Zion 93 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I cannot believe the way Pavel Datsyuk is playing. He picked up the physical presence to go along with his dominant two-way game in the playoffs last year, and he just hasn't let his foot off of the gas. He was absolutely hammering people last night... I watch plenty of Sharks games, and I rarely see Doug Murray take hits where his opponent doesn't end up on his butt. Marleau and Boyle were the icing on the cake. I was in awe. I'm not sure if someone made his sandwich the wrong way for lunch, but he was a monster. He can't possibly be considered for the Lady Byng for a 4th straight year... or can he? He picked up (I believe) only his 18th penalty minute last night, but won with only 20 last year... but didn't start putting people on their asses regularly until the post-season started, which has no impact on Lady Byng consideration. Could he possibly pick up the hardware playing this way all season? While I'm much prouder of the Selke trophy that he won, the fact that he did it in conjunction with the Lady Byng really says something about the pure magnificence we're seeing from this fantastic player. I just hope he saves some of this for the playoffs. Is it possible he could take up yet another notch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I don't think legal hits are taken into strong consideration when choosing the Lady B winner. I always looked at it as the best-player-who-plays-within-the-rules-the-most award. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Datsyuk will be a finalist for the Lady Byng again...he's added even more physical presence, without taking any more penalties. Classic gentlemanly player! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tingnoel 4 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Datsyuk will be a finalist for the Lady Byng again...he's added even more physical presence, without taking any more penalties. Classic gentlemanly player! I agree. I wouldn't be surprised if he wins it again, because he has managed to add another dimension to his game and still rarely see the inside of the penalty box. I think he gets better every time he steps onto the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 Ohh man, I know. Everytime dats stepped on the ice, I got all excited. Last night was IMO one of his best career regular season games. Not so much points wise but his overall play was stellar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim 5 Report post Posted February 26, 2009 I don't think he wants the Lady Byng this year... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Datsyuk should be a finalist... But Marleau should win it. Better than a point per game, has not missed a game, team captain, and averages 1 minor every 9.833 games. If that description holds out the remaining 23 games, then there's no way anyone should be voting for anyone but Marleau. Tonight's game is included in the 23, of course. Based on his current pace, Marleau is on pace for the following stats at the end of the season if he plays all 82: 82 GP, 46g-42a-88pt, +35, 16 PIM Marleau wins the Lady Byng in a landslide if he has numbers anything like that at the end of the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chunkylover 26 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Datsyuk should be a finalist... But Marleau should win it. Better than a point per game, has not missed a game, team captain, and averages 1 minor every 9.833 games. If that description holds out the remaining 23 games, then there's no way anyone should be voting for anyone but Marleau. Tonight's game is included in the 23, of course. Based on his current pace, Marleau is on pace for the following stats at the end of the season if he plays all 82: 82 GP, 46g-42a-88pt, +35, 16 PIM Marleau wins the Lady Byng in a landslide if he has numbers anything like that at the end of the season. Good point. Datsyuk for the Selke definitely. Hart runner-up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Datsyuk should be a finalist... But Marleau should win it. Better than a point per game, has not missed a game, team captain, and averages 1 minor every 9.833 games. If that description holds out the remaining 23 games, then there's no way anyone should be voting for anyone but Marleau. Tonight's game is included in the 23, of course. Based on his current pace, Marleau is on pace for the following stats at the end of the season if he plays all 82: 82 GP, 46g-42a-88pt, +35, 16 PIM Marleau wins the Lady Byng in a landslide if he has numbers anything like that at the end of the season. You do realize that slide rulers are not used to give out awards in the NHL, AND, inertia does play a large role in how they give out awards, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Never liked the award, give it to someone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 I'd like to see Parise win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 He can't possibly be considered for the Lady Byng for a 4th straight year... or can he? He picked up (I believe) only his 18th penalty minute last night, but won with only 20 last year... but didn't start putting people on their asses regularly until the post-season started, which has no impact on Lady Byng consideration. Could he possibly pick up the hardware playing this way all season? I think fans at the Joe should start chanting MVP... MVP... MVP when Pavel touches the puck. Screw Ovechkin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 I enjoyed the sneak preview we got of playoff-mode Dastyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) The thing that's amazed me most about Datsyuk is how much he's improved even from Game 6 of the SCF. Nearly