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New York Rangers 2010-2011 Player Review
by Caerid112 on Apr 27, 2011 11:05 AM EDT
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The New York Rangers 2010-2011 Season was an up and down year, filled with excitement, heartache, frustration, and hope. While I'm sure the Blueshirt Banter Staff will have a player-by-player review of the season, I'd like to submit my own abbreviated version for each player, regardless if they'll be returning or not for the '11-'12 season. The stats are from the Rangers.NHL.com website, though I removed a few non-significant players (any gripes about the lack of Todd White and I'll piss in your ear).
It's a simple format of a short summary (what I saw from that player during the year), notables (anything that stood out about the player), and improvements (what I'd like to see that player work on for next season). I tried not to take this too seriously and injected some goofy anecdotes at times. I also apologize for some formatting issues near the end, this thing isn't very Excel friendly. Feel free to post any comments or critiques or if you have something funny to add to any of the players, hope you enjoy it...
| Player | GP | G | A | P | +/- | |
| #17 | Brandon Dubinsky | 77 | 24 | 30 | 54 | -3 |
| Summary: I look at Dubinsky's year as a tale of two seasons: the first half was the player we all hoped Dubinsky would be, the second half was the player we all feared he was. He showed us he could be a consistent leader and a dominant force, but could also be a wallflower. With what we saw in the 1st half, there's no reason he shouldn't post goal totals in the low to mid-30s for the next ~5 years. | ||||||
| Notables: Posted team-highs in goals, assists, and points. Aside from a few moments, had a terrible playoffs. | ||||||
| Improvements: Find something that will inspire him, and use it to find some consistency. It's the only thing I see missing from his game. | ||||||
| #10 | Marian Gaborik | 62 | 22 | 26 | 48 | 8 |
| Summary: Continues to show his penchant for getting injured (though as a positive it wasn't his groin this time). Dominated the league door-mats, disappeared rest of the season. Showed some desire to back-check and play D usually after getting out-skated by such notable burners as Trevor Gillies and Mike Rupp (guessing, don't remember the exact players). Made a decent showing in the playoffs, but at some point 7 million dollars needs to result in actual points. | ||||||
| Notables: Managed not to hurt his groin this year. | ||||||
| Improvements: Engage more. Needs to transport the puck more with his skill and speed. Also needs to attack defenders more with the puck: use them as a screen, make them take penalties, and it'll also open up ice for his line-mates. | ||||||
| #24 | Ryan Callahan | 60 | 23 | 25 | 48 | -7 |
| Summary: Showed us he's more than a checker with skill, he's a scorer who can check. Should be able to post 30 goals given more offensive time. Has a death wish. | ||||||
| Notables: Scored important goals coming back from broken-wrist. Broke wrist/ankle blocking shots. Leads with his play on the ice; needs to find a way to get team to follow said lead. | ||||||
| Improvements: Kevlar body-armor. | ||||||
| #21 | Derek Stepan | 82 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 8 |
| Summary: Had an impressive rookie season, showing a nose for the net, good play-making ability, as well as being a quality person. Sucks on face-offs; skill-set may beget a move to wing at some point. Good vision on the ice, plays a 2-way game and earned responsibility from the coaching staff. | ||||||
| Notables: Female side of family leads to many impure thoughts from dirty old men and horny boys. Hat-trick in first game. Elbowed renowned douchebag Mike Green in head. | ||||||
| Improvements: Conditioning and strength training. Try to add some speed. If wishes to stay a center, invest in book called "Face-offs for Dummies." | ||||||
| #42 | Artem Anisimov | 82 | 18 | 26 | 44 | 3 |
| Summary: Artillery continues to improve his all-around game. Showed a willingness to drive the middle of the ice. Terrific wrist-shot, likes to use D as screens. Also plays well defensively. Gets taken off puck too easily. | ||||||
