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Calgary's Role Changes
Robert Vollman
April 16 2012 09:11AM
Whose role changed the most from 2010-11 to 2011-12? You'd probably say Chris Butler, who went from Buffalo's depth blue line to Calgary's top pairing, or perhaps Cory Sarich and Matt Stajan, who went from useful secondary players to the depth lines.
Fortunately, there's a way to objectively measure player's role changes from season to season using the same OZQoC charts we've reviewed every week this season (here's last year's, and this year's final result). By looking at how the percentage of a player's offensive zone starts has increased or decreased, along with the average level of their competition, we get the insight we need to put both our subjective opinions of their play and their objective statistical results into perspective.
While it's not completely appropriate to compare Quality of Competition from one year to the next like this, especially for those who played on different teams, the chart below can show you how player's assignments changed this year. Players who saw tougher competition are at the top, and players who saw fewer offensive zone starts are on the right, meaning that players to the top-right had tougher assignments this year, and those on the bottom left were easier.
The bottom left hand quadrant includes players that enjoyed much easier assignments this year, facing both easier competition and starting in the offensive zone more often. Since only two players qualified, and in very limited action (Guillaume Desbiens and Brett Carson), you can conclude that nobody really enjoyed the conditions for a breakout season.
The top left hand quadrant is almost as unpopulated, as it includes players that faced tougher competition, but got to enjoy more starts in the offensive zone. It includes young T.J. Brodie and new arrivals Blake Comeau and Lee Stempniak – who were used in much more defensive-minded roles in Long Island and Phoenix respectively.
The bottom right hand quadrant is for players who started in their own zone more often – which was the case in 22 of 27 cases, but against weaker competition. Essentially these players were demoted from higher positions on the depth chart, but were still largely used in same way.
On defense demotions included Anton Babchuk, Derek Smith, Clay Wilson and especially Cory Sarich. These aren't necessarily easier assignments, especially for Babchuk and Smith who previously got to play almost exclusively in the offensive zone, but had to play in more balanced situations this season.
Up front Pierre-Luc Leblond and Paul Byron were protected against all but the very lightest of competition, while the fourth line of Tom Kostopoulos, Tim Jackman and Matt Stajan were no longer regularly used against the middle lines – which makes it all the more puzzling why they all had terrible seasons.
The most interesting quadrant is the top-right, which includes players that had to start in the defensive zone more often, and also against tougher competition.
On the blue line we were correct to assume that Chris Butler had the biggest role change, but Mark Giordano also saw tougher competition, which was expected in Robyn Regehr's absence. Scott Hannan and Jay Bouwmeester were used in fairly comparable fashion as last year, with Bouwmeester having to start in his own zone more often than the year before (although that doesn't entirely excuse his terrible -21 plus/minus).
Up front the OMG line of Olli Jokinen, David Moss and Curtis Glencross, who were historically used against 2nd or 3rd lines, became Sutter's preferred choice against opposing top lines, a move that may not have taken a bite out of their scoring, but left them with big drops in plus/minus. Meanwhile the top tier players Jarome Iginla, Mike Cammalleri and Alex Tanguay saw only slight increases in the difficulty of their assignments, so their poor seasons are more likely a consequence of age and injury.
Blair Jones and Greg Nemisz both saw the biggest decreases in the percentage of shifts they started in the offensive zone, which fortunately didn't seem to have much of an impact on their results. More interesting are the cases of Mikael Backlund and Lance Bouma. Backlund went from carefully sheltered minutes in the offensive zone to top-six minutes, and subsequently went from 25 points in 73 games and +4 to 11 points in 41 games and -13. Bouma went from 16 games of under 6 minutes of the most sheltered time possible to almost a regular shift, and scored just 3 points in 27 games with a -5.
Final Word
My personal favourite part of the weekly Black Box was the OZQoC chart because it showed at a glance how each of the players were being used. The weekly OZQoC charts were a fantastic way to know what to expect from each player, and to help explain otherwise curious changes in any of their numbers.
Looking at 2011-12's numbers in this way one final time helps put each player's individual performances into context. As we go through the rest of the year's-end black box statistical summaries in the weeks to come, this chart should help set the right context for interpreting the results. For instance, we'll go easier on player's like Chris Butler, Mikael Backlund, Lance Bouma and the OMG line, while remaining relatively skeptical of any improvements we may accidentally discover in the play of Cory Sarich and the veteran fourth line of Tom Kostopoulos, Tim Jackman and Matt Stajan.
Next week: A look a the even-strength possession numbers. Who helped drive the play in Calgary's favour, and who helped convert shots to chances, and chances to goals?
April 16 2012, 09:15AM
The 4th liners relatively poor season has a lot of factors. Not only did they start in the O-zone far less, but last year Jackman and Kosto played a lot more often with David Moss and Mikael Backlund, who helped them kill other 4th lines. The best guy they saw this year was Stajan.
They were also some of the ubluckiest players in the league. Tim jackman's on-ice SH% last season was 6.57. This year? 2.72!!
Yawn. Just when I thought your last few posts contained some interesting analysis you have again relapsed into graphical mumbo jumbo (GmJ in your terminology).
April 16 2012, 10:37AM
One of the reasons I didn't like the coach is because I had this nebulous feeling that he didn't put the players in the best position to succeed. Hard to argue, harder to prove such notions,I understand...
However, you're chart is kinda agreeing with me; at the very least, "you can conclude that nobody really enjoyed the conditions for a breakout season.". Right, exactly. And shouldn't the guy managing the ice time try and find opportunities to try and create and then exploit "conditions for a breakout season."?
At the very least, doing that allows you to have stuff to trade away and not miss at deadline day.
(one last thing in this wall of text comment. Butler may have shown he is capable of playing top minutes, but I'm not optimistic the guy is going to turn into a plus/effect the game defender with that minute load. I really hope the club gets some more depth there and pushes him down.)
@Kent Wilson
Kent, When you tabulate the scoring chance data, do you record who generated (i.e shot) the scoring chance, or just who was on the ice?
I ask because I wonder (and suspect) that some players convert a larger percentage of their shots into scoring chances, and into goals as a result.
I'm looking here at Jackman, who managed to score once on 103 shots, and Comeau, who scored 5 times on 137 shots.
Comeau has the longest average shot distance on the team (followed by Backlund).
Jackman's most common linemates have much higher SH% (Stajan 10%, Kostopoulos 4.5%, Horak 4.5%), which makes me think he's the weak link shooting-wise on the 4th line.
I wonder if it is 'luck' or if there is some systematic flaw in the way these two players in particular generate chances.
April 16 2012, 12:36PM
At the edges of the league (the very best and very worst), there's a real difference in on-ice SH% due to talent level. The best guys (who usually also play with other good players) tend to outperform league average SH% over the long run. Really bad offensive players (goons, replacement level 4th liners) will probably marginally underperform average SH%...
That said, I doubt any full time NHLer is actually bad enough to sustain a 2-3% oni-ce SH% over the long run. And there's random variations around the mean in short samples, so it's often hard to separate true skill level from the noise.
@Kent Wilson
I guess I'm just wondering if on ice SH% is really the stat to look at for measuring a player. Sure I think it has value, and in particular I think it does do a good job of explaining Jackman's brutal -21 and his low point total, but it doesn't really prove he isn't the weak link (shooting wise) for that 4th line.
I'd imagine his on ice SH% will probably regress and I doubt his basic counting stats look as brutal again next year (it seems unlikely he shoots below 1% - does anyone?!).
Having said that though, 100 shots is not an unreasonably small sample size, there has to be some underlying reason(s) why Jackman and Comeau can shoot 100s of "blanks" and Stempniak (who played with pretty similar line mates to Comeau and had comparable shot totals) shoots 10%.
By the way, for context, what is the league average SH% and on ice SH%, and is there somewhere someone has graphed them (I'm assuming it's a normal distribution?)?
April 16 2012, 03:27PM
Actually, 100 shots is a pretty miniscule sample size in the NHL. It takes several thousand to get a good feel for an individual players true skill level.
NHL average SH% at ES (5on5) is about 8% while corresponding mean SV% is about .920, with small differences year-to-year.
By-and-large, a good rule of thumb is to treat on-ice SH% as mostly randomness, particularly in the space of a single season. It's really hard to detect the true talent signal in all that noise.


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Wanye on Penner
November 18 2008 07:00PM
Robin Brownlee wrote a great piece on Dustin "PDP" Penner yesterday and called out all the Penner Lovers for making excuses for the tubby bugger. Not having been irrationally en amour with an Oiler since Ryan Smyth left town, we feel qualified to pen a rebuttal.
The knocks on Penner are glaring and obvious: soft, not particularly driven to improve, soft, not very physical and he's soft.
