[GDT] Flames @ Predators. 6pm MT. SNW

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Bingo

I'd pump the breaks if you're suggesting Giordano hasn't been very good this year.

His production is off, but league wide in other key stats ...

31st in CF% (1st)
48th in Shot splits (2)
25th in xGF% (1)
49th in SCF% (2nd)
56th in HDCF% (2nd)

And even production ... he's still generating

ixG/60 36th
iSCF/60 22nd
iShot/60 18th
iHDCF/60 59th

Really the only difference is the puck isn't going in this year. The guy is still an elite top pairing defenseman by almost any measure.

Man its time I learned what all these metrics are.

[TheScorpion]

We'll see Talbot in the back-to-back on the weekend.

[Manhattanboy]

Not that I want this to go to OT, but a Chucky winner again would be sweet....

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

We'll see Talbot in the back-to-back on the weekend.

and hopefully the next home game.

[Toonage]

Talbot has poor career numbers against Columbus but does well against Arizona.

Start Rittich the 1st game back.

As for this weekend? Toss up.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Talbot has poor career numbers against Columbus but does well against Arizona.

Start Rittich the 1st game back.

As for this weekend? Toss up.

Rittich has been absolutely terrible at home the past 2.5 months. Can't pee away points against a team like Columbus.

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by Toonage

Confirmed to start, yes.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1233112260802904067

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/starting-goalies/

Why is this goaltending matchup interesting? At least say something on way or the other. What a terrible tweet. No wonder I can't listen to the FAN anymore. Steinberg just loves to put the fence post right between his cheeks.

[TheScorpion]

^ I don't see a problem with that tweet but maybe I'm missing something? ...

[Hot_Flatus]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

They were apparently targeting tonight for his return. It has to happen sometimes. He was close on Tuesday, he will be a game time decision tonight. If he plays it's because he's ready. 90% effectiveness doesn't always equal a higher chance of re-injury either. It may just mean he isn't at full game speed, but the chances of re-injury are the same as 100%.

Look, I'm always nervous when a guy comes back, but that's just me. Usually it's just fine.

Same here. One thing is certain though - I'd be extra cautious with Giordano at this point and give him a little extra time. The Flames have almost no chance of making the playoffs without out him. If they somehow do, they certainly aren't going on a deep run.

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

^ I don't see a problem with that tweet but maybe I'm missing something? ...

It just is not really an interesting matchup, it is just two goalies starting. I guess the interesting part is if Rinne is no longer that starter?

[Vansmack]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

^ I don't see a problem with that tweet but maybe I'm missing something? ...

No problem with the tweet, other than prefacing it with "it's interesting". Is it interesting because both goalies have started the prior 2? Is it interesting because the Preds goalies workload has been 50/50 all year, but Saros is getting a 3rd straight nod?

[Crown Royal]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Rittich has been absolutely terrible at home the past 2.5 months. Can't pee away points against a team like Columbus.

a team like Columbus?

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Not that I want this to go to OT, but a Chucky winner again would be sweet....

No reason it can't happen in regulation. F Nashville, no points for them!

[DropIt]

Massive game tonight

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Johnny Makarov

Rittich has been absolutely terrible at home the past 2.5 months. Can't pee away points against a team like Columbus.

Columbus has a better record than Calgary

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Man its time I learned what all these metrics are.

31st in CF% (1st) - He's 31st in terms of dmen that have played over 600 minutes at shot attempt splits. More shots attempted for vs against.

48th in Shot splits (2) - He's 48th in the % of shots for vs the total FOR/(FOR+VS)

25th in xGF% (1) - When you look at where shots are taken for and against the expected out come when he's on the ice is a %. He's 25th for dmen in that stat.

49th in SCF% (2nd) - A step up from CF%, these are shot attempts inside home plate. His % for is 49th for dmen.

56th in HDCF% (2nd) - This is the number above, but paired down to high danger based on how the event takes place. A pass into the home plate, deflection or rebound. He's 56th for dmen in these stats while on the ice.


These aren't "on ice", they are individual.

ixG/60 36th - Given where Giordano has shot the puck he's ranked 36th the # of goals he would be expected to score per 60 minutes of five on five play.

iSCF/60 22nd - Individual shot attempts in 60 minutes. He's ranked 22nd.
iShot/60 18th - Individual home plate shot attempts per 60 minutes. He's ranked 18th.

iHDCF/60 59th - Individual home plate shots where he gets a rebound, tips a puck or receives a pass into the home plate area. He's 59th.

[GranteedEV]

^^ xGoals aren't just where the shot was taken, but can also be weighted by

- whether a shot was taken on the rush
- whether a shot was taken immediately after a rebound
- whether a shot was taken on the powerplay or ES

[Bingo]

Originally Posted by GranteedEV

^^ xGoals aren't just where the shot was taken, but can also be weighted by

- whether a shot was taken on the rush
- whether a shot was taken immediately after a rebound
- whether a shot was taken on the powerplay or ES

Absolutely ...

expected result of each type of shot, defined as just a shot attempt, a scoring chance attempt, and a high danger chance. All added up.

The last point is out as I only included five on five results.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Bingo

31st in CF% (1st) - He's 31st in terms of dmen that have played over 600 minutes at shot attempt splits. More shots attempted for vs against.

48th in Shot splits (2) - He's 48th in the % of shots for vs the total FOR/(FOR+VS)

25th in xGF% (1) - When you look at where shots are taken for and against the expected out come when he's on the ice is a %. He's 25th for dmen in that stat.

49th in SCF% (2nd) - A step up from CF%, these are shot attempts inside home plate. His % for is 49th for dmen.

56th in HDCF% (2nd) - This is the number above, but paired down to high danger based on how the event takes place. A pass into the home plate, deflection or rebound. He's 56th for dmen in these stats while on the ice.


These aren't "on ice", they are individual.

ixG/60 36th - Given where Giordano has shot the puck he's ranked 36th the # of goals he would be expected to score per 60 minutes of five on five play.

iSCF/60 22nd - Individual shot attempts in 60 minutes. He's ranked 22nd.
iShot/60 18th - Individual home plate shot attempts per 60 minutes. He's ranked 18th.

iHDCF/60 59th - Individual home plate shots where he gets a rebound, tips a puck or receives a pass into the home plate area. He's 59th.

Thank you so much good sir!

[timbit]

Going to the game...4 rows from ice level at blue line where Flames attack twice. Such a great venue, as their game presentation and fan enthusiasm is unreal.
GFG!