| Notables: Being a non-enigmatic Russian. His willingness to drive and shoot the puck, coupled with some heavy training should turn him into a formidable force. | ||||||
| Improvements: Barb Underhill skating school to add some quickness. Strength training to add some bulk to his lanky frame so he doesn't get knocked off the puck. | ||||||
| #22 | Brian Boyle | 82 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 2 |
| Summary: Bigfoot showed he can be an effective 2-way center. 2nd half of season was worn out due to workload (his first real season in terms of minutes and responsibility). Goals scored may have been an aberration; next season, after some conditioning, should give us a good idea of his goal-scoring potential. | ||||||
| Notables: Was a +2 in a defensive role, and scored 21 goals. | ||||||
| Improvements: Conditioning. Looked worn out 2nd half of season. Face-offs too. | ||||||
| #86 | Wojtek Wolski | 73 | 12 | 23 | 35 | 6 |
| Summary: Showed us he has a lot of skill and talent to burn, but ignited it far too often. Very enigmatic, so is probably a Russian KGB agent. | ||||||
| Notables: He's Polish. Name doesn't adhere to rules of English alphabet. | ||||||
| Improvements: For a player with his size, skill, and skating-ability, needs to contribute more. I suggest a cattle-prod. | ||||||
| #5 | Dan Girardi | 80 | 4 | 27 | 31 | 7 |
| Summary: Continues to be a shot-blocking maven. Must find a way to prevent shots otherwise won't reach 40 years of age. Still gets worked by quicker players. Continues to make positive offensive contributions with 27 assists. Tremendous playoffs, sacrificing body. | ||||||
| Notables: Deserves purple-heart for work in playoffs. Ugliest chin ever. | ||||||
| Improvements: Skating-quickness and speed. Must do more to prevent shots. | ||||||
| #8 | Brandon Prust | 82 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 2 |
| Summary: Has become Ryan Callahan before Cally was scoring goals. Super hard-working, sticks up for teammates, plays a clean game. Great on the PK, scoring some short-handed goals. Fearless fighter, good on the fore-check. | ||||||
| Notables: "It's just pain." Short-handed goals. Would fight a Grizzly naked. | ||||||
| Improvements: Avoid fighting guys who belong in prison. | ||||||
| #18 | Marc Staal | 77 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 8 |
| Summary: Continues to be one of the premier shutdown defensemen in the league. Showing improvements in his instinctive offensive game. Must find a way to avoid letdowns against lesser competition. | ||||||
| Notables: Did you know he has 2 brothers in the NHL? NHL All-Star, +8 while playing against other team's best players. Continues to add to his offensive game. | ||||||
| Improvements: Tall, lanky skater, must find way to get quicker feet because he has problems with fast players who can change gears quickly. Be nice to see him do even more offensively. | ||||||
| #28 | Bryan McCabe | 67 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 2 |
| Summary: Made a decent impact on our PP after coming in from Florida. Had less and less of an impact as season went on through the playoffs. Was sort of an audition for next year. He failed in my opinion. | ||||||
| Notables: Managed to improve our power-play for a short time before realizing that making bad decisions and not shooting the puck were our mission objectives. | ||||||
| Improvements: Must get back to being decisive with the puck. When he first came in, the power-play improved because he knew he was shooting/passing/holding the puck before he got it. His only job was to improve the PP; if he can't do that, he's useless. | ||||||
| #26 | Erik Christensen | 63 | 11 | 16 | 27 | 3 |
| Summary: Never found any chemistry with Gaborik this season. Scored some big goals, but is ultimately an invisible player most nights, though continues to be invaluable for the shootout. | ||||||
| Notables: Has a Sakic-like wrist-shot. Comparison dies a horrible death there. | ||||||
| Improvements: Find a way to contribute consistently, especially with his amount of skill. Find a way to look less creepy. | ||||||
| #19 | Ruslan Fedotenko | 66 | 10 | 15 | 25 | 9 |
| Summary: Was one of the few real positives from the playoffs. Is a beast on the fore-check, and provided an good all-around effort on most nights. | ||||||
| Notables: +9, great work in the playoffs. Less chance of growing facial-hair than a Ken doll. | ||||||
