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bonzo48280 12-01-2011 08:55 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
you should just get Dustin Brown in here. He is one of my favorite players in the league (USA)

dmbetc 12-01-2011 08:58 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~ (Post 13153977)
What? Is Dustin Brown not your friend, or not? ;)

No, don't ask him that because I already know the answer. Tell Dustin to Mike that I said, "thanks for making me waste 50 bucks on a jersey with your name on it. I knew I should have went with Pronger."
:lol I'll be sure to pass that along. It'll be even better because his wife is a huge Pronger fan.

Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo48280 (Post 13154010)
you should just get Dustin Brown in here. He is one of my favorite players in the league (USA)
He really should. You all can't damage him more than he damaged himself with that whole water bottle stint.

dmbetc 12-01-2011 09:12 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
14 different Rangers with points tonight.


Just sayin'

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 09:18 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmbetc (Post 13154020)
:lol I'll be sure to pass that along. It'll be even better because his wife is a huge Pronger fan.



He really should. You all can't damage him more than he damaged himself with that whole water bottle stint.
If you're not joshin' us, there is no way I would make fun of Dustin Brown...that much. For real though, he is one of my top favorite players in the league.

Bron Yr Aur 12-01-2011 09:25 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13153485)
Not really. I'm still confident in Craw, the blue liners in front of him haven't been solid at ALL. Lots of the opportunities guys are getting are way too good of chances. Craw has been incredibly average lately, for sure, but worried? Not yet.

In other news, Kruger promoted to the 2nd line center, and Kaner moved back to wing.

25-19-88
10-16-81

19 and 88 are back together. Apparently we've ruled the Kaner at center experiment is a failure.
Kruger to the top 6 is really, really stupid. The only C worse than Kane so far at faceoffs has been....Kruger. Should've kept going with Viktor-Toews-Hossa as the 1st line. That line was dominating.

The funny thing is that Q's way of mixing things up is to shuffle the F lines. When the real problem is, like you said, the defense's terrible play. They simply cannot clear the zone effectively anymore, for whatever reason, and it's painful to watch. This team could be fighting for a playoff spot if that continues.

I'm a little worried about Crawford, and though he has let in a few soft ones lately, it's mostly because his movement is looking very slow. That's the biggest concern.

lockman21 12-01-2011 09:27 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by UCFish (Post 13153577)
That is interesting....other than being pretty bad on face offs I thought he was fine...

Not sure I like this.
Eh, he was doing pretty well in the offensive end with the role, but the backcheck has been suspect at best over the last few weeks, and I like Kruger, a lot. I'm good with this move.

Bron Yr Aur 12-01-2011 09:42 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154131)
Eh, he was doing pretty well in the offensive end with the role, but the backcheck has been suspect at best over the last few weeks, and I like Kruger, a lot. I'm good with this move.
I like what Kruger has done, no doubt. And I think Kane has not been on his game lately. But I like what he has added to his game with the poke check, and I'm not sure Kruger is ready for this role. Hossa, in particular, absolutely rakes when he has a legitimate playmaker feeding him the puck, and Kruger has not shown that ability yet.

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 09:46 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur (Post 13154184)
I like what Kruger has done, no doubt. And I think Kane has not been on his game lately. But I like what he has added to his game with the poke check, and I'm not sure Kruger is ready for this role. Hossa, in particular, absolutely rakes when he has a legitimate playmaker feeding him the puck, and Kruger has not shown that ability yet.
if Kruger has shown anything, it's this. He has just never had people to finish

~Crashintome89~ 12-01-2011 09:53 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
We should start a "Get Dustin Brown on Ants" campaign.

bradshaw06 12-01-2011 10:01 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
lollercaps, lollerbrohan.

Brohan_Santana 12-01-2011 10:03 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Looks like the Pens finally beat the Caps. Took you trolls long enough

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 10:05 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
yeah we need Dustin Brown in here now

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:05 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur (Post 13154122)
Kruger to the top 6 is really, really stupid. The only C worse than Kane so far at faceoffs has been....Kruger. Should've kept going with Viktor-Toews-Hossa as the 1st line. That line was dominating.

