Is anyone else underwhelmed by Leino?

[gowingsgo 3]

If Datsyuk can go Leino is the guy I sit

[Konnan511 1,736]

He has more points than Crosby in the finals, and you think he's been bad

[Konnan511 1,736]

Yes, I heard that too. Then I say don't let the door hit you in the ass. Bye bye!!

You've lost all credibility in my eyes by this one post.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Coach Babcock must like what he's seen in Leino; he double-shifted him near the end of the game.

[zata20 4]

what the hell are you guys talking about?????? his cycling has been second to none, he's never been fast, but he's intelligent and makes good plays most of the time,,, he was the direct result of Abs' goal last night. what more do you want from a rookie trying to fill a dats void?

Some of you are ridiculous. Like mentioned before, Abdelkader's goal in game one was made possible because of Leino's work behind the net. He is a SCORER playing on a line that gets about 8 minutes a night and he is playing with Maltby.

Edited June 1, 2009 by zata20

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

You've lost all credibility in my eyes by this one post.

Know what, I don't care about what you think of my opinion!!

Edited June 1, 2009 by Hockeymom1960

[Konnan511 1,736]

Know what, I don't care about what you think of my opinion!!

You're honest, I respect that. Still no credibility, but you have my respect.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

Are you kidding me?

He's barely getting PT with 4th-line time. And in that time, he has contributed on the scoresheet. He's a rookie who has only played a handful of playoff games. He hasn't done anything to cost the team games. He has barely had the playing time to be even noticable out there, but he has been noticed, in a good way.

Understand what reasonable expectations are given the situation.

Edited June 1, 2009 by SouthernWingsFan

[Casey 145]

If Datsyuk can go Leino is the guy I sit

Ditto, but what a choice to have to make. My default would be Maltby, but he's been playing out of his mind.

Generally, when picking someone to sit in this scenario, I swap like for like. Datsyuk is a finesse forward with excellent defense. He'd be an upgrade for any other finesse-style forwards with lesser defensive capability. In that light, Leino has to be the odd man out.