| Improvements: More consistent effort during the regular season. | ||||||
| #16 | Sean Avery | 76 | 3 | 21 | 24 | -4 |
| Summary: Sean just never seemed to find what makes him Sean Avery. Didn't find 'the edge' for most of the season, though could be due to coach. Did have 21 assists, | ||||||
| Notables: Appeared naked in an add (was covering his junk). Continues to be the most hated player by shit-headed hockey fans who have never actually watched Sean Avery play. | ||||||
| Improvements: Has a quality shot, must use it more to help out with scoring. Play more on the edge, assuming he can still find it. | ||||||
| #36 | Mats Zuccarello | 42 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 3 |
| Summary: Seemed to bring a consistent effort, though it didn't net the results we all hoped for. Is a quality passer, though his line-mates never seemed to capitalize on it. Good at controlling the puck along the boards, and doesn't shy away from physicality. | ||||||
| Notables: Must wear lifts to get on carnival rides. Showed a feisty side and willingness to engage much larger players (though I don't think Chara likes people chewing his ankles). Very creative and good vision on the ice. Shootout wizard. | ||||||
| Improvements: Work on shooting the puck and building some leg strength which will benefit him like it does Marty St. Louis. | ||||||
| #20 | Vinny Prospal | 29 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 4 |
| Summary: Tan-Man Vaclav Prospal continued to be a spark at times after coming back from a serious knee injury. Scored 23 points in 29 games. | ||||||
| Notables: So tan we almost confuse him for Anson Carter. Best goal celebrations ever. | ||||||
| Improvements: Find a way to rekindle magic of the '09-'10 season with Gaborik. | ||||||
| #31 | Alex Frolov | 43 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 4 |
| Summary: Managed to play himself into a stint with the KHL, which may have been his goal in the first place. | ||||||
| Notables: FRAPAROUND! Attempted so many wrap-arounds I thought his legs would get stuck in that position. | ||||||
| Improvements: To actually score on a wrap-around, making his life complete. | ||||||
| #38 | Michael Sauer | 76 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 20 |
| Summary: I was going to have somebody else write this for me, but he apparently looked at Henrik Lundqvist and was never heard from again. If anybody is available, Michael is looking for an alibi on the night in question. Defensive stalwart, finally a player who will defend his goalie. Doesn't take shit. Positionally sound, good checker. | ||||||
| Notables: +20, on a team that doesn't score. How is there not an award for that? | ||||||
| Improvements: Could use some speed. Work on making adjustments in D-zone (he sometimes gets rooted defending 1 guy when he needs to go cover another). | ||||||
| #4 | Michael Del Zotto | 47 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -5 |
| Summary: Somehow lost any confidence he had. His passing was abysmal, though his defensive play did improve. Looked lost when he had the puck, and showed some emotional immaturity at times. | ||||||
| Notables: Only a -5, so actually an awesome improvement....if you discount everything else he did this season. | ||||||
| Improvements: Must find a way to regain his confidence, especially after breaking his hand in Hartford. Time away from game might do him some good. | ||||||
| #97 | Matt Gilroy | 58 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 5 |
| Summary: I really just have nothing for Matt Gilroy. He actually had a good playoffs, as it was the first time I've seen him play physically and skate with some confidence. Not sure what it was. | ||||||
| Notables: "Hi, I'm Matt Gilroy." | ||||||
| Improvements: Whatever he did in the playoffs. Be more physical, skate with more confidence, and I'd like to see him carry the puck more, maybe even on the PP. | ||||||
| #27 | Ryan McDonagh | 40 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 16 |
| Summary: McDonagh had a shaky start in the AHL, but showed vast improvements. Tremendous ceiling on this kid. Terrific skater, will play a physical brand of D but doesn't take himself out of the play. Positionally sound, keeps players out of the crease. Showed some offensive instincts, and will bring the mean on occasion. | ||||||
