EP 406 - Lafreniere Extension & Talking Goal Data with our Friend Josh
Aug 29, 2023
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Josh, a data expert, joins the podcast to discuss goal data, its interpretation, and secrets. Lafreniere's extension and the make or break year for him is also analyzed. The hosts answer 5 star questions and Greg talks about Mama Mia.
Determining the effectiveness of Alexis Lafreniere playing on the right wing alongside Artemi Panarin and Phil Kessel is crucial for the Rangers' success in the upcoming season.
The casting choice of Meryl Streep as the lead character's mother in Mamma Mia is questioned due to the significant age difference between them, raising doubts about the believability of the premise.
Deep dives
The Importance of Line Combinations and Scoring Balance
Finding the right line combinations and achieving scoring balance is crucial for the Rangers' success in the upcoming season. This includes determining if Alexis Lafreniere can effectively play on the right wing alongside Artemi Panarin and Phil Kessel, and if Blake Wheeler can make a significant impact in the team's top six. Additionally, evaluating how Eric Gustafsson can improve Brayden Schneider's game and determining who will win the second-line center position, most likely between Ryan Strome and Brett Howden, are important questions to address during training camp.
Meryl Streep's Casting in Mamma Mia
The casting choice of Meryl Streep as the lead character's mother in Mamma Mia is questioned due to the significant age difference between them, making the premise less believable. The character's backstory suggests that she was kicked out of her parents' house as a teenager, but Meryl Streep was in her 50s during the filming. The question arises whether a younger actress, such as Drew Barrymore, would have been a more suitable choice for the role.
The Hilarity and Confusion in Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia is an enjoyable movie, but it presents some comedic and confusing moments. The story revolves around a young woman trying to discover the identity of her father, while her mother's sex diary serves as a clue. However, the casting of older actors, such as Meryl Streep and Colin Firth, as potential fathers creates some inconsistency, particularly when one character unexpectedly announces his homosexuality. Overall, Mamma Mia is a fun film, but the age differences between characters can be perplexing.
The guys discuss Lafreniere's extension and why this is actually a make or break year for him.
Then Josh our data friend joins the Breakaway to discuss how many goals a team score in a year, what that means for the kids, how to interpret data better and he reveals a few secrets
Finally the guys return and answer some 5 star questions and Greg.... talks about Mama Mia?