fountainpens Fountain Pens Another fortnight, another fountain brush.
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    ericjmorey         1 day ago • 100%

    $1.40 delivered makes this a an obvious value for something that has a minor drawback. The tool in hand us definitely better than the one you don't have access to when you're ready to use it. I love it!

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    ericjmorey         1 day ago • 100%

    By chance, sure.

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    ericjmorey         1 day ago • 66%

    So directly, absolutely not.

    Indirectly, probably.

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    ericjmorey         2 days ago • 50%

    Do you think that prison labor and undocumented workers are a significant portion of the labor used to produce EVs in the USA?

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    ericjmorey         2 days ago • 66%

    it’s not the manufacturer that bears the cost of tarriffs, it’s the customers.

    And the locals that lose their means of providing for themselves.

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    ericjmorey         2 days ago • 85%

    The counterpoints are about local US employment and thinking comparative advantage is bullshit.

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    • evs Electric Vehicles Ford's CEO and CFO took a drive in a Chinese EV. What they said next reveals a lot about the state of the US auto industry.
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    ericjmorey         2 days ago • 100%

    Time to start pushing for EV subsidies from Congress for real.

    Elon was already aware of the global landscape and chose Trump as the conduit for government support of the EV market.

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    ericjmorey         2 days ago • 100%

    My favorite of the Capitals' logos

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    Washington Capitals ericjmorey • 2 days ago • 100%
    Screaming Eagle!
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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    Wow! Nice review!

    It seems I am not either type of person that would purchase this pen.

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    • electricvehicles Electric Vehicles Hyundai launches cheaper IONIQ 5, 6, and Kona EVs in Korea
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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    The cheap final price is through South Korean government subsidies. It's clear, the only way to compete with the Chinese manufacturer prices is through government subsidies.

    Hyundai’s electric vehicles are becoming more affordable in Korea. Hyundai unveiled new E-Value + trims for the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona EVs in its home market. The cheaper Hyundai EVs use the same battery as the standard models and start at around $22,500 with incentives.

    The starting price for the Kona Electric E-Value trim is $31,000 (41.42 million won), while the lower-priced IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models start at $35,200 (47 million won) and $35,190 (46.95 million won), respectively.

    Hyundai said with government incentives, the actual purchase price is expected to be in the $22,500 (30 million won) range.

    Will Hyundai launch cheaper trims for EVs in the US? With US production starting later this year, it’s a possibility. But then again, Hyundai already has some of the most affordable EVs on the market.

    The 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric starts at $32,675, while the 2024 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 models start at $41,800 and $37,500, respectively. Hyundai is also passing the $7,500 tax credit on through leasing, dropping prices even lower.

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    • evs Electric Vehicles Fred Lambert (Electrek): I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here's why
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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    I'm saying that scenario has a low probability

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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    Rivian will probably be bought out by a larger company if they fail to scale, so that going zero possibility seems low.

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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 88%

    Tesla did change the world for the better. Elon took the financial rewards and is using them to offset all of the improvements with catalyzing social issues into worse social issues.

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    • fitness Fitness How do you deal with shin splints when running?
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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    Slow single leg heel drops.

    Fore foot raises with your back and butt against the wall and feet about the length of your foot away from the wall.

    The above are preventative strength exercises that should be done when you aren't currently feeling shin splint pain.

    Make sure it's not a stress fracture.

    Rest and stretch the lower legs muscles.

    Reduce how long and how often you run for a while after your pain stops.

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    The Season is Close! pbs.twimg.com
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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    You're off to a great start! Thanks for joining!

    I like the deep purple ink and the patinaed look on your pen.

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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    Awesome story! Thanks for sharing!

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    ericjmorey         2 weeks ago • 100%

    Copying the text from Pixelfed below:

    zhang.dianli I used my first #FountainPen when I was 9 years old. I switched to using fountain pens for the bulk of my writing in my mid-20s. Today I almost exclusively use fountain pens for everything but the increasingly rare situation of having to write on copying paper. (I also occasionally use #DipPens for actual writing, but not as a rule.)

