GDT: Unsolved Mysteries ep.1 (1.19)

[Blueline Bomber]

The league doesn't give a shit about us. It could not possibly be more evident, they prefer big market players over ours. They will market big market players over ours. Regardless of skill or stats.

Yeah of course they ignored the vote. They were always going to ignore it and put in a bunch of players from NY. Because they don't give a shit about Raleigh.

That's the thing: Even in big markets, they ignored the fans choice.

For the Rangers, K'Andre Miller was who they wanted in over Fox. For Toronto, it was Nylander over Matthews.

The League decided who they wanted in before this whole thing began, let the fans "vote" to drive up engagement, then released their choices and act like the fans voted them in.

The problem is that it's blatantly obvious they ignored the votes. Which turned what could have been a great PR move into an absolutely disastrous one

 

[ndp]

Really. Necas had like a 100k lead over any other Metro player, and Hab/Ottawa fans teamed up to get their respective players in. Even on teams that made it, the player choice was ignored. Toronto fans were voting Nylander, not Matthews

The League definitely ignored the votes to wind up with the players they did.

Imagine not rewarding fan engagement on your socials. It's so mind numbingly stupid that it has to be true.

I mean ol’ uncle Gary also had these gems about the digital boards.

“The polling we do with our fans gives us the feedback that it’s a non-issue”

“Many think it looks better than having the numerous logos on the dasher boards. It’s working extraordinarily well”

“If what you’re doing is just watching the dashboards – which I guess if you’re reporting on it, you might do – then it may be a distraction. If you’re watching the game, it’s not a distraction.”

Color me surprised that they would just put whatever players they want into the All Star game. I don’t think they want to see McJesus get beat in the fastest skater.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

As if things weren't already feeling sad...

He did miss the last few minutes of the game. Wasn't on the bench, already in the locker room.

 

[Wolfpuck]

As if things weren't already feeling sad...

 

[hblueridgegal]

The NHL seemed to have forgotten web analytics tools exist - especially with an org that probably has them down to a science.

 

[Canes]

As if things weren't already feeling sad...

I feel like Slavin has been playing hurt for awhile now. He's still doing an admirable job but he hasn't been Superman Slavin.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

Why do you think we’re likely down Svech short term? I’d be shocked if he were suspended for that

I'm frankly shocked (only slightly since it was Svech) it was a 5min major at all. no injury on the ice and no really vicious follow through. If that hit becomes the standard for a 5min major (it won't) that would be a great thing from the league.

 

[MadeUpName]

It is what it is but Pacioretty got injured right in front of us. He was talking to the ref immediately telling him to blow the play dead. Couldn't put weight on his left leg.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I'm frankly shocked (only slightly since it was Svech) it was a 5min major at all. no injury on the ice and no really vicious follow through. If that hit becomes the standard for a 5min major (it won't) that would be a great thing from the league.

Oh no, that was absolutely worthy of 5 minutes. Numbers all the way, stick on the guys neck, pushing violently into the boards. Absolutely 5 minutes.

Maybe a game or two, but that's a crapshoot, so who knows?

 

[MadeUpName]

That's the thing: Even in big markets, they ignored the fans choice.

For the Rangers, K'Andre Miller was who they wanted in over Fox. For Toronto, it was Nylander over Matthews.

The League decided who they wanted in before this whole thing began, let the fans "vote" to drive up engagement, then released their choices and act like the fans voted them in.

The problem is that it's blatantly obvious they ignored the votes. Which turned what could have been a great PR move into an absolutely disastrous one

Fox is a lot better than Miller and Matthews is a lot better than Nylander.

Personally I don't see an issue. The Twitter fans are wrong.

 

[Canes]

I'm frankly shocked (only slightly since it was Svech) it was a 5min major at all. no injury on the ice and no really vicious follow through. If that hit becomes the standard for a 5min major (it won't) that would be a great thing from the league.

I give Duhaime props for not trying to sell it too hard but he could have easily stayed down for a minute or two and it'd have been an automatic 5. That was just a really bad and reckless play from Svech.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

They ignored the fan vote. Necas, Caulfield and Stutzle were far and away the most vote getters.

Weren't those numbers just for twitter? No idea what the nhl.com vote was. Though as far ahead of everyone as Necas was somebody had their finger on the scale for sure.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

Oh no, that was absolutely worthy of 5 minutes. Numbers all the way, stick on the guys neck, pushing violently into the boards. Absolutely 5 minutes.

Maybe a game or two, but that's a crapshoot, so who knows?

I give Duhaime props for not trying to sell it too hard but he could have easily stayed down for a minute or two and it'd have been an automatic 5. That was just a really bad and reckless play from Svech.

Not disagreeing at all. It was absolutely worthy of 5 and since it was late in the game a suspension would not surprise me either. Though I'm not sure Svech has a history to build on.

