Zach6668 513 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 fair enough...but can i still gloat when the Leafs beat the Pens on Saturday? Absolutely, as long as I can gloat when I'm watching the Penguins in the playoffs in April, and the Leafs are golfing. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I think Serge's hockey forum posts really illustrate why poker is such a profitable game for people who understand it. People get so rilled up over the short term swings, and somehow convince themselves that something happens 5 games into the season, that it's how the long-term will fall, so they trick themselves into thinking they are long term winners. Heh.I think Serge's Stamkos post really illustrates why fantasy hockey/sports is such a profitable game for people who understand it. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hasn't Stamkos looked pretty good so far though? That's at least what I've heard the hockey analysts say when watching tv. If he's playing well and isn't out of place the chemistry with his teammates will come and so will the points. The Lightning as a whole have struggled so its no surprise he's not scoring. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Hasn't Stamkos looked pretty good so far though? That's at least what I've heard the hockey analysts say when watching tv. If he's playing well and isn't out of place the chemistry with his teammates will come and so will the points. The Lightning as a whole have struggled so its no surprise he's not scoring.If he has played well, they would play him more than 9 minutes a game. Link to post Share on other sites
Fubar The Sperm 1 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 If he has played well, they would play him more than 9 minutes a game.He played 18 minutes his 2nd game. So far its looking like Melrose is an idiot to me. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 He played 18 minutes his 2nd game. So far its looking like Melrose is an idiot to me.Thats very possible..As a lot of people (including me) had Tampa improved this year...Maybe Melrose is the problem.. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 If there was a way to prove it I would bet big money that Serge hasn't seen Stamkos play for more than 3 minutes this season. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 He played 6 minutes against Carolina and 9 minutes against the Islanders because in both those games, the Lightning had 9 penalties to kill and Stamkos doesn't kill penalties yet. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 He played 6 minutes against Carolina and 9 minutes against the Islanders because in both those games, the Lightning had 9 penalties to kill and Stamkos doesn't kill penalties yet.what did they do the other 42 minutes?? Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The owners have already had a discussion with their coaching staff regarding Stamkos' low ice time. Make of that what you will. I think its nothing but bad for the Lightning. The owners are putting a team together like the Kansas City Reserves of the FCHL. Link to post Share on other sites
coesillian 0 Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Update:GP - 7Pts - 0 TOI/G - 11:09so no Calder I guess eh? Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Update:GP - 7Pts - 0 TOI/G - 11:09so no Calder I guess eh? Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafs 142 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Any chance he gets sent back to Sarnia? Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Any chance he gets sent back to Sarnia?I dont see how Tampa could do that after the marketing program they pitched all summer to their fans.My question is, where are they sending Vrbata (1pt), Malone (1pt), Roberts (0)? Link to post Share on other sites
runthemover 39 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I dont see how Tampa could do that after the marketing program they pitched all summer to their fans.I dunno. They could keep using all that marketing stuff just in a different way. Link to post Share on other sites
coesillian 0 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 The Habs pasted Maxime Lapierre's face all over the city last summer and he got sent to the AHL before the season started. Thats a whole different story though. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Stamkos home coming tonight in Toronto....We will hopefully show him some realy hockey, and send him back to junior after tonight...While Stamkos is far from being labeled a bust, it will be EXTREMELY difficult for him to win the rookie of the year...Ironically he was most peoples shoo in candidate.. Link to post Share on other sites
rinswun 6 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Stamkos home coming tonight in Toronto....We will hopefully show him some realy hockey, and send him back to junior after tonight...While Stamkos is far from being labeled a bust, it will be EXTREMELY difficult for him to win the rookie of the year...Ironically he was most peoples shoo in candidate..last season niklas backstrom had 9 points last year in his first 21 games last year - ended the season with 69 in 82. mueller started off with 2 points in his first 12 and ended up with 54 points. its not as if there is a rookie jumping out already, i think he still has a good chance. the lightning have already said he'd stay up all year. Link to post Share on other sites
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gruven 530 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Holy crap this kid is good. I watched him last night away from the puck...... sooooo impressive. Pay no attention to his lack of points. This kid will score in bunches. As of today, I would definately say Doughty is the best of the draft playing in the league, but don't count Stamkos out. Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Holy crap this kid is good. I watched him last night away from the puck...... sooooo impressive. Pay no attention to his lack of points. This kid will score in bunches. As of today, I would definately say Doughty is the best of the draft playing in the league, but don't count Stamkos out.There's plenty of kids with offensive skills these days but to see such a young player with his talent when he doesn't have the puck is scary. Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 There's plenty of kids with offensive skills these days but to see such a young player with his talent when he doesn't have the puck is scary.I agree.... the only one I've seen in the past couple of years with the same awareness away from the puck is Toews... Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I agree.... the only one I've seen in the past couple of years with the same awareness away from the puck is Toews...The kid did have some great speed and create a few great chances. Link to post Share on other sites
dEv~ 19 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I agree.... the only one I've seen in the past couple of years with the same awareness away from the puck is Toews...According to NHL 09 Crosby's Offensive Awareness is 99 and Defensive Awareness is 92. Toews is 90 and 79 respectively. Just saying. :)I can't find Stamkos as he wasn't in the game upon release. I'll try to remember to look for him since the rosters were updated. Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 I really like this jersey. Becoming one of my favourites.After the likes of Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin.......its becoming impossible to be a highly touted rookie and live up to standards. Link to post Share on other sites
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