2022-2023 Around The League

[UncleRisto]

6'4"" 215 lb Lawson Crouse flying at 24.4 MPH is terrifying.

@Hasbro with the fear boner.

 

[dahrougem2]

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Nice to have 2 of the top 8 fastest guys in the league. I knew Byram was fast but didn’t realize that fast.

Is this official from the NHL? No way Necas is that fast.

 

[redacted]

Is this official from the NHL? No way Necas is that fast.

Yeah that is official data.

 

[dahrougem2]

Yeah that is official data.

Well then the only plausible reasoning here is Necas was backchecking and someone gave him a nudge with their stick to help him skate faster.

Otherwise I'll be a monkey's uncle if Necas clocks in that fast.

 

[MonsterMack]

Is top speed even really relevant? Half the league can skate really fast in a straight line

 

[John Mandalorian]

Is top speed even really relevant? Half the league can skate really fast in a straight line

It's as much about acceleration as it is speed.

 

[AllAboutAvs]

It's as much about acceleration as it is speed.

Yeah acceleration is much more important than top speed.

 

[The Abusement Park]

Yeah acceleration is much more important than top speed.

That's the case in most sports.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

1. This stuff is great.

2. It’s pretty hilarious that Johnny Gaudreau introduces himself as he arrives. Very polite, but quite funny.

 

[Nihiliste]

1. This stuff is great.

2. It’s pretty hilarious that Johnny Gaudreau introduces himself as he arrives. Very polite, but quite funny.

Funny that Jarmo and crew were just as surprised about Johnny’s interest and basically this makes it look like Gudbranson voiced the interest. What was his agent doing lol?

Gaudreau and his wife seem really happy about the move. Wish them all the best

 

[The Merchant]

 

[dahrougem2]

Oh Bobby. Someone needs to get this guy the help he really needs.

 

[Chiarelli]

Is Dustin Brown really “build a statue to commemorate his career” worthy?

Didn’t he have his captaincy removed quite some time ago? Not sure the circumstances...

Who else from the last 10-20 years that’s retired would have a statue made of them? Just for reference.

 

[MonsterMack]

Only having recently learned about Bobby's childhood...I really hope he gets the help he needs

 

[DanishAvsfan]

Oh no. This guy’s been through so much bad stuff. I hope he gets better.

 

[zxcvnm]

Yeah that is official data.

What are the error bars on this data? Is it using the same technology that initially said Erik Johnson was on the ice for Kadri’s Game 4 OT winner that only Byram saw go in?

 

[Alienblood]

just found out Seider dates Claude Lemieux's daughter

 

[expatriatedtexan]

just found out Seider dates Claude Lemieux's daughter

Pepe represents Moritz as well.

 

[UncleRisto]

just found out Seider dates Claude Lemieux's daughter

It would be funny if the daughter looked exactly like @RoyIsALegend's avatar but with long hair and lipstick.

 

[Gatorbait19]

Funny that Jarmo and crew were just as surprised about Johnny’s interest and basically this makes it look like Gudbranson voiced the interest. What was his agent doing lol?

Gaudreau and his wife seem really happy about the move. Wish them all the best

I don’t understand what either the agent OR the team were doing and why they didn’t indicate their interest sooner.

From the team’s perspective, I can understand why they may have felt like they had no chance. But you’ve at least got to indicate your interest and shoot your shot. It’s not like there were a bunch of top names they would’ve been after that they had to check in with first.

 

[redacted]

What are the error bars on this data? Is it using the same technology that initially said Erik Johnson was on the ice for Kadri’s Game 4 OT winner that only Byram saw go in?

It is from the tracking chips in the jerseys... so pretty damn accurate. Funny enough though, +/- is still made by the stats guy watching from upstairs even though they have these chips.

Necas can actually fly when he gets going, but his first couple steps are rather poor (his technique is rather poor... if he had more ankle bend and eliminated the heel kick, he'd probably have a great first few steps).

 

[Nihiliste]

Is Dustin Brown really “build a statue to commemorate his career” worthy?

Didn’t he have his captaincy removed quite some time ago? Not sure the circumstances...

Who else from the last 10-20 years that’s retired would have a statue made of them? Just for reference.

Sure he is. If you’re asking his mother anyways

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Is top speed even really relevant? Half the league can skate really fast in a straight line

It's as much about acceleration as it is speed.

Yeah acceleration is much more important than top speed.

I'd say it's the ability to accelerate and the ability to attack and maintain speed with the puck. That's what makes McDavid so dangerous, he's very fast, but there's probably faster skaters than him out there. However, his ability to handle the puck at speed, and the way he always attacks with speed is the best in the league. That's also why very physically gifted guys like Crouse and Burakovsky who have size and speed aren't nearly as effective as you think they would be. Those guys have to reduce their speed to handle the puck, they have to slow down to make decisions, they hang onto the puck a little too long and eliminate themselves from plays.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Sure he is. If you’re asking his mother anyways

Brown was one of my favourite players early in his career. For a guy that wasn't huge he laid out some massive hits. I think the statue is going to be a thing where they will be commemorating the 4 core guys to their Cup wins, I think eventually it'll have Doughty, Kopitar and Quick.

 

[redacted]

Brown was one of my favourite players early in his career. For a guy that wasn't huge he laid out some massive hits. I think the statue is going to be a thing where they will be commemorating the 4 core guys to their Cup wins, I think eventually it'll have Doughty, Kopitar and Quick.

Yeah I agree... all 4 will eventually get them. I understand the Brown statue. He was the turning point of the org to becoming a good team again and was the captain on the way to their first Cup in team history.