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Old 12-14-2013, 02:31 PM   #1
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Was going to start this thread earlier, but we went to OT. Saw him in Abby, and always thought he was a smart player. Plays stay alive on his stick, and he's shifty, in addition to playing a big mans game. Going forward, I think he keeps a roster spot as a tweener, despite his size.
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Old 12-14-2013, 02:32 PM   #2
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Well ... you've ruined it. Way to go, he's going to go back to sucking now.
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too soon....
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These threads suck. Seems like there is an "I like" for almost every player.... This is a bottom 3 team in the NHL and people like this team lol?
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These threads suck. Seems like there is an "I like" for almost every player.... This is a bottom 3 team in the NHL and people like this team lol?
We all know this isn't a playoff team but there's nothing wrong in enjoying wins and not wallowing in misery every day. It's always nice to see players break out and have a good stretch of games.
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Old 12-14-2013, 02:40 PM   #7
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We all know this isn't a playoff team but there's nothing wrong in enjoying wins and not wallowing in misery every day. It's always nice to see players break out and have a good stretch of games.
How dare you be positive!
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I would love to see Byron maintain his current level of play, but like a lot of smaller players the grind of the NHL is only for the toughest and biggest men. We have yet to fill out the lineup with enough "beef" to protect him. He's plucky, but he still screams "tweener" to me. Of course I would love to be wrong about him.

Here's hoping he continues to contribute for as long as he's able or with the team.
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These threads suck. Seems like there is an "I like" for almost every player.... This is a bottom 3 team in the NHL and people like this team lol?

Well said. How dare anyone enjoy what is a pass-time / recreational thing.

Time is much better spent intently following something that brings one no joy whatsoever so they can quickly criticize every aspect of it and remind those around them to take no joy from it.
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We all know this isn't a playoff team but there's nothing wrong in enjoying wins and not wallowing in misery every day. It's always nice to see players break out and have a good stretch of games.
Good post, but who hacked your account?
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These threads suck. Seems like there is an "I like" for almost every player.... This is a bottom 3 team in the NHL and people like this team lol?
Oh wow, look who thanked this post. That's a shocker.
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Well said. How dare anyone enjoy what is a pass-time / recreational thing.

Time is much better spent intently following something that brings one no joy whatsoever so they can quickly criticize every aspect of it and remind those around them to take no joy from it.
I immediately and completely disagree with everything you wrote and I question why you even bothered to post it.
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Wow. I ddnt say not to find positives but do we need a thread about everything? Soon we should have threads about refs, linesmen, or the zamboni guy too.
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Wow. I ddnt say not to find positives but do we need a thread about everything? Soon we should have threads about refs, linesmen, or the zamboni guy too.

geez, what's your beef with the zamboni guy
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Oh wow, look who thanked this post. That's a shocker.
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Good post, but who hacked your account?
LOL Contrary to popular opinion around here I'm not a negative fan. I'm just a straight shooter and don't sugarcoat things. The team right now is playing decent hockey so what's to be negative about?
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LOL Contrary to popular opinion around here I'm not a negative fan. I'm just a straight shooter and don't sugarcoat things. The team right now is playing decent hockey so what's to be negative about?
agreed. Furthermore, this is a rebuilding period for the franchise. I would expect most CPers (almost all of whom have been calling for management to go this route) to be fine during the period of the team sucking, so not sure what there's to be negative about other than trading high picks out for questionable return.
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These threads suck. Seems like there is an "I like" for almost every player.... This is a bottom 3 team in the NHL and people like this team lol?

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Wow. I ddnt say not to find positives but do we need a thread about everything? Soon we should have threads about refs, linesmen, or the zamboni guy too.

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Solid contribution to the thread.
As a nice MOD once said to me:
If you don't like the thread, don't post in it.

Personally, I hope Byron continues playing well so his value jumps up and we can make a good trade. I don't seem him having much of a place long-term, but I'm cool with it either way.
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Posted this in another thread, probably belongs here...

Some numbers on Byron:

in 7 games, on the ice for 5 goals for and 1 goal against, +4

despite the fact that 17% of his ice-time has been on the PK and most of the rest has been on the 4th line

helped orchestrate back to back OT winners
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Solid contribution to the thread.
Sorry, I've got to try harder to s*** on the Flames at every opportunity.
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