Its not "defined" anywhere. But I do think most people don't mean top 60. They mean a guy who is a top pairing guy on a good team.
- sditulli

so ekman larsson is not good?

Its not "defined" anywhere. But I do think most people don't mean top 60. They mean a guy who is a top pairing guy on a good team.
- sditulli

No.. no they don't.

Its not "defined" anywhere. But I do think most people don't mean top 60. They mean a guy who is a top pairing guy on a good team.
- sditulli

Pair = 2

NHL teams = 30

2 x 30 = 60

Does that help there little buddy?

so ekman larsson is not good?
- martox

Definitely not top pair. maybe a 6 or a 7 on a contender

Pair = 2

NHL teams = 30

2 x 30 = 60

Does that help there little buddy?
- Feds91Stammer

so by that statement every defensemen not playing top pair is not a top pair defensemen? ok good to know

Definitely not top pair. maybe a 6 or a 7 on a contender
- Feds91Stammer

What about Dustin Byfuglien?
Or Justin Faulk?
Or Jacob Trouba?

They're all bad too, right? None of them are 1D. Cause their 25 man roster is bad.

What kind of question is that? I think everyone knows what fast means and if you know the meaning of the word you should be able to figure it out .
- Braximous

Lazy.

so by that statement every defensemen not playing top pair is not a top pair defensemen? ok good to know
- martox

Yeah that is exactly what I said

What about Dustin Byfuglien?
Or Justin Faulk?
Or Jacob Trouba?

They're all bad too, right? None of them are 1D. Cause their 25 man roster is bad.
- j.boyd919

Hedman can't even make the playoffs. Not top pair. This Norris nomination is #FakeNews

What about Dustin Byfuglien?
Or Justin Faulk?
Or Jacob Trouba?

They're all bad too, right? None of them are 1D. Cause their 25 man roster is bad.
- j.boyd919

noah hanifin

Definitely not top pair. maybe a 6 or a 7 on a contender
- Feds91Stammer

WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. Does that mean.. Drew Doughty? Former Norris winner is no longer 1D? Since the Kings aren't a contender anymore?

noah hanifin
- martox

I like that dude, didn't he save all the animals?

Yeah that is exactly what I said
- Feds91Stammer

well
Pair = 2 (we are talking about top pair here so I assume you mean the top pair)

NHL teams = 30 (you mention 30 teams so you mean that every team has a top pair)

2 x 30 = 60 (you say that each team has a top pair which = 2 so in other words you define a top pair player as the top pair players on a team).


PS I am just joking with you. just saying that people can always missinterpet

On the flip side, I think Barry Trotz is one of the best coaches in the league. So it's not like they have some idiot over there.
- j.boyd919

Oh no doubt. Not trying to take anything away from Trotz and how good he is with that statement. Sullivan and his staff are better though.

Pair = 2

NHL teams = 30

2 x 30 = 60

Does that help there little buddy?
- Feds91Stammer

Saying a guys top pairing implies a bit that he's successful in a top pairing pair role and not a guy getting crushed.

Ian Cole - Top pairing defenseman cuz thats what he is for us.

WAIT. WAIT. WAIT. Does that mean.. Drew Doughty? Former Norris winner is no longer 1D? Since the Kings aren't a contender anymore?
- j.boyd919

You are correct in your analysis

Saying a guys top pairing implies a bit that he's successful in a top pairing pair role and not a guy getting crushed.

Ian Cole - Top pairing defenseman cuz thats what he is for us.
- sditulli

So, Niskanen and Carlson got crushed this year?

Saying a guys top pairing implies a bit that he's successful in a top pairing pair role and not a guy getting crushed.

Ian Cole - Top pairing defenseman cuz thats what he is for us.
- sditulli

Wrong on all points. Please try again.

This coming from a life-long (female) CAPS fan now living in Bemus Point, NY….

CAPS come in as a slight favorite but PENS are just as good and it is for different reasons. Many are laying the PENS will lose because they are missing Murray and Letang. Keeping goals out of your net is more than just a goalie and M-A Fleury is not a goalie that doesn’t bring quality. Just to the people who need to bash someone.
The difference on defense from teams under Blysma and Johnson is an unsung individual named Jacques Martin. Sullivan delegates responsibility and Martin is one of the best. Compare Toronto’s defense to that of Pittsburgh’s and I think most would conclude that Pittsburgh’s is better and have more experience. The CAPS had a hard time scoring goals against them.

