Ryan Wilson
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 06.13.2013
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nbartley9
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 01.31.2012
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"Sutter needs to play against tougher competition"
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Ben37
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: One of the Most Respected Hockeybuzz Posters, AB Joined: 04.07.2010
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Malkin needs to avoid the boo-boo's as well to ease Crosby's burden. If they both can stay healthy it's a two man race for the Art Ross. |
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icedog97
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 10.20.2005
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Crosby and Malkin became the go to guys in too many situations.
A few years back my opinion of the Flyers was that they would have a tough time being a cup champ because, at the time, they used Mike Richards in so many situations.
History has proven Richards is not quite the player Sid is...but there is only so much one guy can do before he's not able to do the things everybody expects him to, at the most critical times.
Funny...I just wrote a blog about how this year is a crossroads for Sid...if you are really bored, you can read it here:
http://nambut.sportsblog....om/posts/950384/test.html |
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Yay, a nice penguins related article!
I'd also like to see better line matching and from the sounds of it, it appears Johnston will do everything he can to get Sid the faborable matchups. I think sutter will do fine this year. That 3rd line was the best line for the pens with sutter, Bennett, and stemp. |
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jake24242
Toronto Maple Leafs |
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Location: waterloo, ON Joined: 01.25.2010
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The burden on Crosby? Not like they have 3 centers that can all be number 1 centers on some nhl teams. Crosby has 0 burden. |
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Ryan Wilson
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 06.13.2013
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The burden on Crosby? Not like they have 3 centers that can all be number 1 centers on some nhl teams. Crosby has 0 burden. - jake24242
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icedog97
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 10.20.2005
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- Ryan_Wilson
Surprised at how well St. Louis did...but not at LA, CHI or Boston.
Those are regular season numbers, right...would be interesting to see playoff numbers for comparison.
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BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz Joined: 07.31.2009
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The burden on Crosby? Not like they have 3 centers that can all be number 1 centers on some nhl teams. Crosby has 0 burden. - jake24242
Crosby, Malkin, and ??? |
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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Crosby, Malkin, and ??? - BulliesPhan87
I think he means Goc...... |
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kgrpitt
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: PA Joined: 09.08.2010
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Crosby, Malkin, and ??? - BulliesPhan87
Seriously, you don't know? Adams. duh |
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BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes |
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Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
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Crosby, Malkin, and ??? - BulliesPhan87
Jordan Sta.... oh. |
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BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz Joined: 07.31.2009
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good answers |
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Bradlee3
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Tanev hit was clean. Joined: 06.30.2012
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Crosby, Malkin, and ??? - BulliesPhan87
Exactly , been the question ever since Stall left. |
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BulliesPhan87
Philadelphia Flyers |
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Location: the lone wolf of hockeybuzz Joined: 07.31.2009
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Exactly , been the question ever since Stall left. - Bradlee3
We've got a Lecavalier to spare, if you're interested |
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ystoil
Edmonton Oilers |
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Location: Edmonton Joined: 02.26.2011
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- Ryan_Wilson
Ryan, what site do you use now for advanced stats? I was using Extraskater and really liked it. Not a fan of behindthenet. Are there others? |
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usethe1-2-2
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 03.02.2014
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Makes sense. Usually a productive bottom six does the trick. A pain in the butt fourth line with Goc at center should be difficult to play against. The third line should have a bit more balance this season, I'm still not expecting much out of Downie though.
I think the break should come from Malkin getting less offensive zone starts now that Bylsma doesn't use the faceoff win to James Neal play every chance he can. It should help balance out Crosby's use a good bit.
Also, at this point in time would a more productive try out go to Ryan Malone or Ville Leino? |
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Ryan Wilson
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 06.13.2013
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Ryan, what site do you use now for advanced stats? I was using Extraskater and really liked it. Not a fan of behindthenet. Are there others? - ystoil
My go to site before Extra Skater was http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/ and even with Extra Skater I still used that site a ton.
Hockey Analysis has the very useful WOWY data. It is very easy to use as well. |
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icedog97
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 10.20.2005
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Makes sense. Usually a productive bottom six does the trick. A pain in the butt fourth line with Goc at center should be difficult to play against. The third line should have a bit more balance this season, I'm still not expecting much out of Downie though.
I think the break should come from Malkin getting less offensive zone starts now that Bylsma doesn't use the faceoff win to James Neal play every chance he can. It should help balance out Crosby's use a good bit.
Also, at this point in time would a more productive try out go to Ryan Malone or Ville Leino? - usethe1-2-2
Malone - he would be cheaper (I think) and plays a more physical game.
Malone is 4 years (I think) older...but his track record (substance issues aside) when he is able to play is more impressive. He's not a great +/- guy (but hey, it's a lousy stat anyway...lol)...but he was more consistent offensively for a longer period of time than Leino. Leino had one good season.
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87_71_11_29
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: In a van down by the river, PA Joined: 01.18.2007
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My go to site before Extra Skater was http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/ and even with Extra Skater I still used that site a ton.
Hockey Analysis has the very useful WOWY data. It is very easy to use as well. - Ryan_Wilson
Stat that stood out to me re:13-14 Pens...
5on5...
Malkin vs Neal, almost identical TOI: Neal 153 shots, Malkin 95.
Now that Neal is gone, hopefully 71 doesn't defer so much to his new winger(s). |
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Ryan Wilson
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 06.13.2013
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Stat that stood out to me re:13-14 Pens...
5on5...
Malkin vs Neal, almost identical TOI: Neal 153 shots, Malkin 95.
Now that Neal is gone, hopefully 71 doesn't defer so much to his new winger(s). - 87_71_11_29
I don't think Neal is to blame to be honest. Malkin had 4.52 shots per game and scored a career high 50 goals with Neal on his line in 2011-12.
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usethe1-2-2
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 03.02.2014
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Malone - he would be cheaper (I think) and plays a more physical game.
Malone is 4 years (I think) older...but his track record (substance issues aside) when he is able to play is more impressive. He's not a great +/- guy (but hey, it's a lousy stat anyway...lol)...but he was more consistent offensively for a longer period of time than Leino. Leino had one good season. - icedog97
Leino has some of the most difficult numbers to break down as well. 29.4, 7.4, 8.7, 16.2, 10.3, 18.2, 0.0 are his shooting percentages over his career.
If healthy I go Malone as well, I was just trying to see if the Leino would spark any debate |
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usethe1-2-2
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Pittsburgh, PA Joined: 03.02.2014
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I don't think Neal is to blame to be honest. Malkin had 4.52 shots per game and scored a career high 50 goals with Neal on his line in 2011-12. - Ryan_Wilson
Also a good net front guy in Kunitz. Hasn't had a good net front player on his line since. |
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gdsmack267
Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Location: Rochester, NY Joined: 07.02.2009
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The burden on Crosby? Not like they have 3 centers that can all be number 1 centers on some nhl teams. Crosby has 0 burden. - jake24242
Congrats on being idiot #1 just 5 posts in! |
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mighty13duck
New York Islanders |
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Location: New Building. New Owner. New coach Nassau County, NY Joined: 01.26.2009
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So can I expect a rematch in the playoffs this year? |
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