| Notables: "McDiesel" Every time McDonagh plays a game in a Rangers jersey, a Canadiens fan sets a car on fire. | ||||||
| Improvements: Teach teammates how to skate. Like Sauer, sometimes gets too locked on 1 player and needs to adjust. Continue to add to the offense, I'd like his focus to be his shot in the off-season, as well as conditioning. | ||||||
| #44 | Steve Eminger | 65 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -5 |
| Summary: Poor Steve. Paired with McCabe, Roszival, Gilroy, and Del Zotto; obviously lived well in previous life to deserve this punishment. Is a decent skater and has some physicality to his game. His positioning needs some work, as well as his breakout passing. | ||||||
| Notables: In 10 years he's going to be the final player in our "Name That Clown" competition. I got nothing else. | ||||||
| Improvements: Suitable 7th D, needs to work on his positioning and play with the puck. | ||||||
| #23 | Chris Drury | 24 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Summary: Apparently had a bum knee at the beginning of the year, continues to be a great PK/face-off/defensive specialist....for 7 mil a year. My plumber's a specialist too, and he has to dig through shit. | ||||||
| Notables: Scored 1 goal in 24 games. Who wants some oily pizza (something from a B porn flick?) | ||||||
| Improvements: I think he's beyond them at this point. Score more? | ||||||
| Goalie | GPI | GAA | W | L (w/ OT) |
Sv% | |
| #30 | Henrik Lundqvist | 68 | 2.28 | 36 | 32 | 0.923 |
| Summary: | Had a rocky start to the beginning of his season, letting in some very soft goals, all the while getting plenty of rest when Biron was healthy. 2nd half of his season, through the playoffs, was nothing less than stellar. |
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| Notables: |
He's still better looking than your goalie, so nyah! 11 shutouts. Started so many games in a row even Cal Ripken was like "Dude!...." |
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| Improvements: | Don't let in any softies early in the season since I don't foresee our goal scoring getting a significant boost anytime soon. Need more instances of "HULK SMASH" when players crash his crease (including his own team). |
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| #43 | Martin Biron | 17 | 2.13 | 8 | 6 | 0.923 |
| Summary: | Best shootout coach in the game. Capable back-up goalie and a quality teammate. May have actually made Henrik play worse due to him getting rest. |
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| Notables: | While sitting in the runway area because the benches were too short, had a player go out of his way to consult him about the upcoming shootout. Player subsequently scored. Contagious smile. | |||||
| Improvements: | Don't get hurt. |
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Awesome job
Seriously, man… awesome. Disagree with Cally’s assessment ( I think he is a checker with skill.) Otherwise, everything else is dead-on.
You’re completely accurate on Stepan’s and Anisimov’s areas that need to be improved. Especially Stepan’s faceoffs, Tortorella at one point said “you have to try to be that bad.” Both he and Anisimov need to gain in athleticism if they are going to compete at the center position. Look at Toews… his talent level is clearly higher than theirs (and 90% of other centers in the league), but his strength/conditioning has put him in an elite class.
Avery is a good player when he stays on-side. Of everyone on the team, he has the best vision and ability to get the puck where it needs to be when forechecking and playing the puck behind the net to set up in front. I don’t know how many times I’d see Gaborik posted in front of the net with no one able to get him the puck, and player throwing the puck out to center and out of the zone.
Gilroy should have been on the power play from day one. That’s where his skill set lies: skating, moving the puck, and making good decisions on the pass. Del Zotto (and most everyone else, for that matter) were notoriously horrible. I really hope he gets a chance next year, if he stays. For his sake I actually think he’d be better served going to another organization.
Next year, I’d like to see Wolski- Anisimov- Zuccarello. And I’d like Tortorella to coach skill.