    Coming to #China was like coming into fountain pen heaven for me. Everything was done with fountain pens here, so fountain pens were plentiful, highly varied, and generally cheap to buy, even while being very nice pens: not for decorative use like overpriced Montblancs (which are shockingly bad for actually writing with!), but for actual, day-to-day writing tasks.

    Yesterday I got this set of four. They're super-elegant in design. The barrels are 100% wood. The brass adapter at the end of the barrel is machined brass into which the section screws internally and onto which the cap screws externally. The section, too, is made of machined brass and accepts one of the more common feeds into which an internationally common reservoir or cartridge can be fitted. (The feed and reservoir are the only plastic components on the entire pen.) The nib is iridium-tipped but is otherwise likely stainless steel. (I'm not sure what the gold trim is made of, but it doesn't look like actual gold to me.) The final components, the cap and clip, are made of machined brass and stamped, electroplated stainless steel respectively.

    The pens have a respectable mass, look good, and cost the equivalent of about 9 US dollars. Not each. Total. After shipping.

    I told you. Fountain pen heaven!

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    • energy Green Energy The Impact of Large-scale Solar Development on Farmland Values: Evidence from New York State | large parcels within 2 miles of substations sold for 15-18% more than comparables located further away
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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    How is it not? Energy storage for use later in a different location from where it was collected seems like the purpose of a battery to me.

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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    Terraform is making the claim right now. By eliminating inverters and loss from long distance transmission lines there are opportunities to make solar installation that's not near existing infrastructure to be economically more viable.

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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    Aircraft and shipping would be two very important circumstances.

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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    Because the battery tech you're thinking about isn't the most efficient in all cases. Using hydrocarbons as a battery can be more efficient depending on circumstances.

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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    This seems to validate Terraform's approach of synthesizing hydrocarbons from PV power sources where there's more distance between the production of PV power and it's use. I hope they can figure out methenol synthesis instead of methane for this purpose.

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    ericjmorey         3 weeks ago • 100%

    Unfortunately, part of capitalism is the entrenched interests that interfere with anything that doesn't directly benefit themselves. So large solar installations like this are a big win over that resistance to new sources of power.

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    • electricvehicles Electric Vehicles China's BYD beats Honda and Nissan in April-June vehicles sold
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    ericjmorey         4 weeks ago • 100%

    Has BYD always outsold Honda and Nissan?

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    ericjmorey         4 weeks ago • 100%

    No

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    ericjmorey         4 weeks ago • 100%

    They posted something that subscribers to the community would want to see and a bunch of other thought less people are try to make it less visible to the subscribers.

    Downvotes are meaningful to visibility.

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    ericjmorey         4 weeks ago • 100%

    Every post gets to all of every federated instance. That's what all is. People are censoring the subscribed feeds of other users and Lemmy has no way of dealing with this problem.

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    ericjmorey         4 weeks ago • 100%

    That's an interesting observation, it'd be interesting to see what could be the reason why that pattern might hold in a proper survey. But it could just be chance that it was that way at that particular facility.

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    • electricvehicles Electric Vehicles Tesla's Favorability with Liberals/Democrats Dropped from 39% to 16% in 6 Months — Also Dropped among Conservatives/Republicans - CleanTechnica
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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    This article is commentary on an article from Yahoo finance which stated:

    New data from analytics firm CivicScience shows Tesla’s favorability among Democrats has dropped to 16% as of July 16, compared to 39% in January. Among Republicans, the data shows favorability decreased to 23% from 36% in the same time period.

    The yahoo article is mostly commentary around that statement and speculation about Trump removing EV and Solar tax credits in the US.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    That's certainly relevant context for wanting more range, but even with 80% degradation of a battery originally rated for a 240 mile range, you wouldn't need to spend much time charging at the intermediate destination before returning home to make the round trip with plenty of range to spare in each direction.

