Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Well it is only supposed to be x12 which would be 4 Forward Lines and have nothing to do with Defensive Lines. Yeah, I got that now. I just kinda got confused while almost everyone were posting lines with d-men on them. It would have to Zetterberg or Datsyuk then. Datsyuk is a better set-up man and better defensively. Zetterberg is a better goal scorer and probably a better skater as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Rick Nash x 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Yeah, I got that now. I just kinda got confused while almost everyone were posting lines with d-men on them. It would have to Zetterberg or Datsyuk then. Datsyuk is a better set-up man and better defensively. Zetterberg is a better goal scorer and probably a better skater as well. Datsyuk can do it all, though. Hit, skate, pass, score, steal, etc. Zetterberg is a more polished skater and probably has a little more class in the slot, but Datsyuk doesn't get injured as often and is tougher to play against. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Datsyuk can do it all, though. Hit, skate, pass, score, steal, etc. Zetterberg is a more polished skater and probably has a little more class in the slot, but Datsyuk doesn't get injured as often and is tougher to play against. Zetterberg is better in the playoffs. Zetterberg > Datsyuk by a mile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Datsyuk can do it all, though. Hit, skate, pass, score, steal, etc. Zetterberg is a more polished skater and probably has a little more class in the slot, but Datsyuk doesn't get injured as often and is tougher to play against. Don't forget that Zetterberg actually shows up for the playoffs more often though. Edit: Damn, Carman beat me to it. Edited December 22, 2009 by Zetts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 I don't know about that. Zetterberg has been good in the playoffs, but that might be because Datsyuk is getting the opponents checking line. Zetterberg always seems to be playing against the other team's scoring line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 I don't know about that. Zetterberg has been good in the playoffs, but that might be because Datsyuk is getting the opponents checking line. Zetterberg always seems to be playing against the other team's scoring line. Nope, it's because Zetterberg raises his game in key situations. Not to mention Zetterberg shut down the league's best player in Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Nope, it's because Zetterberg raises his game in key situations. Not to mention Zetterberg shut down the league's best player in Crosby. Yah, but Zetterberg doesn't have a certain player on his line slowing him down. Don't forget about that, Carmen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted December 22, 2009 i didn't know the other teams first line is their "checking line" maybe that's why jake wants helm with datsyuk! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Yah, but Zetterberg doesn't have a certain player on his line slowing him down. Don't forget about that, Carmen. The lines haven't always been the same in the playoffs. A few years back, Datsyuk wasn't playing with Holmstrom. And in 2008, Dastyuk, Zetterberg and Holmstrom were all together for a good chunk of the playoffs. There's no way to pin this one on the best net-front player in the league Jake. Zetterberg is better in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 How did this thread turn into a Datsyuk vs. Zetterberg discussion? My argument: Zetterberg hasn't been as good without Datsyuk and as Datsyuk has been without Zetterberg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 How did this thread turn into a Datsyuk vs. Zetterberg discussion? My argument: Zetterberg hasn't been as good without Datsyuk and as Datsyuk has been without Zetterberg. Don't worry, I'm sure this discussion won't last long. It'll turn into an enforcer thread. Or maybe one about goaltending once someone suggests that Osgood is the player we clone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 How did this thread turn into a Datsyuk vs. Zetterberg discussion? My argument: Zetterberg hasn't been as good without Datsyuk and as Datsyuk has been without Zetterberg. Except in the most important stage of the season(Playoffs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) Not this again. Datsyuk is inferior to Zetterberg when it comes to defense. Zetterberg was the key forward to play against the other team's scoring lines and he still produced more than Datsyuk while having to concentrate much more on his defensive game. Also: Edited December 22, 2009 by Doc Holliday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Datsyuk has better hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Datsyuk has better hands. Except in the most important stage of the season(Playoffs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Except in the most important stage of the season(Playoffs).Damn, you're good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Damn, you're good. Just bored haha. I'm glad we have them both. Datsyuk has just had some bad luck with injuries in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Henmasvel Zetolmsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Henmasvel Zetolmsyuk. wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Also for those who wanted it: Courtesy of the great Matt. Thanks Doc! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 Not this again. Datsyuk is inferior to Zetterberg when it comes to defense. Zetterberg was the key forward to play against the other team's scoring lines and he still produced more than Datsyuk while having to concentrate much more on his defensive game. Also: Ah the 5 on 3. All other arguments are invalid now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted December 22, 2009 I think Datsyuk would have to be the clear choice. Imagine Dats on the ice with 2 other Dats? The same instinct and playmaking skills perfectly in tune with his linemates? Imagine being on the other team and being hounded by 3 backchecking Datsyuks? Terror. that would be a thing of beauty to watch. three guys like that skillfully passing the puck back and forth, deking and confusing the opposing d-men.......but none of them would shoot the puck or SCORE:::::::: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
