Slack_in_MA

I know it's simplistic, but why can't they watch film of the best team in the league at it, and try to copy it? Do they try to invent something new?

Phantom call

My worry is that Quinn ain't got no dawg in him.

Yep. Count me as a fan. He ain't afraid of sh*t.

I really look forward to him at 25/26. He could be a terror.

Good response. Win the second.

Need the veterans to show the way tonight. Zucker, Tuch, Dahlin, Clifton. Get back on a win streak.

“Happiness equals reality minus expectations”

Wow. I wondered where he went. RIP.

To the bolded, me too.

Yep, aim for perfection and you’re likely to achieve excellence.

Zucker get that one in the berries?

Yeah, I had to read it a couple times to wrap my head around it. I also asked it about the individual metrics that make it up (the things in the legend that are plotted). I’ll spare you those details unless you really want them. I’m a data guy by trade, so I find this stuff mildly intriguing.

I didn’t understand it either, so I asked my buddy ChatGPT what this chart means. Here is its response, which *kinda* helps (?) “A Quality of Teammates (QoT) and Quality of Competition (QoC) adjusted game score composition chart provides insight into a player’s performance while accounting for the level of their teammates and the opponents they faced. This type of chart is often used in advanced hockey analytics to give a clearer view of a player’s true impact on the game by factoring in external influences. Here’s what a QoT/QoC adjusted gamescore composition chart typically tells you: 1. Game Score Decomposition: Game score is a metric that combines various individual contributions (e.g., goals, assists, shots, faceoffs, etc.) to quantify a player’s impact in a game. A QoT/QoC adjusted chart breaks down the game score, showing where a player’s contributions come from, such as offense, defense, or special teams. 2. Adjusted for Teammates: By adjusting for Quality of Teammates, the chart shows how a player’s game score might be impacted by the skill level of those they play with. This adjustment helps isolate the player’s contribution by mitigating the “boost” they might get from playing with stronger teammates or the challenges of weaker teammates. 3. Adjusted for Competition: By accounting for the Quality of Competition, the chart adjusts the game score to consider the caliber of players the individual is up against. This adjustment prevents inflation or deflation of a player’s game score due to the relative strength or weakness of opposing players. 4. True Individual Impact: With QoT/QoC adjustments, the chart aims to present a more accurate picture of the player’s actual impact. It can reveal players who perform consistently well regardless of teammate or competition strength, as well as those who might be more reliant on favorable conditions. 5. Performance Consistency: Some charts may also visualize trends over time, showing if a player’s performance is consistent or varies significantly depending on the quality of linemates and opponents, which can be valuable for scouting, lineup optimization, or contract valuation. In essence, a QoT/QoC adjusted game score composition chart helps teams and analysts assess a player’s true value beyond their raw stats, offering a balanced view of their contributions while mitigating the influence of external factors.”

This is where I am too.

Cozens thought too much on that one.

BOOM

I'll take that bet. Nothing in my past would suggest that to be the case. If you can produce one, please do.

I stand by my statement.

No, d1ckhead. I've been living here for 35 years and know a good team when I see one. I don't know where you came from, but you're one squirrely MFer.

How so?

This. Let us not forget those random games in past seasons when we beat Vegas or Boston or (fill in the blank with a good team) only to then play like they had it all figured out and reverted back to lazy, uninspired tendencies.

That would be an interesting stat, i.e., the last time every player on the roster had at least one point in a game. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

Good two periods of effort. Can they sustain it for a third? This is where we need hungry meat-eaters. Don't let them up. Not even a little.

Or a part of the former USSR