The funny thing is that Q's way of mixing things up is to shuffle the F lines. When the real problem is, like you said, the defense's terrible play. They simply cannot clear the zone effectively anymore, for whatever reason, and it's painful to watch. This team could be fighting for a playoff spot if that continues.

I'm a little worried about Crawford, and though he has let in a few soft ones lately, it's mostly because his movement is looking very slow. That's the biggest concern.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur (Post 13154184)
I like what Kruger has done, no doubt. And I think Kane has not been on his game lately. But I like what he has added to his game with the poke check, and I'm not sure Kruger is ready for this role. Hossa, in particular, absolutely rakes when he has a legitimate playmaker feeding him the puck, and Kruger has not shown that ability yet.
1 - to the bolded:

In November, Patrick Kane won only 41.5% of his faceoffs. Krüger won 48.6% of his.

2 - Kruger has been extremely solid on his playmaking abilities. What are you talking about? I think this line has lots of potential. Kane's backchecking ability has seriously started to come into question the past couple weeks, and he's been exploited more than once as a center. Sticking Kruger in this role is certainly interesting, and it'll be fun to see if he can make something happen with two insanely talented wingers opposite him. 10 and 81? Can't ask for much more to show what you're worth.

Plus, 19-88 being back together is awesome.

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Originally Posted by bonzo48280 (Post 13154194)
if Kruger has shown anything, it's this. He has just never had people to finish
Yup, this. I love Kruger's game. This could be a really good thing. We'll see.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:06 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana (Post 13154255)
Looks like the Pens finally beat the Caps. Took you trolls long enough
:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol WHAT?

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:07 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Going for the hat trick-

Also, saw this question posted on Reddit, figured I'd ask you guys:

Who is your favorite NHL'er that doesn't play for your team?

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 10:13 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154271)
Going for the hat trick-

Also, saw this question posted on Reddit, figured I'd ask you guys:

Who is your favorite NHL'er that doesn't play for your team?
pretty tough between Bobby Ryan, Dustin Brown, and Andrew Ladd.

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 10:16 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154266)
1 - to the bolded:

In November, Patrick Kane won only 41.5% of his faceoffs. Krüger won 48.6% of his.

2 - Kruger has been extremely solid on his playmaking abilities. What are you talking about? I think this line has lots of potential. Kane's backchecking ability has seriously started to come into question the past couple weeks, and he's been exploited more than once as a center. Sticking Kruger in this role is certainly interesting, and it'll be fun to see if he can make something happen with two insanely talented wingers opposite him. 10 and 81? Can't ask for much more to show what you're worth.

Plus, 19-88 being back together is awesome.



Yup, this. I love Kruger's game. This could be a really good thing. We'll see.
The only reason I like Kane at the C is he has the puck more, which is never a bad thing. Having him with Toews though, there aren't many more dangerous duos in the league.

Kruger has been great on the kill and defensively, but playmaking has always been his strong point.

Bolland and Brunette need to stick together with Frolik or Ben Smith. As long as Brunette isn't Forechecking he is fine on any line.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:17 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Mine are either St. Louis and Datsyuk.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:18 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo48280 (Post 13154309)
The only reason I like Kane at the C is he has the puck more, which is never a bad thing. Having him with Toews though, there aren't many more dangerous duos in the league.

Kruger has been great on the kill and defensively, but playmaking has always been his strong point.

Bolland and Brunette need to stick together with Frolik or Ben Smith. As long as Brunette isn't Forechecking he is fine on any line.
I still think Smith needs to fit in somewhere. Bickell has had his time, stick a fork in him. See what Brunette-Bolland-Smith can do.

bonzo48280 12-01-2011 10:20 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Brunette Bolland and Smith does not make me upset. Where do you stick Frolik? 4th line? For the price he is making that ain't too good.

~Crashintome89~ 12-01-2011 10:20 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
That's a great question. I really don't know. Definitely not Patrick Kane. It used to be Max Talbot, but now he's on the Flyers.

If we're saying former players--Simon Gagne.

