Speculation: Roster Building Thread Part VII: Now with less frenzy!

[darko]

The best was when Lucic got his ass beat in a bar in Vancouver! “Do you know who I am!” Lol
I especially loved that black eye he was rock’in

The guy threw a punch at him, that's it. He didn't get his ass beat.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

The guy threw a punch at him, that's it. He didn't get his ass beat.

Yeah if that situation escalated any further the other guy was likely in a ton of trouble.

 

[darko]

Yeah if that situation escalated any further the other guy was likely in a ton of trouble.

For sure.

You have to be really stupid or drunk to take a swipe at someone like Lucic. Or both.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Yeah or very forward thinking and scheming up a plan to get Lucic to hit him and then suing the shit out of him.

But likely dumb and drunk. Too bad that Lucic couldn't hit that dude with out getting in trouble, if he could I guarantee that guy would never pick a fight again.

 

[Mikos87]

Yeah, it's a bit optimistic on my part. Good RHD are hard to find, so I'm trying to jump on one at any chance I get. Who else of Nashville's prospects was on their no trade list besides Tolvanen?

Saros, although he's not really a prospect anymore. They're also high on Patrick Harper. I wouldn't say he's untouchable, but lots of NY connections with the kid, played really well under Quinn. Smaller forward, but a Stepan like mind for the game. Really sharp hockey sense, but athletically, he's a little on the meh side.

 

[wafflepadsave]

Bumped into Zibanejad on Sunday afternoon near MSG, carrying groceries back to his apartment. Got a good vibe from him - shy, not apathetic. We exchanged a few words and wished him good health.

I wouldn't take the time to say it unless it was noticeable - He looks a legit 240 lbs. Neck/shoulders are sculpted - I can't compare to last year, but on the street, looks more like an MMA guy - and that bodes really well for us. (The yellow frosted tips are also gone, for those who obsess on it).

If he can stay healthy, he may make the Brassard deal look McD-level stupid for Ottawa.

Did you knock him off his feet?

 

[Lion Hound]

Did you knock him off his feet?

No he said he met Zibanejad, not Brian Boyle.

 

[Webster]

For sure.

You have to be really stupid or drunk to take a swipe at someone like Zucc. Or both.

Fixed

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Nah I'm pretty sure that guy could have taken you.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Yeah if that situation escalated any further the other guy was likely in a ton of trouble.

Really?! Were either of you or Darko there?

 

[KOVALEV022473]

Yeah or very forward thinking and scheming up a plan to get Lucic to hit him and then suing the **** out of him.

But likely dumb and drunk. Too bad that Lucic couldn't hit that dude with out getting in trouble, if he could I guarantee that guy would never pick a fight again.

Right, because there isn’t a person on the planet that could take Luuuch! Lmao

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Right, because there isn’t a person on the planet that could take Luuuch! Lmao

So much ignorance in this post.

Lucic is a big dude who obviously hows to throw a punch. Id bet my life that the other dude has no idea how to fight or even protect himself properly- We’re not talking about a Muay Thai champion here.

 

[RangerBoy]

King Henrik's reign in jeopardy: Not that the Rangers have a choice given his storied history with the franchise, but Henrik Lundqvist will have every chance to regain his form this coming season. Last year was not pretty by any means: His 2.98 goals-against average was the worst of his career by a long shot. But the real bad news? His second-worst GAA was two years ago, and his third-worst was three years ago. Smell a trend? That said, the investment for Lundqvist should be minimal at the draft table, and his experience and lock on the job should make him a G2 for fantasy, rather than a bench stash.

Anyone's guess for top skaters: There are truly nine players on the squad who wouldn't shock me if they wound up on the Rangers' top line this season. It's a very well-balanced, developing offense that has plenty of assets. Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider are the obvious favorites, but both should be taken outside the top 100 at the draft. After that, my top stashes from the offense are Pavel Buchnevich and Filip Chytil. On defense, Kevin Shattenkirk may be overlooked coming into the campaign after his injuries last season, but he should be considered an outside shot for D1 value that can be obtained at a discount.

