Comments for Off to the Races (2010) at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 14 out of 14 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 21 May 2013 20:42:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8901 RE: RE: RE: Luongo I just thought it was a bit of a coincidence that every 3rd game he was pulled... Just those little interesting tidbits that I dig up when I'm researching that caught my eye. Your scenario is completely different, he's getting pulled in all different games, in this scenario it's always been the 3rd game of the season, that's what makes it "intriguing". Anyways the answer should be revealed later tonight. - Ryan Ma Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:00:34 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8895 Sorry, all I'm saying is it seems quite odd to single out a certain game like that. Had Luongo been pulled in the 3rd game 1 year, the 4th game another year and in his 2nd game in a 3rd year, it would be just as meaningful. Both Luongo and Getzlaf have been slow starters in the past few years(a piece of information that could actually be linked to something tangible). I think it would have been a fair statement to warn people that Luongo has historically started slow and that a few games doesn't necessarily buck the trend. This way people could be cautious, rather than thinking they need to bench him for this anti-magical 3rd game. - Mervillian Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:26:05 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8892 RE: Col Doghouse Yeah it was Liles my bad for missing the name. - Ryan Ma Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:10:55 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8891 RE: Vlasic Yeah I stuck two asterisks just to draw some attention to the 0:00... I thought he had more offensive upside than Murray to be honest. But from what I read Murray is getting some added attention for the fact that he was Swedish. He was being treated as a "rockstar" in Sweden. Anyhoo I expect that to change once they get back into playing on NA soil. - Ryan Ma Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:10:08 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8887 Leclaire has been the Sens best player this season, but sadly that's not saying too much. The coach just threw him under the bus after a weak effort on an Ovechkin OT goal. I watched the goal get broken down by the broadcast crew and I see how sneaky Ovechkin is in making this shot. I would have cut Leclaire a little slack, at least in the media, but Clouston didn't and I wouldn't be surprised to see Elliott get the next start. If he plays well, the coach will very likely run with him, leaving Leclaire a target on the bench (hint: Pascal, wear your helmet even on the bench). Ottawa might have some issues if Alfredsson is injured because Kovalev looks lost out there and Spezza is hit and miss. JD, I'd probably stick with Hiller over picking up Leclaire, but the Ducks look horrible this year. Patience is in order I think - I still like Hiller, but that D has to step up and realize Niedermayer isn't going to come out of retirement this year. - Russ Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:56:48 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8885 RE: Luongo As an owner I wouldn't bench him... I just thought it was an interesting tidbit that I looked up, wow pulled in every single 3rd game for the last 3 years, just thought I'd pass it onto you guys, so if he does get pulled again, at least you heard it here first. As for the ridiculous stat statement, it's not ridiculous. Dobber and I have posted a lot of "ridiculous" stat statements as well. Do you not want us to tell you that Getzlaf in the first 4 games of each season has a 0.3 point-per-game numbers? These are the little things that we dig up to help calm people down when things don't go their way... I'd rather give people more "ridiculous" info and let them do what they want with it, than to keep it all to myself. As for the 3rd start, like I said I think it depends on whether or not you believe in superstition... The Ducks are a much better team than they show. If you want to look at more "ridiculous" numbers, the Ducks started their season with 3 road games in which they averaged 2.24 goals last season (27th). At home they were a 3.44 goals team(3). The game will be in Anaheim... If I were a Vegas man I wouldn't hesitate to put some money on the Ducks tomorrow night. And if you really want a big gamble I'd bet that he'd get pulled too. ;) - Ryan Ma Tue, 12 Oct 2010 11:06:51 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8884 RE: Leclaire I honestly haven't seen him play this season yet, so I'm not a good judge on how he's doing. Maybe wait till Thursday and Russ can give you some better insight. From a numbers standpoint, I don't think he's been lights out. I understand that a crappy team playing in front of a goalie makes a huge difference, but quality goalies pull out decent numbers outta their ass no matter how crappy their team is. A .900 sv% just doesn't cut it in my books. From a fantasy owners perspective I'm looking for at least .905, even if they're on a crappy team. - Ryan Ma Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:54:15 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8883 RE: Visnovsky Yeah I thought my column was too long as it is... Generally speaking most people just have the time to have a quick gander and don't have the time to read a 3000 word essay. I was pushing it pretty close already, so I decided to leave a few people out. If I could cover absolutely everyone I would, but I tried to select a few that really haven't been covered all that much on the forums... As for my take, just like everyone else you just need to stay patient. Last year he started with 2 points in the first 5, the year before he started with 3 in the first 9, and 1 in the first 4 the year before that... The Ducks in general just aren't playing their brand of hockey. It should click soon enough. They have too many talented people on their team to continue to be beat down 5-1 night after night... - Ryan Ma Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:51:39 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8880 You missed naming who was Sacco's doghouse inhabitant last year- just gave the point totals...Im assuming Liles? who currently leads the AVs. Unless San Jose is using Murray infront of the net on the PP, Murray shouldnt be seeing the ice. Maybe a message is being sent to Vlasic to step it up. - Larry Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:10:59 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8879 What a rediculous stat for Luongo. Here's his stats for the 2nd game of the season: 2007-2008, three goals allowed, 2008-2009, four goals allowed, 2009-2010, three goals allowed. Not that good. But wait, 2010-2011, 1 goal allowed on 42 shots. Hmmmm, maybe I'll go with the recent trend, rather than some made up stat from year to year. I may be wrong and we'll see next game, but I will chaulk it up to simply a coincidence. Oh, and don't forget to bench Luongo on the last game of October.....he has a GAA of over 4.6 for the last 3 year combined. - Mervillian Tue, 12 Oct 2010 09:02:08 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8877 I'm curious if the two ** you added next to Vlasic's name means anything? I have him as my 6th dmen in the dobber league and have been disappointed with the 0:00 PP time. I know Vlasic doesn't have great offensive upside, but cmon, they're putting Murray on the damn unit! - Kevin Luu Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:17:09 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8873 Yikes! I drafted Luongo first overall. Well done on the "third game of the season" breakdown. Does that mean I bench him against a slow-starting Anaheim team??? - buffalosoldier66 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:11:25 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8872 What do you think of their start to the year and Leclairs play? I think he has been good but in the same situation as Hiller. I also have Rinne and Hiller so right now I am breathing heavy to start the year - JD Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:22:57 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/columnistsarticles-mainmenu-77/amato/3169-off-to-the-races-2010#comment-8871 You don't mention him...? From the guide and hype he is to lead the west from a defensive standpoint. Is the Anaheim D is such terrible shape we have to wait for one or two to come back before Visnovsky will start to show true form? The forum's advice has been to be patience and your comments on Hiller help, but??? - mike hess Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:10:24 +0100