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So much harder to isolate who the good coaches are relative to a league like the NFL, with its rigid, game-calling based structure relative to the NHL’s free-flowing, much less structured form of competition. Even the NBA has more set plays. At more points within an MLB game, even, I would argue coaching comes into hyper focus: all eyes being on each pitching change decision, multiple times a game, swing points that alter the outcome in a way that’s much easier to analyze after the fact. Ive always underrated coaching in the NHL because I’m not sure I have a good grasp of what a good coach is, does, and how to necessarily go about measuring it. I don’t think they have as much tactical input as other sports, but they definitely have impact. Perhaps this lends a bit of credence to the idea a guy named Donny MeatBalls is best coach in the national league. Perhaps, if I’m not totally mistaken that there’s less direct tactical influence (of course they still influence play style which is huge, but other sports do that too obviously and a good coach picks the play style that’s APPARENT based on the skills of his players), where an nhl coach has the most impact is, (maybe?) the instilling of confidence and motivation and fostering and environment that actively harnesses the best his players can give. I was going to scoff at the notion but, there’s something there. two things I find interesting branching off this: - if what those players are saying is true - the results will simply bear out: when the talent level increases Coach would continue to get the optimal output from the unit and we’d be winning a lot of games - it supports the idea I’ve been alluding to that, flashes though we’ve seen, our *overall*, 2-way talent level isn’t quite there yet. Cause I don’t think it can be both. Donny can’t be the best hockey coach in the known universe if our roster is “damn good” and the result is we are an ~mid pack team, like we are. That would not jive
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My hip shake brings all the boys to the yard damn right it’s betta than yours I can teach ya (how to make saves) ..but I’d have to charge
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Jakob Chychrun scratched for trade related reasons
Thorner replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
We can improve it that way, I agree. The elephant in the room is still the fact that, putting Levi aside, no one here in their heart of hearts actually acknowledges the other 3 tenders as good goalies. We can just say it - of course we could, and will, improve the position by improving our overall commitment to team D but another thing that would unquestionably help is..inserting a player in goal who provides as much value relative to league average as the players we currently have filling other positions. Ive seen what Adams can do at F. I know he can accumulate good talent and supplement the talent we have. He’s been exceptional in most areas - it makes the GT exciting and disappointing. I know he can do better - but I’m excited to see him mine that value. It’s not impatience, it’s just the reality that once he decides to actuality take some legit swings there I’m sure he’ll have success. I know he has tried (Murray), but I know he can succeed. He sets his own bars of expectation. I expect a lot going forward at the position because he’s proven himself a good GM. It’s ok to actually acquire a *good* goalie. He knows playoffs are the line next year - I’d be surprised to see a UPL / Comrie tandem -
Jakob Chychrun scratched for trade related reasons
Thorner replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
We got the picture, though no harm, no fowl Boo urns -
Somehow, the Levi thread returned
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Jakob Chychrun scratched for trade related reasons
Thorner replied to Brawndo's topic in The Aud Club
Both need better GT That’d be my conclusion -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
Thorner replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Arghhhhhhh hate the cheap shot on Dahlin -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
Thorner replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Oh no pp -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Let’s pad those stats a bit. Thompson, Dahlin, you’re up -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Ducks broadcasters theorizing Buffalo is in the market for a goalie haha -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
Thorner replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
Quinn assist not bad not bad -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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I can’t believe South Park is still going -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Not a bad comp tbh way better in the room though -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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On the Ducks broadcast they are talking Dahlin contract, they are saying the Buffalo media was telling them Dahlin is gonna get 11 mil lol -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Dahlin 3rd in ice time per game league wide -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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I thought *I* was behind... -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Their goalie was about 3 feet out of position -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Way behind. Nice goal their goalie is terrible -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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We’ve run UPL and Comrie both this year. We already know it’s not good enough. The fact they’ve been hesitant to even get Comrie in is exactly the damn point -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Dahlin loves to shoot now since he saw what he was registering on the gun at the all star game lol -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
Thorner replied to LGR4GM's topic in The Aud Club
PP can end them -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Neither has shown they shouldn’t be upgraded if possible. -
GDT: Sabres @ Mighty Ducks, Feb 15, 2023, 10pm, MSG WGR
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Been a fun game tbh right players coming through on offence -
He’s so done with that league. Next season might present a bit of a pickle re: where he plays