Not true. As someone mentioned before, RW cherry picked his worst stat and threw on his blog. Matheson was pretty decent in other areas. I'll try to find the link.
- Barnaby36

Yeah I’ve seen all the stats from all the guys I follow on Twitter. The dude is a younger version of JJ. Gets by on skating ability and talent but lacks any kind of hockey IQ and awareness.

Brine is a science and the only reason for it is to get salt penetration to help moisture loss while cooking. Salt, sugar, water is all you need. For pork, I generally will use a little molasses as well. Here is the deal with brines; nothing else will penetrate meat except for salt. Even sugar molecules are too big to penetrate meat. Rosemary, black peppercorn, bay leaves, all that stuff will impart some nice aromatics, but none of it is getting into the meat. To me, it's a waste of product. The sugar is added to a brine to help facilitate salt penetration, it also does not impart anything unto the meat, once washed off.

TLDR: Salt, sugar, and water is all you need for a brine. I am also a huge fan of brining. (Brine your own chickens and smoke them, and find out that all the chicken BBQ you've ever had was (frank)ing garbage.)
- Blackstrom2

I learned from American bbq showdown that you always brine. Make the time to brine because it really makes That much of a difference.

And Mathesons is one of the worst in the league for what he brings. Not sure the argument here.
- j.boyd919

D-RANK out of 200 Qualified defensemen:

GOALS - 0.12 / 19th
CONTROLLED ZONE EXITS - 2.9 / 37th
LOOSE PUCK RECOVERIES - 21.0 / 25th
PUCK BATTLE WINS - 3.1 / 3rd
TURNOVER RATE - 17.3% / 187th

Butcher paper right? Not foil?

I just finished watching the American BBQ Showdown Competition on Netflix
- j.boyd919

Did you finish all the BBQ Chef Table episodes?

I learned from American bbq showdown that you always brine. Make the time to brine because it really makes That much of a difference.
- j.boyd919

It's a huge difference, once you start brining your pork and chicken, you'll never look back.

Butcher paper right? Not foil?

I just finished watching the American BBQ Showdown Competition on Netflix
- j.boyd919

Butcher paper is the way to go if you want a crunchier bark I believe. Foil can trap too much steam and make it soggy.

D-RANK out of 200 Qualified defensemen:

GOALS - 0.12 / 19th
CONTROLLED ZONE EXITS - 2.9 / 37th
LOOSE PUCK RECOVERIES - 21.0 / 25th
PUCK BATTLE WINS - 3.1 / 3rd
TURNOVER RATE - 17.3% / 187th
- Barnaby36

So for a team like the Penguins who give up breakaways like they're handing out Halloween candy, that isn't alarming to you?

It's a huge difference, once you start brining your pork and chicken, you'll never look back.
- Blackstrom2

How long are you leaving the meats in brine?

How long are you leaving the meats in brine?
- MattStrat

Also what are your brine ratios?

Butcher paper is the way to go if you want a crunchier bark I believe. Foil can trap too much steam and make it soggy.
- Feds91Stammer

What are ya'll crutching? I don't like butcher paper because it gets soggy on the bottom. I really try not to crutch my briskets. I may do it on pork if it stalls.

Did you finish all the BBQ Chef Table episodes?
- Rinosaur

Nah I’m only a few into that one. Those are a bit slower. I like the competition ones because I don’t have to pay attention. Been bouncing between Raised by Wolves too.

Nobody gives a (frank) what RW said. Matheson has a poopty contract
- Feds91Stammer

I'm not arguing that. We are taking a gamble here

D-RANK out of 200 Qualified defensemen:

GOALS - 0.12 / 19th
CONTROLLED ZONE EXITS - 2.9 / 37th
LOOSE PUCK RECOVERIES - 21.0 / 25th
PUCK BATTLE WINS - 3.1 / 3rd
TURNOVER RATE - 17.3% / 187th
- Barnaby36

Those turnovers are damning, especially for the Pens who were already experiencing so many. Isnt he one of the best at takeaways though? Wheres that stat?

EDIT: I should also say that top 40 in the other stats surprises me.

If you have time can you dig that all up for JJ too?

