GDT: Detroit @ Carolina: It's time for the Hurricane to rise up and reveal himself

[DaveG]

Based off my limited experience, it's usually a small pittance per word (anywhere from 6-10 cents), but it adds up.

Of course, it might also be based off hits to the article, which might explain why he created so blatantly stupid.

This is my bet. Has to be a certain length range (so as not to be too short or too long) and then it's likely based off hits. Want to generate hits in a hurry? Write something mindnumbingly stupid and/or deliberately trollish, put yourself out on twitter as much as possible, then just sit back and let the internet fanboys do their thing. Hell, wouldn't be surprised if there were a ******** of people using pseudonyms in order to do just that.

 

[Vagrant]

A few late observations:

Murphy needs confidence. He played a strong game but there were times when he had point coverage from a forward where he should have attacked the net and instead just selected to call it off and circle back. Fear of making a mistake. There were also times he got rid of the puck too early on the powerplay instead of waiting for lanes to open with his skating. He needs to own that point. I don't recall him attempting a single shot and he can really fire it. Don't do the Joni and circle around the net and push it deep when you've got a chance to make a play out front.

Lindholm was lost at best. There will be more time to evaluate him but the first impression was not a good one. Pair him with this guy, that guy, any guy.... it's not going to matter if the play is dying on his tape like it did against Detroit. He's going to have to figure it out quickly or he's going to be down in Charlotte in favor of a few of the guys down there who are playing strong in the early going like Boychuk, Terry, and Palushaj. He was gumming up the powerplay too.

Faulk was an absolute monster out there. The way he controls the game is so subtle. This was one of the first times it seemed like he really stepped up and owned the game. That recovery poke check was impressive.

Cam Ward was solid and unspectacular, which is what we need. Didn't make extra work for himself and played inside the confines of the game. The preseason worked really, really helped him.

Gerbe was a going concern. It's good to see a player get a fresh start and really embrace that opportunity. He sort of fired a muffin for that goal but it went home.

Dvorak looked incredibly comfortable and Skinner seemed to read him well. That line was probably our best all night. Eric and Semin were generating nothing of consequence out there.

 

[cptjeff]

Rant Sports is yet another platform for random hacks to get their names RT'ed across the underbelly of the sports landscape. They claim to pay their writers but I doubt it's a significant wage. It's not really different than Bleacher Report, Yardbarker, etc.

The fact that the guy has a byline with the name of a major newspaper, even if it's one known for its *ahem* simplistic style, disturbs me.

 

[What the Faulk]

What major newspaper? There's no way he's writing for anything more than a glorified blog site

 

[DaveG]

The confusion is the photo he used was credited to a USA Today photographer, but the layout of the article makes it seem like it was written by them. Just all around ****ing horrible.

 

[VictorLustig]

Anyone know where/if I can watch the player intro?

 

[rocky7]

about the top line (hope they are all 100% because they don't need to risk it really. they appeared to be though). just thinking out loud and there's probably not at all a simple explanation or solution. teams have had time now to assess the Canes and probably have come to the conclusion that one of the ways to beat them is to stop Semin, Staal and Tlusty. they have likely put alot of time and effort into it and their game plans. I mentioned a couple of things earlier but overall, the Wings seemed to really do a good job shutting those guys down. they're a good team and Babcock a good coach. all of the teams will be focusing on this so Muller and that line will have to adjust and come up with ways around it. I'm sure they'll be alright and it was just one game, the first, and I guess they have faced these challenges before. the rest of the guys and secondary scoring are crucial because again, this cannot be a one line team and hope to be successful. as an aside here, the Canes did a pretty good job on Dats.

if they all continue to play like they did and work on and tweak a few things here and there they should be fine. and who knows if JR will be making anymore moves in the future. sometimes it's largely a game of luck and bounces. a post instead of 1/2 an inch and a batted puck out of the air to clear the crease with 16 seconds left, etc., etc.. still just really disappointed how that game ended up when it could have very well been a win...............it was a heart-breaker indeed after it looked to be going so well. oh well bring on the winless Flyers.

I don't believe in things like they'll probably lose because they have had trouble with the Flyers historically and such. reading their board, the consensus seems to be that the Canes win. and it's interesting about Lavi and what's going on in Philly. idk if it's true or not but apparently his job is on the line. anyhow looking forward to two points.

 

[Joe McGrath]

This is my bet. Has to be a certain length range (so as not to be too short or too long) and then it's likely based off hits. Want to generate hits in a hurry? Write something mindnumbingly stupid and/or deliberately trollish, put yourself out on twitter as much as possible, then just sit back and let the internet fanboys do their thing. Hell, wouldn't be surprised if there were a ******** of people using pseudonyms in order to do just that.

If that's true why does AJJ not have a job at the site? The Giroux adjusted points article would make the site and him a fortune.