But given the state of NHL officiating it could very easily only have been a two, or hell nothing at all it seems at times.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Fox is a lot better than Miller and Matthews is a lot better than Nylander.

Personally I don't see an issue. The Twitter fans are wrong.

Doesn't matter if you believe they're wrong. They got the votes, thus, they should have gotten in

 

[Blueline Bomber]

Well, on the positive side, we got a new reaction tweet to utilize now.

 

[chaz4hockey]

Posting from main board:

 

[Svechhammer]

Posting from main board:

 

[AD Skinner]

If slavin misses time that's going to be a much more significant blow than Pacioretty, as much as both situations suck

 

[Sigurd]

Will. We spring for Kane? Idk. I'm not into a rental. I want someone we can sign and keep for our extended window.

Agreed.

Man I really wanted to see patches play in person. And the story of his emotional recovery... I really really hate this

And agreed.

I feel bad for Max. He's gone through so much adversity in just this season alone (never mind past injuries) and battled back to play in the line up for us. Then it looks like he's injured long term again.

Obviously such a huge loss for the team if he's injured for the rest of the season as I suspect, but we won't know for sure anytime real soon.

I'm not sure I want to literally bet the farm on towes and Kane.

Also, this. Are some people so stubbornly against Horvat that they'd take any other rental but him? Even though Horvat is younger than both Towes and Kane and is having another 30+ goal season? I'm not even convinced Carolina wouldn't extend Horvat and especially more so with Max likely being injured long term and who knows how things will be next season for him.

 

[Sigurd]

F the NHL then don't make rules and then piss on them

Why wouldn't they? They do it all the time with the horrible officiating.

They do whatever they feel like and act like there's a set of rules for them to oblige by.

More clown show behavior from the NHL. Ignore the players who garnered the most votes from fans, and therefore shitting on the fans. Meanwhile, try your best to milk money from said fans. Two faced dickheads.

It's funny though that the players voted in by the "fans" in the Metro are all from New York teams. They couldn't make it more obvious that it was rigged.

Really. Necas had like a 100k lead over any other Metro player, and Hab/Ottawa fans teamed up to get their respective players in. Even on teams that made it, the player choice was ignored. Toronto fans were voting Nylander, not Matthews

The League definitely ignored the votes to wind up with the players they did.

Imagine not rewarding fan engagement on your socials. It's so mind numbingly stupid that it has to be true.

Also, this.

They don't care though. They got the social media engagement, and fans will continue to gobble up merchandise and tickets, etc.

Thing is, a certain amount of us fans know they rigged it, and won't be likely to engage them online in the future.

 

[whiskers]

If slavin misses time that's going to be a much more significant blow than Pacioretty, as much as both situations suck

Yep , we need 2 defensemen , Chatfield has been playing better but i dont trust him at all for the playoffs , my picks are Larsson (kraken) and Edsmonton(Habs) , yeah i know Edms is slower , but hes defensive and plays in front of the net , If its rchilles for Patches , well its Kutcherov time , put him on Longterm till play offs and get Kane and Towens

 

[AD Skinner]

I'm not sure why they bother with any fan votes after the John Scott thing, which Jesus Christ seems like ancient history now

 

[Tryamw]

I'm not sure why they bother with any fan votes after the John Scott thing, which Jesus Christ seems like ancient history now

Also the Last all star game I watched...

Fox is a lot better than Miller and Matthews is a lot better than Nylander.

Personally I don't see an issue. The Twitter fans are wrong.

So what if Fans are "Wrong" This is a Fan event the game doesn't Matter.. Guve the Fans what they Say they want..
I LOVED the John Scott Game.. IT was the most fun I've seen in an All star game!.
Instead.. They'll Try and Feed me %%^$ I'll just pass.. Thanks for the week away from the Game NHL.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Yep , we need 2 defensemen , Chatfield has been playing better but i dont trust him at all for the playoffs , my picks are Larsson (kraken) and Edsmonton(Habs) , yeah i know Edms is slower , but hes defensive and plays in front of the net , If its rchilles for Patches , well its Kutcherov time , put him on Longterm till play offs and get Kane and Towens

Seattle isn't trading Larsson so cross that off your list. Seattle is 1st in the Pacific and Larsson is their top pairing defenseman, who takes on the toughest assignments, has 20 points with no pp time, and is a team's best +28. Not to mention he has a full NTC and chose to sign in Seattle in the first place. He's been great with Dunn this year on their top pairing.

I really hope we stay away from Edmundson. He's slow, really not that good and we'd be stuck with him for another year. I'd rather spend more and get someone better (like we did with Skjei).

 

[Borsig]

Posting from main board:

f*** this league. With a rusty chain saw.

I'll never spend a f***ing dime on their subscriptions or packages or anything that generates revenue for them other than stuff I really want from the eye or shop carolina. I'll never touch NHL pro shop or even fanatics.

Times like this and the outdoor game ticket thing make me even firmer in the lengths I go to not buy things like center ice anymore