I suggested the Grim Keeper Reaper, but that one didn't seem to catch on.
- Pete V

haha

There was a point a few years back when hearing the name "Sean Avery" in a blog made me want to jam hotsticks in my eyes, because there was entirely too much talk about Sean Avery. I feel that way about advanced stats rights now. I realize their utility. I don't deny they are useful. But, god oh mighty, the amount of discourse about them right now in the hockey world is just over the top.

I wonder what percentage of hockey fans actually like discussing advanced stats, or whether there is just a natural inclination to defend your blogger if they are advanced stats proponents -- i.e., I don't think all Rangers fans hate advanced stats, and I don't think all Lightning and Devils fans love them.

Personally, I used to like reading pieces on advanced stats (particularly from Glen), but not just the mere mention of them makes me want to set myself on fire. Sorry Glen.
- Pete V

Yeah, I was going to jump in the devils blog and back jimbro up, but I didn't feel like getting banned again. If fancy stats were as awesome as people like Cordell and Stuart make them out to be, Gordie Clarke and people like him would be out of a job. Gms could just all get together at Gary's house and draft from their iPads fantasy football style.

B.D. Gallof ‏@BDGallof 1m
This just in..... NHL teams are using analytics now! btw... #isles using it for 8 years

^^^^

well this just says it all considering how awesome the Islanders have done the last 8 years

B.D. Gallof ‏@BDGallof 1m
This just in..... NHL teams are using analytics now! btw... #isles using it for 8 years

^^^^

well this just says it all considering how awesome the Islanders have done the last 8 years
- jimbro83

This just in ... 29 other NHL teams discover that Isles have been using analytics for the last 8 years, and immediately cease using analytics.

B.D. Gallof ‏@BDGallof 1m
This just in..... NHL teams are using analytics now! btw... #isles using it for 8 years

^^^^

well this just says it all considering how awesome the Islanders have done the last 8 years
- jimbro83

i thought it was funny when Anthony Cumia responded to him on twitter over the whole firing thing

last summer? one of the guys was blogging what if blogs and one was a "what if the rangers got lindros" and he goes into how under Messier, maybe Lindros skates with his head up and continues to be a dominant force etc.. was a good read
- MeltingPlastic

Man can you imagine having to play against mess and Lindros
As 1-2 centers?
Yikes -brutal.

I am almost entirely with you (I believe in the Caps as well), although this is a real tough season to call, with alot of teams having good chances to make the playoffs. I say both WC come from the Metro, so the first five teams below make it.

Pitt
Rangers
Caps
Blue Jackets
Islanders
Philly
New Jersey
Carolina
- Pete V

I'm not at all convinced that an OV/Trotz mix will work at all.

This just in ... 29 other NHL teams discover that Isles have been using analytics for the last 8 years, and immediately cease using analytics.
- Pete V

Brandon Sutter has re-signed with the Penguins for two years. The deal will pay him an average of $3.3 million per season.

Brandon Sutter has re-signed with the Penguins for two years. The deal will pay him an average of $3.3 million per season.
- jimbro83

Good price.

Edit: Maybe not to be honest. Kreider making less

DZ a Flyer

DZ a Flyer
- evitageN

Yep, 1 year 1.3 mill

Yep, 1 year 1.3 mill
- TPC

Now we can all join together and hate Del Zotto

Now we can all join together and hate Del Zotto
- jimbro83

Del Zaster will be all over FB again

Now we can all join together and hate Del Zotto
- jimbro83

You and Scotty Hockey can make out.

You and Scotty Hockey can make out.
- Pete V

This just in ... 29 other NHL teams discover that Isles have been using analytics for the last 8 years, and immediately cease using analytics.
- Pete V

Not going to lie this made me laugh

How come DZ was good then really bad?

How come DZ was good then really bad?
- PhillySportsGuy

I think it's a great signing for philly. DZ will put up 30+ this year.

I think it's a great signing for philly. DZ will put up 30+ this year.
- nyrangers9479

He will add some much needed mobility. Not sure he's in a great situation though. Flyers may have the worst defense in the NHL.

How come DZ was good then really bad?
- PhillySportsGuy

My theory, he likes reading his own name in written documents when he does well. If he concentrated on hockey as much as he did on blocking people on twitter, he'd still be a Ranger.

I think it's a great signing for philly. DZ will put up 30+ this year.
- nyrangers9479

I think he should have been signed by now but let's pump the brakes on him putting up 30+, I think he'll be motivated and that's always good to have, NYI should have signed him but then again they should have traded for Bishop instead of Clutterbuck

MDZ is poised for a BUST OUT year

MDZ is poised for a BUST OUT year
- Crimsoninja

by "bust out", you mean actually whip his titties out on the ice right?

when you look at Cap Geek and look at the Flyers, it's truly amazing how much money they spend on their blueline. Not one home grown defenseman, and pretty much all of them way overpaid.