On Friday, we Think Thoughts around here. In the play-offs that’s no different. So come friends, join me and let us Think Thoughts together:
On the Role of the Underdog
It’s a well-worn tactic for coaches to pitch their team as the underdogs. The next bench boss who pronounces his team the clear favourites at the outset of a series will be the first. In some ways, the Sens have cause to think the world is against them: most analytics models have not looked kindly on the squad, and the national media haven’t exactly fawned over their play.