Two points:

I agree with you on the lead stuff, but as an NYR fan who watched the team be snake-bitten all year up until about two weeks ago, you have to accept the posts argument. I'm big into the analytics movement in the NHL, so luck has a huge factor, especially in shooting percentage. Couple that with the fact that I played…

This was my 2nd derby in the infield. Naturally last year was good fun and all, but with the weather this year being absolutely pristine, I'm not sure I'm going to be able to top that experience.

A Brandon Dubinsky mention and how he's been able to go pretty much toe to toe with Crosby (even though Crosby is edging him) would've been nice. Guy is one of the most underrated two way guys in the league.

Agreed and I think this applies somewhat to people who check their phone between every set.

Brodeur, speaking from the career perspective, was just consistently above-average, though. Please read the link, as wins are a team stat, even though I bet you'll disagree.

To both of you who pointed out the Wings season series lead - good eye. As for the 3 Wings wins:

Ehh, Fleury has been overrated his whole career, riding off the Brodeur-effect of being credited for wins in backstopping a usually superior skating team. His only truly above-average year was 07-08 when he posted a 0.921 overall save%. As for Pitt's D this year, Paul Martin and Brooks Orpik have also been overrated…

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This is basically what I was going to say. When you step in front of a body or shot you're at least expecting contact... when you get blindsided by anything, much like stubbing your toe, the reaction is usually just out of shock rather than actual pain.

Oh no doubt he was a fan fave. The only post-lockout NYR jersey I have is a 16 Avery (asking for it now...). One thing that always throws people off: Avery drew more penalties than he took his whole career. And in his half season after being acquired by NYR along with the full season after were his best two years at…

"Former bad hockey player Sean Avery..."

Do the NHL.

The Iron receives a low p-value at the Gladwell residence. Yikes.

Good lord. So many cliches, so much noise in your explanation. I'll just say three points:

Learn how to properly evaluate goaltending (hint: save percentage), and I'll actually listen to a Devils fan/Brodeur conformist when they speak about goaltending.

They've been getting screwed by Brodeur since 2008 as he claims he's something more than a league-average goalie. Why give them any help when they can't even pull the trigger on his bullshit?

Shaybu Shaybu, Ovi.

Pretty expected line as a sheepdog owner myself. Great ability to standout and impress, but the excessive energy always causes concern.

The elusive 3rd Hockey OT. Went through one in high school in the quarterfinals. Everyone treating the puck like a grenade; creativity be damned.