Basically, Dustin Penner is today exactly what he was when the Oilers threw everything in the vault at him during the Summer of Desperation in 2007. It's really paying dividends, isn't it?
What do the Oil want out of Penner? Do they want him to fight? Re-invent himself completely? Sweet Baby Jesus in His little manger! Had the Oil brass ever seen any of Penner's game tapes prior to signing him? When exactly was he some dynamic physical force, exactly? Not in college, not in the AHL and certainly not for the Ducks.
Dustin Penner is what he is. A big teddy bear who scored mad goals and collected mad points when he played with Perry and Getzlaf. Do the Oil have Perry and Getzlaf? No. They have him with Brodziak and Pisani, Horcoff and Hemsky, Deslauriers and the Team Dentist or whatever pairing suits MacT at any given moment.
If the Oil throw Penner in with the Brodziaks and the Pisanis of the world, he won't be the Dustin Penner they signed to the big contract. He will be the Dustin Penner who used to play with Getzlaf and Perry but is now not playing with Getzlaf and Perry. That's not Dustin Penner's fault. That's the Oilers' fault.
Could he be playing better? Undoubtedly. Is he performing at a lower level then when he was signed? Not really.
The coaching staff seem unable to get more out of him than what he was in Anaheim. That's your failure, MacT, as well as his. Good coaches find ways to get more out of players. You continue to receive status quo performances AT BEST from 5/6 of your entire team.
Think there might be an X-factor here?
This is why some players hate Edmonton. Who really thinks that the reason the Oil are so crappy is because of Dustin Penner? Who really looks to Penner to lead them out of this funk? So why single out an already unpopular player and destroy what undoubtedly remains of his confidence? To encourage others on the team? To appease a rabid fan base? We don't feel any better seeing Penner shredded.
Do you?
November 18 2008, 07:25PM
Gotta say, dude, Penner had himself a game tonight.
Bob & Rod were raving about his game tonight. If Maguire was doing the game he would have picked his boy Nash (for no reason) to be the monster, but by the sounds of things Penner was the obvious choice.
November 18 2008, 07:47PM
Penner did respond quite nicely. I just hope he continues to do so without MacT gettin' all rawl'd up in a media scrum.
November 18 2008, 07:51PM
Now MacT needs to rip into Garon, attach his nipples to a car batter, force him to hang out with Leafs fans and spank his bum to see if he'll respond too.
Right on Robin. Penner has hands not heart. Accept it Oilernation. Not every cog in the machine is the same, nor should they be. Penner is a cool cucumber who marches to the beat of a different drum. So what! He is a plus player who can kill penalties, work the cycle, and score twenty goals without even skating. Why does everyone loath talent in this organization? If Messier were playing here today MacT would probably bench him for not back-checking. (Please note I'm not comparing Penner to Messier)
November 18 2008, 08:13PM
Chris, I must caution you on complimenting Brownlee too often. When he feels too much love he gets too excited and can't sleep.
Well the coach benches Penner for playing like Penner. Why doesn't MacT tear in to Cole? There is a guy who is performing well below expectation. Cole used to have jam. Where is it?
November 18 2008, 08:23PM
That right there is a product of MacT putting Cole with players that are not going to help him succeed. Apparently he didn't get the memo that Cole scores goals and is not a shut down guy.
Cole is on pace for his worst season ever. Just so you know.
Why did Lowe target a first line right winger when Hemsky is your guy? Wasn't there a top six left winger or centerman to be found anywhere? Poor linemates or no...Cole is a complete bust so far. Shop him now!
November 18 2008, 09:16PM
Apparently he didn't get the memo that Cole scores goals and is not a shut down guy.
Cole scores goals and is a shutdown guy. Same family as Horcoff.
As for Penner, he looks lots better on the powerplay when he's used on the powerplay. Amazing difference.
November 18 2008, 09:26PM
JW, Cole doesn't score goals when he's playing with pluggers. You've been picking my spiderman ginch all day.
November 18 2008, 09:41PM
The NEW great MacT experiment.
"Hmmmmmm, what if I play my guys at their natural position?"
Post game.
MacT: Great job guys but we gotta get more shots on net.
Oilers: Zzzzzzzzz. Zzzzzzzzzz.
November 19 2008, 09:58AM
I'll tip my hat to Penner for last night's game, however, let's see what he does against Detroit on Thursday. His career is literally at a crossroads. Let's hope he doesn't become what Jason ("I couldn't get into it tonight") Arnott was when he played here.
November 19 2008, 10:00AM
As for the hockey club... don't get too giddy yet people!! Outshot 29-8 after 2 periods... against many other teams in this league this could truly have been a 7-2 game the other way. Really, really interested in seeing how they respond on Thursday against the Wings.
November 19 2008, 10:19AM
Did you see Penner last night. He ACTUALLY skated. He split the D at one point. Amazing what skill level he has when he decides to play. Of course he isn't the main reason for the Oilers inconsistency, but he is a poster boy for guys who are too comfortable in Edmonton.
Your arguement that players don't want to come here because MacT ripped him is lame. How often has he done that in the past??? Rarely, if never.
Penner showed last night, that he can skate if he works hard. Now hopefully he realizes that working hard every night will benefit him and his team.
The jury is out on that, but for one game Penner showed that you can light a fire under his ASS. The Oilers hope it is still burning come Thursday.
P.S...All you sports lovers, listen to the TEAM 1260 today to hear some true warriors. Kids who have been through the Stollery.
November 19 2008, 10:32AM
Ah Master Gregor -
You misinterpret my words. It isn't that players don't want to play here because MacT rips them - it's the atmosphere amongst fans that turn on players in a heartbeat I was referring to.
There seems to be a fire somewhere under his ass agreed. It's good to see.
November 19 2008, 10:45AM
There's going to be a fire alright, if the Oilers keep getting outplayed and taking penalties like they have been. Except the fire is going to be when baggedmilk burns down Rexall Place.
Baggedmilk spoke in the third person, baggedmilk means business.
November 19 2008, 11:15AM
Towel Boy says that Baggedmilk means business. And when Towel Boy says that Baggedmilk says stuff in the 3rd person...it's on.
November 19 2008, 12:02PM
Fiveandagame is confused when people talk in the third person and I..he...me have a hard enough time with the big words Willis uses on this site that fiveandagame is getting me a headache....
Wayne is right BTW......wow that was weird to type.
Penner has played like Penner. MacT's knock on him was also right. Penner could be better and the benching was a challenge to Penner to be more than he is. He could be a 30-40 goal a year guy with a little moxie in his game.
He was involved in 4 of the seven goals last night. Playing like that will inspire him to be more than teddy Bear Penner.
Who gets the call with Pisani out with a twisted peg?
November 19 2008, 01:09PM
Oil beat Columbus - hooray - remember beating up 99 pound weakling is nothing to be proud of... as long as the first and second liners are passengers - the team will float slightly below .500 and MacT will continue to frustrate the hell out of us - at this point I am cheering against them - so we can blow this team and management up - move forward with one or two superstars (free agent dreaming) and dump the passengers that robbed the bank the last two years - note to self - resign rollie to a BONUS incentive contract - he plays better when he is pissed off and has something to prove - no brainer. Maybe trade Garon for Mike Comrie (not jjoking) - his FLIPPIN 25 goals a year would be a FREAKIN godsend - some fans are idiots when they have a gift horse in the mouth and kick their butts out of town


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What Are the Risk Factors for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma?
A risk factor is something that affects your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be changed; others, like a person's age or family history, can't.
But risk factors don't tell us everything. Having a risk factor, or even many risk factors, does not mean that you will get the disease. And many people who get the disease may have few or no known risk factors. Even if a person with non-Hodgkin lymphoma has a risk factor, it's often very hard to know how much that risk factor may have contributed that person developing lymphoma.
Researchers have found several factors that may affect a person's chance of getting non-Hodgkin lymphoma. There are many types of lymphoma, and some of these factors have been linked only to certain types.
Getting older is a strong risk factor for lymphoma overall, with most cases occurring in people in their 60s or older. But some types of lymphoma are more common in younger people.
Overall, the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is higher in men than in women, but there are certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that are more common in women. The reasons for this are not known.
Race, ethnicity, and geography
In the United States, whites are more likely than African Americans and Asian Americans to develop non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Worldwide, non-Hodgkin lymphoma is more common in developed countries, with the United States and Europe having the highest rates. Some types of lymphoma that have been linked to specific infections (described further on) are more common in certain parts of the world.
Exposure to certain chemicals
Some studies have suggested that chemicals such as benzene and certain herbicides and insecticides (weed- and insect-killing substances) may be linked with an increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Research to clarify these possible links is still in progress.
Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat other cancers may increase the risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma many years later. For example, patients who have been treated for Hodgkin disease have an increased risk of later developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. But it's not totally clear if this is related to the disease itself or if it is an effect of the treatment.
Radiation exposure
Studies of survivors of atomic bombs and nuclear reactor accidents have shown they have an increased risk of developing several types of cancer, including leukemia, thyroid cancer, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Patients treated with radiation therapy for some other cancers, such as Hodgkin disease, have a slightly increased risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma later in life. This risk is greater for patients treated with both radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Immune system deficiency
People with weakened immune systems have an increased risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. For example, people who receive organ transplants (kidney, heart, liver) are treated with drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent it from attacking the new organ. These people have a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can also weaken the immune system, and people infected with HIV are at increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Some genetic (inherited) syndromes can cause children to be born with a deficient immune system. Along with an increased risk of serious infections, these children also have a higher risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. These inherited immune deficiency diseases can be passed on to children, but people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma who don't have these inherited diseases do not pass an increased risk of lymphoma on to their children.
Autoimmune diseases
Some autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), Sjogren (Sjögren) disease, celiac sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy), and others have been linked with an increased rate of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
In autoimmune diseases, the immune system sees the body's own tissues as foreign and attacks them, as it would a germ. Lymphocytes (the cells from which lymphomas start) are part of the body's immune system. The overactive immune system in autoimmune diseases may make lymphocytes grow and divide more often than normal. This might increase the risk of them developing into lymphoma cells.
Certain infections
Some types of infections may raise the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in different ways.
Infections that directly transform lymphocytes
Some viruses can directly affect the DNA of lymphocytes, helping to transform them into cancer cells. The human T-cell leukemia/lymphoma virus (HTLV-1) and the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) seem to work in this way.
Infection with HTLV-1 increases a person's risk of developing certain types of T-cell lymphoma. This virus is most common in some parts of Japan and in the Caribbean region, but is found throughout the world. In the United States, it causes less than 1% of lymphomas. HTLV-1 spreads through sex and contaminated blood and can be passed to children through breast milk from an infected mother.
Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an important risk factor for Burkitt lymphoma in areas of Africa where this type of lymphoma is common. In developed countries such as the United States, EBV is more often linked with lymphomas in patients also infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. It has also been linked with developing nasal-type extranodal natural killer/ T-cell lymphoma, lymphomatoid granulomatosis (a form of B-cell lymphoma), and post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8) can also infect lymphocytes, leading to a rare type of lymphoma called primary effusion lymphoma. This lymphoma is most often seen in patients who are infected with HIV. HHV8 infection is also linked to another cancer, Kaposi sarcoma. For this reason, another name for this virus is Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV).
Infections that weaken the immune system
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), also known as the AIDS virus, commonly causes immune system deficiency. HIV infection is a risk factor for developing certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, such as Burkitt lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Infections that cause chronic immune stimulation
Some long-term infections may increase a person's risk of lymphoma by forcing their immune system to be constantly activated. As more lymphocytes are made to fight the infection, there is a greater chance for genetic mistakes to occur, which might eventually lead to lymphoma.
Helicobacter pylori, a type of bacteria known to cause stomach ulcers, has also been linked to mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the stomach. The body's immune reaction to this infection increases the risk of lymphoma. This is important because antibiotics can help treat some patients who have MALT lymphomas of the stomach that test positive for H. pylori.
Chlamydophila psittaci (formerly known as Chlamydia psittaci) is a bacteria that can infect both humans and animals. In humans, it can cause a lung infection called psittacosis. DNA from this bacterium has been found in biopsies of MALT lymphoma in the tissues around the eye (called ocular adnexal marginal zone lymphoma). This is a sign of infection. A recent study has shown that treating the infection with an antibiotic (doxycycline) can make this lymphoma get better and even go away.
Infection with the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni has been linked to a type of MALT lymphoma called immunoproliferative small intestinal disease. This type of lymphoma, which is also sometimes called Mediterranean abdominal lymphoma, typically occurs in young adults in eastern Mediterranean countries. Antibiotics can be helpful in treating this lymphoma, especially in early stages.
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can also cause long-term infections. Infection with HCV seems to be a risk factor for certain types of lymphoma. In splenic marginal zone lymphoma, if the HCV infection is treated successfully, the lymphoma might get better and even go away.
Body weight and diet
Some studies have suggested that being overweight or obese may increase your risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Other studies have suggested that a diet high in fat and meats may raise your risk. More research is needed to confirm these findings. In any event, staying at a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet have many known health benefits outside of the possible effect on lymphoma risk.
Breast implants
Although it is rare, some women develop anaplastic large cell lymphoma in the scar tissue around their breast implants.
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Mr. Gregor's Report Card
Jason Gregor
November 21 2008 02:43PM
What's the most dreaded day on the calendar? Report card day.
The quarter pole is here for the Edmonton Oilers, and they sit with a decent 9-9-2 record. They've played 14 games on the road. The next quarter of the season will see them play 13 home games, so at the halfway point of the season they will have played 21 road games and 19 at home.
With 20 games in the books, here is my quarterly report card.
A+ Ales Hemsky. On many nights he has been a freedom fighter offensively. 17 of his 21 points have come on the road. He is currently 14th in league scoring, and 8 of the players ahead of him have a teammate in the top 13. He has more assists than any other Oiler has points. So far he has been their runaway MVP.
A Sheldon Souray. Souray has blended the defensive game he played early in his career with the offensive game he learned in Montreal , to become a solid contributor in both zones. He is currently 5th in scoring amongst defensemen and only Shea Weber has more goals than Souray's seven. Souray is healthy and it shows with two fights so far this season.
A Ethan Moreau. The captain is on pace for 20 goals and a career best 40 points. As usual he gives a solid effort every night. He has been rewarded with good play by playing along side Hemsky for the past five games, but if the Oilers plan on having a better second quarter he needs to be on the 3rd line. Moreau's effort and contributions don't seem to change regardless of his linemates, something that many of his teammates need to install in their game.
A- Jason Strudwick. The journeyman rearguard has been a pleasant surprise. He has suited up in 17 games so far, which is probably 8-10 more than the organization expected. He is playing a steady 15 minutes a night, is only -1 and has been physical enough. You rarely notice him on the ice, which means for a 6th D-man he is doing his job.
B Dwayne Roloson. The 39 year-old wasn't supposed to have appeared in nine games already, but he has and has been good. He has a respectable .913 save % and hasn't had a noticeably bad game. I don't expect him to play in nine of the next 20 games, but he has proven that if the team needs him he will show up and at least give his team a chance to win. All three of his loses have come in games where the Oilers got shutout, so when they score he either wins or they go to OT.
B Jeff Drouin-Deslauriers. The rookie has been solid in all five of his appearances. He has shown that if called upon he can keep his team in the game. His back-to-back wins v. the Devils and Rangers were huge performances. His play should allow GM, Steve Tambellini to try and package either Roloson or Garon.
B- Andrew Cogliano. He has been the most consistent and productive of the three Kids. He is the only one of them on pace to surpass his goal total (18) from last season. Cogliano has a quiet five goals, which puts him tied for 2nd on the team, and he is producing with the fewest minutes of any of the top nine forwards, averaging 14:16 of icetime a game. The one area you would like to see him improve is by using his speed to be a bit more physical. His speed alone should allow him to rub a few more guys out, but Cogliano is the only Kid who hasn't suffered anything resembling the sophomore Jinx.
B- Steve Staios. Staios is playing just under 19 minutes a night and since being paired with Strudwick they have been a solid #3 pairing. Staios is +1, continues to block shots, and brings a consistent effort most nights. He only struggles when he tries to do too much, and as long as he keeps it simple he is effective. You never question his willingness to compete, and he has played solid while dealing with a tough family issue.
B- Steve Macintyre. The tough guy endured eight years in the ECHL and AHL, to finally make it to the Show, and in the 10 games he played he made an impact in most of them. He understands his role, and I think surprised more people with his ability to make a big hit. He will have to realize that he doesn't have to just stand in and take punches in every one of his fights, but it is hard to criticize him for that. Expect when he returns that he will learn to let a few punches role of off him, rather than just stick his head in on every shot. He has been the only warm and fuzzy story for the Oilers this season.
B- Lubomir Visnovsky. One of the hardest guys to grade, because his game leaves you wanting more, yet when you look at his production he has been decent. His 12 points puts him 17th amongst defencemen, and he plays 24:29 a game. He doesn't get involved physically, but rarely do you see him manhandled by an opposing forward. He quietly puts up points, and he is on the ice for more goals scored than he is against. The big knock so far is when he looks like Boris Mironov and Roman Hamrlik by constantly missing the net.