    But I get it, people who regularly drive longer distances will want more range, that makes sense. My original pount is that many people don't and they could be paying a lot more for what they're not actually using. This is especially true for families with multiple vehicles.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    I'm hearing from a lot of owners that range isn't as big a deal they initially thought it was. Many say that they never drove 200 miles on a charge during their ownership of rhe EV. I'm sure that's very context dependent, but it got me thinking about why I'd need 300 miles on a charge and I'm not sure if I have a good answer.

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    • evs Electric Vehicles BYD launches upgraded 2025 Song Plus EV with new features and design, starting at $21,000
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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    How much after import taxes to the US?

    Can it be imported at all?

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    It would be even more efficient and probably safer on rails, but I'm not going to argue against free pubic transportation in Detroit where there's a lot of political influence in favor of individual vehicle ownership.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 90%

    You missed the step where the government subsidizes the manufacturing of EVs so that they can be sold for less than they cost to build at market rates for material and labor. Or was that implied in your step 2?

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    Keep talking with your psychiatrist.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    They're like a gas tank, right?

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    • fountainpens Fountain Pens My Replacement Notebooks Have Arrived!
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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    Impromptu Rorschach test creation!

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    Fountain Pens ericjmorey • 1 month ago • 100%
    My Replacement Notebooks Have Arrived!

    Platinum Preppy fine point (0.3mm) for scale. I found these thread-bound kraft paper covered travelers' notebooks in A6 Size with grid lined pages for a good price that had good reviews with pictures from fountain pen users on Amazon. [$9] And this 5.3" x 8.26" (not quite A5 size but close enough) hard covered notebook with 120 gsm graph lined paper and few niceties like an attched ribbon bookmark, elastic strap, and elastic pen holder also had good reviews from fountain pen users. [$7] I figured at those prices, even if they aren't the greatest, they'd be a step up from the thin weight randomly acquired notebooks I've been using. With ballpoint and gel pens, I never really considered the paper quality for my notetaking and journaling. Side note: Not sure if I'm going to eyedropper convert the Preppy. I might buy another one or two with a different ink color and then convert a few at the same time.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    China is heavily subsidizing the EV market enabling more to be early adopters domesticly. Americans are not refusing EVs, they're making financial decisions based on the environment they live in. Electric transportation is not a good financial decision for most people in the US right now. Hopefully that changes with some more government projects and subsidies.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    This demand reduction is great for those without the means to be early adaptors of electrification of transportation. The faster that wealthy people curtail their burning of fossil fuels at disproportionate rates, the better off poor people are to meet their day to day transportation needs.

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    ericjmorey         1 month ago • 100%

    I don't think the charging stations are making anyone but the installers any money either.

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    Fountain Pens ericjmorey • 2 months ago • 96%
    !fountainpens@lemmy.world has new moderators!

    [@vext01@lemmy.sdf.org](https://lemmy.sdf.org/u/vext01) and I are the new moderators of !fountainpens@lemmy.world We were able to work with the lemmy.world admin team to replace the the prior moderator who has gone inactive and unresponsive to our attempts to contact them. If you have any suggestions for the community please let us know. We prefer handwritten notes.

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    Lemmy.world Support ericjmorey • 2 months ago • 90%
    Requesting !fountainpens@lemmy.world [Resolved]

    The current solitary mod of !fountainpens@lemmy.world ([@qua](https://lemmy.world/u/qua)) has not responded after 21 days of [our reaching out to them](https://lemmy.world/comment/11058133). They have not been active on Lemmy.world since August 22, 2023. Please reassign the community to myself ([@ericjmorey@lemmy.world](https://lemmy.world/u/ericjmorey)) and [@vext01@lemmy.sdf.org](https://lemmy.sdf.org/u/vext01). Thank you!

