標籤: Shane

At this point, Shane van Gisbergen’s dominance on the road course seems inevitable. Watkins Glen was the latest example of this. The Trackhouse Racing driver entered the field late in the race, passed more than 20 cars in the final stages and then pulled away from the pack and won by more than seven seconds. The scary thing for the rest of the garage is that two NASCAR veterans believe their biggest advantage still can’t be copied by the rest of the drivers.

Following SVG’s latest masterclass, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick break down why the former Supercars champion is operating on a completely different level when the series turns left and right.

For Dell Jr., it starts with technology. Speaking on the Dale Jr. Download Podcast, Earnhardt explained that Van Gisbergen’s use of the clutch during the braking zone is something that most Cup drivers do not grow up learning.

“He (SVG) is braking with his right foot. And his foot is on the clutch,” Dale Jr. explained. “And so when it starts to sense that the rear tires are trying to gain time, such as engine braking, trying to drag the rear tire or even induce wheel hop, it will modulate the clutch a little bit to reduce the load on the drivetrain.”

Earnhardt said this technology also helps Shane Van Gisbergen get the car deeper into the corners without damaging the rear tires. “He’ll release the clutch a little bit or use the clutch pedal to help pitch the car and turn.”

This may seem trivial on paper, but it’s actually not something drivers can easily learn halfway through their careers.

“It’s a technique you have to have from the day you start driving a race car,” he said. “There’s no chance in hell, no fuck’s way. There’s only one driver in the NASCAR Cup field today who can implement and adopt this technology and do it well.”

Kevin Harvick thinks Shane van Gisbergen’s biggest advantage may actually be mental

While Dale Jr. focused on the technical side, Kevin Harvick turned to something else entirely. Experience. Patience. And knowing how much there is to reveal.

On Kevin Harvick’s Happy Hour podcast, the 2014 Cup champion explained why Shane van Gisbergen is far more dangerous than the typical road-course specialist NASCAR used to see years ago.

According to Harvick, many “ringers” have struggled in the past because they never fully adapted to the weekly rhythm of NASCAR racing.

“He’s also really good at communicating with his car and with his team,” Harvick said. “He has the maturity to know how to play the game off the racetrack, what to say, what not to say, keeping his cards pretty close to his vest.”

Harvick believes his calm approach gives Van Gisbergen another advantage over the field as competitors still do not fully know everything he is capable of.

“He’s got a great poker face, he’s a showman,” Harvick said. “He’s really good at making sure he’ll help you, but I don’t think he’ll show you everything he has because no one else can do that.”

At this point, SVG is no longer just the exotic road-course guy who occasionally comes in and steals a win. Drivers now know they understand NASCAR strategy, tire management, restarts and race flow at an even higher level. And as Harvick pointed out, he’s still learning.

Which raises a very uncomfortable question for the rest of the field: what happens when Shane van Gisbergen becomes as dangerous on the Oval as he already is on the road?

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随着 NHL 赛季接近尾声，奖项投票即将到来。从参议员的角度来看，特拉维斯·格林在杰克·亚当斯的竞选中值得一提。杰克·桑德森在诺里斯的谈话中也是如此。不过，也许最值得关注的是谢恩·平托（Shane Pinto），他在塞尔克奖杯辩论中获得了联盟顶级防守前锋的称号。让我们深入了解细节。

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肖恩·平托的数字

这个奖项的有趣之处在于，令人反感的数字在某种程度上似乎很重要。就好像这个奖项颁给了最佳防守前锋，同时他也取得了出色的进攻数据。我想有人可能会说，花时间在进攻区是一种很好的防守，但你也不妨每年把这个奖项颁给康纳·麦克戴维。肖恩·平托（Shane Pinto）是名副其实的防守第一的前锋。他的进攻数据很稳定，但他是参议员队的第三进攻中锋，仅次于蒂姆·斯图茨勒和迪伦·科森斯。他的工作首先是防守。以下几个关键数据可以说明平托防守的重要性：

