Yemack 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 http://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/nhl/d...0,6364086.story Some interesting insights such as Zetterberg and [Pavel] Datsyuk are very similar players. Both play two-way games. You can talk about all their points but those guys play against every team's top line and best players. They're the two hardest players that I have to go against and I have a lot of fun watching them. Zetterberg has been know for his defense forever. He plays in those situations because of his ability and because he can read those plays. The thing with [Evgeni] Malkin is … I think what people don't quite understand is how tight the checking gets in the finals. I think everybody expected a lot more offense out of him and I think he will prove that. He just can't let Detroit get to him. Malkin's a guy that's used to playing with the puck all the time and he's going to get frustrated if he doesn't have it. But that's what makes it frustrating when you play Detroit. They're so good at puck possession. You're chasing the puck around for 70% of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Good read. Even though I don't like the Ducks and Getzlaf as a player.. It's cool to see some insight from a guy at the level that he is. Especially after playing the Wings so much, it's nice to see the respect he has for both teams. Good article Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 A surprisingly good read. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Good read... Nice to see a players perspective thats not in the game. Obv. Getsmacked has a good head for the game. Its nice to see the respect he has for both teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Good read, Getzlaf was neutral, as expected Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 It was nice to hear what Getzlaf had to say, especially since I'd bet you any money he has a lot more hate stored up for the Wings than he does for the Pens. He made some good comments - most of it obvious - and it was nice to see he didnt agree with the bulls*** call on Lilja. I gained a little respect for Getzlaf after that read, considering, like I said, its probably not real easy for him to give one of his rival teams credit, which he did in that article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 2, 2008 Enjoyable read- thanks for posting. This article, along with the Pronger one, was a refreshing change of pace from reading hockey journalists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
