I would also settle for them tying the game at 1-1 in regulation and losing in the shootout to Finland in the quarterfinals - you know, since they left one of the best American shootout guys at home because "grit".
I see what’s happening to team USA and to a lesser extent to team Canada that there’s a general move away from analytics to more traditional thinking for the selection process.
The whole reason that Robertson was left off. The inclusion of role players on a roster where that largely isn’t needed. The talk about needing grit and physicality.
If you go by the analytics, you’re gonna want to maximize net expected goal differential. It doesn’t make much sense to carry a PK role player on a roster when they’re gonna be dogshit 5v5 and cause the other players to take on more minutes.
Team Canada is doing this with the whole Binnington selection or lack thereof. Gut feeling is that Binnington is the best despite sucking it up this year.
A few of my team members on Pokemon Legends ZA are named after Stars players and then my Aurorus is named in honor of our entire Finnish mafia 😁. Rantanasaur for Tyrantrum because he’s my favorite Pokémon and Mikko is my favorite player and my Lucario is named after Justin Hyrckowian because he’s a scrappy fighter who’s got that dog in him lol.
Really liked what we saw against Washington. Not a perfect game but miles ahead of the games before. Defense looked cleaner and my goodness we need to use Capo more. Still a fan of trying different line variations over the next few weeks to see how people mesh with one another. Also mentioned this the other day but I would like Johnston to be not in the crease on PP’s...at least not every one. Lefty heavy powerplay so having him ready for a one timer from the faceoff circle or having more vision on the powerplay as a whole could create some good looks. Looking forward to seeing what Gully draws up! Have a Happy Friday yall!
Jamie is expected to rejoin the team Monday after he, quoting Gully, "had to get his nose fixed." He's already been skating a few times and should be good to return.
Very curious if he ends up in a fishbowl for a bit though.
I have a friend who is a Leafs fan that said there was talk of Robo being traded to Toronto at the deadline. It sounds extremely unfounded but it did put things into perspective. Is holding on to Robo actually feasible? I know he likes being here and obviously the fans adore him. If there is a cup contending team that could afford him, do y'all think he would take the deal? The rumor is he's asking for 12.5m+/yr.
Toronto doesn't have a 1st round pick until 2028. I'm not sure they'd want to trade their extremely few good young players/prospects (Knies, Cowan, Danford) either since they aren't really good enough to go all-in and need cost controlled young players to fill in the gaps.
Maybe a superstar swap for Nylander but that seems like a pretty lateral move that could potentially backfire since both players fit well with their current team. Nylander is already locked up long term to less than what Robo probably signs for, but Toronto doesn't do this deal unless they have an extension agreed to with Robo and I gotta believe whatever Toronto would offer that Robo would agree to would be matched by Dallas (with a discount for taxes and such). And Robo is younger and a LW, which is a more important position for Dallas since Rantanen is the top RW long term, and the Stars have actual youth/prospect depth at RW with Bourque, Schmidt and Hemming.
I don't see Toronto as a possibility for trade, tbh. I also think if a Robertson trade happens, it happens in the offseason. There's basically zero reason to trade Robo during this season when the Stars are cup contenders (and Robo has one of the most team-friendly contracts in the league).
So I accidentally ordered too many save the dates for my wedding so im going to send one to the stars for shits and giggles. Any idea what mailing address I should use?
He's banned from the Swiss national team through the end of this year because he turned down two invitations to play for World Juniors to focus on his NHL development instead. Robert Tiffin has a great article with some more insight.
That is a great article! "My tibia surgery (related to a fracture he sustained two years ago with the national team, ed.) and rehabilitation were very intensive."
Hope team USA’s biggest issue is needing more goals🤖
Rooting for Finland to eliminate USA 2-0 in the quarterfinals so hard...
I would also settle for them tying the game at 1-1 in regulation and losing in the shootout to Finland in the quarterfinals - you know, since they left one of the best American shootout guys at home because "grit".
I see what’s happening to team USA and to a lesser extent to team Canada that there’s a general move away from analytics to more traditional thinking for the selection process.
