Opie 308 Report post Posted December 18, 2008 (edited) I attribute Nick's slow start to the adjustment period to new equipment. Now had the slow start turned into a slow year than no it was no the equipment, but his shot seems to be getting more accurate, his passes are looking crisper, his stick work on the D end is getting back to where it was. I think there is a lot to be said about being comfortable with your equipment. Again, had this "Slump" (His slump is still better than 95% of the leagues best day) been longer say up to the all star break or the whole season I would be more inclined to blame it on him, as in not being ready for the season, being tired from the long season, age, whatever, but it was only a couple of weeks and now he is showing signs of coming back to form. That goal against Calgary to win it was a sign of Nick rounding into form. And with Nick at his best that makes Rafalski a better D-man, it makes Ozzie a better goalie, it makes the forwards look better defensively. It is the Randy Moss/Plaxico Burress argument in my mind. Do/did they have negative impacts on their team that Lids doesn't sure, BUT... they all make the people around them better, even if by simply being there. Look at the Giants passing attack with and without Plax, who is being double covered to take away the safety NO ONE, thus making the offense worse. Nick being Lids makes the whole team better, just by being on the ice! Edit: BTW should it be Nik or Nick, I have seen it both ways and due to only being familiar with the American version of his name I always spell it with the c. In Sweden would it be Nik or Nick? Edited December 18, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted December 18, 2008 The only time I've ever seen it spelt Nik, is on these boards. Then again, I'd never seen anyone but some shlub on these boards spell "Lindstrom" before the 2008 awards so yeah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted December 18, 2008 Two things. Weber is 5th on his team for PK duties. Boyle isn't the Sharks' #1 defenseman. No way can the Norris go to a guy that falls in either category. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