B- Tom Gilbert. After last season and the big contract, expectations were high this season. He had a horribly slow start, but found his game in the middle of their seven game road trip. He has been much better the past eight games and is on pace for 44 points. Like Grebeshkov you would like to see him shoot a bit more. 29 shots in 20 games for a guy who plays over 21 minutes a night is not enough. He isn't flashy, but when on his game he has a great stick in the defensive zone. At 6'3" you would like to see him lean on some forwards a bit more, but that is a disease that seems to have infected too many of his teammates as well. You wonder if playing with Souray will toughen him up a bit. I would like to see him become more noticeable in games, but his offence is decent considering there are two D-men with more points than him.
C+ Denis Grebeshkov. I know Wanye will think this is a Baaaaaad rating, but he is close to getting a low B in the next quarter. I gave him a C because he only has 12 SOG in 17 games. He has been on the 2nd PP unit all season, but he can't even average a shot a game, that is unfathomable. He has eight points in 17 games, so his offence is good, but he has to start and become at least a threat to shoot the puck in the offensive zone. Once he does, his teammates should benefit, because the opposition will have to respect his shot, and that should open up some ice for the other four Oilers playing with him.
C Shawn Horcoff. Simply not good enough for a guy who made the All-Star team last season. While his effort is rarely the issue, his finish, execution and overall ice awareness has been lacking. Two even strength goals is unacceptable from your #1 centre, and he needs to get better in the draws. He is 50%, but it seems that he loses the important ones more often than he wins them. Missing the final 30 games last year seems to have hurt him a bit, but he needs to handle the puck much better in the 2nd quarter.
C Zack Stortini. At least Stortini knows his role on the team. Yes, he hasn't improved as a fighter; in fact, it looks like he is losing confidence in his ability to chuck them. But when he plays you notice him. He yaps at the other team, and most importantly he tries to get the most out of his limited ability. It is hard to criticize a fighter, because many of us would never have the balls to do what they do. I don't care if you won a fight outside of On The Rocks or the Barry T's back in the day, the fact is most guys wouldn't do it. He chooses that role, so he has to improve at it, if he wants to stay in the league. I suspect he will continue to work with Rocky Thompson on improving his fighting game. The bonus about Stortini is he has a knack of pissing off the opposition, something that few of his teammates have learned to master or even attempt.
C Ladislav Smid. Smid has only dressed for nine games, but you get pretty much the same 12 minutes from him every game. At least you notice him trying to get involved physically, which is rare on this team. He was close to a C+ just for his effort as a forward v. Detroit . He had two shots, missed the net on two chances and didn't make any major mistakes. I'm not sure how long they will keep him there, but he showed some versatility, and more importantly, the willingness to do whatever it takes to help the team win. He went out of his comfort zone to ensure he was contributing, something that many of the forwards need to do.
C- Robert Nilsson. Nilsson has showed flashes of brilliance, but unfortunately they have been rare sightings. Consistency is still his biggest challenge, and outside of the three games where he was demoted to the 4th line, he has been in the top nine forwards. Nilsson is another forward who has to compete harder. Last year when he played his best hockey he was forechecking and laying the odd hit, and this year you can tell when he is in the game because he engages physically. When he doesn't, he doesn't seem to be in the game. His struggles are closely connected with his buddy Gagner, and if both can rediscover their game, the Oilers could climb the standings.
C- Fernando Pisani. I know he played centre most of the time, but outside of the faceoffs, he was adamant it wasn't that big of a deal. Rarely did you see him make a mistake in his own zone, but rarely did you see him make a play in the offensive zone. Most game he plays his minutes, and outside of the PK, you rarely notice him. He skates well, has a good shot and a very quick release, but we don't ever see him take advantage of those assets. He will be out until after Xmas, but when he returns he will be back on the wing and he has to prove that the 2006 playoffs weren't the only time in his career that he can be counted on to be an impact player.
D+ Sam Gagner. I know the kid is only 19, but based strictly on icetime and production he is what he is so far. He's had two glaring giveaways that resulted in late game losses, and it seems that he has learned from it. He still hasn't found the confidence he had last year, but he is still getting ample opportunities to play himself out of this funk with 16:44 of icetime per game. He needs to play with the same edge he had in the final 30 games of last season. He rarely got knocked off the puck, was tenacious and you sensed he wanted the puck in key situations. The most disappointing part of his game so far is his inability to shoot the puck with any conviction. Not once has a goalie had to make a tough save of a Gagner shot, he needs to work on his shot, but you do wonder how much of that is due to his lack of offensive confidence. If Gagner ever gets going he will make his linemates better.
D+ Kyle Brodziak. The former 7th rounder has the size and strength to be more of a factor every night. In 19 games he only has nine hits. That is unacceptable for a 4th liner. He is supposed to be an energy guy, and the most frustrating part is that he has the tools to be that player. Confidence seems to be his biggest hurdle. His game changes the minute he scores a goal, but he can't be that fragile. His role on this team is not to score goals, sure it helps, but he needs to find ways to be confident about his game regardless if he is scoring or not.
D Dustin Penner. The big man epitomizes what is wrong with this club. Too many nights he goes through the motions and you don't even notice him. While some didn't like how MacTavish ripped him publicly, it did spark Penner. The game in Columbus proved that if he wants to skate, go to the tough areas and be noticeable, he can. If anything, that game showed the fans that Penner has much more to offer than he has shown so far this season. I don't expect him to have that type of game every night, but at least seven out of ten would seem realistic. He will never be mean, but at least he can show he is interested most nights.
D- Marc Pouliot. I still don't see what the organization likes so much about this guy. He has no PIM, only eight hits and one goal. Please tell me what he brings every night. Please I beg you. He epitomizes the safe player, and there are way too many of them. How many times will the captain have to say, "Guys have to realize they aren't going to be 30-goal scorers in this league, so they have to find other ways to contribute." You know he is talking about Pouliot, Brodziak, Nilsson etc with those comments. This team has too many guys like Pouliot, so he should try to re-invent himself to make himself more valuable. But I doubt that will happen.
F Erik Cole. Don't give me the excuse he started camp and the regular season on the wrong wing. He was playing with their best player, Hemsky, and he still didn't produce. The last 15 games he has been on the right side, and seeing him use his size and speed has been about as rare as watching the Oilers play a complete game. So far Cole has been a bust. The only area of his game that is even noticeable on the score sheet is hits, and none of those 38 was a bone-rattler. He needs to regroup during this five day lay off and come back with some spice in his game. He is averaging the 5th most amount of PP time on the team, so he can't really complain about opportunities. While others who struggles early, Cogliano, Nilsson, Horcoff, have gotten a bit better, Cole seems to be going in the opposite direction. You wonder if Eric Staal made him that much better or if Cole just isn't comfortable yet in Edmonton . They need him to wake up soon and start making an impact.
F Mathieu Garon. He started well in his first three games, but since then he has been below average. Sitting out the game in Chicago should not have affected him that much. You can argue all you want that MacTavish should have played him, but it was one extra day or rest. Since missing that start, he just hasn't looked comfortable. This is his chance to be a proven #1 goalie. Pete Peeters said you can't declare a goalie a true #1 until he does it for two consecutive seasons, and that will be Garon's challenge for the next 60 games. He will get the start against the Kings on Wednesday and if he plays well, expect the team to ride him. He can easily erase a disappointing start, with a string of solid efforts.
Note: Reddox, Boulerice and Peckham didn't play enough to garner a ranking.
C is for COACHING. The coaching has been average. Playing players out of position hurt some guys, but MacTavish's willingness to give the kids a long leash could pay dividends down the road. I applauded his calling out of Penner, but I doubt you will see that become the norm. He has double-shifted Hemsky at times to try to spark the offence, and he has sent subtle messages to guys like Brodziak, Nilsson and Stortini that they have to find their role on the team. We will see how he does in the next 20 games with so many of them at home, and if he can get better matchups for this team.
Grade as a team: B-. Playing 14 of 20 on the road, and 20 games in 39 days and coming away .500 seems pretty decent. The major problem is that their home games have been some of their worst. They need to find a home identity soon, especially with 13 of their next 20 at Rexall. This team is still too soft. Outside of Moreau, Stortini, MacIntyre and Hemsky none of their other forwards are hard to play against right now. They have too many players who seem comfortable playing just hard enough so it looks like they are trying, but not hard enough to piss off the opposition. They have to become a harder team to play against.
Some other first quarter rankings
A for the girl who flashed at Rexall. Her assets were bigger than A's, but most importantly, they were worthy of a pick-me-up to the crowd.
