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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 14h

The Caps just don't have guy like Pastrnak, or one really anywhere close, and we saw the value of that type of star last night.

They're building a sort of "by committee" approach, which I think can work big picture; but boy can it be nice to have a game breaker (or two) at times

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 14h

The only bigger picture thing I think is worth pulling from last night's game is noting how Boston had their Elite Star take over & contribute majorly on a goal and an assist that made the difference in a low scoring game.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Really don't like how Marty played that. Allowed himself to get washed out by McAvoy

M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Not a bad prediction and team to model

M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

At least they juiced their Corsis

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

The Caps are trying new things on the PP and it's going to take some time for it all to click.

Best to be patient.

What they were doing last year wasn't working and it was clear it wouldn't be sustainable any longer.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Carlson 4 Norris

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Bedard, Cooley, Fantilli would be who we're looking at

Fantilli would fit in real well here...

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

I think the only way this works is something in the 4 1sts territory so it is on the table if they're that bold

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Kempe as well

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

Patrik Stefan's infamous missed ENG gave the Edmonton Oilers one more point that put them ahead of the Blackhawks in the standings... that led to the Blackhawks winning the lottery and drafting Patrick Kane.

Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 2d

For this sliding-doors piece, I compiled about 50 what-ifs of the 21st century and whittled it down to five. But I left out some damn good ones (Hello, Wolves drafting two point guards over Steph Curry).

What were your favorite what-ifs (2000-2025) that didn't make the cut?

Howard Beck @howardbeck.bsky.social · 2d

Every dynasty starts with a missed train. For the Ringer's quarter-century project, I explored some of the biggest sliding-doors moments of the 21st century. (h/t Gwyneth Paltrow)

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

The Caps were also probably ready with a $20.000 AAV for McDavid/Kaprizov/Eichel and it's probably maybe for the best that this happened but also I did kinda want it to happen

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not mad that all of the top pending UFAs for next off-season have already re-signed

But I am disappointed

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks!

And yeah - I think the attention thing is right but misses what it actually is. Two events on two different days asking 45-60 minutes one day then 90-110 minutes the next is a lot!

Creating a way to consume it that's 100-120 minutes all in one day? That's more like it!

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 2d

Making F1 TV more affordable would go a very long way.

I have always liked alternate broadcasts. Think a more conversational, "hang" style broadcast with younger voices would help. Also, instead of race build-up for this, have them recap qualy for 5-10 minutes *before* the formation lap.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 3d

Best place to lead - from the penalty box or the lockerroom after getting kicked out of a game

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 3d

Tom Wilson is T-4 All Time in amount of seasons being Top 10 in the NHL in PIM.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 10d

They played like a league average-ish team, but got timely saves and outscored what was expected. That's fine! But if they're gonig to be a team that more regularly does this, they're going to also need to more often win the shot and chance battle.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 10d

They need to win shot share more often - they didn't in the back half of last year - is roughly what it all boils down to.

They were league average in shot and chance generation, tops of the league in Sh%, while then being league average in preventation and Sv%.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 10d

The Caps had everything break right for them at the start of last season when they appeared "Very Good" before coming back down to earth as merely a "good" team after.

Models aren't going to like how they won games and it should be instructive as to how they will need to be better this season.

dom 📈 @domluszczyszyn.bsky.social · 10d

Washington Capitals 2025-26 Season Preview
with @seangentille.bsky.social and @shaynagoldman.bsky.social

Can the Capitals do it again and repeat last year's magic?
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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 12d

The US needs to take a page out of Hockey Canada's book and hold a National Symposium on not sucking ass at the Ryder Cup

If Trump is capable of doing one good thing, maybe it's this

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

This is the fishiest shit I've ever seen. We're supposed to believe the shooter wrote "Anti-ICE" in pen on a bullet and then shot detainees but not ICE officers?

amanda moore 🐢 @noturtlesoup17.bsky.social · 15d

Honest question - does Kash Patel know about court?

FBI Director Kash Patel

@FBIDirectorKash
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This morning just before 7am local time, an individual fired multiple rounds at a Dallas, Texas ICE facility, killing one, wounding several others, before taking his own life. FBI, DHS, ATF are on the ground with Dallas PD and state authorities.

While the investigation is ongoing, an initial review of the evidence shows an idealogical motive behind this attack (see photo below). One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase “ANTI ICE.” More updates will be forthcoming.

These despicable, politically motivated attacks against law enforcement are not a one-off. We are only miles from Prarieland Texas where just two months ago an individual ambushed a separate ICE facility targeting their officers. It has to end and the FBI and our partners will lead the these investigative efforts to see to it that those who target our law enforcement are pursued and brought to the fullest extent of justice.

Thankfully, no law enforcement personnel were injured. Please pray for the injured and deceased.

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 15d

The Caps having a few players rehabbing injuries and maybe needing to start the year on IR allowing for more competition for roster spots into the season is not the worst problems in the world to have.

In fact - could be The Plan (would be if I were in charge and the dudes were on board)

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M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 23d

Rights for me, not thee

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 23d

Q: What do you think of Pam Bondi saying she's going to go after hate speech? A lot of your allies say hate speech is free speech.

Trump: She'll probably go after people like you because you treat me so unfairly. You have a lot of hate in your heart.

M_MiracleMan @mmiracleman.bsky.social · 23d

Yeah I guess I'm of the mind that with a strong culture around him he can make it work and I think the current Rangers may offer that with Sullivan as coach, established leaders and vets.

It's definitely not a ringing endorsement still... we'll see.

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