Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[AbsentMojo]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859677354077098022

 

[bland]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859677354077098022

He plays like he practices.

 

[Schrute farms]

No one on here ever speaks for "everybody."

You now have something in common with many others here -- ignoring your posts.

 

[AbsentMojo]

He plays like he practices.

I wonder if it was voluntary or mandatory

 

[johnjm22]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1859677354077098022

You usually do this when you know you've messed up.

 

[SaltyElkHunter]

Why don't you go on the main polling board here on HF and do a Fiala vs. Faber poll, lets see what the results show. Since apparently you think it's only "The Good Old Boys club" on this forum that is overrating Faber. But I'm sure when the results come back you will just tell everyone else they are wrong and you are right.

Faber who is a star in the league at 22 is overrated, but Byfield who is the same exact age is underrated and has all this untapped potential. Ok. Oh yeah and God forbid he stayed in a great environment at U of Minnesota and developed, rather than spending a season watching his development plateau like every single person under the tutelage of Muzz Murray. Yeah that was a real negative, excellent point!

I couldn't care less what your opinion of me is, you are a joke at this forum and everybody thinks so, you contribute next to nothing towards this community other than coming in and taking shots at people who disagree with you (everyone). You are the most useless poster I've seen in 20+ years posting here. Makes me wonder why someone who is so universally disliked spends so much time here, but hey to each his own. But please add me back to ignore so I'm not notified each time I get one of your stupid laughing reactions. Thanks

Don’t try and take my title I’ve worked hard to be the least liked guy in this forum you can tell because only like 3 dudes will read this.

 

[AbsentMojo]

You usually do this when you know you've messed up.

Fiala is a strange case. The guy hustles.. he looks to make plays and frequently does (ie not a shot hog) - in terms of that he is not selfish. His impulsiveness which results in bad penalties, bad passes, general lack of situational awareness plus his inability to mesh with his linemates is whats wrong with him... that cant be fixed with like skating or shooting... but I get why he's doing it, to show he cares. Still the dude needs to f-in go ASAP.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I told you he's a golden retriever

shits in your shoe

but brings it to you later to say sorry

yes the shit is still in it

 

[King'sPawn]

Don’t try and take my title I’ve worked hard to be the least liked guy in this forum you can tell because only like 3 dudes will read this.

Don't sell yourself short. I can think of at least 5 I like less than you

 

[johnjm22]

Fiala is a strange case. The guy hustles.. he looks to make plays and frequently does (ie not a shot hog) - in terms of that he is not selfish. His impulsiveness which results in bad penalties, bad passes, general lack of situational awareness plus his inability to mesh with his linemates is whats wrong with him... that cant be fixed with like skating or shooting... but I get why he's doing it, to show he cares. Still the dude needs to f-in go ASAP.

But last year he did seem to figure it out in the second half. We wasn't scoring as much, but he wasn't hurting the team either.

Now he's reverted to the worst version of himself.

 

[SaltyElkHunter]

Don't sell yourself short. I can think of at least 5 I like less than you

You love me, you just don’t like my politics. Lol

 

[bland]

Fiala is a strange case. The guy hustles.. he looks to make plays and frequently does (ie not a shot hog) - in terms of that he is not selfish. His impulsiveness which results in bad penalties, bad passes, general lack of situational awareness plus his inability to mesh with his linemates is whats wrong with him... that cant be fixed with like skating or shooting... but I get why he's doing it, to show he cares. Still the dude needs to f-in go ASAP.

The selfishness isn't in thinking shot only, its in thinking he can make things happen were they cannot - and should not - happen. Its a incredibly selfish way of thinking, and it's always going to teeter between good and bad. Top players know that they are "the man", and Fiala thinks the same way. The problem is that he is a diet star, and whether the positives outweigh the negatives is irrelevant because the sheer abundance of mistakes is a huge drag on the team. He doesn't produce enough to justify patience.

 

[AbsentMojo]

But last year he did seem to figure it out in the second half. We wasn't scoring as much, but he wasn't hurting the team either.

Now he's reverted to the worst version of himself.

That is true. And so has Byfield.

 

[tigermask48]

You now have something in common with many others here -- ignoring your posts.