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    Green Energy ericjmorey • 2 months ago • 98%
    Exclusive: Sodium batteries to disrupt energy storage market | Oliver Gordon | July 1, 2024 https://www.power-technology.com/features/exclusive-sodium-batteries-to-disrupt-energy-storage-market/

    July 1, 2024 Oliver Gordon writes: > Sodium-ion batteries are set to disrupt the LDES market within the next few years, according to new research – exclusively seen by Power Technology’s sister publication Energy Monitor – by GetFocus, an AI-based analysis platform that predicts technological breakthroughs based on global patent data. Sodium-ion batteries are not only improving at a faster rate than other LDES technologies but they are also set to be cost comparable with the cheapest forms of dispatchable power, and therefore enter mainstream use, as early as 2027. Read [Sodium batteries to disrupt energy storage market](https://www.power-technology.com/features/exclusive-sodium-batteries-to-disrupt-energy-storage-market/)

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    What are Passkeys and how do they work? | Passkeys allow for a simple, yet extremely secure, sign-in experience. Learn more about what they are and how they work in this article. clerk.com

    A tech service named Clerk put together a nice breakdown of how Passkeys work on a technical level. I've found many other explanations too focused on technical definitions rather than a conceptional overview or so simplistic they were unhelpful for me. This one feels like a nice balance between not enough information and too much. The article is broken down into the sections below: >- What are passkeys? >- How does public key crypto work? >- A practical use of public-key cryptography >- How are passkeys more secure than a username and password? >- Clerk supports passkeys [this last section is irrelevant to anyone not interested in the service provided by Clerk] Clerk provides some sort of user management service; I don't know nor care if it's any good.

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    Washington Capitals ericjmorey • 7 months ago • 100%
    More Moderators?

    It seems like there are 3 of you here that have sprouted the beginning of an active community. Would any or all of you like to be moderators? I'm also open to turning over ownership of this community as well. Let me know what you all think.

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    March's Night Sky Notes: Constant Companions: Circumpolar Constellations, Part II - NASA Science science.nasa.gov
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    Fountain Pens ericjmorey • 7 months ago • 100%
    Platinum Preppy: A Comprehensive Guide | JetPens https://www.jetpens.com/blog/Platinum-Preppy-A-Comprehensive-Guide/pt/117

    I was looking into it after I posted a question earlier, and found this very thorough description of the Platinum Preppy line of products. Much better presentation compared to the Platinum website or the Platinum US distributor website (which has information about a different product line on the preppy page).

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    Fountain Pens ericjmorey • 7 months ago • 95%
    Is The Platinum Preppy Fine Nib Fountain Pen a Mistake for A First Time Buyer?

    I've never owned or used a fountain pen before, but I saw that these are less than $6 a piece and refill cartridges look pretty cheap too. Are these worth buying for a first timer or are they an invitation to a souring experience for a noob?

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 8 months ago • 100%
    Maple Leafs' Focus on 'Grit' Proving Costly to Addressing Depth thehockeywriters.com

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/11503282 > February 2, 2024 JP Gambatese writes: > > > Every season, the story seems to be the same — the Toronto Maple Leafs consistently perform well during the regular season, comfortably keeping themselves in a playoff spot year-round, only to fall short in the playoffs. This season, though, their regular-season success is faltering. They sit in the first wild-card spot, though they were expected to frontline the Atlantic Division again. Their problem? Depth scoring. > > > > General manager Brad Treliving was brought in to pilot the team in May 2023, and his biggest priority was adding what he called “snot” or grit. The narrative was that the Maple Leafs were too “soft” to compete for the Cup and that their lack of grittiness was holding them back from postseason success. After all, hits increase in the playoffs. > > > > Whether or not that’s the case — that grit means postseason success — is beside the point. There’s nothing inherently wrong with gritty players, but those players need to perform on top of their physical play. Skilled grit is a coveted asset in the league, with players like Timo Meier, J.T. Miller, Tom Wilson, and the Tkachuk brothers revered for holding their own physically while providing offensive as well. > > > > That’s where Toronto has gone wrong. The grit they have added and targeted over the past few seasons has been somewhat skillless. Rather than focus on adding depth scoring, regardless of physicality, the team has focused far too much on the latter, and it has cost them dearly. > > Read [Maple Leafs' Focus on 'Grit' Proving Costly to Addressing Depth](https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-focus-grit-proving-costly/)