What are ya'll crutching? I don't like butcher paper because it gets soggy on the bottom. I really try not to crutch my briskets. I may do it on pork if it stalls.
- Blackstrom2

poop I’m not crutching anything. I cook everything in my Sous vide lol don’t have the space for a smoker at the time but a kamado is definitely in my future.

So for a team like the Penguins who give up breakaways like they're handing out Halloween candy, that isn't alarming to you?
- Rinosaur

It is but I'm happy he's also 3rd in the league in puck battle wins. Let's see how he'll develop with our system and coaches.

D-RANK out of 200 Qualified defensemen:

GOALS - 0.12 / 19th
CONTROLLED ZONE EXITS - 2.9 / 37th
LOOSE PUCK RECOVERIES - 21.0 / 25th
PUCK BATTLE WINS - 3.1 / 3rd
TURNOVER RATE - 17.3% / 187th
- Barnaby36

Yeah I saw that. I feel like a lot of people are going to be more upset after watching him. People get upset with Letang turning the puck over, wait for this guy hahaha. Sure he does a few things alright but it’s not 5m x 6y alright. I’d rather look for another middle 6 forward than aquifer the 27377473 LHD

D-RANK out of 200 Qualified defensemen:

GOALS - 0.12 / 19th
CONTROLLED ZONE EXITS - 2.9 / 37th
LOOSE PUCK RECOVERIES - 21.0 / 25th
PUCK BATTLE WINS - 3.1 / 3rd
TURNOVER RATE - 17.3% / 187th
- Barnaby36

Per NST. 144 D with 800+ mins 5v5 2019/20

Goals per 60: 7th
Primary assists per 60: 80th
Rel xGF%: 121st
Rel SCF%: 115th
Rel HDCF%: 131st

Seems like you acquired a defenseman that scores a few goals and does nothing else. Congrats.

Those turnovers are damning, especially for the Pens who were already experiencing so many. Isnt he one of the best at takeaways though? Wheres that stat?

EDIT: I should also say that top 40 in the other stats surprises me.

If you have time can you dig that all up for JJ too?
- MattStrat

I couldn't find the link but a friend of mine founf these stats somewhere in THE POINT (Powered by Sports Logiq)

I guess the trade will be more telling once we see if he can turn the corner and actually be a decent Defender for us.

A lot of writers have stated Pens will be moving a LHD out within the next few weeks. LA is rumored to be looking for a LHD. Maybe we can make a deal.

What are ya'll crutching? I don't like butcher paper because it gets soggy on the bottom. I really try not to crutch my briskets. I may do it on pork if it stalls.
- Blackstrom2

You try not to wrap at all? You spritz?

How long are you leaving the meats in brine?
- MattStrat

General go-to for whole chickens and pork butts is overnight. You don't want to overbrine, but that will mostly be from having one that is too salty.

To answer the ratios; 1 gallon of water, 1/2 pound salt ( I like Morton's Kosher), 1 cup sugar. You can take a cup or two of water and heat it up with the salt and sugar to dilute, cool down, then add.

Dry brining is also a proven method as well, and might be better for at-home barbeque, economically and space-wise.

I guess the trade will be more telling once we see if he can turn the corner and actually be a decent Defender for us.

A lot of writers have stated Pens will be moving a LHD out within the next few weeks. LA is rumored to be looking for a LHD. Maybe we can make a deal.
- 123Kid

Wonderful. Because LA has such nice pieces for the Pens lol

Per NST. 144 D with 800+ mins 5v5 2019/20

Goals per 60: 7th
Primary assists per 60: 80th
Rel xGF%: 121st
Rel SCF%: 115th
Rel HDCF%: 131st

Seems like you acquired a defenseman that scores a few goals and does nothing else. Congrats.
- Feds91Stammer

Thats close to middle of the pack hahaha

You try not to wrap at all? You spritz?
- Feds91Stammer

On Brisket? No, I only wrap if it hits the stall. I also only wrap my butts if it stalls. Never crutch ribs. Always spritz. I like apple cider for the aromatic, but water is fine.

I couldn't find the link but a friend of mine founf these stats somewhere in THE POINT (Powered by Sports Logiq)
- Barnaby36

ok ok