FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, Atomic said: The nonstop fixation with the side defencemen play on is one of the most baffling things about hockey fans. Its the stopping of the puck with your backhand as it comes along the boards that looks ugly. SPuDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said: Its the stopping of the puck with your backhand as it comes along the boards that looks ugly. You learn how to do that when you're 12 years old. Every defencemen at the pro level has played both sides. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 I can verify that when I used to play NHL '95 on my Super Nintendo that I was easily able to interchange defense to play on either side and was also able to transition guys like Mario Lemieux to LW with no issues at all. 100% doable! SPuDS, FrostyWinnipeg, Floyd and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 9 minutes ago, Atomic said: You learn how to do that when you're 12 years old. Every defencemen at the pro level has played both sides. If its so baffling, why are most NHL pairings LHD and RHD? SPuDS and The Unknown Poster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 It's a massively-overrated-by-fans thing, no question.....guys may have a preference, but they can all play both sides, no problem, otherwise they wouldn't be at the pro level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unknown Poster Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) This has come up before. Some people will argue til the're blue in the face that it doesnt matter. But in fact it does matter. There are few players who can play either side and a few that excel on their off-side. But some will tell you it absolutely matters. So in the end, yes it matters. And ultimately, if fans want to discuss it, so be it. It is, after all, a discussion forum. Edited February 6, 2018 by The Unknown Poster Floyd, FrostyWinnipeg and SPuDS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Interesting analysis... https://hockey-graphs.com/2016/03/04/quantifying-the-importance-of-handedness/ The Unknown Poster and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Of course it is preferable to play the hand you like. But if one player is better than the other, you play the better player regardless of hand. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Atomic said: Of course it is preferable to play the hand you like. But if one player is better than the other, you play the better player regardless of hand. So you think Ben Chiarot is that much better than Poolman...? Interesting take. FrostyWinnipeg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 Jets will be looking to improve to a perfect 9-0 all-time against the Coyotes on home ice. Mark F and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 6, 2018 Report Share Posted February 6, 2018 (edited) wait is Coyotes night club still around? I haven't heard that name in years Edited February 6, 2018 by iHeart Mark F and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, iHeart said: wait is Coyotes night club still around? I haven't heard that name in years Wasnt the same after you were taken off the market. Mark F and SPuDS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, Floyd said: Interesting analysis... sometimes I miss the good old days (Think this is Stan Mikita) Edited February 7, 2018 by Mark F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Floyd said: So you think Ben Chiarot is that much better than Poolman...? Interesting take. Not at all but clearly the coaches do. I don't make the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Roslovic opens the scoring 30 seconds in 1-0 Jets Mark F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 goal.... 30 seconds elapsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 BUFFY!!!! 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark F Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 idiotic penalty domi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Petan makes it 3-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Not Helle's night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) Kulikov makes it 4-2 Edited February 7, 2018 by iHeart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrostyWinnipeg Posted February 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) 55 minutes ago, iHeart said: Petan makes it 3-1 PaMa you're a genius! Domi for Dano anyone? Edited February 7, 2018 by FrostyWinnipeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Coyotes are one ugly team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustamente Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 Not a Picasso tonight get the 2pts. and get ready for the Blues. SPuDS and Mark F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iHeart Posted February 7, 2018 Report Share Posted February 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, bustamente said: Not a Picasso tonight get the 2pts. and get ready for the Blues. oh man I hope the Blues will be limping by then Minn has given them a thrashing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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