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Oh for sure. We played like shit most of that 7 game win streak leading up to the losing streak and a few games before that. I think it was a combination of a condensed schedule + pretty much being locked into playoff seeding. I mean after that loss @ Winnipeg early part of March it was going to be damn near impossible to catch them and only got close because of a bunch of lucky wins. But whatever it was, I do think the team flipped the switch and I wasn't sure they could. That doesn't necessarily mean I think we are winning this series. I still favor the Avs unless Miro can somehow get back soon and fall right back into form. But I legitimately thought we might have to flat out steal games maximizing on scoring chances + elite goaltending while being completely outplayed (much like several games during that win streak). We have absolutely held our own so far. As for Rantanen - I don't think we can really evaluate until next year. He's clearly still trying to find his role. Hopefully he can come up with some big moments for us. I felt like the top line with Rantonen/Robertson/Hintz were starting to figure it out a bit and then of course we lose Robertson. Speaking of, definitely missing Robo this series. From ice level, it seems like numerous times there is space and we just need an accurate shot. I could be off but feel like this is the kind of goalie Robo would get to. Oh well, nothing we can do about that now. Need to keep elevating the puck.
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This. Maybe hold off on your hot sports opinions if you only watched half of a playoff game. I don't know if the losing streak (or play before the streak) just broke a lot of our fanbase or what but that isn't the same team we've seen the last 2 nights. Let's put things in perspective. The Avs are a Stanley Cup Favorite, favorite to win this series and we were home dogs both Saturday and Monday. Without Heiskanen, not only our best player but most important player, we are at a talent and schematic disadvantage against this Avs team. Yet we played a solid game 1 despite outcome (analytics say we outplayed them in game 1 but just didn't get the bounces and didn't finish) and after the first 10 minutes last night we thoroughly outplayed them. Again, the Avs are a really damn good team. I think they are definitely better than last year and it was hard to put them away then when we had both Tanev and Heiskanen. I was concerned our play from the last month would carry over into the playoffs but that obviously hasn't been the case (despite the final score in game 1). So personally, I'm far more optimistic now than I was before the series started despite losing home ice. Avs still rightful favorites but they have to be a little concerned they haven't dominated play so far with the Heiskanen wild card in play for the 2nd half of the series. I'll say this, Harley is turning into a flat out top tier defender before our eyes. He played 28 minutes Saturday and 36 last night. We need Miro back because I don't think he can carry that load all series but his future is really bright. Really liked what I saw out of old guys Benn/Seguin/Dadonov and 4th line. We really need more out of Duchene, Johnston and Rantanen. Miko played a ton last night but still just doesn't seem comfortable on O. It's like he's always looking to make the perfect pass. I'm sure he's going to connect on one at some point, but we need him to just say fuck it and try to get pucks on the net. I feel like the team overall took that approach as the game played on and that is the way we're going to beat these guys. There just isn't enough space in playoff hockey against this team to wait for the perfect play. I'm exhausted today but great night at the barn.
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2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Hmm. Maybe I should have debated the rules. I assumed it was allowed and just never actually happens unless MacKinnon asks for it. -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
I'm not debating the rules. I'm saying it's rich complaining about refs when you have 2 guys that get superstar treatment consistently by the refs and citing this as evidence. To be clear, 29 wasn't writhing in pain on the ice injured. He was standing and bitching to an official while his team had possession on the complete opposite end of the ice until the ref finally blew the play dead. The point is if that is literally anyone else for either team, the ref almost certainly just shrugs and tells them they didn't see it and skates back down to the action. I mean it's a side benefit of employing arguably the best player in the league. I'm jealous. -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
That's laughable. I don't think I've ever seen live play stopped like that well after the fact. I've seen plenty of missed high sticks where the offended player complains to the ref and they basically shrug and say they didn't see it. I don't know the broadcast view but this was all happening right in front of me. Colorado had possession and was attacking and 29 just stayed on the other end and bitched at the ref until he finally blew the whistle. I mean yes, the right call was made in the end, but I don't recall ever seeing a player call his own penalty like that. -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
I'm not debating it is technically allowed. I'm saying nobody other than MacKinnon or McDavid would actually get the superstar treatment to stop live play a good 8-10 seconds after the fact when a ref obviously didn't see it live. Because from the arena it was very clear they didn't see it and stopped play after MacKinnon lobbied for it at length while play was continuing on opposite side of the ice. -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Absolutely ZERO chance play is stopped to review if that were the Stars or really anyone but 29. No official saw it at all. I'm not sure what it looked like on TV but it was bizarre from the arena. If that happens to anyone else the ref shrugs, says he didn't see it, and it's just another missed call (that happens all the time). -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
And MacKinnon is 1 of probably only 2 guys in the entire league that gets to call his own penalties when nobody in stripes see it happen live. Don't understand why an Avs fan of all people is bitching about refs when everyone knows you're going to get the benefit of calls 9 times out of 10 against anyone you play. I'll freely admit Marchment's bullshit (taking bad penalties and diving at times) is annoying and his rep costs us and him but that was a penalty whether or not he oversold it. Not sure what you are arguing about. -
2025 NHL Playoffs Thread - Let the madness begin!
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
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Haven't logged back in since before game 1 but strongly disagree with this take. I think that was easily the best we've played in over a month. We had some terrible puck luck, particularly the first goal, and you can't take a double minor even if it was the result of Mackinnon apparently just call his own fucking penalties because nobody saw it (it was bizarre in the arena as it took a while to figure out WTF was even going on) but I thought we played them pretty even lopsided final score aside. Their goalie made some great saves when we were pushing to tie it up leading to the breakaway goal on the other end. That's hockey. MoneyPuck had us at 3.84 to 3.64 expected goals and 59% chance of winning in the "deserve to win O'meter". The one thing that concerns me is not finishing great chances. I still haven't seen replay but one that jumped out at me from the stands was a Benn look where he could have elevated and buried it but shot it right into the body. That kind of thing is what hurt us last playoffs where we left way too many goals out there (all 3 series). On to tonight. I don't feel great about the series absent a Miro miracle as I don't think Harley can hold up playing that many minutes every game but do feel good about grabbing game 2. I'm pretty sure I'm 2-0 this season not drinking at all, so probably going to try to keep that streak alive for a 9PM start on a Monday after a holiday weekend!
