Low Effort GDT Sens @ Oiler - 8PM - ESPN+/TSN5/SNW - Chat GPT Edition

[Relapsing]

WTF, that wasn't a trip on chuckles?

 

[starling]

WTF, that wasn't a trip on chuckles?

The ref even raised his hand but then decided it was offside.

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

f***, thought the game was later tonight. wtf am I walking in on? Can someone use chatgpt to summarize for me?

Refs are awful
Ullmark on a milk carton
All hail Nick cousins

 

[CornerStone61]

WTF, that wasn't a trip on chuckles?

Oilers sticks can't commit infractions

 

[Relapsing]

Oof - 2 bad giveaways from Kleven at the side of the net

 

[Silky Johnson]

Interesting, anybody notice anything from the past period?

WTF. Why can't we have nice things...

 

[milkbag]

f***, thought the game was later tonight. wtf am I walking in on? Can someone use chatgpt to summarize for me?

In the context of critical performances, Travis Hamonic's struggles often boil down to a combination of factors that can plague any defenseman in the NHL, especially when matched against elite opponents like the Edmonton Oilers. Here's why he may come up short in games like those:

1. Matchup Nightmare
   Hamonic is a serviceable, stay-at-home defenseman, but when tasked with shutting down generational talents like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, his limitations are glaring. His skating and decision-making are good, but not exceptional—something McDavid and Draisaitl can exploit mercilessly.
2. Defensive Pressure and Mistakes
   A defenseman’s errors are often amplified because they tend to happen closer to the net, where mistakes can lead directly to goals. Misplays under pressure, like turnovers or losing a man in coverage, can make a player like Hamonic look far worse than he actually is.
3. System Challenges
   Ottawa’s system occasionally puts its defenders in tough positions, relying heavily on structured support. If that support breaks down, Hamonic might be exposed for his lack of elite recovery speed or puck-moving ability.
4. Aging Curve
   At 33 years old, Hamonic is on the downside of his career. Defensemen often lose a step as they age, making it harder to keep up with the NHL’s speedier forwards. Against teams like the Oilers, even a small decline in mobility or reaction time becomes a glaring issue.
5. Role Misfit
   On some nights, Hamonic is thrust into situations that don’t suit his skill set—like facing top lines or being forced to make plays under heavy forechecking pressure. He's best utilized in a depth role where he can focus on physicality and blocking shots.

Ultimately, Hamonic doesn’t “suck” in the grand scheme of things—he’s a capable NHL veteran—but when matched against the best in the league or put into high-stress situations, his weaknesses are exposed. It’s a harsh reality of the modern NHL, where every flaw is magnified under the spotlight.

 

[Knave]

Can Kleven stop losing every puck? Thanks.

 

[Blotto71]

Move Cousins up and Reinhart down to the 4th line - not my favorite thought, but CR is not working up there. Run out Gregor - Pinto - Greig as your third and limit the 4th to low (low!) single digits.

 

[Cosmix]

Oof - 2 bad giveaways from Kleven at the side of the net

Kleven is a tad slow or appears slow compared to quick stick Fs.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

f*** stu has not looked for a few weeks now.

 

[Stutzlaaaa]

woooow our bottom pairwing looks like kids playing against men

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

This is going to be a long period.

 

[Adrianopolous]

Upper body injury

 

[Senovision]

Ullmark has an upper body injury.

 

[Cosmix]

I need a drink! Perhaps three!

 

[ToastrStutzle]

Upper body injury for Ullmark oh no

 

[HSF]

we seriously need another defensemen. Kleven - JBD and Hamonic on the top pairing is not going to work longer term

 

[Mark Stones Spleen]

I need a drink! Perhaps three

Hot Toddy's all around.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Ullmark injured. If there’s ever been a time for this top 6 to show up 5 on 5, it’s right now.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

In the context of critical performances, Travis Hamonic's struggles often boil down to a combination of factors that can plague any defenseman in the NHL, especially when matched against elite opponents like the Edmonton Oilers. Here's why he may come up short in games like those:

1. Matchup Nightmare
   Hamonic is a serviceable, stay-at-home defenseman, but when tasked with shutting down generational talents like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, his limitations are glaring. His skating and decision-making are good, but not exceptional—something McDavid and Draisaitl can exploit mercilessly.
2. Defensive Pressure and Mistakes
   A defenseman’s errors are often amplified because they tend to happen closer to the net, where mistakes can lead directly to goals. Misplays under pressure, like turnovers or losing a man in coverage, can make a player like Hamonic look far worse than he actually is.
3. System Challenges
   Ottawa’s system occasionally puts its defenders in tough positions, relying heavily on structured support. If that support breaks down, Hamonic might be exposed for his lack of elite recovery speed or puck-moving ability.
4. Aging Curve
   At 33 years old, Hamonic is on the downside of his career. Defensemen often lose a step as they age, making it harder to keep up with the NHL’s speedier forwards. Against teams like the Oilers, even a small decline in mobility or reaction time becomes a glaring issue.
5. Role Misfit
   On some nights, Hamonic is thrust into situations that don’t suit his skill set—like facing top lines or being forced to make plays under heavy forechecking pressure. He's best utilized in a depth role where he can focus on physicality and blocking shots.

Ultimately, Hamonic doesn’t “suck” in the grand scheme of things—he’s a capable NHL veteran—but when matched against the best in the league or put into high-stress situations, his weaknesses are exposed. It’s a harsh reality of the modern NHL, where every flaw is magnified under the spotlight.

That's it... just put money down on Hamonic scoring tonight on DraftKings

 

[Flamingo]

I am hearing that Ullmark ate oysters

Island-grown oysters prompt norovirus warning after illnesses reported in USA, BC - My Powell River Now

After the US FDA issued a recall for Island-grown oysters, the BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a provincial warning. Between November 1 and December 18, 64 cases of […]

www.mypowellrivernow.com

Prairie oysters ain’t for eatin’.

 

[Cosmix]

I still can’t believe Cousins got a penalty for getting elbowed in the head

Has anyone pointed out why he got that penalty?

we seriously need another defensemen. Kleven - JBD and Hamonic on the top pairing is not going to work longer term

 

[Boud]

So basically our starter is Merrilainen

 

[Relapsing]

Kleven is a tad slow or appears slow compared to quick stick Fs.

If it looks like a duck, and quacks like a duck...