AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 #43, young one. I must have forgotten about Helm's amazing scoring touch. How many NHL goals does he have, exactly? Answer: ZERO. Another brilliant observation by you. Get to bed, sleep it off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kwame_Kilpatrick 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I agree last post is very accurate pavel is trying very hard but it seems like nobody on our team can figure out what he will do so they r confused. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 dats should take a long look at zetterberg, franzen, or getzlaf for that matter. these guys are monsters in the playoffs. datsyuk has been a mouse. it was his reputation early in his career. he's come through somewhat the last few years, but now he's under-performing worse than ever. great players come through when their team needs them. datsyuk hasn't done that once these playoffs. it's ridiculous. Go to NHL.com, hit "player search", type in Holmstrom, click on Tomas Holmstrom, and view Ninety-SUX's stats for the series. This guy is the POISON Datsyuk is dealing with. Coach won't separate Ninety-SUX from Pavel, so get used to this. Problem is it rubs off on Zetterberg, too. Double Whammy for the Wings. Big time bonus for the Quack Attack. Anyone that Holmstrom plays with will do worse 5 on 5 than what they would do if they didn't play with him. That's where Ninety-SUX is at in his career. I like Homer, and he serves a role on the PP, but he's absolutely KILLING us right now. Babs can't see it so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I remember seeing a Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Sammy in the 3rd period of this game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I remember seeing a Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Sammy in the 3rd period of this game. Ya me too right until Sammy took a penatly for interference when we actually had possesion of the puck. Sammy's not any better so I wouldn't want to see him paired with those 2, but I'd love to see Huds in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 If it's broke, try and fix it. Might as well change something up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) face the fact, youre calling out holmstrom, but it is only fair to call out everyones darling datsyuk. He is the hart canditdate and has done jack. Fancy dangling dont do anything vs the ducks. He better produce next game Meanwhile, the other hart candidates malkin and ovechkin have 16 and 20 points. Edited May 13, 2009 by Phazon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Go to NHL.com, hit "player search", type in Holmstrom, click on Tomas Holmstrom, and view Ninety-SUX's stats for the series. This guy is the POISON Datsyuk is dealing with. Coach won't separate Ninety-SUX from Pavel, so get used to this. Problem is it rubs off on Zetterberg, too. Double Whammy for the Wings. Big time bonus for the Quack Attack. Anyone that Holmstrom plays with will do worse 5 on 5 than what they would do if they didn't play with him. That's where Ninety-SUX is at in his career. I like Homer, and he serves a role on the PP, but he's absolutely KILLING us right now. Babs can't see it so far. datsyuk did just fine with holmstrom on his line this whole season. zetterberg is putting up poinst no matter who he plays with. datsyuk is the offensive juggernaut of this team. he needs to find a way to score. that's his job. people can make excuses for him all day long. first it was hossa. hossa moves off his line, z's on, pav still isn't doing s***. meanwhile, zetterberg keeps scoring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Sadly, I agree. If he only winds up with 1 assist in the series, then he did choke. Even Joe Thornton played better than this against the Ducks, yet all of us here were making fun of him. Look how well superstars like Crosby, Malkin and Oveckin have played in these playoffs, and then look at Datsyuk. Now you know why those guys are put on a higher pedestal than him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 LOVE the guy but its true. hes just trying to dangle a bit too much.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Yeah, too bad, something's wrong. He sucked in last few games of the RS too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 he flat out dominated the entire 3rd period, where's his finishers at, Hossa? Holmstrom? he's not the only one to blame, he played incredible in the 3rd tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Sadly, I agree. If he only winds up with 1 assist in the series, then he did choke. Even Joe Thornton played better than this against the Ducks, yet all of us here were making fun of him. Look how well superstars like Crosby, Malkin and Oveckin have played in these playoffs, and then look at Datsyuk. Now you know why those guys are put on a higher pedestal than him. And how is Datsyuk's performance this series compare to the monumental choke job Malkin had against the Wings in the FINALS? Surely one bad playoffs (in progress) is the defining characteristic of a player's career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I see your point, but don't really agree. He is dangling a lot, but he has had some great chances and not just catching the breaks. He's also working his tail off out there. Hopefully it all comes together for game 7!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 By the way- Datsyuk is clearly injured. Watch him out there- he can't shoot properly. He dangles then passes, even when he has a great shot in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 By the way- Datsyuk is clearly injured. Watch him out there- he can't shoot properly. He dangles then passes, even when he has a great shot in front of him. Doubtful. Datsyuk has been playing like crap for quite some time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Well he's certainly not the best forward on the Wings right now which was what he was for the whole season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 And how is Datsyuk's performance this series compare to the monumental choke job Malkin had against the Wings in the FINALS? Surely one bad playoffs (in progress) is the defining characteristic of a player's career. Datsyuk has had more bad playoff performances than good ones. Also, I hate to say it, but it's been a while since Lidstrom has had a great offensive game. He needs to do a better job of getting pucks through on his shots. Too many are being blocked right now. Really, many players are underachieving, but Datsyuk has been the worst. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 he played incredible in the 3rd tonight No he didn't. I love datsyuk, I completely do. But his play is so disappointing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Doubtful. Datsyuk has been playing like crap for quite some time. Good point- injuries all heal within one week. Surely one can't be injured for an extended period of time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsownnhl43 14 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 By the way- Datsyuk is clearly injured. Watch him out there- he can't shoot properly. He dangles then passes, even when he has a great shot in front of him. He is not injured. He is simply being marginalized by a bigger, and more physical team. If we get passed the ducks, no other team in this playoffs will be able to stop us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 A non scoring Datsyuk is better than Holmstrom, Cleary, and Sammy right now. The guy is the best defensive forward in the game and is still creating chances the puck just isnt going in. Far from a choker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Datsyuk has had more bad playoff performances than good ones. Also, I hate to say it, but it's been a while since Lidstrom has had a great offensive game. He needs to do a better job of getting pucks through on his shots. Too many are being blocked right now. Really, many players are underachieving, but Datsyuk has been the worst. This would be his second bad performance. The last one- he had to have fluid drained from his thigh in between periods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Can we give the Ducks a little credit for great D against him? Or did he magically just start sucking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 face the fact, youre calling out holmstrom, but it is only fair to call out everyones darling datsyuk. He is the hart canditdate and has done jack. Fancy dangling dont do anything vs the ducks. He better produce next game Meanwhile, the other hart candidates malkin and ovechkin have 16 and 20 points. exactly. datsyuk is embarrassing himself. hart candidates: 16, 20, and 4 points. playoffs are when you separate the men from the boys. datsyuk seems intent on being a boy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
