DisgruntledHawkFan
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My ignore list, made it so. No biggie. Just wanted to set record straight.
Yea, that’d do it. Was genuinely confused.
My ignore list, made it so. No biggie. Just wanted to set record straight.
You aren't very manly if you ignore posters, just sayin'I just ignored people for the first time in the past couple of months and I've experienced the same confusion on occasion. I re-read stuff really good to make sure I'm not mixing stuff up haha.
You aren't very manly if you ignore posters, just sayin'
I doubt it, we are among the few who understand their importance.
Really MM? On a board filled with former players(many at higher levels), referees, coaches, scouts, etc... you're among the few who understand the importance of faceoffs? JFC, step off the high horse for a bit bud.
Every single person on this board understands the importance of winning specific faceoffs. Some matter much more than others. The first draw of a game at center ice? Doesn't matter all that much. I couldn't care less if it is won or lost. The offsides faceoffs? Not as critical. Really any neutral zone faceoff is way down on the list of importance, unless of course there are extenuating circumstances, like empty nets, limited time left on the clock, man advantage situations, etc.
The critical faceoffs are the special teams FOs, and most of the ones in either offensive/defensive zone. And everyone understands these can be very important. A faceoff win in the offensive zone can switch around the entire momentum of a game if you can win it and pin the defenders in their zone. A faceoff win in the defensive zone can keep momentum on your side, and/or take it back by allowing for a breakout after being hemmed in your zone for an extended period of time. And I'm pretty sure I don't have to explain why special teams FO wins are extremely important.
I think a lot of people put far too much stock into them. And some people undervalue their importance. That said, in general, I'm pretty sure most people on here do understand why they can be important... and why they sometimes don't matter. they can take draws well, or not. .
Don't be so ridiculous, is a neutral zone faceoff important in a 5-1 game? Of course. NOBODY said they were all equal.
The people who know practice faceoff plays religiously, have special faceoff coaches come in and work with centermen and keep players on their roster because they can win faceoffs ONLY.
Learn some context to the game and you could have spared a few paragraphs of nothingness.
WTF are you even talking about? The entire portion of my post discussing faceoffs was about context of the game/specific game situations. And uhhh... no, a neutral zone faceoff in a 5-1 game is hardly important, especially in comparison to a neutral zone faceoff in a 2-1 game, or a defensive zone faceoff in a 2-1 game when you're leading.
Again, read the post... the entire thing talks about context/game situations. Not every faceoff matters. And the context of the game dictates if/when they do...
Not really, no. Realize that the difference is 40-60 not 0-100.Faceoffs are an extremely important factor in a game. Period.
Funny that you think the faceoff supporters did not understand game context.
Faceoffs are an extremely important factor in a game. Period.
....well, this got out of hand!
next up, Fiddy is going to show up and kill a guy with a trident!!
I'm having a conversation with people, and yes, some people on here don't understand it. It's the whole point of the original post in the thread. The OP asked a question.
And when did I say "faceoff supporters" don't understand context? Do you struggle with reading comprehension? Honest question.
Faceoffs can be important. Not all are critical. And they have different degrees of importance. As my original post stated...
You're having a conversation with people? Your 1st post in the thread quotes me. Then YOU wish to lecture about various areas on the ice that constitute key faceoff areas. Puhleeze.
I forgot more about this game, 20 years ago, than you'll likely ever grasp.
Since faceoffs are no different to some as any other 50/50 battle, why do ALL teams work on it so much?
Because they like to waste time or resources?
Certainly won't see you at any MENSA meetings nor behind the bench of any competitive hockey games but good luck to you. It's OK to be a casual observer.
Forgot why I didn't have conversations with you. The self-proclaimed MENSA member and all-knowing MM. Whatever you say gramps.
I wasn't lecturing to you, Mr. Self-Importance. I commented to you in part of my post. The rest was talking to the OP. Again... reading comprehension. Not your strong suit I see.
Certainly won't see you at any MENSA meetings nor behind the bench of any competitive hockey games but good luck to you. It's OK to be a casual observer.
Here's a good starting point for ya!
John Russo
Certainly won't see you at any MENSA meetings nor behind the bench of any competitive hockey games but good luck to you. It's OK to be a casual observer.
Here's a good starting point for ya!
John Russo
You're having a conversation with people? Your 1st post in the thread quotes me. Then YOU wish to lecture about various areas on the ice that constitute key faceoff areas. Puhleeze.
I forgot more about this game, 20 years ago, than you'll likely ever grasp.
Since faceoffs are no different to some as any other 50/50 battle, why do ALL teams work on it so much?
Because they like to waste time or resources?
Did we just get a MENSA shout out?
Russo is big up here.
John is big pretty much everywhere.
Not as big in MI but that is not a shock.
True but it's always been M against M against M.
A friend of mine that was on the 84 Olympic team told some very wild stories of how the M's hated each other.
You're having a conversation with people? Your 1st post in the thread quotes me. Then YOU wish to lecture about various areas on the ice that constitute key faceoff areas. Puhleeze.
I forgot more about this game, 20 years ago, than you'll likely ever grasp.
Since faceoffs are no different to some as any other 50/50 battle, why do ALL teams work on it so much?
Because they like to waste time or resources?