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    Toronto Maple Leafs ericjmorey • 8 months ago • 100%
    Maple Leafs' Focus on 'Grit' Proving Costly to Addressing Depth thehockeywriters.com

    February 2, 2024 JP Gambatese writes: > Every season, the story seems to be the same — the Toronto Maple Leafs consistently perform well during the regular season, comfortably keeping themselves in a playoff spot year-round, only to fall short in the playoffs. This season, though, their regular-season success is faltering. They sit in the first wild-card spot, though they were expected to frontline the Atlantic Division again. Their problem? Depth scoring. > > General manager Brad Treliving was brought in to pilot the team in May 2023, and his biggest priority was adding what he called “snot” or grit. The narrative was that the Maple Leafs were too “soft” to compete for the Cup and that their lack of grittiness was holding them back from postseason success. After all, hits increase in the playoffs. > > Whether or not that’s the case — that grit means postseason success — is beside the point. There’s nothing inherently wrong with gritty players, but those players need to perform on top of their physical play. Skilled grit is a coveted asset in the league, with players like Timo Meier, J.T. Miller, Tom Wilson, and the Tkachuk brothers revered for holding their own physically while providing offensive as well. > > That’s where Toronto has gone wrong. The grit they have added and targeted over the past few seasons has been somewhat skillless. Rather than focus on adding depth scoring, regardless of physicality, the team has focused far too much on the latter, and it has cost them dearly. Read [Maple Leafs' Focus on 'Grit' Proving Costly to Addressing Depth](https://thehockeywriters.com/maple-leafs-focus-grit-proving-costly/)

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 9 months ago • 75%
    Devils' Back-to-Back Results Are Due for an Improvement thehockeywriters.com

    > The New Jersey Devils have certainly not met their sky-high expectations this season. As it stands, they sit fifth in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 19-13-2 — which, while sturdy in a vacuum, just isn’t cutting it in a stacked division. They sit in the second wild card spot, and with games at hand, they likely find themselves in a comfortable playoff spot soon. Still, the Devils entered 2023-24 as a favorite to win the Stanley Cup, and the team’s record simply does not match those expectations. > > While the team has struggled to play up to the level they did last season, there’s an argument to be made that their record is less reflective of their play than it is on the schedule. For example, the Devils have the most back-to-backs in the league this season with 16. While yes, every team has back-to-backs in their schedule, it does seem as though the Devils have gotten the short end of the stick this season. [Read the full article.](https://thehockeywriters.com/devils-back-to-back-results-need-improvement/)

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 9 months ago • 100%
    Should We Fold Lemmy.World/c/Hockey into Lemmy.ca/c/Hockey?

    cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/9602123 > If so, how should we go about it? > > It's mid season and there doesn't seem to be much interest in this community ([Lemmy.World/c/Hockey](https://lemmy.world/c/hockey)) while [Lemmy.ca/c/Hockey](https://lemmy.ca/c/Hockey) seems to be more regularly active. I was going to give it a full season, but I think the trend is pretty clear already.

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 9 months ago • 95%
    Should We Fold !Hockey@Lemmy.World into !Hockey@Lemmy.ca?

    If so, how should we go about it? It's mid season and there doesn't seem to be much interest in this community while !Hockey@Lemmy.ca seems to be more regularly active. I was going to give it a full season, but I think the trend is pretty clear already.

