Captain Lindy
Formerly known as Kreider Beast
It's on the schedule now, but the start time is in question.Thank you!
It's on the schedule now, but the start time is in question.Thank you!
The gap is in 5v5 play and xRigamarole whatever. Our powerplay is now basically equal, so the big edge is in 5v5. They also had a few more powerplays than we did so its not like our 5v5 play outdraws them or anything.Not surprised that the analytics have us as underdogs, but I don’t believe it’s that big of a gap. These teams are always playing each others close regardless of the Carolina shot volume approach.
Are they really that much better 5x5? Rangers scored 278 goals, 64 on the PP. Carolina scored 277 goals, 67 on the PP. I'm not saying Ranges are gonna waltz to the ECF, but this idea that Carolina dominates them 5x5 is a bunch of bullshit.The gap is in 5v5 play and xRigamarole whatever. Our powerplay is now basically equal, so the big edge is in 5v5. They also had a few more powerplays than we did so its not like our 5v5 play outdraws them or anything.
I do not mind this matchup since we have seen how we play against them, but we shouldn't be surprised about the numbers.
We'll very likely know tonight after the Dallas/Vegas and Vancouver/Nashville games.Hopefully we can get a confirmed gametime by Sunday morning![]()
it's not a secret why they are so beloved by analytic models. They keep the puck on their stick, they forecheck aggressively, recover the puck in the defensive and offensive corners, and transition well. they exit the D zone and enter the O zone with possession. They create lots of shots on net and crash the paint.This Carolina team is going to need to prove it to me before I buy into some of the predictions we're seeing. Not that I think we're heavy favourites, but it's a close call.
It seems like there's a concensus that the Canes are one of the top teams, but I don't even think they're in the top 5 of teams that are still playing.
It comes from xGF and other metrics.Are they really that much better 5x5? Rangers scored 278 goals, 64 on the PP. Carolina scored 277 goals, 67 on the PP. I'm not saying Ranges are gonna waltz to the ECF, but this idea that Carolina dominates them 5x5 is a bunch of bullshit.
It's on the schedule now, but the start time is in question.
Reason the model loves Carolina's play is because that is what predicts positive results from a statistical lens. I myself find it hard to fully understand what percentages and statistics really mean. It doesn't mean ABSOLUTES. Emotional brain kicks in thoughit's not a secret why they are so beloved by analytic models. They keep the puck on their stick, they forecheck aggressively, recover the puck in the defensive and offensive corners, and transition well. they exit the D zone and enter the O zone with possession. They create lots of shots on net and crash the paint.
The Rangers don't do a lot of these things as well or in the same way. There's more one and dones. More flybys. more chips without really chasing. more standing around during breakouts. less time with the puck on their stick.
These things are what the model values, so it rates Carolina as better. The whole idea is that actual point production is much more luck based than shot- and chance-creation process. The reason the Rangers confound these models frequently is that they produce goals and prohibit goals to win games without doing all of the stuff the models love at an elite level.
I know this isn't new info.. I just get why the models have us as big underdogs. Our first line doesn't possess the puck.
Oh, I get it and I'm not coming at you for defending the methodology. I just think a lot of this stuff is hot garbage.It comes from xGF and other metrics.
Look, even if we appear to be getting caved i STILL think we got it, numbers be damned. I am just talking about where these percentages are coming from is all.
Make it an afternoon game so I have a side-game to track while at the Reds game.
Didnt a Steve Sommers coin Icelanders? I know he said Mausoleum in reference to the Coliseum. He was a fun radio guy.Well the icelanders fans hate it when you call them that so I’ll keep doing it.
Didnt a Steve Sommers coin Icelanders? I know he said Mausoleum in reference to the Coliseum. He was a fun radio guy.
when he quit i had no more reason to listen to the fanDidnt a Steve Sommers coin Icelanders? I know he said Mausoleum in reference to the Coliseum. He was a fun radio guy.
I wonder whatever happened to Doris from Rego Park.Rumor has it that sleeping aids weren't invented until after "The Schmooze" retired. It was great listening to him at night.
Also, I didn't know where to put this, but I hope Pizza Hut does not make the same mistake of offering deals-too-good to Ed, and the same for Outback for the sake of our Aussies on this board.
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I know the feeling. Sunday supper is a releasef***in a, I wanted to cook a meal. ugh. lol
WFAN just reported Game 1 is scheduled for 4 (four) PM in order to ensure NBA can get a NY TV audience.I only hope this is a day game because I'm seeing Sum 41 with The Interrupters on Sunday night. I'm still sad Sum 41 is breaking up. Their new album is amazing. The Interrupters are so good live as well as Sum 41.