• 2:13 冰上/比赛人手不足的时间
• 2个缺人进球，4个缺人得分
• 49次盖帽
• 68.6% 的防守区域以均匀强度开始
• 第297章 防守区对峙

平托在所有上述数据中在参议员前锋中排名第一或第二。值得称赞的是，参议员队有一些前锋非常认真地履行自己的防守职责。里德利·格雷格、迈克尔·阿马迪奥和克劳德·吉鲁等人帮助桑斯队成为 NHL 中防守最好的球队之一，他们都值得称赞。

然而，平托在他们之中脱颖而出。进球晚了？平托将在冰上。杀人受罚？平托就在那里。与对手的最佳阵容相匹配？平托一次又一次地接到任务。通常，他能成功地压制对方球队最好的进攻球员。

渥太华参议员防守数据

从进球对比的角度来看，参议员队是球队的中间球队。他们排名第17位，场均丢球3.04个。他们的点球命中率更差，以75%的命中率排在NHL第29位。守门员是这些失败的主要原因。他们的 0.876 SV% 在 NHL 中排名第 30，这实际上比今年早些时候有所改善。 1 月 30 日，他们的 SV 为联盟最差的 0.866。甚至他们目前的扑救率也是球队自 1993-94 赛季以来最差的。由于人手不足，莱纳斯·乌尔马克 (Linus Ullmark) 的扑救率为 0.811，而李维·梅里莱宁 (Leevi Merilainen) 的扑救率更差，为 0.806。

参议员队每场比赛仅丢掉 24.4 次投篮。这在 NHL 中排名第三，仅次于飓风队（23.8）和金骑士队（24.3）。这三人都遥遥领先于联盟其他球队。第四好的球队是飞人队，他们的场均出手次数为 25.4 次，差了很多。事实上，在过去的13年里，这三支球队一直保持着前三名的地位。在投篮次数方面，参议员队也排名第三（3,299 次），落后于飓风队（3,032 次）和闪电队（3,248 次）。

特拉维斯·格林在参议员队的防守表现上值得称赞。他在球队防投篮心态上最依赖带路的前锋无疑是肖恩·平托。格林确保为施图茨勒和科曾斯提供更多的进攻机会和更好的进攻边锋。平托最常见的队友是吉鲁、阿马迪奥、格雷格和考辛斯。当你在平托的防线上时，你知道期待其他球队最好的前锋，并且有大量的防守区域首发。

最后的想法

显而易见的是其他球队对参议员队防守表现的评价有多高。对手的教练和球员经常评论说与参议员队比赛有多么困难。他们的强项是预防射门，而在这方面领先的前锋是肖恩·平托（Shane Pinto）。

很难赋予防守比赛以价值。守门员、边线队友以及教练让球员参与的情况都是人们认为防守价值的高级指标的因素。这就是旧的视力测试变得如此有价值的地方。观看参议员队的比赛就可以清楚地看出平托对球队的意义有多大。 20+的进球和40+的得分固然不错，但最耀眼的还是他的防守表现。

不可避免的是，奖项投票往往是叙事驱动的。群体思维也经常参与其中。就塞尔克奖而言，球员似乎需要几年的积累才能赢得该奖项的认真考虑。那么，为什么不现在就开始为肖恩·平托做准备呢？他是整个 NHL 中最有价值的防守型前锋。现在是人们认识到他是多么值得获得塞尔克奖杯的时候了。

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As the NHL season draws to a close, awards voting is just around the corner. From the Senators’ perspective, Travis Greene deserves a mention in the Jack Adams race. Jake Sanderson does the same in Norris Conversation. However, perhaps most deserving of the Selke Trophy debate for the league’s top defensive forward is Shane Pinto. Let’s get into the details.

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shane pinto by numbers

The fun part about this award is that the offensive numbers somehow matter. It’s almost as if this award goes to the best defensive forward who also puts up big-time offensive stats. I guess it can be argued that spending time in the offensive zone is great defense, but then you might as well give the award to Connor McDavid every year. Shane Pinto is a true defense-first forward. His offensive numbers are solid, but he is the third-ranked offensive center with the Senators behind Tim Stuetzle and Dylan Cozens. His job is to defend first and foremost. Here are some key numbers to show Pinto’s defensive value:

• 2:13 Shorthand time on ice/game
• 2 shorthand goals, 4 shorthand points
• 49 blocked shots
• 68.6% of defensive zones start at even strength
• 297 defensive zone faceoff

Pinto ranks first or second among Senators forwards in all of the above statistics. To the Senators’ credit, they have some forwards who take their defensive responsibilities very seriously. Guys like Ridley Gregg, Michael Amadio and Claude Giroux all deserve a lot of credit for helping the Sens become one of the best defensive teams in the NHL.