I’m not saying that’s he’s a pure goal-scorer, but a lot of what’s been said about him is that he’s a grinding/checking player who can chip in some goals. What we’ve seen is a player who has enough of a nose for the net to be able to pot some skill goals as well as set guys up (the 2 set-ups, 1 to Dubinsky and the other to Anisimov really stand out). Considering his role as one of the top defensive forwards (usually in a power-on-power match-up and on the PK), he still shows the ability to score. Give him an opportunity to score more by handing down some of that defensive responsibility to a guy like Brandon Prust, and I can almost guarantee he’ll get well over 30 (also take into account less chance of him getting injured playing in a defensive role all the time).
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this is much better than any of the stupid shit i would have said…well done
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Spot on for most of it, but I don’t Staal really needs to work on his skating too much. He isn’t graceful but hes got long strides that are effective.
He is a terrific skater, just like his brothers, but his stop/start and acceleration could use some work.
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exactly, once he gets in stride he’s a pretty solid skater
by CrazyRangerFan on Apr 27, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
REC’D 100%
good work!
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Not bad bro
Very fucking not bad. Rec it up
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by Scratch and Snif on Apr 26, 2011 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Great read, but you forgot Cam Talbot
Also, can someone explain the “Hi, I’m Matt Gilroy” joke?
"In the '60s I slept with many women, often outside in the mud and rain. It's possible a man may have slipped in there, there's no way of knowing."
I think its making fun of his awful acting in one of the commercials (Garden of Dreams?) but Im not 100% sure.
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There is a commercial he does, I think it is something to do with asthma, where he is very clearly reading off cue cards, including the line “Hi, I’m Matt Gilroy”
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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Apr 27, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It blows my mind he is able to play in the NHL with asthma
by The Blue Seats on Apr 27, 2011 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome review
I pee’d a little when i read “My plumber’s a specialist too, and he has to dig through shit.” Loved it, great job.
most excellent...
but i dont think circus’ have rides…unless you’re talking about elephants.
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by Master Ov Brutality on Apr 27, 2011 11:40 AM EDT reply actions
Should’ve went with carnival. Thew this together kind of quickly so didn’t get many chances to proof.
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Fixed actually. Didn’t think I could edit it after Jim did.
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I would’ve done that if I was being more serious. I’m sure most of the major players on this team will get a thorough review including a letter grade as the off-season goes on. This was meant to be more anecdotal and humorous with some mostly non-statistical analysis.
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pretty F'n good there...
loved the line about Staal’s brothers, could easily be a drinking game. only thing I disagreed with is Avery’s shot. What made him so dangerous was his ability to get it off in traffic and/or sneak a fastball in from the wing & he does neither anymore. Otherwise, agree with the assessments & enjoyed the laughs
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easy rec
Continues to be the most hated player by shit-headed hockey fans who have never actually watched Sean Avery play.
So very true.
+1
So very true, I get people hating on Avery in Boston all the time, and I always respond yes you can hate on his style of play, but if you say he sucks you really haven’t watched him throughout his career in a hockey sense. He knows how to play the game and he plays hard.
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by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Apr 27, 2011 2:00 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
That’s funny considering the number of questionable hits players from Boston have thrown this year, most recently Lucic in the playoffs.
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it seems like forever since i've been back on here...
needed some time off….
however, on lucic’s hit….didn’t really find too much wrong with it…he probably could have hit that guy (was it halpern, honestly cant remember at this point) way harder…whoever it was though surely shaken up had to be embellishing just a bit…i mean in my eyes the Habs are really good at acting. lead actor being Subban.
in any case……VERY MUCH agree the nonesense everyone outside of NYspews about him. may very well be one of the most annoying/irritating players ever…but when people call him dirty and act like he’s the worst human being alive is just bullshit.
i can count numerous people in the league that are shit heads….look at all the suspensions in the first round of playoffs already…..not to mention cooke who thankfully was not able to come back for a second round series.
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by Master Ov Brutality on May 2, 2011 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Draft...
