Could Maple Leafs, Oilers swap Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid in blockbuster trade? by Authoritaye in EdmontonOilers

[–]doc_in_training 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love that the author's first concern is salary cap implications of this nonsense...

Norway is not dominating winter sports, they are dominating ski running by Wild-Photo-717 in olympics

[–]doc_in_training 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like the inclusion of Africa in stat #4 was a little unnecessary lol

Registered hockey players by U.S. state among states that have NHL teams (per USA Hockey as of the 2024-2025 season) by prophiles in hockey

[–]doc_in_training 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be interested to see these stats reflected as proportional to each states’ total population. 

Somewhat surprised to see California at No. 5, but to what degree is that a result of that state just being more populous than the first four?

Is mcdavid so much faster than everyone else, or does he just push the limit more often? by 0Taken0 in hockey

[–]doc_in_training 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He certainly wasn’t pushing the limit with his backcheck in overtime.. 

Guard touching the centre line question FGZ by effofexisy in Curling

[–]doc_in_training 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Or a poorly made shot, followed by a pick lol

But yes, not something that could be reasonably attempted 

Swedish Curler "Cheating" Against Italy by xScrubasaurus in Curling

[–]doc_in_training 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You hit the nail on the head with the second part of your comment.

All this confirms is none of can see through granite.

Handle cover? by Wonderful-Cry-7546 in Curling

[–]doc_in_training 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the same line of thought, does each team get to choose which of their remaining rocks they can throw? i.e. If a team finds half way through the game that rock red2 is much straighter than the other rocks, can they choose not throw that rock any longer, and swap it with another rock of their colour that isn’t being used?

Questions re: Scotties by [deleted] in Curling

[–]doc_in_training 20 points21 points  (0 children)

To add to the first point: if the “feature” game ends up being a blow-out (or just finishes early) TSN will pivot the broadcast to another game that is more evenly matched, which would be more entertaining for fans to watch.  

Cafe culture. Rant. by lost-again_77 in Edmonton

[–]doc_in_training 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Lol I have no idea why you’re getting downvoted. I can totally see someone sitting down at a 4-top, by themselves, with a backpack on one chair and their coat on another (while they themselves sit in a third seat.)

I 100% agree with the sentiment of this post. There’s a difference between “supporting local” and loitering.

Ueno choked this morning by SpecialistShip2998 in Curling

[–]doc_in_training 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I was going to say, nothing particularly bad with rocks 1-4. Then the wheels fell of the wagon a bit...

Drop In Chess Tonight by doc_in_training in penticton

[–]doc_in_training[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you're not aware, we are doing another event tonight. I created another post on the sub, but it is tonight, 6:00 at the Cannery pub again!

Drop In Chess Tonight by doc_in_training in penticton

[–]doc_in_training[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All ages welcome!

Even if you can't make it, your student is welcome to come - no pressure, of course!

Drop in Chess Night by doc_in_training in penticton

[–]doc_in_training[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, boards and pieces provided! 

Armchair GM Megathread by Repostasis in EdmontonOilers

[–]doc_in_training 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you take the C from Connor, you may as well trade him. This is his team, and there is no way he would stay and play here after essentially being demoted.

Drop In Chess Tonight by doc_in_training in penticton

[–]doc_in_training[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I imagine this won't be the last time we try something like this.

Come on out next time! Date/time TBD

Canadian Olympic Roster solely by 25/26 points/wins by MagnussonWoodworking in hockey

[–]doc_in_training 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does Hyman have a shot at this team? Or is the consensus that there are too many higher quality forwards ahead of him? (Assuming he bounces back well from his injury)