Being out of the DMV area now for 10-years my only (with my eyes/no charts) games I’ve seen the CAPS play were against the Buffalo Sabres. CAPS have injuries too and because it is the playoffs we won’t know until Thursday night whether Schmidt or Alzner will be playing. Same thing goes for the Penguins.

Most everyone, including the one writing this blog, is picking or leaning to the Capitals. They do that because they think someone holds value to their opinion. Most don’t and when the series is over no one seems to care about going back to keep score.

The PENS are the Stanley Cup Champions, have won five series in a row now while all others left have just won one in a row! Penguins put out lines such as: Guenzel – Crosby – Sheary, Kessel – Malkin – Hornqvist, Kunitz - Bonino - Rust, and (friend e-mailed me) Kunitz was skating with Cullen – Kuhnhackl… and Hagelin may be back. That’s a lot of talent and they didn't play the 8th seed like the CAPS did,

CAPS have their own to toss out and Holtby (arguably, the best in the NHL) just has to get over top of being beaten by the opposing goalie playing over his head.

This may well be one of the best series played in a long while and too tough to make a selection (right now) that carries any feeling the predictor knows anything more than I do. Playoff series are vastly different than regular season games and some of these people would be well served to put their charts in the closet and learn how to watch games instead of hoping the play on the ice supports their statistics.

The CAPS are way overdue… way overdue. That could help or hinder them.

So, Niskanen and Carlson got crushed this year?
- Blackstrom2

Obviously they suck. Washington would be better off with Cole and Dumoulin.

Saying a guys top pairing implies a bit that he's successful in a top pairing pair role and not a guy getting crushed.

Ian Cole - Top pairing defenseman cuz thats what he is for us.
- sditulli

wut.

This coming from a life-long (female) CAPS fan now living in Bemus Point, NY….

CAPS come in as a slight favorite but PENS are just as good and it is for different reasons. Many are laying the PENS will lose because they are missing Murray and Letang. Keeping goals out of your net is more than just a goalie and M-A Fleury is not a goalie that doesn’t bring quality. Just to the people who need to bash someone.
The difference on defense from teams under Blysma and Johnson is an unsung individual named Jacques Martin. Sullivan delegates responsibility and Martin is one of the best. Compare Toronto’s defense to that of Pittsburgh’s and I think most would conclude that Pittsburgh’s is better and have more experience. The CAPS had a hard time scoring goals against them.

Being out of the DMV area now for 10-years my only (with my eyes/no charts) games I’ve seen the CAPS play were against the Buffalo Sabres. CAPS have injuries too and because it is the playoffs we won’t know until Thursday night whether Schmidt or Alzner will be playing. Same thing goes for the Penguins.

Most everyone, including the one writing this blog, is picking or leaning to the Capitals. They do that because they think someone holds value to their opinion. Most don’t and when the series is over no one seems to care about going back to keep score.

The PENS are the Stanley Cup Champions, have won five series in a row now while all others left have just won one in a row! Penguins put out lines such as: Guenzel – Crosby – Sheary, Kessel – Malkin – Hornqvist, Kunitz - Bonino - Rust, and (friend e-mailed me) Kunitz was skating with Cullen – Kuhnhackl… and Hagelin may be back. That’s a lot of talent and they didn't play the 8th seed like the CAPS did,

CAPS have their own to toss out and Holtby (arguably, the best in the NHL) just has to get over top of being beaten by the opposing goalie playing over his head.

This may well be one of the best series played in a long while and too tough to make a selection (right now) that carries any feeling the predictor knows anything more than I do. Playoff series are vastly different than regular season games and some of these people would be well served to put their charts in the closet and learn how to watch games instead of hoping the play on the ice supports their statistics.

The CAPS are way overdue… way overdue. That could help or hinder them.
- sufi-judge

Pics or this is #FakeNews

well
Pair = 2 (we are talking about top pair here so I assume you mean the top pair)

NHL teams = 30 (you mention 30 teams so you mean that every team has a top pair)

2 x 30 = 60 (you say that each team has a top pair which = 2 so in other words you define a top pair player as the top pair players on a team).


PS I am just joking with you. just saying that people can always missinterpet
- martox

Oh I know you are joking you röv

Saying a guys top pairing implies a bit that he's successful in a top pairing pair role and not a guy getting crushed.

Ian Cole - Top pairing defenseman cuz thats what he is for us.
- sditulli

Dude. You're delusional. And your opinion on this subject might be one of the worst I've ever laid eyes on. Not even trolling in the slightest, being honest.

Oh I know you are joking you röv
- Feds91Stammer