But, I'm gonna have to go with Nick Lidstrom. Guy is a stud. Love him.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:22 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bonzo48280 (Post 13154324)
Brunette Bolland and Smith does not make me upset. Where do you stick Frolik? 4th line? For the price he is making that ain't too good.
Yeah, fuck it. Contract be damned. He can skate on the 4th line, the PK and the 3rd PP unit.

Bron Yr Aur 12-01-2011 10:22 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154266)
1 - to the bolded:

In November, Patrick Kane won only 41.5% of his faceoffs. Krüger won 48.6% of his.

2 - Kruger has been extremely solid on his playmaking abilities. What are you talking about? I think this line has lots of potential. Kane's backchecking ability has seriously started to come into question the past couple weeks, and he's been exploited more than once as a center. Sticking Kruger in this role is certainly interesting, and it'll be fun to see if he can make something happen with two insanely talented wingers opposite him. 10 and 81? Can't ask for much more to show what you're worth.

Plus, 19-88 being back together is awesome.



Yup, this. I love Kruger's game. This could be a really good thing. We'll see.
I didn't realize Kruger had improved his FO% that much. He has played solid, but I'm going to disagree about him being a big play-maker. We'll see, but I haven't really seen that out of him. I agree that putting him with Sharp and Hossa will give him a chance to show something. He should be able to rack up the assists with those two on his line.

19-88 will be refreshing, but at the same time, I think 19-81 is just as dangerous.

Brunette has looked 'ok' lately, but he's so slow, I just wish they'd give him some nights off so we can see what Ben Smith can do. No way I put 15 on the third line over Frolik. At least Frolik can skate and he is very effective defensively. His shot is dreadful, but at least he can backcheck. Brunette is just too old, too slow.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:23 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Crashintome89~ (Post 13154326)
That's a great question. I really don't know. Definitely not Patrick Kane. It used to be Max Talbot, but now he's on the Flyers.

If we're saying former players--Simon Gagne.

But, I'm gonna have to go with Nick Lidstrom. Guy is a stud. Love him.
Lindstrom isn't a bad choice, for sure. St. Louis is probably my #1. Gotta love that guys heart. Datsyuk is just so fucking dirty.

lockman21 12-01-2011 10:24 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bron Yr Aur (Post 13154333)
I didn't realize Kruger had improved his FO% that much. He has played solid, but I'm going to disagree about him being a big play-maker. We'll see, but I haven't really seen that out of him. I agree that putting him with Sharp and Hossa will give him a chance to show something. He should be able to rack up the assists with those two on his line.

19-88 will be refreshing, but at the same time, I think 19-81 is just as dangerous.

Brunette has looked 'ok' lately, but he's so slow, I just wish they'd give him some nights off so we can see what Ben Smith can do.
Keep Brunette in there, fuck Bickell.

Bron Yr Aur 12-01-2011 10:27 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154343)
Keep Brunette in there, fuck Bickell.
Jesus, I forgot all about Bickell because he's become so damn invisible. He started the season so well, put in a couple of nice goals and had some really solid hits. And then he just stopped. Bickell can sit, I'd rather see Ben.

kev87lads 12-01-2011 10:53 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
:lol at brohan calling the Pens fans trolls.

dmbmuskie 12-01-2011 11:56 PM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
I know the Caps stink right now, but if the Pens would ever get healthy they're going to be amazing.

TMoore4075 12-02-2011 08:18 AM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154271)
Going for the hat trick-

Also, saw this question posted on Reddit, figured I'd ask you guys:

Who is your favorite NHL'er that doesn't play for your team?
Tough with him on the Hawks but might go with Taves (yeah I spelled it that way) cause he reminds me of Stevie Y who is, and will always be, my all time favorite player.

fonzz41 12-02-2011 09:53 AM
Re: NHL 2011/2012 Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lockman21 (Post 13154271)
Going for the hat trick-

Also, saw this question posted on Reddit, figured I'd ask you guys:

Who is your favorite NHL'er that doesn't play for your team?
Toews, for much the same reason that Tim likes Stevie Y... only replace Stevie Y w/ Joe Sakic. Johnny T fits perfectly into that mold of quiet leader who does anything he needs to for the W. He's a winner.

Also, Shea Weber. You won't find a more complete defenseman in the NHL.


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