D for Rexall management. A six month ban? Come on, that is a bit harsh for a two second flash that most people didn't see. I could understand two months, but six was over the top.
F for Pensblog. The lamest attempt at cheap shots I've ever read. My 12-year-old nephew has carved me better than a Mr. Clean reference. The fact they got their nose out of joint because one of their blogging brethren had been slapped on the wrist was comedy.
E for effort, but D- for trying, Bagged milk and Jean Shorts. While myself and Brownlee appreciated you having our backs, it made us look like the guy who would yap at a guy across the bar, and then when confronted would hide behind their big buddy. Trust me, getting chirped by some closet Crosby lover, who has to have one picture for every ten words written to spice up his article, didn't bother me. In fact it was comical. All-for-one-and-one-for-all is a great concept and it is nice to know that you have our back, but next time let us at least get in the first shot.
A+ to the NATION readers and contributors. While I rarely engage in the game day threads, the comments make me howl, well, except Wanye's, because I've met him and frankly there isn't much substance. He does work hard, and is kind of like the Sean Avery of the Internet world. Some hate him, most of his verbal attacks are way offside, yet you respect his ability. The only thing is he went to Phoenix and LA and didn't even get a phone number from some aspiring actress who was his waitress. At least Avery gets with the ladies!
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November 21 2008, 02:46PM
That picture is a graphic worthy of Sportcentre or something. Damn, that's a kickass graphic.
November 21 2008, 02:56PM
Wanye "is kind of like the Sean Avery of the Internet world"
- except when I take down Alisha Cuthbert she will tell her friends about it with great enthusiasm.
November 21 2008, 03:05PM
A couple of little points:
Kyle Brodziak has had a bad start to the season, but there is at least one argument in his favor. He's taken 71 defensive zone draws as opposed to just 24 offensive zone draws (3:1 ratio), so he's being used almost exclusively in defensive situations, situations that are bound to put his offensive numbers in the hole. Personally, I'd give him a C.
The other point is that little comment on Pouliot, "He epitomizes the safe player, and there are way too many of them." Watching the Oilers play, I think the team could use some more safe players, not the other way around.
Not a bad report card - I have a few disagreements - Hemsky's recovered from an uninspired start, but not A+, I like Visnovsky more and Staios less, but that's to be expected. It's also nice to see somebody call out Cole - he hasn't delivered to date.
A for the girl who flashed at Rexall. Her assets were bigger than A's, but most importantly, they were worthy of a pick-me-up to the crowd.
D for Rexall management. A six month ban? Come on, that is a bit harsh for a two second flash that most people didn't see. I could understand two months, but six was over the top.
Just another reason for me to be pissed at the mighty oil. If the team I ran was play like SH1T, I'd be paying gurls to show there stuff, and not just cuz i like boobies, but also to distract from the ON ICE PRODUCT.
a+ for hemmer???? You sir, must be drinking the koolaid.
November 21 2008, 03:15PM
The only thing I would ever call Cole out for is to bring him up on stage to accept a "Man of the Millenium award"
Good grades but I don't see the point of ripping Pouliot. He plays on the 4th line most night and while the points have not come he is one of the few players that gives the effort every night.
And Stortini seems like a shell of himself last year. His fitting is regressing, despite 1 good hit this year he is a known factor almost every game. It no longer seems able to piss off the oposition. Only ones getting mad are probably his linemates.
November 21 2008, 03:27PM
More safe players are you kidding me? Why? They have way to many players who don't engage physically, which is what i mean by being safe. Pisani, Brodziak, Horcoof, Pouliot, Nilsson, Cogliano, Penner and now Reddox do any of them go out of their way to even annoy the opposition with body contact.
I don't see them them being a gambling team at all.
November 21 2008, 03:30PM
Just answer me this. What does Pouliot do every night?
This town does not deserve a pro team with the amount of whining and complaining that goes on this team. Win a game everyone is out of there minds happy, lose on and we start complaining about how much money guys are making which is totally irrelevant. At the moment this is a .500 team. Be thankful this is not Tampa Bay, Florida or Ottawa. The sports fan in this town are such babies grow up and support your team.
Here is an idea lets replace everyone with guys who want to fight only maybe that will make everyone happy.
November 21 2008, 03:48PM
Jason -
"Just answer me this. What does Pouliot do every night?"
If this wasn't such a big part of your show today I would take this ball and run to the end zone with it.
Hint: My joke would involve Season Three of the Golden Girls on DVD, a life sized R2D2 and a box of Krispy Creme Donuts
November 21 2008, 04:05PM
Jason: By safe, I thought you meant making the simple defensive play, rather than the risky offensive play.
I haven't seen much of Reddox, but his reputation is as an agitator to some extent.
This is a team with players who aren't overly physical, which annoys a lot of people more than it does me because while I see the value in crash and bang, I see lots of value in just winning games (i.e. Detroit over Anaheim as a team building model).
With MacIntyre in the lineup, this is a fairly imposing team (albeit at the expense of skill). Personally, I'll take the player who can play over the one who can hit every time, but this team could use a couple more guys who can do both (from the Glencross tree). I don't think it's a matter of asking players to be something they aren't (the Coglianos and Pouliots of the world simply aren't those players) as much as it is finding someone who fits the role. This team is begging for a physical, effective shut-down centre.
November 21 2008, 04:23PM
Jonathan - I really think letting Glencross go was the biggest WTF move of the summer.
Pouliot gives a 100% everynight, he is not a liability defensively and despite his hitting stats he does take the man. Compared to Brodziak #78 is a goon.
On a team where it appears everyone could just try a little harder(with the exception of Moreau, Souray, and Hemsky)Pouliot is a breathe of fresh air.
November 21 2008, 04:39PM
Gregor, I am outraged at the D-
Not only did we come to defense but we also stomped thePensBlog with our verbal assault. We got some traffic into the nation and landed ourselves a weekly writing gig with elegant "Righteous Sack Beating." I suggest a revision and give us a grade of at least a D.
November 21 2008, 04:42PM
David S: Well, I have trouble holding feet to the fire on Glencross because I wasn't sold. Everybody gets hot from time to time, although he still looks like a player in Calgary, even if it isn't quite the same player he was here.
The money that he got (1.2M/yr for 3 years) is at the top end of what I'd be willing to pay him for what he did.
Tim: Poo does nothing. Haft the time is is skating around the hash marks waiting for someone else to do the work. He has 4 points in 20 games: and gets power play time. He has 0 PIM, never aggression and rarely hits. Oh he has passing ability: but so does Hemmer, Gags, Cogs, Horcoff (and they are all better at it then him). He has not heart, and I don't want him on my team. Any french Canadian kid who thinks a comparison to Guy Carbonneau is not the most fantastic compliment ever should have been traded that day. TRADE POO, for anything.
November 21 2008, 04:50PM
The Pouliot experience will be over shortly IMO. He will be out of town by the end of the year either for a bag of pucks on the waiver wire or some insignifigant future draft pick.
MacI should be graded higher though - he has exceeded everyone's expectations. Once he gets healthy again I hope he doesn't regress. If I was him my goal for the season would be to get to the minimum games mark to start collecting his NHLPA pension. But to do that he will have to play like he was before Godard caught him with that bomb.
November 21 2008, 04:55PM
Penalty Killing: F Power Play: F Face-Offs: F
With all the hype of our power play at the start of the year it hasn't even come close to expectations.
I thought MacT was a penalty killing wizard - but he doesn't have "Burnaby" Marty or Stolly anymore (explains face-offs too I guess).
November 21 2008, 04:56PM
Glen X is overpaid for what he is. He started off fine in Calgary but is no where near the form he was here to end the year.
Had the Oilers signed him at that price maybe he would be living up to the pay check. But to fork over 3 mil over 2 years for a guy that had put together one 40gm stretch of good hockey in his entire career? That would have been a waste of Oiler cash. At 25 and with no track record of consistency, Glen X took the best deal he could get for his agent, not for himself. He publicly stated he lets his agent handle all of those things and he sticks to horses and hockey. That to me is cowardice and when he plays out his contract in Calgary and someone offers him 800k on a one year deal, he'll be lucky to get it.
November 21 2008, 04:58PM
oh yeah, great grades, can't really argue with much other than a c+ or minus here and there.
Gregor = Wicked
November 21 2008, 05:00PM
Buck75 - you realize the Oilers have a top-ten NHL powerplay, right?
That's at least a B-, and going by historical aptitude, it's an A++++++++.
November 21 2008, 05:01PM
It's not like GlenX is lighting it up in Calgary either. 8 Points in 20 games is pretty good I guess. 12 PIMS, he is playing like he just got a fat contract, but he earned all of that money based on his shootiing percentage, he is underachieving only burying 6.3% of his shots...