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

 

[SA16]

Some usage of stats right there

 

[Inferno]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

I'd say what was his goals saved above average...I almost look at that more than save percentage...the rangers hemorrahaged high danger chances last year.

 

[darko]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

This D will be better than last year's D. The simpler system alone will help. Last season they were skating around like chickens with their heads cut off.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

Hank was great in January and March too.

He hasn't been super consistent Hank since the last time this team was a contender. 15-16 Was superhuman hank followed by very human hank.

 

[haohmaru]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

Coincides quite well with AV not giving a flying shit about defense more and more every year and culminating with an AHL quality roster after the deadline last year.

But, yeah, the numbers don't lie.

 

[KOVALEV022473]

So much ignorance in this post.

Lucic is a big dude who obviously hows to throw a punch. Id bet my life that the other dude has no idea how to fight or even protect himself properly- We’re not talking about a Muay Thai champion here.

So much ignorance in my post, yet you are the one who assumes, wrongly, because of his size he can take almost anyone. Do you know who the other guy is or, how big he is, or what his skills are? I bet you have no clue who the other “dude” is.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

So much ignorance in my post, yet you are the one who assumes, wrongly, because of his size he can take almost anyone. Do you know who the other guy is or, how big he is, or what his skills are? I bet you have no clue who the other “dude” is.

I don't but neither do you.

Did you even watch the video? I think its pretty clear from it that the guy who took a swipe at Lucic (and missed btw) has no idea wtf hes doing.

 

[eco's bones]

Lucic is pretty tough. 15-20 years ago though he's have a lot more and better competition in the tough department. Wilson is another--he wouldn't be nearly as effective in his role for the Caps.

 

[TheTakedown]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

Rangers 15-16
Shots Against: 2480... League Average: 2426
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 797, 30/30 NHL teams (ala last place)

Rangers 16-17
Shots Against: 2460... League Average: 2468
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 767, 29/31 NHL teams (trailed only by the Islanders and Coyotes Respectively)

Rangers 17-18
Shots Against: 2883... League Average: 2609 -- 11% more shots (2883) than the LEAGUE AVERAGE (2609) in 17-18...
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 845, 31/32 NHL teams (trailed only by the islanders)

SMELL A TREND?!

Hank's the only reason this team could even perform the way they did. With an actual defensive system, Hank's only going to improve. It's not his age that is causing his performance to drop, it's the increase number of chances again, and the additional shots against... RB, please f***ing stop with this "trade everyone agenda", it's getting old. I'm no fan boy, but I am for real when I tell you Hank is the only reason this team was competitive. Put the Isles goaltending on this team and they would have been bottom 3 last year

 

[Blue Blooded]

Previewing the Eastern Conference for fantasy hockey

There were times last season where Lundqvist was really good. November and December.

The numbers don't lie.

2.48 in 15-16
2.74 in 16-17
2.98 in 17-18

Does Lundqvist hits the 3's for the first time in his career? Good luck playing behind this D. He is in store for many long nights. 91% save percentage the last two years. He was tied for 21st last season with Martin Jones.

Rangers 15-16
Shots Against: 2480... League Average: 2426
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 797, 30/30 NHL teams (ala last place)

Rangers 16-17
Shots Against: 2460... League Average: 2468
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 767, 29/31 NHL teams (trailed only by the Islanders and Coyotes Respectively)

Rangers 17-18
Shots Against: 2883... League Average: 2609 -- 11% more shots (2883) than the LEAGUE AVERAGE (2609) in 17-18...
High Danger Scoring Chances Against: 845, 31/32 NHL teams (trailed only by the islanders)

SMELL A TREND?!

