SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Samuelsson isn't useless, but he can be utterly frustrating. He doesn't do anything just completely horrible in my mind, but unless he's on a hot streak, he's just kinda 'there' in the game. It's a catch-22, a lot of his shots are wasted efforts, but you never know when it will yield a goofy rebound/wicked bounce off the boards. I'm not going to throw a temper tantrum if he's favored over Rex or Flipper in terms of the last guy being scratched (if everybody is healthy), but I'd like to see Rex/Flipper out there first. I like how Babcock is constantly on Hudler's rear, pushing him even when he does well because I think he knows that Hudler can be one helluva player for years to come if he keeps working hard, but I think Rex has earned his shot for more playing time (whenever everybody is healthy). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) Samuelsson isn't useless, but he can be utterly frustrating. He doesn't do anything just completely horrible in my mind, but unless he's on a hot streak, he's just kinda 'there' in the game. It's a catch-22, a lot of his shots are wasted efforts, but you never know when it will yield a goofy rebound/wicked bounce off the boards. I'm not going to throw a temper tantrum if he's favored over Rex or Flipper in terms of the last guy being scratched (if everybody is healthy), but I'd like to see Rex/Flipper out there first. I like how Babcock is constantly on Hudler's rear, pushing him even when he does well because I think he knows that Hudler can be one helluva player for years to come if he keeps working hard, but I think Rex has earned his shot for more playing time (whenever everybody is healthy). How can you not be pissed if Flip or Rex are benched over Sammy? They are more skilled, more passionate, and more hardworking than Sammy has ever been since hes laced them up. Filppula and Hudler are flat out better than Samuelsson in almost every way - the excpetion being size and Hudlers defensive abilities, but with Calder, Hank, Datsyuk, Flip, Maltby, Franzen, and Draper on the team, Sammy's average D skills become useless. The sad thing is, I fully expect him to play over one of the rookies. Edited March 26, 2007 by YoungGuns1340 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) I just don't get pissed off or irked at a lot of things that other people get ticked about in here and I'm willing to be patient. Besides, we aren't going to control what the coaches do/don't do and we're not going to have any influence on Babcock's decision making now or in the future, so why waste the effort of losing your hair at an early age then? Edited March 26, 2007 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 it kinda boogles my mind when we as a team don't bench overrated ineffective verterans in place of young scoring youngsters. Flip and hudler are effective and doing very well, why on earth would we as a team put them out for a guy who has been. Yet as i say that i know that either flip or rex will be out playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 I agree, bench Sammy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 How about we trade Samulesson, Lilja and a first round draft pick for... *shot* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowingsgo 3 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Our best player isnt on the ice. We will be better off when hank gets healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silkyjohnson13 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Which brings me to this, why won't Babcock give Chelios any PP time? He's said many times he'd like to sink his teeth into it, and I'd say he'd be a better right handed point guy than Sammy. Have you seen Chelios's offensive game of late? He cannot control his shot at all - he's hit more people(refs included) than anybody i know - and those people are usually nowhere near the target. I agree that i don't want Sammy out there on the point but Chelios ain't better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Chelios is a D man he isn't supposed to score so...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Chelios is a D man he isn't supposed to score so...... we're not ripping chelios saying since he isnt scoring he isnt of use. He just might not be the best to put on the PP as someone above suggested. He shouldnt replace scoring D men like lids or schneids on the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 (edited) Chelios is not counted on to score goals. We have Lidstrom and Schneider to do that. Chelios best strength is his PK ability and being a good shutdown defenseman. At his age, he is still really good it. Edited March 26, 2007 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 "They know Z (Zetterberg) is coming back, and someone isn't going to play. They're making the case for it not being one of them, and I like that. "They're sending the message that 'You'll be sitting, and we aren't.' " God willing, make it be Samuelsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Covenant 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Don't be quick to blame.. Langster hasn't put up much since Sams been back... hell Langster hasn't really done much at all. (@ his so called; "caliber") But that was an awesome goal Lang scored yesterday! Too bad it was on the wrong net He has sucked of late, but let's not forget: 18-30: 48 pts., +13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