November 21 2008, 05:10PM
Just checked - 11th ranked ;)
My mistake - I will agree with you now Willis
November 21 2008, 05:11PM
Buck75 -
What's it like writing that blog for the journal?
November 21 2008, 05:39PM
Pouliot is garbage!!! Thanks for making the seemingly obvious public. To all the clueless jokes out there like Tim, wake the hell up man! Poiliot serves NO purpose on the team. If I see him out there on the powerplay coughing the puck up or costing the Oilers possession I am going to puke.
November 21 2008, 05:40PM
Horcoff... with a C grade is being overly generous. Guy has been an absolute dude to start the first quarter of the season and is a major reason for our team not having success.
You can place the blame on 2ndary scoring in the forms of Gagner, Nilsson and the likes, but the kid (Gags) is 19 years old and had a magical end to last year. Couldn't honestly have expected him to step him this season without a hiccup, could yaz? I cut hit some major slack cuz everyone knows he's pretty a non factor, non existant, all around horrible... but he's young and he's learning so I'll deal with it. I hope his case doesn't turn into one case of G.Brule ala Columbus debacle.
November 21 2008, 05:40PM
*absolute DUD
November 21 2008, 05:46PM
Jefferson, you are on the money, Poiliot is an F!!! Why is he taking a roster spot? Sometimes you just have to part ways with a high draft pick and realize he wasn't all he was panned out to be. Waive the bastard and bring up Brule
Sing: C'mon, you meant dude.
November 21 2008, 06:03PM
The thing about Detroit is their skilled players, are big. Franzen and Samuellson won't run anyone over, but they compete hard for the puck. Jiri Hudler is no bigger than any of the Oiler kids but watch him battle for the puck. That is hard to play against.
Last year when Nilsson the Kids were at their best, even they knocked guys off the puck. It comes down to the willingness to do it. Size is not always the factor, nor does the guy have to run guys over to be hard to play against.
Detroit and Anaheim were both big. Anaheim tried to bully teams, while Detriot used their size to win most battles.
November 21 2008, 06:13PM
If I say Detroit also has much better coaching than the Oilers are will I be thrown under the bus? Although my hands remain wrapped firmly around the steering wheel of the "Fire MacT Bandwagon."
Thundercat, I am not surprised! I've also seen some of the young Oilers, Gagner included, out on the night before a game. I know its great to be the man, I live that too, but you're making millions to PHYSICALLY perform well, grow the hell up and be a pro!!
November 21 2008, 06:20PM
Did you write her a song on your little piano to try and get her back?
Last year I ripped on this entire team from K-Lowe to the concession staff. I ripped on K-Lowe for dishing Smitty and then saying "Oh, I hand't anticipated the cap going above 50mil." I ripped on Gagner and Cogliano for being too small and Moreau for being made of glass...Then it happened. The HOT streak! (Too late of course)
So c'mon everyone. Rip The whole team. If they start to win and you look like an ass will you really be that upset? Don't wait untill it is too late!
November 21 2008, 06:23PM
You know all of this bitching and complaining has me reminiscing about the good ol' days of '06- '07 when we really had stuff to bitch about.
Like MacT's Love affair with Toby "I like hockey and really really want to play" Peterson. WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT??? Toby Peterson playing our powerplay, Toby Peterson on the second line, Toby Peterson playing 20mins...Who the hell did MacT think he was? Marty Sakic?
Of all the experiments this year, I have to say, none have pissed me off at this point as much as all the ice time wasted on the AHL journeyman TP. THATS when we had LOTS to complain about:)
November 21 2008, 06:23PM
actually, the kid who played the little piano in Peanuts' name was Schroeder, come on, get your facts straight. And, my g/f did come back to me, but I burned my Gagner jersey.
Hemsky. Doesn't work well with others. Horcoff. Doesn't work well. Penner. Doesn't Work. Cole. Doesn't. Gagner. Doesn't shave. Nillson. Doesn't replace Smyth.
Nice Top SIX Lowe.
November 21 2008, 07:07PM
If you guys think Gagner and the rest are doing things any differently than any other young player ever has, you're sadly mistaken. Gretzky, Messier, Anderson, et al ripped 'er up in epic fashion on a regular basis between games. Difference is, those guys still brought it every night, which is something our current team has yet to learn for the most part.
November 21 2008, 07:07PM
As much as I want to sit here and read who contracted what from who, I have deleted some of these comments in the interests of protecting the eyes of the children.
For the record I contracted Syphillis from a 19th century pirate wench. It sucked.
Stingingly yours, Wanye
November 21 2008, 07:07PM
Cogliano is better than Gagner. Will he always be better? Who knows. You can only afford to have one of them in your top six as this team moves forward. Pick one now, and move the other with a goaltender for some help up front. Smid on the forecheck? Really? There has to be someone out there who can generate some energy for the cost of a goalie and a prospect. (Yes Gagner and Cogliano are still prospects)
November 21 2008, 07:12PM
For the record I really don't get all this Gagner hating. What the hell people? He is eleven years old and had 50 points last year. Chill out for heavens sakes.
November 21 2008, 07:13PM
A player who scored 13 goals and had 49 points as a rookie, last season, as an 18 year old, is hardly a prospect.
I really don't want to continue with my Pouliot love affair, but whoever said he is out there coughing the puck up on the pp all the time, he averages 23 seconds of power play time per game. Has 1 less point then Gagner, 1 less point then Penner. And if he would fan on a few shots he would be Horcoff out there.
It really seems bizarre to me that on a team full of under acheivers that Pouliot is the player that people focus on.
November 21 2008, 07:27PM
Pouliot is garbage man, seriously. He averages 23 seconds of pp time, but that's just it AVERAGES. The Colorado game last Saturday, he was actually given a little more time and he absolutely blew it. He was out there at least on 2 different powerplays for a good amount of time and was the reason the play broke down both times. That is why he isn't getting too much more pp time. Tell me what he brings to the team, please!? One thing that is valuable, one thing that makes the team better, one damn intangible?
November 21 2008, 07:51PM
Overall I think the grades reflect the fact that Huddy has figured out what the d-men can/can't do and they're still not getting the forwards in the right places to succeed.
Would take a bit of an issue on Moreau's grade. I'd call it a B not an A. He's not the same player on the PK this year, not blocking as many shots, and is getting a pass because he's on pace to put up a lot of points. We need the captain doing more of the other stuff (and MacT needs to get him off the 1st line - that's not his strength).
November 21 2008, 07:55PM
Pouliot can win faceoffs. He has pro-level size. He has an above-average passing game. He's a solid positional player who plays a safe defensive game.
That's just me saying it. Let's quote some of those hockey annuals people love so much.
"a silky, subtly-skilled playmaker who reads and anticipates the game with ease... more skilled than he appears due to his lack of razzle-dazzle... poised and gifted stickhandler... graceful skater..."
He's not a hitter, and he's not a high-level scorer. Newsflash: there are a lot of guys who've hammered out a career on less talent, or a less visible physical game. I'm guessing most here didn't see the preseason game in Calgary where he not only scored but didn't back down when Jim Vandermeer came after him. He's got some grit, and he's got some talent. Pouliot will be a player.
November 21 2008, 08:17PM
Gagner is still a prospect because he lacks an identity. Is he a play maker, a shooter, what? Kid caught a break and stuck with a dreadful lineup. Kid played like a deamon for 30 or so games. That's it. There is some Chinese food in the back of my fridge that has been there since before this kid turned pro. Contributing regularly on a roster makes you a roster player. Gagner is on this roster because he is too good for junior and too young for the AHL. Gagner may be the future of this organization- Who knows. Words like young, and future, etc are to be asscociated with the term PROSPECT.
Pouliot is now a Suspect not a Prospect.
November 21 2008, 08:19PM
Awesome site by the way.
Pouliot's time on the PP came when the 2nd unit was struggling. If I am not mistaking he assisted on a PP goal in the game you speak of.
One thing that is valuable? He is a hard worker, something MacT has questioned about other members of the team, as mentioned above he is a solid player positionally. Was it 2 games ago when his came in and swept away a sure goal?
This is his first full season with the team, he was an offensive player in JR and the minors and now is trying to carve out a niche on the team.
You can say a million times that he does nothing to help the team, if the only thing he does is keep Stortini out of the lineup on a nightly basis then he is doing more then his part to help the team.