every night there's something he does better than ever before, without sacrificing any facet of his game (including gentlemanly play). Truly a remarkable player. Edited February 27, 2009 by David Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 What makes Marleau a better choice than Datsyuk though? Datsyuk is on pace for the fourth most points in the league (top five in assists), top five in +/- (a useless stat anyways), among the league leaders in takeaways, among the team leaders in hits, and he's on pace for just 24 PIM. Also, he only missed one game, and that was due to a bogus suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) What makes Marleau a better choice than Datsyuk though? Datsyuk is on pace for the fourth most points in the league (top five in assists), top five in +/- (a useless stat anyways), among the league leaders in takeaways, among the team leaders in hits, and he's on pace for just 24 PIM. Also, he only missed one game, and that was due to a bogus suspension. Lol... How many teams' fans do you think are out there right now that are actively campaigning for one of their players to recieve the Lady Byng? Don't get me wrong, I am proud to see the Wings do so well each year for this award; the Lady Byng was often considered the unofficial runner-up to the Hart, but the thought cracked me up. Edited February 27, 2009 by egroen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Do you really think he gives a rat's ass about the Byng??? Believe me when I tell you he's got other fish to fry and a hell of a bigger trophy in his sights - his third Stanley Cup. I dare you to tell me I'm wrong on this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Yeah, I see your point. Practically every team in the league has a player that could be viewed as a Lady Byng candidate. However, since Datsyuk has won it three times in a row, I figure he's a pretty good fit for the kind of player they're looking for! I still think he's a better candidate than Marleau; they're similar defensively, Datsyuk has the edge in points, assists, and plus and minus, has a similar hit count, he's soft spoken, and he only has a few more PIM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 "So many trophies. Not enough speech. Thank you." Any bets he'll be saying that this summer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Datsyuk not winning the Lady Byng?!?!?!? What's wrong with him?!??!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#19forPresident! 1 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 I cannot believe the way Pavel Datsyuk is playing. He picked up the physical presence to go along with his dominant two-way game in the playoffs last year, and he just hasn't let his foot off of the gas. He was absolutely hammering people last night... I watch plenty of Sharks games, and I rarely see Doug Murray take hits where his opponent doesn't end up on his butt. Marleau and Boyle were the icing on the cake......... I'm not sure if someone made his sandwich the wrong way for lunch, but he was a monster..........I just hope he saves some of this for the playoffs. QFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selkie 10 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Didn't he say something when he was picking up the award last year that he didn't expect to win it again this year? I remember thinking it was a sign that the more physical playoff Pasha was going to carry over into this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 Didn't he say something when he was picking up the award last year that he didn't expect to win it again this year? I remember thinking it was a sign that the more physical playoff Pasha was going to carry over into this season. I thought he said he hadn't expected to win it again last year. Of course, with Pavel, it's kind of hard to tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) I cannot believe the way Pavel Datsyuk is playing. He picked up the physical presence to go along with his dominant two-way game in the playoffs last year, and he just hasn't let his foot off of the gas. He was absolutely hammering people last night... I watch plenty of Sharks games, and I rarely see Doug Murray take hits where his opponent doesn't end up on his butt. Marleau and Boyle were the icing on the cake. I was in awe. I'm not sure if someone made his sandwich the wrong way for lunch, but he was a monster. He can't possibly be considered for the Lady Byng for a 4th straight year... or can he? He picked up (I believe) only his 18th penalty minute last night, but won with only 20 last year... but didn't start putting people on their asses regularly until the post-season started, which has no impact on Lady Byng consideration. Could he possibly pick up the hardware playing this way all season? While I'm much prouder of the Selke trophy that he won, the fact that he did it in conjunction with the Lady Byng really says something about the pure magnificence we're seeing from this fantastic player. I just hope he saves some of this for the playoffs. Is it possible he could take up yet another notch? Most excellent post. Pavel Datsyuk is a pure joy to watch every time he is on the ice. Edited February 27, 2009 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 You do realize that slide rulers are not used to give out awards in the NHL, AND, inertia does play a large role in how they give out awards, right? Yeah, the last sentence of the post you quoted was kind of important there. You know, where I said Marleau would win in a landslide if his end-of-season numbers were similar to what I had posted? Just so you know, reading comprehension is important on a message board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
