- Oct 31, 2007
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Well, that 3rd period could have been better, but a solid win over a very good team overall
Saddledome flooded. Again.Hurricanes put out fires
To be fair, it's science
I thought Burns and Necas had great games tonight. I was worried about that third year when we first acquired Burns, but he has proven to still be effective at even-strength even if he's a couple of steps slower than in his prime. If they find a way to successfully manage his minutes this year, it would not be surprising if Burns returns for at least one more year for cheap in order to pursue the Cup during another big window with Nikishin and a top-6 acquisition.
Burns is a guy who could probably break Gordie Howe's longevity record if he really wanted to. There are physical freaks who train well, and then there's Brent Burns, who maintains a herd of a special breed of deer on his ranch so he can eat the nutritionally perfect meat and is still 2nd on the team in fitness tests at 39.
For those that use/post these often, can you explain something to me? How does Aho, who is on a line with Svech and Roslovic, have a negative "team defense" bar, while having a positive individual defense bar when Svech and Roslovic are both just positive?
I assume this is driven by a combination of the PK (grey bar) and because of times when he was out there with some of the 4th line/other players?
Just seems odd as both Aho and Svech had 20 shifts 5v5. Aho averaged 40s, Svech's averaged 42s.
Necas led all forwards with 23 shifts 5v5, Robinson had 22, KK 21.
Of course he'll want to defend the title.I thought Burns and Necas had great games tonight. I was worried about that third year when we first acquired Burns, but he has proven to still be effective at even-strength even if he's a couple of steps slower than in his prime. If they find a way to successfully manage his minutes this year, it would not be surprising if Burns returns for at least one more year for cheap in order to pursue the Cup during another big window with Nikishin and a top-6 acquisition.
Are the ranks for that posted anywhere?Burns is a guy who could probably break Gordie Howe's longevity record if he really wanted to. There are physical freaks who train well, and then there's Brent Burns, who maintains a herd of a special breed of deer on his ranch so he can eat the nutritionally perfect meat and is still 2nd on the team in fitness tests at 39.
don't mess with the mojo, could be big consequencesI was hoping for a shutout so I could ‘correct’ the title to flaming0, but you can’t always get what you want.
Are the ranks for that posted anywhere?
I'm picturing Turbo patting himself on the back for being top 30 each year.