Pete

I completely agree. I like the POV from that article because it's from an exec, a coach, and a player and how they view the numbers inclusive of analytics. POVs from guys like Dom who just stare at spreadsheets and make up models based on what they think is true don't carry as much weight IMO.

https://theathletic.com/5471828/2024/05/05/rangers-hurricanes-nhl-playoffs-predictions-odds?source=user-shared-article Some great points made there, especially the first quote. Lots of "experts" pointing at how much "better" the Canes are at 5v5, despite naturalstattrick having Carolina at 30 more expected goals than the Rangers, they actually only scored three more at 5v5. Carolina generates a lot at 5v5, but they don't cash at the same rate the Rangers do. The Rangers score at a much more efficient clip, they don't need as many chances to score as Carolina does. So this will be another series where xGF% isn't going to be very relevant.

Amazing depth to this Rangers team, their 3rd line center leads the team in first round scoring! 7pts in 4 games! How are they underdogs?!?

And yet here you are, in love with me anyway. Following me around like a little puppy dog.

Toccchet's to lose.

We can also recognize that You keep saying "we" Even though you're a hurricanes fan. But fuck the hurricanes. How do you like them apples?

I'm sure that's what it looked like for you, but I don't really agree.

For random shifts at a time, he's dope.

A few weeks, in the middle of the season, that ultimately cost them nothing. Let's not act like you're pulling a lottery ticket every time they take the ice.

Blake should be fired for this. Completely emptying the coffers in terms of talent and cap space for a guy who's previous 2 teams were more than happy to see him go is a massive miscue. Plus he traded Brock Faber for Fiala...just blunders all around.

I want a 3:00 p.m. game so I can go play in my own game that night.

Nah. You know what team is going to show up. That inconsistent shit was a Hallmark of GG. Lavvy has them organized, prepared, and dialed in.