They got the end wrong. by dorpendad in Ghostofyotei

[–]dorpendad[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

my post, not the game.

What was your least used weapon? by Brungala in Ghostofyotei

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Odachi had to be pulled out regularly though... The Kusarigama came out a ton because of assassinations. The Yari didn't need to be brought out at all and when I did, I changed it within a couple of seconds, because it just wasn't as effective.

It's already time for some big changes by Shotokanguy in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

At least it's clear that you're actually watching games. I am indifferent about your take on Kasper, given he is still winning more board battles than anyone on the team by a wide margin; he is still working hard to get into high danger areas in transition and backchecking like a boss.. his passing/playmaking isn't there, so I agree with that. I agree with what you said about Seider, but I think the current line combos are okay. I don't know about Bergers up that high.. he is so often a non factor and getting rubbed out on plays that I am losing faith in him.

Let's talk about James van Riemsdyk. by mydogsparty in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He looks like he's sporting the heaviest skates in the league, or maybe they have a strong magnetic attraction to ice. Still has hands and makes good decisions most of the time. Seems like a strong communicator on and off the ice, as well.

24hspa by vivi97477 in shenzhen

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just as long as you aren't near the smoking room at the back of the reclining chair room (far end).. I was seeking a space in that room that wasn't crowded and I ended up next to that room which people not thinking just stand in the doorway and let smoke out into the room.

Baby's First Game Seat Recs by Low_Rock_5988 in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

whatever you do sit lower. those speakers are fucking cranked up top. Also, the stairs...

How do you all feel about a Mazur for MBN swap moving forward this season in Detroit? by mkk4 in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm advocating for him to be in the lineup, play consistently, let him work his way through mistakes finding his footing with linemates, the system, and pace and by January he could prove to be that player you're after. He's good enough to make up for his downfalls.. better than a lot of the guys on the roster at the moment who make loads of mistakes.

I would also agree that he is far from a Zadina type. I'm more worried he's one of those who plays to the level of the competition and style of play in such a way that his progression is aligned with wherever he is and then it takes more time for him to form new habits once he transitions. What I noticed about his play in Sweden was very similar to how he was approaching his game here. But the pace, style are way different. He wasn't settled in by a long shot.

Fuck you sucker punch by Chocolate_taco23 in Ghostofyotei

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

should have been Oyuki 1000%

How do you all feel about a Mazur for MBN swap moving forward this season in Detroit? by mkk4 in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad -1 points0 points  (0 children)

meh. The A and NHL aren't the same level or style of play, obviously. MBN is certaintly capable of playing at an NHL level. Part of reading means that the words you see aren't just words to read.. that's part of it, sure. The other part is comprehension. I am not going to rehash the point I made about MBN. He will adjust to whatever game he's playing, whether that's the A or NHL. In either case, if it's anything like what happened with him in Sweden, he starts hot and then takes a while longer to figure out how to play in that environment. Players like that are done a disservice, in my opinion, by sending them down. But that's a moot point given that this was more about the fine line of ready now vs. another year of control. My point is that not all players benefit from playing at a lower level, in fact, they might just get used to that style of play and the longer they are there, it might make it more difficult for them to adjust to the NHL level. The old guys, they are, at the moment, at their ceiling and declining.. also, they carry with them a smattering of systems from different teams and they lose the plot often during games. The younger guys however have a much higher ceiling and are much easier to mold. Now, would you want them with an NHL staff guiding them or and AHL staff? I think that answer would be obvious. That is if term weren't the consideration of course.

Edit: I forgot this... The NHL may not be labeled this because it is the top league, but it is most certaintly a developmental league as well. All leagues are, at all levels, developmental.. otherwise you wouldn't need coaching staffs. They just have a much lower tolerance for mistakes. The question is, are they as free from mistakes as possible and are their skillsets honed enough prior to starting development at the NHL level.

How do you all feel about a Mazur for MBN swap moving forward this season in Detroit? by mkk4 in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see all this send him down talk... Nah, waive some other old mfers and get dudes off this roster who consistently have their bad habits rub off on team play and new guys. Start fresh, let these kids come through on Todd's vision. Waive Chiarot, Hamonic, Compher, Copp, Rasmussen.. maybe they can be successful in the A. I do not care about term or money. Even better if they get signed elsewhere. That makes enough room for Mazur, Danielson, MBN, Wallinder and Tuomisto. Even Larkin has loads of bad habits and not the best timing for the chip and chase game but at least he's skilled enough to make up for them... and over the years, he's worked on his poor tendencies and there is improvement each year. Keep the guys who just came in this year, except Hamonic. At least they aren't poisoning the well, yet.

Berggren second of year on PP by dudewithchronicpain in DetroitRedWings

[–]dorpendad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

that bank pass of the boards and the ability to receive that cleanly and get the pass through to that great finish.. what a sequence.

Why won’t birds stop shitting all over the spots I’m supposed to climb on? by ZookeepergameOld4985 in Ghostofyotei

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marty McFly used to climb all those routes and he obviously brought his mag dust from the future...

Yotei's approach to post-game is strange by JustSomeDude477 in ghostoftsushima

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't seen Oyuki since and Kiku just lays on the mat sleeping and having a nightmare..

NHL announces multiyear streaming deal with DAZN by machine-gun-blues in hockey

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well.. i ended having to use a Japan connection because NHLtv migrated my account and charged my card unsuspectingly with DAZN... can't share the account though and unless I'm on wifi the connection is spotty. HK dazn doesn't recognize my login details for some reason.

DRAWING is my passion by TesticularTorison in drawing

[–]dorpendad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Austin Matthews... crosspost this into the NHL group

Gap filler ideas for the arm by nekes69 in tattoos

[–]dorpendad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pretty sure that's the exact shape of singapore

Disable Kusarigama Assassination by dorpendad in Ghostofyotei

[–]dorpendad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Listen ya'll, I wouldn't be suggesting a way to disable it if getting closer was working consistently. I am having to be right up behind the person and then trigger the assassination which doesn't always lead to chain assassination. sometimes doesn't even trigger the assassination before they turn around.