The whole reason that Robertson was left off. The inclusion of role players on a roster where that largely isn’t needed. The talk about needing grit and physicality.
If you go by the analytics, you’re gonna want to maximize net expected goal differential. It doesn’t make much sense to carry a PK role player on a roster when they’re gonna be dogshit 5v5 and cause the other players to take on more minutes.
Team Canada is doing this with the whole Binnington selection or lack thereof. Gut feeling is that Binnington is the best despite sucking it up this year.
Let's go team Finland!
The stars are good overall, just sucks Colorado is insanely good and Minnesota turned it up so every loss feels monumental
Hyvä suomi, hyvä!
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A few of my team members on Pokemon Legends ZA are named after Stars players and then my Aurorus is named in honor of our entire Finnish mafia 😁. Rantanasaur for Tyrantrum because he’s my favorite Pokémon and Mikko is my favorite player and my Lucario is named after Justin Hyrckowian because he’s a scrappy fighter who’s got that dog in him lol.
Lowkey love this game lol. I just got the DLC today
I was talking to my coworker yesterday. I'm over the snub, Robo can stay home and rest so he's healthy and ready for the playoffs
I’m happy for him to be rested too but between the disrespect and the United States government I’m a big Finland guy🇫🇮🇫🇮
Really liked what we saw against Washington. Not a perfect game but miles ahead of the games before. Defense looked cleaner and my goodness we need to use Capo more. Still a fan of trying different line variations over the next few weeks to see how people mesh with one another. Also mentioned this the other day but I would like Johnston to be not in the crease on PP’s...at least not every one. Lefty heavy powerplay so having him ready for a one timer from the faceoff circle or having more vision on the powerplay as a whole could create some good looks. Looking forward to seeing what Gully draws up! Have a Happy Friday yall!
Jamie is expected to rejoin the team Monday after he, quoting Gully, "had to get his nose fixed." He's already been skating a few times and should be good to return.
Very curious if he ends up in a fishbowl for a bit though.
I have a friend who is a Leafs fan that said there was talk of Robo being traded to Toronto at the deadline. It sounds extremely unfounded but it did put things into perspective. Is holding on to Robo actually feasible? I know he likes being here and obviously the fans adore him. If there is a cup contending team that could afford him, do y'all think he would take the deal? The rumor is he's asking for 12.5m+/yr.
Toronto media is notoriously retarded. Ignore and shame this friend
Will do!
Toronto doesn't have a 1st round pick until 2028. I'm not sure they'd want to trade their extremely few good young players/prospects (Knies, Cowan, Danford) either since they aren't really good enough to go all-in and need cost controlled young players to fill in the gaps.
Maybe a superstar swap for Nylander but that seems like a pretty lateral move that could potentially backfire since both players fit well with their current team. Nylander is already locked up long term to less than what Robo probably signs for, but Toronto doesn't do this deal unless they have an extension agreed to with Robo and I gotta believe whatever Toronto would offer that Robo would agree to would be matched by Dallas (with a discount for taxes and such). And Robo is younger and a LW, which is a more important position for Dallas since Rantanen is the top RW long term, and the Stars have actual youth/prospect depth at RW with Bourque, Schmidt and Hemming.
I don't see Toronto as a possibility for trade, tbh. I also think if a Robertson trade happens, it happens in the offseason. There's basically zero reason to trade Robo during this season when the Stars are cup contenders (and Robo has one of the most team-friendly contracts in the league).
Yeah I definitely don't see us trading him in our cup window, but next year definitely feels scary.
Idk why but I wanna see otter fight someone 🧍🏻♀️
So I accidentally ordered too many save the dates for my wedding so im going to send one to the stars for shits and giggles. Any idea what mailing address I should use?
Is there a watch party for the game tomorrow?
Why isn’t Bichsel on team Switzerland?
He's banned from the Swiss national team through the end of this year because he turned down two invitations to play for World Juniors to focus on his NHL development instead. Robert Tiffin has a great article with some more insight.
That is a great article! "My tibia surgery (related to a fracture he sustained two years ago with the national team, ed.) and rehabilitation were very intensive."
Will there be a thread for today’s game?
team USA is trash