88ptsWestern Conference1 Chicago 117pts8 Los Angeles 96pts4 Calgary 102pts5 Phoenix 99pts3 Vancouver 102pts6 Colorado 99pts2 San Jose 114pts7 Nashville 97ptsAny playoffs that has the Coyotes in it, I'll take.BTW, another shutout for Broduer. He's just incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 in other hockey news, Team USA beat Canada 6-5 in overtime to win the World Juniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 in other hockey news, Team USA beat Canada 6-5 in overtime to win the World Juniors.Reading's not a strong-suit of yours, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 in other hockey news, Team USA beat Canada 6-5 in overtime to win the World Juniors.Reading's not a strong-suit of yours, is it?I'm aware of the other thread specifically devoted to the World Juniors. Does one stray post really bother you that much? Next time I'll be more careful to aim my post content to the appropriate topic so as not to anger Hedley Lamarr. No, USA winning the world juniors was not a big enough deal for it show up in more than one topic and the NHL season thread is not the over-arching umbrella for hockey coverage on the board. How silly of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 The World Junior loss was hard, but at least the Leafs won. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedleyLamarr Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm aware of the other thread specifically devoted to the World Juniors. Does one stray post really bother you that much? Next time I'll be more careful to aim my post content to the appropriate topic so as not to anger Hedley Lamarr. No, USA winning the world juniors was not a big enough deal for it show up in more than one topic and the NHL season thread is not the over-arching umbrella for hockey coverage on the board. How silly of me.Not to be a wise-ass, but shouldn't your avatar have at least one more jacket?Blue + Jacket = Blue JacketThen again, I didn't major in Mathematics. But I did get a "5" on the AP Calculus exam years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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