November 21 2008, 08:38PM
Pouliot is a Macfavorite. Why waste a roster spot on a player who doesn't hit and doesn't score? All twelve forwards need to contribute every shift with offensive pressure or a physical presence. Stortini sucks but at least he lays the occasional hit. Cole is an eastern time zone loser who can't wait to be handed his ticket outta here. Somebody killed Horcoff and his lazy twin brother is filling in. Where is the man who used to block point shots with his face? Penner will always play to the minimum standard- so if the collective effort of the team increases his effort will rise to the new higher minimum standard. The Kids? Show me somrthing already! If you can't generate anything offensively at least spear someone! Two scoring lines that don't score, a checking line that doesn't hit, and an enrgy line with no energy. This is a shitty team right now. Why waste time worrying about Pouliot!


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Fannie Farmer's Classic Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Total Time
Prep 20 mins
Cook 20 mins
To me Fannie Farmer's recipe is the only "real" Macaroni & Cheese. It's from my 1946 edition of "Fannie Farmer's Boston Cooking School Cookbook". With time on it's side - this recipe is hands down the best for traditional, homemade baked macaroni & cheese - comfort food. Please Note: If you use CHEAP CHEESE you will end up with a BLAND and FLAVORLESS DISH!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 (8 ounce) package macaroni
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded good quality
- 1⁄2 cup breadcrumbs, buttered
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook and drain macaroni according to package directions; set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt butter.
- Add flour mixed with salt and pepper, using a whisk to stir until well blended.
- Pour milk and cream in gradually; stirring constantly.
- Bring to boiling point and boil 2 minutes (stirring constantly).
- Reduce heat and cook (stirring constantly) 10 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar little by little and simmer an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese melts.
- Turn off flame.
- Add macaroni to the saucepan and toss to coat with the cheese sauce.
- Transfer macaroni to a buttered baking dish.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- (You can also freeze this recipe in zip-lock bags for later use - once you have mixed the macaroni along with the cheese sauce allow to cool to room temperature before adding to your freezer - I generally pull it out the night before and allow macaroni and cheese to reach room temperature; I then add the macaroni and cheese to a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs and then bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown on top and bubbling.
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jensafrk commented that this recipe ''tastes like raw flour.'' The problem may be in making the roux, which is the carefully cooked, equal quantities of flour and butter. You must begin with low heat and the mixture must be stirred constantly to avoid scorching the flour. Start by melting the butter over low heat. When the foaming begins to subside, add the flour (do not include the salt and pepper yet) and stir constantly, watching the color of the mixture. It should become a light, nutty brown color. This may take five minutes or so. Do not go by the clock, but rather by the color. If the process is stopped too soon, while still white, it will taste like raw flour. If it gets too brown, the flour has scorched and it will taste burnt. As soon as the color is right, slowly add the room-temperature milk/cream in increments, continuing to stir constantly. When all of the milk has been added, turn the heat up to medium high and continue stirring until it begins to bubble, then reduce heat to a simmer and and continue stirring until it thickens. You now have the basic white sauce, béchamel, upon which many other cream sauces are built. In this recipe, that is a cheese sauce. Add the salt and pepper at this point and continue the recipe.
Good classic recipe for mac 'n cheese. Too bad DIVA 43 chooses to negatively comment about a recipe that wasn't even attempted. personally, I'm not interested in an opinion that does nothing but pontificate,,,bottom linr is DIVA43, get a life or keep your opinions to yourself. This is a community of foodies - something you are obviously not. No one is interested in you telling us how "unhealthy" a recipe is.
I agree with Minnie Chef, BUT, when something has been around 63 years without changes PLEASE go by the old rule. "IF IT AIN'T BROKE DON'T FIX IT". Stop forever experimenting with everything. Enjoy the CLASSICS as they were meant to be. AS IS. There may be a few of you that can really be all that good with what some combinations are going to end up as. But, very few. I am not talking to those of you that have medical or dietary demands on your intake. I am talking to those of you that don't even give the original recipe a chance. NUFF said. Enjoy it as written then if you feel it needs a change go for it. BON APETITE, Cap'n Jack.


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By KAREN SMITH,Green River, and JUDY LANG, Huntington
A school and community disaster preparedness workshop was held at Ruby's Inn at Bryce Canyon Nov. 10-12.
Teen SERT (Student Emergency Readiness Training) is the newest program of the youth Volunteer Corps. This program is based on the community Emergency Response Team (CERT) concept with a primary goal to give students the opportunity to learn basic preparedness and response skills for themselves, their family, school and community. Such information will be crucial in times of emergencies or disasters and could save or sustain a life until help arrives.
The workshops and exercise put on those three days were very educational. The teens had a great time and appreciate the people from Emery County that went to the training and workshop. There are plans to start CERT classes next month, so the people that went can take their training to the youth and get them started in the SERT program.
The workshop was presented by SUCCC in partnership with: Utah Citizen Corps Council, Utah Commission on Volunteers, Utah Department of Public Health, Utah State University Extension 4-H Program, Boy Scout Program, Utah Division of Homeland Security Office of Emergency Services, Americorps* VISTA, and the Southern Utah Homeland Security Program
The objectives of the workshop were:
1.Provide and opportunity and venue for the open discussion of school and community disaster preparedness issues, particularly as they may relate to the involvement of youth, and to encourage one another in making our communities and our schools safer, stronger and more secure, both disaster resistant and disaster resilient, through effective and regularly scheduled planning, training and exercise, and through engaging in and fostering individual responsibility and voluntary service;
2.Improve the level of preparedness in our communities and in our schools to respond to and recover from disasters and major emergencies of all types, natural, technological and security;
3.Engage youth more fully in Homeland Security in general, and Community/School Disaster Preparedness in particular, through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program;
4.Introduce school and community youth leaders to the concepts and programs of YOUTH CERT for community youth organizations (Schools Emergency Response Training) for high schools;
5.Encourage the establishment of the TEEN SERT program in our High Schools as a part of the (health) curriculum or as an extracurricular, after-school activity, by bringing together school personnel and resources with community CERT personnel and resources to begin the program this school year and make it successful;
6.Encourage the establishment of YOUTH CERT as a viable Homeland Security/Community Disaster Preparedness within the State 4H Program, the Scouting Program, and programs of any other community youth organizations for which it would be appropriate, including those of communities of faith; and,
7.Provide an opportunity and venue to experience a joint school/community disaster exercise.
There were 269 from all 13 Southern Utah counties who attended the workshop. Citizens attending from Emery County were:Duane and Maryella Fowler (Huntington, retired teachers); JJ and Cynthia Grant (Orangeville, Emery County School District Secondary Supervisor); Thomas and Shirley Baltzer (Orangeville, Elementary Principal and Librarian);Carolee LarsEn (Huntington, Young Women President/Teacher); Shaun and Laura Jeffs (Orangeville, Juvenile Probation Officer); Steve and Carol Ann Stream (Huntington, Justice Court Judge); John and Joan Healy (Ferron, Boy Scouts District Commissioner); Mark and Nanette Tanner (Orangeville, Boy Scout Trainer, Attorney); Kelly and Cindy Alton (Orangeville, Orangeville City Council and Teacher); Judy and John Lang (Huntington, SUHS Americorps*VISTA Volunteer and husband); Dennis and Shirley Worwood (Ferron, USU 4-H Extension); Pam Boling (Emery, SEU Association of Local Government); Kent and Barbara Peterson (Orangeville, Utah State Dept. Of Workforce Services); Eric and Marie Anderson (Emery, Emery City Council Member); Christine and Chuck Bardsley (Castle Dale, FNP Emery Medical Center); Karen Smith (Green River, City of Green River Emergency Program Manager); Robert Smith (Green River, City of Green River LEPC); and Ken Sah (Green River, Business Owner).
The group attended various breakout sessions which gave them the opportunity to discuss and resolve ways to help implement these programs in their counties and communities. They started with the TEEN CERT demonstration exercise conducted by Janet Lindquist and Deputy Garth White, CERT Program Coordinators, Millard County where TEEN CERTS demonstrated CERT skills.
Haley Rich, Consultant Adjunct Instructor, National Emergency Training Center and Emergency Management Institute explained the TEEN SERT Program. Research has shown that individuals in the pre-teen and young adult age groups are most receptive to basic citizenship-building initiatives. TEEN SERT is rapidly spreading in high schools across the country-generally as an in-class, curriculum-based program.
Participation in the SERT program provides many 4-H opportunities including: 4-H state contests with prizes or savings bonds; portfolios that can be used for Sterling Scholar or entered in competition to attend the National; 4-H Congress held in Atlanta, Ga.; county and state fair exhibits; and scholarships to attend Utah State University.
The instructional material for the TEEN SERT course currently fills the following BSA Merit Badge requirements:first aid, fire safety, emergency preparedness, safety, and wilderness survival.
Other topics for breakout sessions were; Using Disaster Moulage (injury simulation); Using Amateur Radio; and Using the Emergency Management System.