I remember a few months ago Surf posted a screenshot of his ignore list (the post where he said you weren't a real fan if you don't live in CA,) and I saw it before the mods nuked it. It was like 15 people long.

Can you imagine this board just seeing nothing but Axl and GBH posts? I think Herby was the only frequent poster here that he didn't have on ignore.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

I remember a few months ago Surf posted a screenshot of his ignore list (the post where he said you weren't a real fan if you don't live in CA,) and I saw it before the mods nuked it. It was like 15 people long.

Can you imagine this board just seeing nothing but Axl and GBH posts? I think Herby was the only frequent poster here that he didn't have on ignore.

I can't even begin to stress how much more fun my time here has been without

I mean burner account DMs and such nonwithstanding of course

 

[AbsentMojo]

I remember a few months ago Surf posted a screenshot of his ignore list (the post where he said you weren't a real fan if you don't live in CA,) and I saw it before the mods nuked it. It was like 15 people long.

Can you imagine this board just seeing nothing but Axl and GBH posts? I think Herby was the only frequent poster here that he didn't have on ignore.

The thing about a forum vs a bar where say sports fans hang out, is that you can have visitors that are rude and annoying without any physical consequences.. and that is a shame.

 

[King'sPawn]

I can't even begin to stress how much more fun my time here has been without

I mean burner account DMs and such nonwithstanding of course

Thankfully I'm not interesting enough to get DMs from burners. I'm thankful to get messages from a wide array of cool people even if there are fundamental disagreements (even after arguments).

Though I'm sure I just opened Pandora's Box for the burners now.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Confession time, they are all me

Yeah but all of your personalities are endearing in different ways

 

[FSL KINGS]

I haven't been posting much this season. I was diagnosed with ADD at 46 this year. Been grappling a bit with that and also having a difficult work year. Hockey has taking a bit of a back seat this season for me. I just wanted to say the few games I have seem are pretty meh. This team is a bit hard to get excited for. I'm glad Turcotte has come around, I didn't think he was gonna make it. Clarke is a bright spot, he sees plays that others can't. Never thought I'd say it but feeling pretty apathetic about the team this year.

Take all the time you need. We are going to need you back when this team turns the corner!!! Which will be soon. Right?

Don't worry. It doesn't change who you are. Many people from Gen X & before would be diagnosed with all sorts of crazy stuff if they grew up today. I'm probably on the spectrum, or just a high functioning ass. Could go either way.

Hopefully the diagnosis will give you ideas on how to improve day to day stuff

 

[Bandit]

He plays like he practices.

I dunno. I didn’t see him turn it over at the blue line.

 

[bland]

I can't even begin to stress how much more fun my time here has been without

I mean burner account DMs and such nonwithstanding of course

You kidding? I have like 16 of you guys left unblocked, this whole forum is the length of that Jewish Sports Legends pamphlet in Airplane.

 

[Bandit]

You kidding? I have like 16 of you guys left unblocked, this whole forum is the length of that Jewish Sports Legends pamphlet in Airplane.

Excuse me… I speak Jive.

 

[King'sPawn]

Just throwing more numbers out there. Since the 2022-23 season (the season Fiala joined LA), Fiala has taken the most penalties, 64. That is worse than any player who has been on the roster in that span.

It's also the second worse net penalties (drawn vs taken) at -19. The only player worse was Matt Roy, with a -22 (drawn 7, took 29). Third was Edler with -14.

When you factor in ice time, he's only 13th worst in net penalties of -0.36/60.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I haven't been posting much this season. I was diagnosed with ADD at 46 this year. Been grappling a bit with that and also having a difficult work year. Hockey has taking a bit of a back seat this season for me. I just wanted to say the few games I have seem are pretty meh. This team is a bit hard to get excited for. I'm glad Turcotte has come around, I didn't think he was gonna make it. Clarke is a bright spot, he sees plays that others can't. Never thought I'd say it but feeling pretty apathetic about the team this year.

There has always been hyper people, and it can be channeled effectively to be a bonus and controlled through non medical techniques.

I wouldn't pay much mind to a condition quantified to make big corporations money.

You seem solid from your comments here.

Good Luck

 

[Surf Nutz]

It's a high wire act.

But I love being #1!

I cant say more right now but thanks.

I took everyone off my ignore list.

Bring back AXL and GBH!