Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I know that our big guns have not produced (Hossa,Dats,and even Zetts to a lesser extent),but these players have proven themselves in the past playoffs and regular season. Filppula has had SO many chances to score (at least 4 last night),and he can't seem to put one away! The team needs a player making 3mill to score sometimes... I know,he can skate and pass and checks well,but around the net it seems he's has no "finish" Is he 'pine furniture',or just lost his confidence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Huh? He's been great with Franzen and Hossa. Hint: he's not there too score, he's there to get the puck to the other two. And he's doing it well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Huh? He's been great with Franzen and Hossa. Hint: he's not there too score, he's there to get the puck to the other two. And he's doing it well. Agreed,but when presented with a scoring opportunity,and he's had plenty,its miss the net or a save. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Agreed,but when presented with a scoring opportunity,and he's had plenty,its miss the net or a save. Bro, right now, that's damn near every Wing. Fil is the one Wing I am highest on right now. Him and Franzen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Bro, right now, that's damn near every Wing. Fil is the one Wing I am highest on right now. Him and Franzen. It seems that he is snake bitten at every opportunity.Remember his performance last year and that highlight goal he scored vs Dallas? Only 6 assists in 10 games isn't indicative of his work ethic and skill,but here's hoping that he puts a few layers of laquer on that finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Agreed,but when presented with a scoring opportunity,and he's had plenty,its miss the net or a save. So what do we do with Zetterberg who has constantly had it slip off his stick or just blow the scoring chance? This being snakebitten is pretty much everyone but Mule and Lids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Sorry Zeke. You're worng on this and most of us all agree Filppula is one of the players who is playing above average rght now. Filppula is paid for his exceptional defense and his ability to create offense. Hossa and Franzen are being paid to score and one of those two is doing it on a nightly basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Sorry Zeke. You're worng on this and most of us all agree Filppula is one of the players who is playing above average rght now. Filppula is paid for his exceptional defense and his ability to create offense. Hossa and Franzen are being paid to score and one of those two is doing it on a nightly basis. If I pay you 3 mill,its OK to pop one in every once in a while. 6 assists in 10 games playing with Mule and Hossa? I'm not saying he isn't playing good hockey,but he had about 4 glorious chances last night,if he puts in one,its a new game,maybe new series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 what about Datsyuk if we are calling out players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 If I pay you 3 mill,its OK to pop one in every once in a while. 6 assists in 10 games playing with Mule and Hossa? I'm not saying he isn't playing good hockey,but he had about 4 glorious chances last night,if he puts in one,its a new game,maybe new series. He's only been with them 3 games. As a lot of people are saying... there are better players on every line to pick than Fil right about now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 In other words one might say he's all Finnish and no finish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 what about Datsyuk if we are calling out players that happened plenty of times already. I like the way Flip is playing right now, sure he isn't finishing, but he has never been spectacular at it. I feel that he knows he has scorers on his line and he does his best to give them opportunities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 I am not sure about Flip yet...I like him just not sure to what potential he will meet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Yes. Filppula has very poor finishing skills. But everything else he does is high quality. Finishing is his only real weakness aside from not using his body to be physically punishing. In the long run Filppula will end up being a poor man's Datsyuk, which is fine with me since we can't afford to pay the entire top six 6 million dollars or more a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Yes. Filppula has very poor finishing skills. But everything else he does is high quality. Finishing is his only real weakness aside from not using his body to be physically punishing. In the long run Filppula will end up being a poor man's Datsyuk, which is fine with me since we can't afford to pay the entire top six 6 million dollars or more a year. Excellent analysis. I remember when Dats was mostly a playmaker,and rarely put them away. Maybe he just needs to get a feel for the net. In any case,I'm not dissing him,as I feel his efforts and overall skills are appreciated,but please,put one in tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Excellent analysis. I remember when Dats was mostly a playmaker,and rarely put them away. Maybe he just needs to get a feel for the net. In any case,I'm not dissing him,as I feel his efforts and overall skills are appreciated,but please,put one in tomorrow. If Filppula discovers his shot I hope he does it early in his contract so we can have a scoring version of Filppula for only 3 mill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Yes. Filppula has very poor finishing skills. But everything else he does is high quality. Finishing is his only real weakness aside from not using his body to be physically punishing. In the long run Filppula will end up being a poor man's Datsyuk, which is fine with me since we can't afford to pay the entire top six 6 million dollars or more a year. At 24, Datsyuk had 51 points (12 goals). At 24, since Flip just turned 25 a couple months ago, Filppula just put up 40 points (12goals). Anyone who has been watching him this playoffs can see he has a physical edge that Datsyuk didn't have at that age. Filppula truly is a poor man's Datsyuk right now and at the end of Filppula's 5 year contract we will be calling him Datsyuk-lite. And Zeke, just remember which players are making more than Filppula and compare their point/goals totals to hi and pick those players to start riding because Filppula, as said before by many posters, has not been one of the Wings that has been playing inadequately and remember what we are paying him for, and it's not for being a finsher, but for being FInnish . Edited May 14, 2009 by Konnan511 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 If I pay you 3 mill,its OK to pop one in every once in a while. 6 assists in 10 games playing with Mule and Hossa? I'm not saying he isn't playing good hockey,but he had about 4 glorious chances last night,if he puts in one,its a new game,maybe new series. That says more of Hossa and Franzen, not Filppula. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimace1970 81 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 He's not like pine furniture. He's like school on Sunday.... :rotflmao: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Yes, he is pine furniture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Flip has been one of our best players this series. You're grasping at straws if he's the one you're finding to blame for not having won the series *yet*. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 (edited) Interesting to call out Flip. While yes I agree that he finishes poorly, but yeah, the entire team could fall under that category (except the Mule). I am usually one of the people who are hardest on him, I get frustrated. But right now, his line is the only line producing. Edited May 14, 2009 by Wings_Rule_1010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Interesting to call out Flip. While yes I agree that he finishes poorly, but yeah, the entire team could fall under that category (except the Mule). I am usually one of the people who are hardest on him, I get frustrated. But right now, his line is the only line producing. I think he's got all the skills and potential to be a star,but just put the damn puck in tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lomekian 201 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Yes. Filppula has very poor finishing skills. But everything else he does is high quality. Finishing is his only real weakness aside from not using his body to be physically punishing. In the long run Filppula will end up being a poor man's Datsyuk, which is fine with me since we can't afford to pay the entire top six 6 million dollars or more a year. Spot on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nkuehnl 0 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Filppula is a hard worker and I don't know if anyone could argue otherwise. He's fair game for criticism when it comes to offensive production, however, because he has had a plethora of scoring opportunities and hasn't capitalized on any of them. The same applies to Datsyuk. He's been playing well, but 0 goals is not an acceptable statistic. That said, Filppula's offensive talent is mediocre, so I suppose it's a bit more acceptable that he isn't producing beyond his means. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