However, it is the Pinto that stands above them all. A goal late? Pinto will be on ice. Murder as punishment? Pinto is out there. Matching the opposition’s best line-up? Pinto is given work again and again. Often, he is successful in neutralizing the other team’s best offensive players.

Ottawa Senators defensive numbers

The Senators are a middling team in terms of goals against. They rank 17th, giving up 3.04 goals per game. Their penalty kill is even worse, ranking 29th in the NHL at 75%. Goaltending has been the main reason for those failures. His .876 SV% ranks 30th in the NHL, and that’s actually an improvement from the beginning of the year. On January 30 he had a league worst .866 SV. Even their current save percentage is the franchise’s worst since 1993–94. Shorthanded, Linus Ullmark has a save percentage of .811 while Levi Merilainen is even worse at .806.

The Senators are allowing just 24.4 shots per game. This ranks third-best in the NHL behind the Hurricanes (23.8) and Golden Knights (24.3). These three are far ahead of the rest of the players in the league. The fourth-best team, the Flyers, are worse at 25.4 shots against per game. In fact, these three teams have remained in the top three for the last 13 years. In terms of shot attempts, the Senators are third (3,299) behind the Hurricanes (3,032) and Lightning (3,248).

Travis Green deserves a lot of credit for the Senators’ defensive play. The forward he relies on most to lead the team in the mentality of blocking shots is undoubtedly Shane Pinto. Green is sure to give Stützle and Cozens more offensive opportunities and better offensive wingers. Pinto’s most common classmates are Giroux, Amadio, Greg, and Cousins. When you’re on Pinto’s line, you know to expect the best forward from other teams, and a lot of defensive zone starts occur.

final thoughts

It’s clear how much other teams think of the Senators’ defensive game. Opposing coaches and players have often commented on how difficult it is to play against the Senators. His strength is bullet prevention and Shane Pinto is at the forefront in this regard.

It can be difficult to value defensive play. Goaltending, linemates, and the situations that coaches put players in play a factor in the advanced metrics that people point to for defensive value. This is where the old eye test becomes so valuable. Watching the Senators, it’s clear how much Pinto means to the team. 20+ goals and 40+ points are nice, but it’s his defensive game that shines most.

Inevitably, awards voting is often narrative based. Groupthink is also often involved. In Selke’s case, it seems a player has to build up a few years before he can be seriously considered for the award. Well, why not start the buildup to Shane Pinto now? He is as valuable a defensive forward as there is in the entire NHL. It’s time for people to realize how worthy he is of Selke Trophy votes.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Shane Van Gisbergen’s streak of five consecutive road course wins ended last Sunday at Circuit of the Americas, where he finished second to Tyler Reddick. Viewed by some as the best road-course driver in NASCAR history, he may soon get a challenger.

In the latest episode of “Actions Detrimental” coming from COTA, Denny Hamlin shared his belief that Van Gisbergen’s “road course supremacy” will soon be shared by 19-year-old Cup Series driver Connor Zylisch.

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“I think SVG is going to keep company in the road-course dominance bracket. It appears Zylisch is really, really there… I mean he’s already got to pass the race craft and build speed… As the weekend went on, he got better and faster. I think we’re going to be talking about him, certainly for a handful of races here where we’re racing left and right. Will turn.”

Denny Hamlin on Conor Zylisch’s ability to challenge street driving, Shane van Gisbergen

Heading into the NASCAR schedule at Phoenix this weekend, Zylisch has the fifth-fewest points (37) among full-time drivers in the Cup Series. That doesn’t tell the whole story about how well the rookie has been driving the No. 88 car this season for Trackhouse Racing.

While Zylisch finished 33rd in the Daytona 500, he was actually running third on Lap 85 when the car spun slightly and was then involved in a major wreck. The following week at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Zylisch was sixth on the restart on Lap 93 and eighth on Lap 135 before falling back to 30th after getting stuck behind some debris.

