Omnivorous curiosity. Striving for balance; more making, less wasting. Fascinated by fact & fiction. Still dreaming up mixed-tapes. Mountains, obviously.
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Jason Cobb retweeted
Just a note there is a TV provider plan linked version of this Sportsnet+ bullshit that is a measly (/s) $12.99 and not that horrific 30+ bullshit.
PS. @Rogers this a bullshit strategy, just charge me more for my cable package you greedy fucks, at least then the only pain would be my wallet and not 20 extra steps. Also your app is trash.
Jason Cobb retweeted
George Chuvalo has died.
Born on this day in 1937, he was a five-time Canadian heavyweight champion and twice fought Muhammad Ali. In 93 fights, he was never knocked down. Ali called him the toughest man he ever fought. He had 73 wins, 64 by knockout.
RIP Champ.
📸 Toronto Sun
ALT George Chuvalo in a blazer and collared shirt poses with fists raised in a boxing stance, serious expression, in front of a promotional backdrop showing boxers and an anniversary logo.
Jason Cobb retweeted
With the new Oiler season for prospects near I wanted share a few thoughts on the growth of the Oilers over the last 24 months in this area.
I welcome opposing views of course but for me the Oilers are much better at talent acquisition and development than in many years.
1/10
Jason Cobb retweeted
On this day in 1905, Alberta and Saskatchewan became provinces. Both were carved out of the Northwest Territories. They were the first new provinces since Prince Edward Island joined Canada in 1873, and the last until Newfoundland and Labrador in 1949.
ALT Map showing Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces in Canada, highlighting major cities (Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon), highways, lakes, and provincial borders with British Columbia and Manitoba.
Jason Cobb retweeted
On this day in 1980, Terry Fox ended his Marathon of Hope outside Thunder Bay after his cancer returned and spread to his lungs.
He ran 5,373 kilometres in 143 days.
📸 David Cooper
Learn more in my Deep Dive 👇
canadaehx.com/2020/06/28/the…
ALT Terry Fox on a stretcher, smiling and answering reporters' microphones as his parents stand close, holding his arm in a supportive family moment.
Jason Cobb retweeted
This is Nala. She thought your face had disappeared. Turns out it was behind your hands the whole time. Incredible. 12/10
ALT a golden retriever puppy is on her back on a gray sheet, her ears flopping back and her mouth open with teeny shark teeth poking through. she has one front paw bent at the wrist, and a look of absolute exuberance on her face.
Jason Cobb retweeted
A long read on the Norris trophy and looking at previous winners, what led to them winning and this year's battle with many contenders in Werenski, Hutson, Dahlin, Makar, Seider, Raddysh, Heiskanen, Hughes and Bouchard.
oilersnation.com/news/nhl-hi…
Jason Cobb retweeted
The neutral zone was a battle all night. The cycle won the game.
Jake Walman might not have been mentioned much, but I thought he was sublime.
Ducks v. Oilers. Game 1 Tactical Review.
open.substack.com/pub/bcurlo…
Jason Cobb retweeted
A few weeks ago I was getting frustrated with doing line analytics in using the traditionally available tools and I set out build something that I felt was better. I wanted a way to visualize roster analytics in real time given many coaches propensity to shuffle lines in a rapid-fire fashion.
The tool is simple, move players around and watch the line combination and With-and-Without-You (WOWY) analytics update in near real-time. It allows you to also select defensemen with the forward lines you desire and work through all the permutations of WOWY available for those combinations. I wanted to do it in a clean, easy to use and understand manner.
With these principles in mind I set out to create LineBlender, and sought partnerships with two premiere hockey data repositories in PuckPedia and BenchRates, who graciously provided the API data needed to make this application viable. Both organizations have my sincerest gratitude for making this possible. So with that out of the way, It is my honor and privilege to present "LineBlender" an analytics visualizer created in loving memory of Bruce McCurdy, who passed away one year ago today. He would have loved this tool.
Jason Cobb retweeted
75 years ago today, the Chuck Jones masterpiece Rabbit of Seville was released.
If you are of a certain age, chances are Bugs Bunny introduced you to opera.
Jason Cobb retweeted
Haven’t watched F1 cars on track in years, so found a way to sneak into the stands while Fred was driving my car 🎭🤣
Jason Cobb retweeted
and the painting darkens
as if a thousand penitents
kissed an icon
- Jane Hirshfield
Before the Oilers, he was my first favourite player when I was a kid.
Later on, when I was older, and I’d read The Game and learned about his choices & early accomplishments, and then watched what he did throughout his career—my respect deepened well beyond a childhood fandom.
Jason Cobb retweeted
Here is the premiere edition of the Edmonton Oilers and their tactical play. This will be a regular feature during the season and will be done on a game by game basis in the playoffs. Hope you like.
open.substack.com/pub/bcurlo…
