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• WHAT IF: NHL TEAM WERE SOCCER TEAMS •
As a Brazilian hockey and soccer fan who likes soccer jerseys and loves to see jersey concepts for hockey I couldn't help but to wonder how they would look like and since I didn't find something like that I created one for each team!
As a Brazilian hockey and soccer fan who likes soccer jerseys and loves to see jersey concepts for hockey I couldn't help but to wonder how they would look like and since I didn't find something like that I created one for each team!
Disclaimers: soccer jerseys usually have a sponsor and since we don't have that in NHL I simply used the helmet sponsors (for those cool guys that don't have one like Avs and Flyers I used the one from arena naming rights)
Teams are in abbreviation order!
Ok let's go!
Teams are in abbreviation order!
Ok let's go!
1 - Anaheim Ducks
#FlyTogether @AnaheimDucks @DucksBRA
It's pretty simple but I think it looks fine, didn't want to mess something
#FlyTogether @AnaheimDucks @DucksBRA
It's pretty simple but I think it looks fine, didn't want to mess something
So one of the biggest complaints I've seen from #Flyers fans over their efforts this season, is "they get scored on a lot, right after scoring".
So let's find out if this is true...
#FlyersTalk #AnytimeAnywhere
So let's find out if this is true...
#FlyersTalk #AnytimeAnywhere
Through 28 games in 2020-21, the #Flyers have been scored on 18 times within 5 minutes of scoring a goal.
- 12 of those goals against came within 2min of scoring
- 4 of them came within 1min of scoring
- 2 of them came within 30 seconds of scoring
#FlyersTalk #AnytimeAnywhere
- 12 of those goals against came within 2min of scoring
- 4 of them came within 1min of scoring
- 2 of them came within 30 seconds of scoring
#FlyersTalk #AnytimeAnywhere
1/ With the NHL trade deadline a day away, I'll present a "road-map" forward for the Nashville #Preds.
Some may ask: "Who...are...you?"
Today they're a fan favorite line. But Grimaldi+Smith first appeared randomly, a year ago. I was the first/only to argue for their pairing! ☝️
Some may ask: "Who...are...you?"
Today they're a fan favorite line. But Grimaldi+Smith first appeared randomly, a year ago. I was the first/only to argue for their pairing! ☝️
2/ What NHL analysts tend not to grasp about the #Preds is that they don't have a "franchise" forward (ie. McDavid, Matthews, Panarin, Kucherov).
To succeed, they have to take niche pieces & fit them in such a way that the "sum becomes a whole of the parts".
ie. Line Chemistry
To succeed, they have to take niche pieces & fit them in such a way that the "sum becomes a whole of the parts".
ie. Line Chemistry
3/ Historically, #Preds lines that generate a *consistently* fluid offensive *identity* have displayed a common formula...
Strength
+
Hyper-Sonic Speed
+
Wildcard skill
To understand the history, see the quote below. Then let's advance to each category:
Strength
+
Hyper-Sonic Speed
+
Wildcard skill
To understand the history, see the quote below. Then let's advance to each category:
1/ The Athletic & NY Times are considered "newspapers of record".
Meaning once humanity's extinct, aliens will be reading these sites...and their flawed justifications for coup's in the #Preds organization & Latin America!
But with GAME TAPE in orbit...the truth is out there 👽
Meaning once humanity's extinct, aliens will be reading these sites...and their flawed justifications for coup's in the #Preds organization & Latin America!
But with GAME TAPE in orbit...the truth is out there 👽
2/ It may have escaped Mr. Vingan's notice, but the day he declared "Mission Accomplished" in George Dubya Jr. fashion...
...the #Preds lines had just blown up - in yet another iteration of Coach Hynes' top six experiment.
It's important to understand *why* that change occurred
...the #Preds lines had just blown up - in yet another iteration of Coach Hynes' top six experiment.
It's important to understand *why* that change occurred
3/ The last #Preds GAME TAPE thread explained how Turris & Granlund found success in a new offensive system.