Hank's the only reason this team could even perform the way they did. With an actual defensive system, Hank's only going to improve. It's not his age that is causing his performance to drop, it's the increase number of chances again, and the additional shots against... RB, please ****ing stop with this "trade everyone agenda", it's getting old. I'm no fan boy, but I am for real when I tell you Hank is the only reason this team was competitive. Put the Isles goaltending on this team and they would have been bottom 3 last year

Adding on:

xGA/60 (all situations):
15-16: 1st (NSH, 2.2), median (NJD/CAR, 2.56/2.58), 26th (NYR, 2.83), 30th (COL, 2.9)
16-17: 1st (MIN, 2.25), median (ANA/NYR, 2.69/2.70), 30th (ARI, 3.05)
17-18: 1st (MIN, 2.43), median (COL, 2.77), 31st (NYR, 3.25)

Whole period 15-18:
1st (MIN, 2.35), median (OTT, 2.74), 30th (NYR, 2.93), 31st (ARI, 2.93)

GSAA (all situations, 2000+ minutes):
15-16: 1st (Crawford, +24.72), 5th (Lundqvist, +19.32), median (Bishop/Fleury, +4.34/+3.45), 34th (Rinne, -22.26)
16-17: 1st (Bobrovsky, +41.92), 17th (Lundqvist, +1.4), median (Elliott, +0.09), 35th (Pickard, -23.13)
17-18: 1st (Bobrovsky, +32.76), 11th (Lundqvist, +11.47), median (Talbot/Schneider, +5.22/+3.49), 32nd (Price, -21.69)

Whole period 15-18, 6000+ minutes:
1st (Bobrovsky, +66.55), 9th (Lundqvist, +32.19), median (Greiss/Howard, +10.63/+6.15), 38th (Ward, -28.63)

GSAA is total GA - xGA.

Interesting to note; Dubnyk is 37th in GSAA and Vasilievskiy 33rd despite Sv% of 91.98/91.72 - entirely products of Minnesotas/Tampas defence.

 

[Blue Blooded]

Oh, and Hank's GSAA finishes between 2007-08 and 2014-15 were as follows:

1st, 2nd (behind Thomas), 1st, 2nd (behind Thomas), 1st, 1st, 1st, 11th

I.E. he should have five Vezinas - not one.

 

[TheTakedown]

Adding on:

xGA/60 (all situations):
15-16: 1st (NSH, 2.2), median (NJD/CAR, 2.56/2.58), 26th (NYR, 2.83), 30th (COL, 2.9)
16-17: 1st (MIN, 2.25), median (ANA/NYR, 2.69/2.70), 30th (ARI, 3.05)
17-18: 1st (MIN, 2.43), median (COL, 2.77), 31st (NYR, 3.25)

Whole period 15-18:
1st (MIN, 2.35), median (OTT, 2.74), 30th (NYR, 2.93), 31st (ARI, 2.93)

GSAA (all situations, 2000+ minutes):
15-16: 1st (Crawford, +24.72), 5th (Lundqvist, +19.32), median (Bishop/Fleury, +4.34/+3.45), 34th (Rinne, -22.26)
16-17: 1st (Bobrovsky, +41.92), 17th (Lundqvist, +1.4), median (Elliott, +0.09), 35th (Pickard, -23.13)
17-18: 1st (Bobrovsky, +32.76), 11th (Lundqvist, +11.47), median (Talbot/Schneider, +5.22/+3.49), 32nd (Price, -21.69)

Whole period 15-18, 6000+ minutes:
1st (Bobrovsky, +66.55), 9th (Lundqvist, +32.19), median (Greiss/Howard, +10.63/+6.15), 38th (Ward, -28.63)

GSAA is total GA - xGA.

Interesting to note; Dubnyk is 37th in GSAA and Vasilievskiy 33rd despite Sv% of 91.98/91.72 - entirely products of Minnesotas/Tampas defence.

Oh, and Hank's GSAA finishes between 2007-08 and 2014-15 were as follows:

1st, 2nd (behind Thomas), 1st, 2nd (behind Thomas), 1st, 1st, 1st, 11th

I.E. he should have five Vezinas - not one.

f***ing beautiful. Thank you!