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However, the real standout performance came last week at COTA. The No. 88 car struggled in practice and qualifying, resulting in the team starting 25th on Sunday. To his credit, Zilisch made his way into the top 10 at the start of Stage 2. Unfortunately for Trackhouse, he spun in Turn 1 at the start of Stage 2 after being dumped by Daniel Suarez while passing the field No. 88 as it sat sideways.

Remarkably, Zylisch once again moved through the field with one of the fastest cars of the day. Unfortunately, misfortune struck him again in the final stages. In the same Turn 1 with 17 laps to go, Hamlin caused Zillisch’s second spinout when the No. 11 spun into the back of William Byron and effectively pushed the No. 24 into the other cars, resulting in Zillisch’s car spinning.

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Zillisch suddenly found himself back in 32nd place with only 16 laps remaining. He was looking at the possibility of finishing outside the top 30 for the third consecutive race. Instead, he showed his mastercraft on the road courses by maneuvering through the field and moving up to 24th with 10 laps to go, moving up to 17th on the final lap and ultimately finishing the day in 14th.

By the end of the day, Zilisch had made 56 passes throughout the race and finished the day with a more respectable 23 points. He was one of the most impressive drivers so far at COTA on Sunday, showing that he was the only driver at any level last season who could consistently keep pace with SVG on road courses.

The 19-year-old is showcasing his magical skills on the roadways, which can only be matched by someone who is 36 years old and has much more driving experience. Given the year-to-year improvement SVG has shown on ovals since the start of last season, Zylisch’s career trajectory could make him one of the best drivers in NASCAR in just a few years. Until then, he’ll battle SVG to become the best road-course driver in NASCAR this season and beyond.

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An oddsmaker site has revealed who is most likely to be in the mystery box to be opened at WWE Elimination Chamber this Saturday. However, they also have some interesting and extremely bizarre betting options.

We’re just days away from the 2026 Elimination Chamber. An event that will be the final stop on the road to WrestleMania 42. This Saturday’s event will, of course, include men’s and women’s chamber matches. The winners of those matches will face WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill at a two-night event in April.

The card also features a pair of title matches that will see AJ Lee make her first singles match in over a decade when she takes on rival Becky Lynch. And CM Punk put the heavyweight belt on the line against Finn Balor at Judgment Day.

However, there is another unique feature of Elimination Chamber that many other wrestling fans have been waiting for. What’s in the box? On last week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, a mysterious box appeared backstage that said it would not be opened until 2-28-2006. This weekend’s Elimination Chamber date.

Since its arrival, there has been much speculation as to who or what is in the box. Well, this week MyBookie.ag revealed their odds for what will be revealed on Saturday, and they had some interesting options.

Danhausen is the betting favorite to go into the Elimination Chamber Mystery Box

The man with the best odds, and one who has become a popular choice among wrestling fans, is AEW veteran Dannhausen with -200 odds. She was followed by Chris Jericho, who has been linked to a return to WWE for several months (-150), and multiple-time Women’s Champion Bianca Belair (+250). She has been out of the game for almost a year due to a finger injury.

Some of the other interesting and strange choices to bet on were music mega-star Bad Bunny (+700), former IWGP Champion and new free agent David Finlay (+1500). Logan Paul’s brother Jake Paul (+1800) and even WWE board member The Rock (+2800). You can find full details of the options below.

• Danhausen (-200)
• Chris Jericho (-150)
• Bianca Belair (+250)
• Pat McCaffrey (+400)
• Saraya “Paige” (+600)
• bad bunny (+700)
• Seth Rollins (+800)
• Brock Lesnar (+900)
• Royce Keys (+1000)
• Omos (+1400)
• David Finlay (+1500)
• Kevin Owens (+1600)
• Source Breaker (+1600)
• Jake Paul (+1800)
• Braun Strowman (+2000)
• Street Profits (+2500)
• Jelly Roll (+2500)
• The Rock (+2800)
• Travis Scott (+3000)
• Dropouts “Tuckman and Scott Green” (+3500)
• Shane McMahon (+5000)

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