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I'm guessing 'week to week' is code for not good at all. Likely going to have to win this series without him. I saw in practice they had Granlund/Hintz/Dadonov on a line and Benn/Johnston/Rantanen. With Robo out do we see Rantanen taking more double shifts like he did at Colorado? The vibes are bad but if we can grab game 1 the energy completely shifts. No reason, even without Robo, we can't score on these guys. Blackwood has never played in a playoff game. Score on him early and let him feel some pressure. Then we probably need Jake to play his A game. With state of our D and who we are playing, just no way we're going to shut them down. He's going to have to stop some super high quality chances for us to win.
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17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
I served on a criminal jury in a domestic violence case last year. The victim testified in the trial (matter of fact testimony) and it was such open and shut case we reached a guilty verdict in less than 5 minutes. In the sentencing phase, the victim did not testify/give an impact statement or stick around. We deliberated about a day and a half on jail time vs. probation and landed on max probation. I was initially jail time and it was split down the middle on day 1. It was a fascinating deliberation experience for a bunch of reasons I won't get into for purposes of this thread and we ended up compromising at max probation. But what I personally struggled with was not knowing what the victim wanted. She was unemotional in trial testimony. If she would have testified at sentencing phase she wanted him in jail I would have 100% deferred to her wishes and not budged (and I think others would have felt the same). So in my experience the victim could have likely dictated a harsher outcome should they have wished. FWIW - I ended up reading it correctly in my gut as I spoke at length with prosecutor at end of trial that said victim had just moved on and was somewhat indifferent to punishment as long as he was found guilty (and prosecutor was very happy with max probation). I think after going through that I would almost certainly put very high value on what the victim (or their family) desired (should they articulate it) in punishment phase of a higher stakes criminal trial as well. -
There is more than enough high quality reporting over this entire fiasco that the picture of how this went down is pretty fucking clear unless you are wearing a tin foil hat. And that is besides the point that it flat out wouldn't make sense economically considering a Dallas franchise (top 5 market) is inherently more valuable than a Vegas franchise.
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17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
I think time for everyone to just start ignoring chainsaw. He's either a troll or a complete moron. Either way, waste of everyone's time. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Can we bitch in this thread about once again getting shitty slotting (home games 2 and 5 on a Monday with 8:30 starts (meaning actually 8:50 puck drop)). A Stars tradition like no other. If you want to attend and drink, hardly any ubers out so surge pricing to get you home after midnight with a Tuesday hangover. Perfect way to start the week! -
17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
I dunno man. One of him on the jury might get you to a hung jury and a better plea, and in this world of pure idiocracy we live in, may not be a bad bet. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
I didn't get that vibe based on Pete's demeanor and reports that he was walking in a knee brace and looked to be in pain post game but probably know a bit more tomorrow. -
17 year old stabbed to death by another 17 year old at Frisco track meet
Skipper replied to Derka's topic in Daily Texan
This. JFC this site never ceases to amaze. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
Seems like we tried for at least part of the game and it didn't matter. Our defense is just in shambles and has been for over a month. I don't think any way we keep home ice if both Otter and DeSmith didn't play out of their minds for about a 2.5 week stretch where we won game after game getting heavily outshot and out-chanced. Really hope we can flip the switch but with apparent Robo injury it seems like falling apart at the wrong time. Oh well, we'll see what happens on Saturday. Win game 1 (after losing I think 7 straight game 1's) and everyone will forget end of regular season. -
The Dallas Stars 2024-2025 Season Thread: Win Now, Talk Later
Skipper replied to Longhorn_Fan68's topic in Other Sports
If nothing else Seguin back should help some vibes. I'm a little surprised not starting DeSmith but Otter hasn't been too overworked lately. Reports that flu going around (which would explain why Marchment sat both games instead of spreading rest around). Talk about shitty timing. Hope that doesn't spread. -
You've got to stop with the conspiracy theory bullshit. Read the fucking long ass text posted above. This isn't some tin foil hat we want to move to Vegas in 6 years scheme. Nico and Luka did not like each other (tons of reporting out there on this) and Nico convinced himself that AD was the answer. That's it. It's really that simple. Nico wanted A.D. and wasn't interested in shopping for anything else because it might cost him what he really wanted. Nico convinced himself that it would net a Championship in next 3 years and then he convinced Dumont of the same (with the added benefit of not having to cut a check for a Supermax). There was nobody in the room with Nico and Dumont to make the massive obvious counter arguments. And none of these fucking people are from fucking Dallas (and in Dumont's case, doesn't know shit about basketball anyways) so they completely underestimated the fan backlash and here we are.
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I wouldn't bet against them. I was at the Stars/Jets game last week. Stars didn't even necessarily play "bad" that game (like they have in most others down the stretch) but best performance by visiting team I've seen in person this season by far. Maybe that was their "A" game but going to be a tough out for anyone if they play like that. Of course, I'm sure all the Jets fans will temper expectations until they actually see it in the playoffs. Not a great draw with the Blues as hot as they have been. If I were a Jets fan would have preferred the Wild for sure.
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Please don't do that. You might get fired, and I would hate for my fellas to get in trouble with the Mrs.
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