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    "Initials" by "Florian Körner", licensed under "CC0 1.0". / Remix of the original. - Created with dicebear.comInitialsFlorian Körnerhttps://github.com/dicebear/dicebearTE
    Telescopes ericjmorey • 9 months ago • 50%
    The Virtuoso GTi 150P is the Best Telescope for Beginners | Change My Mind www.skywatcherusa.com
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    Hockey ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 83%
    Breaking down NHL Edge data: How important is shot speed and location? theathletic.com

    A few weeks ago, the NHL finally unleashed its long-awaited player tracking data onto the public. Now it’s time to dissect what it all means. Sometimes, all it means is “that’s cool!” — and that’s OK. Sometimes a fun little tidbit is all a stat has to be. But it’s still worth looking into how meaningful all the new numbers are and what bucket they fall into: relevant info or interesting trivia. Each new stat poses its own interesting questions worth answering and that’s the goal of this series; diving into the new data to see how much it matters. Let’s talk about shooting. https://theathletic.com/5037332/2023/11/08/nhl-edge-data-shot-speed-location/

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Hughes Brothers Dominating the NHL to Start 2023-24

    https://thehockeywriters.com/hughes-brothers-dominating-nhl-start-2023-24/

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Senators forfeit draft pick over invalidated trade www.espn.com

    Responses from owner Michael Andlauer: https://fxtwitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1719801295039586660 > #Sens owner Michael Andlauer says #NHL did not advise him of either investigation - botched Dadonov "no-trade" clause or Pinto sports betting incident - before he closed on purchase. > > “Maybe they didn’t want to disrupt [it] to make sure the seller got the best price possible." https://fxtwitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1719799125636514281 >"Why I inherited this is beyond me," #Sens owner Michael Andlauer says of #NHL punishment forcing team to forfeit first-round draft pick from an incident 591 days ago. > >He doesn't understand why it took the league so long to render a decision. https://fxtwitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1719800828267999441 >Resigned? Fired? #Sens owner Michael Andlauer says he met with GM Pierre Dorion last night and said the penalty for forfeiture of pick should be "no less" than his job. > >"This could have been avoided." > >Dorion agreed and they agreed to part ways.

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    These exclusive, autographed, Hispanic Heritage specialty jerseys, as designed by local artists, Rorshach, will be available to bid on starting at 7:30pm.

    [New Jersey Devils Hispanic Heritage specialty jerseys auction](https://auctions.nhl.com/iSynApp/allAuction.action?sid=1100803&rc=40&pgmode1=profilepage&pgcust1=devils&pgcust2=partner&pgcust3=panname_profileName_s&qt%5b0%5d.type=fieldmatch&qt%5b0%5d.name=panname_profileName_s&qt%5b0%5d.value1=devils)

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Toffoli Hat Trick Downs Canadiens | GAME STORY | New Jersey Devils www.nhl.com

    Jack Hughes' 4 assist night puts him a 2.80 Goals per Game!

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Toffoli scores hat trick, Hughes has four assists as Devils beat Canadiens www.tsn.ca
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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Hunter Shepard to start against New Jersey Devils, will make NHL debut Wednesday russianmachineneverbreaks.com
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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 60%
    Devils Host Hispanic Night

    The New Jersey Devils will host their Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Hijole! Wednesday, October 25, 2023, when they face off against the Washington Capitals for a 7:30 PM contest at Prudential Center. The club’s first Hockey Is For Everyone game of the season will feature concourse performances, activations, in-game features and more. Additionally, the Devils are partnering with the NHL Espanol account on X (formerly Twitter) for the third year in a row for some fun social media coverage of the night. The logo for Hispanic Heritage Night presented by Hijole! was designed by Rorshach, a two-person group comprised of Andre Leon and Robert Ramone. Born and raised in Newark from Hispanic immigrant households, Leon and Ramone draw their inspiration from the raw beauty of graffiti and combine it with realism and Afrofuturism. More at https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/hispanic-night-release

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    The Devil's Footsteps | Episode 6: We're Back Baby https://youtu.be/jf210P1yxsA

    🏒 In an electrifying matchup on October 20th, the New Jersey Devils faced off against the New York Islanders, and the action was nothing short of intense! Join us as we break down all the highlights and pivotal moments from this thrilling game that had fans on the edge of their seats. 🔥 The Devils showcased their offensive firepower, while the Islanders fought tooth and nail to defend their territory. From jaw-dropping saves to heart-pounding goals, this game had it all.

