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16 wins in the postseason = a championship
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I am toxic
. . . even in small doses
That players who are effective in the regular season are not necessarily the same in the post season, and vice versa.
Like, to me this is obvious. I called Tyler Myers monstrous playoff performance before the playoffs started.
It clearly isn't obvious to other people, no one backed me and some mocked me.
But now there is no excuse - everyone is aware of the issue, whether they agree with it or not. Those who disagree aren't worth my time; I am interested in those who acknowledge reality, and are prepared to discuss the ramifications for a team like the Canucks moving forward to build a contender.
Thanks @oba for making this thread. Title made me think it was a waste, but I was totally wrong.
And I am never wrong. wtf
AzNightmare
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Need your best players to be the best, and having middle depth guys playing well above their salary so you have a strong team that fits within the cap.
It's unfair, but if every player is "only" playing to their value, then the team is probably not going to be good enough. You need some young guys on cheap contract to also be having breakout years, or a bunch of UFA's on a performance bump chasing their next contract... sort of like this season.
That's why it's also a bit dangerous and a gamble to re-sign some players to a lengthy contract that can handcuff this team in a few years if it doesn't pan out well and they end up being a "one hit" wonder.
It's unfair, but if every player is "only" playing to their value, then the team is probably not going to be good enough. You need some young guys on cheap contract to also be having breakout years, or a bunch of UFA's on a performance bump chasing their next contract... sort of like this season.
That's why it's also a bit dangerous and a gamble to re-sign some players to a lengthy contract that can handcuff this team in a few years if it doesn't pan out well and they end up being a "one hit" wonder.
This feels like the HF version of this video “Here’s the situation! This song isn’t about West Virginia”
But also, fair enough?
But also, fair enough?
archangel2
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oba
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my only take on Z, Dak, Lindy ... is that if you need to spend more than you want to ... on playoffs warriors. ...
and spend less as a consequence on playoff no- shows ... (82 exhibition "stat heroes") ...
or, even much less ...
then the decision is kind of obvious ...
some players just want to go to their cabin on the lake, after the "82" is done ....
you're not investing that way .....
love how Allvin was angry at the end presser .... sweet ...
you smash some tables, Allvy ....
Go ...
and spend less as a consequence on playoff no- shows ... (82 exhibition "stat heroes") ...
or, even much less ...
then the decision is kind of obvious ...
some players just want to go to their cabin on the lake, after the "82" is done ....
you're not investing that way .....
love how Allvin was angry at the end presser .... sweet ...
you smash some tables, Allvy ....
Go ...
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oba
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summer's good for thinking clearly .... no hurry ...
"everything is negotiable" including the intangibles. (equivalences to hard cash) .
"everything is negotiable" including the intangibles. (equivalences to hard cash) .
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oba
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thumbs up emoje
sam bennett, prime example of a 20 goal scorer (underperforms. !! yells the fantasy league peanut gallery)
who **shows up** when it matters ..
(Fantasy Leaguers are precisely where they are.)
Of the Canuck's free agents, take time off to read some of their interviews.
Some are whining about stuff ...
while others are saying their prime goal is to be a champion.
Now, which one do you **prioritize** for re-signing ...?
Seriously. It's an investment decision. See what their priorities are.
Just seeing one article where one Canuck's UFA says his prime goal in his career is to be a champion. Which UFA said that??? Check for yourself ..
The cabin on the lake, or a championship?
Come on ..... get real.
Get real in the priorities ...
.......
"WHAAAA..... they're starting to check hard now ..... WHAAAA..... I wanna go home now . WHAAAA..... I don't like this anymore .... WHAAAA .... "
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oba
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Fantasy Leaguer, when the playoffs start and his superstar goes missing ....
Did the twins "check out" in 2011, when the real season began . ...?
Maybe, maybe not . ...
However, getting rag-dolled by Marchand was not something the fanbase wanted any part of ....
Wouldn't have taken much for that team to go from 15 wins to the 16th .... As talented as that team was. Just a bit more mojo... juice. Call it what you will ....