But that strategy was akin to an NFL team reaching the 40 yard line, and kicking a field goal each time.
It repressed the skill of JOFA+Duchene:
But that strategy was akin to an NFL team reaching the 40 yard line, and kicking a field goal each time.
It repressed the skill of JOFA+Duchene:
1/ Stymied offense that looks done for? Games that seem all but lost?
Mahomes took care of it in Kansas. And I am telling you, GAME TAPE will take care of it here in Nashville!
We are going to goddam Disney Land...or "Muskoka Ontario Canada"....wherever hockey champions go!
Mahomes took care of it in Kansas. And I am telling you, GAME TAPE will take care of it here in Nashville!
We are going to goddam Disney Land...or "Muskoka Ontario Canada"....wherever hockey champions go!
2/ To recap the last GAME TAPE developments...we last discussed the prevailing "formula" that tends to bring out the most fluid offense possible.
The #Preds *partially* moved in this direction, securing 2 out of 3 wins last week. But we can do better...
The #Preds *partially* moved in this direction, securing 2 out of 3 wins last week. But we can do better...
3/ The top six #Preds line combinations the staff went with, while respectable...are not the most optimal.
It's not just the "chemistry" between players. There was a new strategic framework adopted for these lines, and that's what we'll look at today...
It's not just the "chemistry" between players. There was a new strategic framework adopted for these lines, and that's what we'll look at today...
1/ On Sunday's GAME TAPE thread (quoted below), I presented observations on balanced lines - and a formula for generating offensive chemistry.
In 'Part 2', I'll explain how Monday's needless loss to the Leafs is actually rooted in issues with the #Preds 2nd line…
In 'Part 2', I'll explain how Monday's needless loss to the Leafs is actually rooted in issues with the #Preds 2nd line…
2/ After two initial victories against Chicago & Winnipeg, the staff wanted to help a struggling #Preds 2nd line.
Unfortunately, their solution was something akin to a "Jenga" error. They began pulling the wrong pieces out of place - weakening the balance of the structure...
Unfortunately, their solution was something akin to a "Jenga" error. They began pulling the wrong pieces out of place - weakening the balance of the structure...
3/ To rehabilitate the Duchene & Granlund duo...it was decided that replacing Jarnkrok with Forsberg would be the solution.
In doing this, the #Preds destroyed their elite JOFA line...and got in return a still-underwhelming 2nd line...
In doing this, the #Preds destroyed their elite JOFA line...and got in return a still-underwhelming 2nd line...
1/ Ignored calls & texts...just to study games on my NHL app. 🧐
Good news...this GAME TAPE thread will reveal the secrets of *HOCKEY LINE CHEMISTRY* 😇
Bad news...girl I liked - likes me less now. 😪
Sorry babe...trip to the Stanley Cup > trip to the Hakka restaurant 😈
Good news...this GAME TAPE thread will reveal the secrets of *HOCKEY LINE CHEMISTRY* 😇
Bad news...girl I liked - likes me less now. 😪
Sorry babe...trip to the Stanley Cup > trip to the Hakka restaurant 😈
2/ Some current context...
After two initial victories, Coach Hynes was concerned by anemic scoring & began mixing up offensive lines.
Thereby producing 2 *needless* losses. Since 2018, "anemic scoring" is just the nature of the #Preds beast...
After two initial victories, Coach Hynes was concerned by anemic scoring & began mixing up offensive lines.
Thereby producing 2 *needless* losses. Since 2018, "anemic scoring" is just the nature of the #Preds beast...
3/ The #Preds are chasing a playoff spot. All that takes is wins. Low scoring wins count too!
Prioritize defense. And let's compose offensive lines based on demonstrated chemistry...rather than obligation to a contract or "the analytics community".
The answer is within...
Prioritize defense. And let's compose offensive lines based on demonstrated chemistry...rather than obligation to a contract or "the analytics community".
The answer is within...