I know it’s a little early to be even thinking about the draft choice the rangers are going to make but I was looking at some of the Mock Drafts and a couple of them having them picking Vladimir Namestnikov. Have any of you seen this guy? He looks awesome. IMO the Rangers should most definitely go for a flashy winger with a little size and some skill and this kid is both. he looks awesome. Our D prospects look pretty good for a while and while I know we need a center, this kid looks like the real deal.
I mean Nugent -Hopkins looks rediculous as well. His skill is beyond anything that ANY ranger has but I think if we could get Namestnikov at 15 would be a steal. Anyone else have any ideas on our pick ? Just curious to see what you guys may think.
Hoping for Mika Zibanejad or Sven Bartschi...
although I doubt either will be available at #15. Unfortunately we have no chance at an impact center like Nugent-Hopkins, Couturier, Huberdeau, or Strome. Zibanejad supposedly has the most upside of any of the centers that may still be on the board after the top few are taken. Players like Mark McNeill or Mark Scheifele are more likely to be available at 15. (Of course this is all under the assumption that we’re taking a forward).
Ive seen a Mock, where Sven Bartschi goes to us at 15 but then again, they had Nino going to us last year, and Kadri the year before so their goes the accuracy of it.
by CrazyRangerFan on Apr 27, 2011 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i would love either of them.
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I’m pulling for Scheifele.
He put up great numbers on a bad team
by The Blue Seats on Apr 27, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Rocco Grimaldi
Probably still be available in the second or third round. This kid is small, but his moves are absolutely FILTHY. I saw him play when he was trying out for the WJC team (only 17 year old on the ice). It’s an all or nothing pick. HUGE upside if keep doing what he’s doing at the NHL level. The way this kid can move, I think he might be able to. I think I read he’s heading to college, but I think a couple years on Jr hockey would better suit him.
by BuckarooClub on Apr 28, 2011 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
He’s a second round pick, and he probably won’t be around for our second.
His puck handling skills are filthy, and he is a top end skater, but he is smaller than Zuccarello.
by The Blue Seats on Apr 30, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
put him and zucs on a line together with boyle :)
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yeah...speaking of the draft...
i know we have a ton of kids we want to see coming up in the next few years with lots of promise.
my question here, knowing this rarely happens, especially with the Rangers…but what are the odds we draft someone that is actually NHL ready that could immediately be useful for the team? I know this has never even been talked about…and probably very unlikely.
i know this rarely happens outside of first couple (lottery) picks…is there even anyone in this draft that it’s possible? or is that just never going to be something that the Rangers have the ability to do?
most notably, and dont shoot me for mentioning him, but say we had picked up Cam Fowler last year……we all know how his rookie season turned out…and maybe even Jeff Skinner for that matter…..both had pretty damn solid seasons….would either of them even had the chance to play this season if they were on the Rangers?
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by Master Ov Brutality on May 2, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Skinner would’ve played his way on because of the lack of centers, for the same reason Step made it. Fowler probably would not have made the team, but it’s hard to say for sure.
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by George E. Ays on May 2, 2011 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Skinner definatly would have made this team. He came out solid from the start. His 9 points in the first 8 games would have secured that he wouldn’t get sent back. There’s a chance Torts probably would have found a way to keep those 9 points from happening, but I think the kid is just too good. Skinner’s 61 points put him heads and tails above the rest of our team as our leading scorer.
I could be see Torts being able to jerk around Fowler alot more though. Would have been the same mess as MDZ.
There’s a chance Torts probably would have found a way to keep those 9 points from happening, but I think the kid is just too good.
I agree with that. The fore-checking system that Tortorella instilled would have had him assessing Skinner with probably the same deficiencies that MZA, that he wasn’t strong enough or whatever.
i agree..
i like what i see with Vladimir Namestniko..and he speaks pretty good english, thats always a good sign haha..if he falls to 15 or we find a way to get him i would be very happy, may not be able to make an immediate jump into the league, but something about him seems to just click.
