TSN: A statistical look at the Penguins vs. Canadiens play-in series

[cvrle1]

Good breakdown by TSN on the Pens-Habs series. Not that I expect this to happen at all, but here it is

A statistical look at the Penguins vs. Canadiens play-in series - TSN.ca

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[HandshakeLine]

I feel weird not being able to hate too much on a TSN article.

 

[Gurglesons]

If you look close enough, that’s journeyman winger Bryan Rust leading the Penguins in Goals Above Replacement contributions.

Huh? Journeyman?

 

[HandshakeLine]

If you look close enough, that’s journeyman winger Bryan Rust leading the Penguins in Goals Above Replacement contributions.

Huh? Journeyman?

Well, see, he's not Canadian and he doesn't play for an Original Six, so he's clearly no good.

Also, didn't that term used to mean primarily players that bounced around the league? Rust's not really "journeyed" anywhere.

 

[The Old Master]

Well, see, he's not Canadian and he doesn't play for an Original Six, so he's clearly no good.

Also, didn't that term used to mean primarily players that bounced around the league? Rust's not really "journeyed" anywhere.

journey man = a well trained regular experienced player.......a master at his craft.

 

[HandshakeLine]

journey man = a well trained regular experienced player.......a master at his craft.

I know the old meaning of the word, but I'm pretty sure Rust isn't in a guild.

It's just such an odd way of describing him and it goes against the way hockey writers usually use it. And no matter how you slice it or quibble with the validity of the sample, being a 1 ppg winger for 55 games is a bit better than being an average top 6 wing in the NHL.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Oh boy...

French media is even stupider. I hate playing the Habs.

 

[Nakawick]

Well, see, he's not Canadian and he doesn't play for an Original Six, so he's clearly no good.

Also, didn't that term used to mean primarily players that bounced around the league? Rust's not really "journeyed" anywhere.

Squirt hockey, high School, college, WBS and Pittsburgh,

 

[Peat]

I know the old meaning of the word, but I'm pretty sure Rust isn't in a guild.

It's just such an odd way of describing him and it goes against the way hockey writers usually use it. And no matter how you slice it or quibble with the validity of the sample, being a 1 ppg winger for 55 games is a bit better than being an average top 6 wing in the NHL.

Yeah. Former journeyman maybe.


The only other thing to quibble with is their take on Murray and Jarry, which ignores everything the beat writers are saying and also their most recent form (not that it's that relevant by this point).

 

[The Old Master]

I know the old meaning of the word, but I'm pretty sure Rust isn't in a guild.

It's just such an odd way of describing him and it goes against the way hockey writers usually use it. And no matter how you slice it or quibble with the validity of the sample, being a 1 ppg winger for 55 games is a bit better than being an average top 6 wing in the NHL.

maybe odd here in the us, but very fitting over in europe. is there a hockey guild?

 

[HandshakeLine]

maybe odd here in the us, but very fitting over in europe. is there a hockey guild?

God, if only. But it'd probably be pretty hard to play in those robes.

 

[Mario_is_BACK!!]

They mean Rust loves Journey.

 

[HandshakeLine]

They mean Rust loves Journey.

I knew there was something wrong with him. Disgusting.

 

[Shady Machine]

Murray will play and even if it's a "short leash", there isn't enough time in a 5 game series for that really to matter. If the Pens go down 0-2 with Murray starting and not playing particularly well, I can see Jarry in net for game 3, but it's very likely too late.

If I'm Sully, I start Murray too, but just making the point that having Jarry as back up likely isn't beneficial in this series unless there is an injury.

 

[HandshakeLine]

Well, if Murray stumbles in the play-in, then it's pretty clear which goalie you move going forward in the offseason.

 

[Peat]

Murray will play and even if it's a "short leash", there isn't enough time in a 5 game series for that really to matter. If the Pens go down 0-2 with Murray starting and not playing particularly well, I can see Jarry in net for game 3, but it's very likely too late.

If I'm Sully, I start Murray too, but just making the point that having Jarry as back up likely isn't beneficial in this series unless there is an injury.

Bit of a corner case but the offence can, on a good day, get us through a couple of track meets. Particularly if Price plays poorly too. But corner case. You're likely right.

 

[Big McLargehuge]

Did they really just call Bryan Rust a journeyman

 

[HandshakeLine]

Did they really just call Bryan Rust a journeyman

That they did, Big. That they did.

 

[Jaded-Fan]

Did they really just call Bryan Rust a journeyman

We have a stupid media thread for a reason. The title has been well earned.

Even in a good well thought out article they can't help but slip something dumb in.

 

[Ugene Magic]

journey man = a well trained regular experienced player.......a master at his craft.

How can one be a master at his craft with a name like "Rust"?

 

[Dominance]

How can one be a master at his craft with a name like "Rust"?

Master of oxidation?

 

[The Old Master]

How can one be a master at his craft with a name like "Rust"?

it's called patina. ya!, thats it. that's my story and i'm sticking to it.

 

[The Great Mighty Poo]

 

[Ugene Magic]

Master of oxidation?

it's called patina. ya!, thats it. that's my story and i'm sticking to it.

Good answer, good answer... I'm gonna keep my eye on you.