You ever think about why he keeps getting thrown into the doghouse?
- TheSabresTaco

Well it could be uninspired play, could be the russian factor. I can't say I know for sure.

But he hasn't exactly played for a bunch of genius coaches

I think a coach that puts his players in a position to succeed would do him well

Sabres need a win .
- cabin

You a fan of Opeth?

I'm listening to their new album now and it sounds like something you may like

Well it could be uninspired play, could be the russian factor. I can't say I know for sure.

But he hasn't exactly played for a bunch of genius coaches

I think a coach that puts his players in a position to succeed would do him well
- chilliard77

Maybe. There's always that chance. But he hasn't shown any improvement what so ever since he entered the league. This fan base would shred him after two games, and rightfully so. If he doesn't want to play hard, we don't (frank)ing want him. The talent hasn't shown and either has the effort.

I could see Minny being a serious contender this year
- chilliard77

They won't make it. Bruce Boudreau is their coach. He can get teams to the playoffs and have them look like they're contenders, and then they always seem to fall apart.

Well it could be uninspired play, could be the russian factor. I can't say I know for sure.

But he hasn't exactly played for a bunch of genius coaches

I think a coach that puts his players in a position to succeed would do him well
- chilliard77

Not gonna happen here then. Just remember, Eichel is playing with Gionta and Foligno right now.

It would never work with Bylsma here though. He'd be on the fourth line before he even got off the bus.
- chilliard77

Points per 60

Yakupov 1.49
Kane 1.48
O'Reilly 1.31


******I AM NOT SAYING YAK IS AS GOOD AS THEM*******

Points per 60

Yakupov 1.49
Kane 1.48
O'Reilly 1.31


******I AM NOT SAYING YAK IS AS GOOD AS THEM*******
- sbroads24

Over what period of time though?

Over what period of time though?
- HonkFortheGoose

This season.

Yak isn't great by any means. But when given the chance he can produce offense.

Points per 60

Yakupov 1.49
Kane 1.48
O'Reilly 1.31


******I AM NOT SAYING YAK IS AS GOOD AS THEM*******
- sbroads24

So what are you saying then?

Because I don't think there is a person on this board that would say O'Reilly is a lesser player than those 2

They won't make it. Bruce Boudreau is their coach. He can get teams to the playoffs and have them look like they're contenders, and then they always seem to fall apart.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think Bruce is one of the best coaches in the league. I don't know if Minny has the talent to win a cup, but they should make some noise in the playoffs

He took Anaheim from a team on the downward spiral into a contender, I was mad when they let him go.

Not gonna happen here then. Just remember, Eichel is playing with Gionta and Foligno right now.
- HonkFortheGoose

Bylsma is the thorn in the idea of trading for Yakupov's side lol

You a fan of Opeth?

I'm listening to their new album now and it sounds like something you may like
- chilliard77

Heard some of there stuff a couple years back. Think my bro had it on his pod

So what are you saying then?

Because I don't think there is a person on this board that would say O'Reilly is a lesser player than those 2
- Stripes77

its just an indication that given the opportunity the guy can produce.


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So what are you saying then?

Because I don't think there is a person on this board that would say O'Reilly is a lesser player than those 2
- Stripes77

That he produces 5 on 5 like those others, but doesn't get the PP time, or line mates that those guys get.

Which is due to his numerous faults.

But IMO, he'd be fine as a 9th or 10th forward to play 10-12 minutes a night with sheltered shifts.

Points per 60

Yakupov 1.49
Kane 1.48
O'Reilly 1.31


******I AM NOT SAYING YAK IS AS GOOD AS THEM*******
- sbroads24

Kinda looks like it or are those fuzzy stats ?

Heard some of there stuff a couple years back. Think my bro had it on his pod
- cabin

They sound like a heavier Pink Floyd.

Their new album is called Sorceress. Check it out

Kinda looks like it or are those fuzzy stats ?
- cabin

Fuzzy, fancy, cherry picked stats

Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner is about to make his own little bit of history tonight when he plays in his 500th consecutive game.


Holy sh!t

Fuzzy, fancy, cherry picked stats
- sbroads24

Fuzzy, fancy, cherry picked stats
- sbroads24

Is there one that shows points against per 60? Could be an interesting comparison.

They sound like a heavier Pink Floyd.

Their new album is called Sorceress. Check it out
- chilliard77

Will when I get home . This putor sucks

Is there one that shows points against per 60? Could be an interesting comparison.
- HonkFortheGoose

Opposition goals against per 60

Yak 2.36
O'Reilly 2.35

But this is definitely more of a team stat.

No one would say Yak is half the defensive player ROR is

Opposition goals against per 60

Yak 2.36
O'Reilly 2.35

But this is definitely more of a team stat.

No one would say Yak is half the defensive player ROR is
- sbroads24

I heard they are pretty close...

Is there one that shows points against per 60? Could be an interesting comparison.
- HonkFortheGoose

The closest one to that would be oppGA/60 and oppGF/60 but its not what youd expect

it measures what the numbers are for opponents when that player is NOT on the ice.

Opposition goals against per 60

Yak 2.36
O'Reilly 2.35

But this is definitely more of a team stat.

No one would say Yak is half the defensive player ROR is
- sbroads24

Interesting. Thanks.