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    NHL Power Rankings: Early overreactions for each team https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2736578
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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 88%
    Post-Game Interviews | Jack, Luke, Marino and Lindy after big 5-4 OT win over NYI https://youtu.be/B3Mwy_4u3KY

    The boys got a win scoring on 4 of 5 power plays, but let up a short handed goal and couldn't get it done in regulation. Defense continues to be a concern. Timo is showing what he's capable of again. Jack continues his explosive offensive start to the season.

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    Seattle Kraken ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 85%
    Seattle Kraken Gameday | Hurricanes (3-1-0) at Kraken (0-3-1) | 7 p.m. www.nhl.com

    This gameday thread is dedicated to [@JohnnyH842@lemmy.world](https://lemmy.world/u/JohnnyH842)

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    Hockey ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    ESPN NHL ratings up big from last season | NHL.com www.nhl.com
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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    GMDF: Episode 110 - What Do The Numbers Say https://youtu.be/Uc_aBOwo_6Q

    Good Morning Devils Fans With the Devils off from practicing today I took the chance to dive into some of the underlying numbers to see if my eye test has been matching up with what the analytics say.

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Devils' Advocates Podcast: Episode 14 - First Week https://youtu.be/tiS4-Rn8LZc

    With the first two games of the Devils season in the books, JP, Jake, and Andrew run through their opinions on the start of the season and expectations moving forward.

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    The Devil's Footsteps | Episode 5: Oh No, We Suck Again https://youtu.be/ySaVfkTcylQ

    🏒 Welcome back, hockey fans! In this video, we dive into the heart-wrenching game between the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers. If you're a Devils supporter, you might want to brace yourself for this one – it was a tough night for our team. 😔 The Devils faced off against the formidable Florida Panthers, and let's just say, it wasn't pretty. We'll break down the key moments of the game, the good, the bad, and the ugly. From the early goals that set the tone to the nail-biting final minutes, we've got it all covered. 🔥 The Panthers brought their A-game, and we'll give credit where it's due. Their offense was on fire, and their defense stood strong. But as loyal Devils fans, we can't help but feel the disappointment. The "Oh no, we suck again" moment is all too relatable.

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    Dallas Stars ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    No. 2 pick Leo Carlsson expected to debut for Ducks vs. Stars abc30.com
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    Anaheim Ducks ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    No. 2 pick Leo Carlsson expected to debut for Ducks vs. Stars abc30.com
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    Hockey ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Ranking how NHL offseason acquisitions have fared with their new teams ca.sports.yahoo.com
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    Los Angeles Kings ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 80%
    Data Driven: A numbers looks at LA Kings 5, Carolina Hurricanes 6 hockeyroyalty.com
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    Los Angeles Kings ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 66%
    FINAL - Kings 5, Hurricanes 6 (SO) - Moore, Kopitar, McLellan - LA Kings Insider lakingsinsider.com
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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    The Devil's Footsteps | Episode IV: Welcome Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5IY0m9wvLI

    Join us for an electric evening on the opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season, as the New Jersey Devils go head-to-head with the Detroit Red Wings! Hosted by Yakira Schmid, this video takes you behind the scenes, capturing the excitement, anticipation, and energy of fans as they gather for this thrilling showdown. Get ready to hear from passionate supporters, discuss their predictions, and share in the pre-game atmosphere. It's a celebration of hockey and a warm welcome to a new season – don't miss it!"

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    New Jersey Devils ericjmorey • 11 months ago • 100%
    Hughes' 2 Goals Helps Devils Top Wings in Opener | GAME STORY | New Jersey Devils www.nhl.com

    Jack Hughes scored twice and Dougie Hamilton broke a late third period tie in a 4-3 victory for the Devils against the Detroit Red Wings at Prudential Center Thursday night in the season opener.

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