Thank God. We'd have to have a chat.
- jmatchett383

oh, so now im not chat worthy?

i see.

Great move by Berube. Lecavalier did not look comfortable in that slot position on the #1 unit. Much better on the off wing on the 2nd unit.
- MJL

Nonsense. Vinny set up Giroux for a PPG in the 5-on-3. Therefore, based on that sample size, it will happen every time they're on the ice on a PP together.

oh, so now im not chat worthy?

i see.
- stayinthefnnet

By "a chat," I meant "a punching you in the face competition."

Yes, you called him adequate, and then pointed to a small sample size to judge whether or not he was better. And I showed a similar sample size to show that CSP was inadequate. The point was, let's give Mason more than a handful of games this year to judge whether or not he's adequate, inadequate, or above adequate.

"Adequate" seems wrong when you type it.
- jmatchett383

Our beloved Bill took the time to judge his puck handling, lateral movement and glove in this thread. I'll let him know he's rushed to judgement.

YO BILL!!!! LITTLE QUICK ON THE TRIGGER BROTHER! WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU WHEN IT'S A GO!

Let us know when he's played enough games to judge him.


I'll wait.

(did this come off snarky enough or does anyone think I understated it?)

He's 32nd in GAA and 21st in SV%.

Do we really want to argue adequate?
- mayorofangrytown

believed you were talking about his overall performance as a flyer, to date, not the small sample size of this season only. even with his low numbers this year, so far, he's been good. he's gotten sharper this last stretch and is finally getting some support at both ends of the ice.

but that's fine. if you think he's adequate, have at it. i don't really care what those numbers are in relationship to the rest of the league.

'Adequate' relates about evenly to today's 'meh', correct?

Sounds about right (regarding your dating profile, that is).
- tangent_man

yes...

Do you really want to argue based on a nine game sample and ignore the other 73 games he has played for the Flyers?
- Feanor

you said it better than i just did.

By "a chat," I meant "a punching you in the face competition."
- jmatchett383

can i play?

if theres one person i can beat up, its myself

Örnsköldsvik doesn't mess around:

- Forsberg,
- Sedins Twins,
- Naslund,
- Hedman,
- Enstrom

Would you otherwise say he's adequate? I'm trying to drum up some positive vibes for being adequate?

My late teens and early twenties dating profile revolved around adequate. I think it's getting an unfair shake.
- mayorofangrytown

When a woman says something is adequate, it usually means she's concealing possibly hurtful news from you.

/what my friends tell me

believed you were talking about his overall performance as a flyer, to date, not the small sample size of this season only. even with his low numbers this year, so far, he's been good. he's gotten sharper this last stretch and is finally getting some support at both ends of the ice.

but that's fine. if you think he's adequate, have at it. i don't really care what those numbers are in relationship to the rest of the league.
- hammarby31

I call him adequate because he isn't exactly setting the world on fire but I don't worry about him.

believed you were talking about his overall performance as a flyer, to date, not the small sample size of this season only. even with his low numbers this year, so far, he's been good. he's gotten sharper this last stretch and is finally getting some support at both ends of the ice.

but that's fine. if you think he's adequate, have at it. i don't really care what those numbers are in relationship to the rest of the league.
- hammarby31

I'm just amazed we're (the thread) actually arguing "adequate" like I kicked the feet out from under the guy.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Off-Day Updates, Sanheim in Super Series, Pelle
- bmeltzer

RIP Pelle.. one of my favorites.

I think that would be awesome if they did a movie about his life..i'd buy a copy..

Mason's been solid since he's been here.. anyone who sasys different hasn't really watched the team play.

As far as I know, your amateur status is gone once you get paid, which is why Canada always had issues since most of their players were in the CHL, which pays them (minimally).
- jmatchett383

those russian teams were essentially paid military officers who played hockey 762 days a year.

I'm just amazed we're (the thread) actually arguing "adequate" like I kicked the feet out from under the guy.
- mayorofangrytown

i'm not arguing - just disagree with your definition of adequate. in my view, he's been better than that over the duration of his flyers career, and he's a viable #1 option for the long haul.

you said it better than i just did.
- hammarby31

Will everyone feel better if I say he's been "good" when I really mean he's been "fine."

Will everyone feel better if I say he's been "good" when I really mean he's been "fine."


- mayorofangrytown

i can't speak for everyone.

Will everyone feel better if I say he's been "good" when I really mean he's been "fine."


- mayorofangrytown

No I will not feel better until he sets the world on fire.

i'm not arguing - just disagree with your definition of adequate. in my view, he's been better than that over the duration of his flyers career, and he's a viable #1 option for the long haul.
- hammarby31

Pick your adjective then. I'll adopt it if everyone agrees.

(no chance on this thread)

I always liked Boosh, but Mason is twice the puckhandler Boosh was. Mason may be in top 5 of current league in that area. I'd also put Mason's glovehand and lateral movement in the upper one third.
- bmeltzer

he's better than boosh ever was. and i liked bewsh.

Looking forward to watching Sanheim tonight
- ob18

Too bad they are blacking out all internet streams...

No I will not feel better until he sets the world on fire.
- ob18

You need a puppy. That would make you feel better.

I think your commitment level is probably goldfish though.

Well, in his dad's defense, Mason is really adequate, at best.
- jmatchett383

yeah.

Too bad they are blacking out all internet streams...
- aightwebang17

I got my feed, for others it could be a problem.

You need a puppy. That would make you feel better.

I think your commitment level is probably goldfish though.
- mayorofangrytown

Cruel sir.