(Looch definitely brought it, and good on him, he has a ring. Bring it Looch. Could have drafted Looch too, but someone called Grabner (no rings) was prioritized . .. ya, sure. of course ).
As it is, no one remembers a 15 win postseason (except the wrong way) ...
Let's get to work .
And here we go again, but ....
The Conn Smythe is the only individual trophy that really matters, it's the most valuable player during the playoffs, when the real sh*t goes down.
Fantasy Leaguers. What a waste of attention ...
.. and when Looch comes back to town, give the guy some due respect. and don't be angry because he beat up your fantasy league ferryboys. ...
Ok. Said too much. That's enough .
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This thread is obviously about the metaphysics of hockey in general. And why you invest your precious time in the ways you do.
Oh yeah. it's also about a decent fast sport. Nothing to sneeze about ... Achoo..
But seriously.
With these new adds.
And a couple deletes.
Do ya gots da makins of a champ there..... Or what .. ?
Leave it to be not unsaid, that. The preseason is just a tune up for the 82 game TUNE UP . !!!!!!
For the REAL season, that starts with game 83. ....
Does this make any sense? Like it or lump it, that's what's being offered on your plate.
Fandom. Cheer. & Get real.
Toc famously said, at game 3 was it? of the 2nd round ...
... " it's not going to get any easier. In fact it's just going to get harder and harder. And you have to embrace that. " ...
You know , sometimes, hockey long timers spout the wisdom of a Plato..... does the public appreciate it ...?
Oh yeah. it's also about a decent fast sport. Nothing to sneeze about ... Achoo..
But seriously.
With these new adds.
And a couple deletes.
Do ya gots da makins of a champ there..... Or what .. ?
Leave it to be not unsaid, that. The preseason is just a tune up for the 82 game TUNE UP . !!!!!!
For the REAL season, that starts with game 83. ....
Does this make any sense? Like it or lump it, that's what's being offered on your plate.
Fandom. Cheer. & Get real.
Toc famously said, at game 3 was it? of the 2nd round ...
... " it's not going to get any easier. In fact it's just going to get harder and harder. And you have to embrace that. " ...
You know , sometimes, hockey long timers spout the wisdom of a Plato..... does the public appreciate it ...?
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oba
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It's been addressed elsewhere probably, but what about the NHL schedule of 82 games compared to American football 17 games?
And then pro hockey has up to 28 playoff games. Pro football , up to only 4 playoff games.
There must be some kind of design behind all of this.
Is it business. Or something else.
There was once a crooked little lawyer from NY, and he was unable to say "hockey" ....
He could only say. "Ow spawwt ...."
Hmmm ....
And then pro hockey has up to 28 playoff games. Pro football , up to only 4 playoff games.
There must be some kind of design behind all of this.
Is it business. Or something else.
There was once a crooked little lawyer from NY, and he was unable to say "hockey" ....
He could only say. "Ow spawwt ...."
Hmmm ....
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oba
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Also about drugs, we have this preseason, to the regular preseason....
Which all leads to the regular season that starts on game 83, after the preseason.
And this new season is the real deal apparently ...
where the last team standing is the first team to notch 16 wins, and this is the champion.
Sure is nice to sort that out ....
And the 82 game preseason, being primarily about jockeying for playoff position, seems to be the preseason designed for statisticians. because they will all admit that no one gives a hoot about a "presidents trophy" anyways ....
So .... getting this all sorted out .....
BRING ON GAME 83 ......
Whoohee .....
Which all leads to the regular season that starts on game 83, after the preseason.
And this new season is the real deal apparently ...
where the last team standing is the first team to notch 16 wins, and this is the champion.
Sure is nice to sort that out ....
And the 82 game preseason, being primarily about jockeying for playoff position, seems to be the preseason designed for statisticians. because they will all admit that no one gives a hoot about a "presidents trophy" anyways ....
So .... getting this all sorted out .....
BRING ON GAME 83 ......
Whoohee .....