The group then participated in a first ever of its kind School/Community Disaster Exercise by Gary Vetterli (Utah State Director of Disaster Exercise), followed by Exercise De-Brief and "Lessons Learned." The workshop was concluded with a special presentation by Utah's "Humorist Laureate," Robert Kirby.


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Cardiologists Zoning In on Weight Loss
The American College of Cardiology's annual conference is one of the biggest medical meetings of the year. This March we headed down to New Orleans to attend the conference, which was held in the same convention center that not too long ago acted as a makeshift hospital for Hurricane Katrina victims – strangely appropriate. We were very grateful to have the opportunity to support the city. But why should we – in the diabetes community – care about what goes on in cardiology? Well, one cardiologist neatly summed it up when he told us "diabetes is really the driving force of this meeting." His statement is an apt reminder, we think, that diabetes is one of the leading risk factors for heart disease. We came away from ACC (as the conference is called) with some great learning about a slightly different perspective toward diabetes management.
The Holy Grail of cardiology is weight loss. At this meeting people seemed to be looking for weight loss everywhere – in generic diabetes medications, in new diabetes medications, in traditional appetite suppressants, in new mechanisms, in surgery, in diet, and in exercise. Obesity, if not diabetes, was truly the enemy here – the stubborn, indefatigable enemy. Doctors repeatedly emphasized that a person doesn't need a huge belt size in order to be obese. You know that big, hard belly that some men have despite thin arms and legs? This physique embodies (so to speak) the most harmful type of obesity. Belly fat (or visceral fat, in medical terminology) turns out to be a lot worse than fat in the arms, legs, or butt. It actually sits among your internal organs and releases harmful hormone and protein signals that interfere with your health. Visceral fat has also been linked to chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. This is why "apple-shaped" obesity is more worrisome than "pear-shaped" obesity, though neither type bodes well for cardiovascular health.
So, have they identified the Holy Grail? Unfortunately, no. But doctors are getting closer. In the diet department, the general consensus seemed to be that Mediterranean diets are the most heart healthy. As for drugs, different weight loss agents work differently in different people. This complicates the issue for doctors trying to prescribe a pill for weight loss. For example, anecdotally doctors told us that appetite suppressants (like Abbott's Meridia) don't work well in people who stress-eat or graze, because they're not eating out of hunger. Orlistat (brand name Xenical) suppresses fat absorption, which, depending on the patient, can either mean it's best with a low-fat diet (which minimizes the side effects that come from having undigested fat in the colon) or a high-fat diet (because more fat means less calories being absorbed).
There was some excitement for a new anti-obesity drug called rimonabant, which is already available in Europe (brand name Acomplia) but has not yet been approved in the U.S. The FDA is having an expert panel meeting about rimonabant on June 13 – it's pretty controversial because it's been associated with depression and anxiety in clinical trials. We'll cover the meeting and will let you know what happens! Trial results clearly show that Acomplia does seem to work to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in some people, and may attack visceral fat first, which would be excellent. Interestingly, doctors in the diabetes community seem to find the depression side effect more worrisome than doctors in the cardiology community, based on a few conversations we had (granted, only a few!) – possibly because diabetologists are more likely to think of weight-loss drugs as preventive measures than cardiologists are, and preventive drugs should not cause one disease while preventing another. It may also be that depression is a particularly bad add-on to diabetes – it's certainly more common among diabetes patients – making diabetologists more wary about adding any additional psychiatric burden to their patients.
Cardiologists seem to talk a lot more about diet and exercise than diabetologists do. To us, the phrase "diet and exercise" just seems a little depressing by now since so many of us have the urge, but so few of us can come up with the necessary changes for our lifestyles! The problem with debating the best forms of diet and exercise is that we all already know ways we can improve our health with lifestyle and we just don't do them! ACK! So, here's the key: Sustainability is a huge factor in what the best diet is or what the best form of exercise is. Over 95% of people who lose weight on a diet gain it back.
The most interesting difference between a low-fat and a low-carb diet isn't the weight loss at six months, but how long people can maintain weight loss longer term. In a 2005 article by Dr. Dansinger and colleagues in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there was no difference in weight loss or cardiovascular risk reduction after one year between the Atkins, Ornish, Weight Watchers, and Zone diets. However, there were differences in how many people completed the study. Only about half of the people on Atkins or Ornish diets finished the trial, while 65% of those on Weight Watchers or Zone diets did. The Atkins low-carb diet does tend to do very well at six months – in several studies producing the best weight loss results – but it is not quite as superior at one year, and it also seems especially difficult to stick to. The bottom line from Dr. Lawrence Sperling of the Emory Heart Center: Restrictive dietary approaches are unlikely to be sustained long term, so a really gradual caloric deficit is the way to go, just training yourself to eat less and less. In exercise, the bottom line is similar. Unstructured activity (increasing activity on your own) is just as effective as structured activity (exercising at a fitness center) for weight loss, but is more sustainable after two years.
Our bodies have many mechanisms for accumulating weight, which make it much easier to gain weight than to lose it. This may be due to humans' early evolutionary environment, where food was scarce and it was much harder to gain weight than it is today. Our bodies evolved to readily store fat for future use and to conserve energy in times of famine. Some of the doctors at the ACC thought that the best way to combine weight loss drugs and lifestyle changes was to lose weight by diet and exercise and then to keep it off with the help of medications.
The weight-loss medications that cardiologists focus on are orlistat (Roche's Xenical, soon to be available over-the-counter as GlaxoSmithKline's Alli), sibutramine (Abbott's Meridia), and phentermine (available generically). It seems that doctors, educators, and nurses who focus on diabetes (as opposed to cardiologists) are more open to injected medications, like exenatide (trade name Byetta) or pramlintide (trade name Symlin), which have produced tremendous weight loss in some diabetes patients. In a way, we were surprised that these drugs were so little mentioned at ACC given the emphasis on weight loss. On the other hand, they don't seem to fall in the cardiology community's traditional treatment arsenal of oral drugs. Your diabetes team may be a lot more comfortable with injected medications, so you might want to ask them about trying new drugs to see if you can improve your glycemic control with the addition of a new medication – and lose a few pounds in the process as well. Just don't forget – as a cardiologist might say – that any weight loss drug works best as an adjunct to diet and exercise. As always, we urge you to check with your doctors if you are looking to improve your diabetes – and we stress that now is a great time for that talk, with all the new therapies as new possibilities!
Kelly Close is Editor-in-Chief of diaTribe, an electronic newsletter that helps people learn about new ways to manage diabetes better. diaTribe focuses on new drugs, devices and research. diaTribe is free and available online at www.diatribe.us.
NOTE: The information is not intended to be a replacement or substitute for consultation with a qualified medical professional or for professional medical advice related to diabetes or another medical condition. Please contact your physician or medical professional with any questions and concerns about your medical condition.
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On Nov. 26, the Emery County Search and Rescue Posse joined forces with Emery County Sheriff deputies to locate a missing Colorado woman. The car of the missing 54-year-old was discovered near the Little Wild Horse Canyon trailhead.
Rescue dogs were deployed through Little Wild Horse Canyon but did not find anything. A skeleton crew will continue searching through Thanksgiving and a full crew will arrive Friday and search throughout the weekend, if necessary.
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By GARY ARRINGTONSports writer
With one region match to go before the Lady Spartans reach the half way point of the season, the first doubles of team of Anna Turner and Marqui Moss are leading the region with a 3-0 record. Anna and Marqui have defeated Manti, Delta and North Sanpete. The second doubles team of Tanya Higbee and Shantelle Hansen also have gone 3-0 in the first half of region and also lead the region.
Last week, Emery lost both matches they played, first to Carbon and then to North Sanpete. Both scores were 3-2.
In the non-region contest against Carbon, Shantelle Hansen and Tanya Higbee stepped this day to play first doubles and won 6-1, 6-0. The second doubles team of Laurel Jeffries and D'Lee Gardner won 6-4, 75.
Marqui Moss at 1st singles lost 6-4, 0-6 and 4-6. Whitney Withers at 2nd singles lost 4-6, 5-7. Teyana Elliot lost as 3rd singles 4-6, 5-7.
Against North Sanpete, Turner and Moss won at first doubles 6-2, 6-3. Higbee and Hansen won 6-4, 6-4. Withers lost at first singles by a score of 4-6, 5-7. Teyana Elliot lost at 2nd singles 4-6, 2-6. D'Lee Gardner lost at third singles.
Head Coach Tom Hansen, "Our doubles team have long been good but now are single teams are getting constantly better. We are not winning yet in singles but our scores are now nearly always close. We have made a lot of progress this season."


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