Well done caerid, intellectual and hilarious
I especially liked ‘I suggest a cattle prod’ lol
Someone should do one of these for everyone who posts here haha that would be hilarious
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by BombersGmenBlueshirts25 on Apr 27, 2011 2:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Callahan and Dubinsky must be resigned! Don’t know how much they’re going to get, but Sather has to get it done.
Prospal was great and I’d like to see him back next season, but I’m not sure he’s coming back next season
Eminger, McCabe and Gilroy must be replaced with V-Tank, McIlrath and James Wisniewski
Del Zotto has got to improve his game, should he not, he will be traded
Fedotenko was a great third liner and I’m against the idea of bringing him back
Sauer is a defensive dynamo and should be brought back with a fair and reasonable contract
Drury, for the love of God retire with some dignity. When Trevor Gillies scores more goals then you, it’s time to hang up the skates
EC, it’s time for you to go
Wolski has talent, he’s got to find a way to use each and every night
Boyle had a great first half but just did not play well in the second half. Maybe a one year deal
Avery. Quite frankly I’ve had enough of the guy, but we’re stuck with him for at least one more year because no one else will take him
Biron is the best backup goalie we’ve had in years and is shootout guru, hopefully he stays healthy next season
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by The Last Shall Become First on Apr 27, 2011 2:46 PM EDT reply actions
mostly agree with your points here...
aside from the bit on Feds….if we can have him again for the same/similar contract we had him this year….then i’d surely welcome him back.
and as much as we’d like to believe it…pretty much no one really believes McLlrath will be ready next year…of those three….assuming Gilroy goes to FA…he’d prob be the best to take back if he can replicate his effort from the playoffs this year.
lastly……..im completely sure Biron can stay healthy…..his injury was more a freak accident than anything…..im not sure anyone has even thought about it…but just imagein if Hank was in there at the time Stepan took a seemingly harmless shot in practice and broke Hank’s collar bone instead.
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by Master Ov Brutality on May 2, 2011 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Brian McCabe
Notables: Managed to improve our power-play for a short time before realizing that making bad decisions and not shooting the puck were our mission objectives.
Awesome, great use of sarcasm. Much appreciated.
Also love the Christensen “Find a Way to look less creepy”. Well done, sir. Rec’d.
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by stonecoldcory on Apr 27, 2011 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Caerid.........
masterfully done sir. I laughed, I cried, it was a great read.
I agree with virtually everything you said, esp about Gilroy. This guy just screams power play.
I want to see how many recs we can get this thing. It deserves a shit load of them.
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by Dig Deep on Apr 27, 2011 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
i just rec’d your comment about rec’ing this post..
In Prust we Trust
"It's just pain."
This team has balls.
by Master Ov Brutality on May 2, 2011 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh snap. Hot rec on rec action.
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usually have to pay double for that
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by BleedsRangerBlue on May 4, 2011 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
EC
Let’s be honest here, if ypu were allowed to keep a guy in the dressing room all game and simply use him for a shootout or a penalty shot, EC is worth keeping. Otherwise, I would replace his spot in the lockerroom with excess equipment. This guy is brutal.
Nice job! rec'd
Loved this line LOL:
Must wear lifts to get on carnival rides. Showed a feisty side and willingness to engage much larger players (though I don’t think Chara likes people chewing his ankles)
+1
Dis b awsum
Yeah it was great to read haha
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Great write-up.
Only thing I disagree with is your take on Eminger. He was much more than a 7th D-man for the team. When he was playing on a regular basis, he was a physical & reliable presence. He hit everything that moved and was rarely out of position. I think lots of people were surprised with how well he adjusted. I wouldn’t mind if he was back next year.
Othersie, great stuff.
Funny commentary on Avery, Wolski, Frolov.
Great criticism on Avery fans and our D-men.
Pierre McGuire needs to go away.
by MartyEqualsPansy on Apr 29, 2011 9:57 AM EDT reply actions
i would not be opposed to bringing back eminger..
except that we really dont have a spot for him. id much rather see our current setup with MDZ or VTANK up here.
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