Boyd Devereaux or Ville Leino

[Finnish Wing 110]

Leino played about 9 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Miller played over 14 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Abdalkader played over 13 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Draper played over 10 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Maltby played over 12 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

[Rivalred 630]

Miller played over 14 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Abdalkader played over 13 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Draper played over 10 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

Maltby played over 12 minutes tonight and did not register a shot on goal.

I noticed the 3 other players on the ice at least

[Finnish Wing 110]

I noticed the 3 other players on the ice at least

Of course you did, but that's not a stat. Why didn't you just post that right away then?

[Rivalred 630]

Of course you did, but that's not a stat. Why didn't you just post that right away then?

Because it was about 3:30 am and I was tired...

Simple fact, a guy that has been in the dog house plays 9 minutes and does not make himself standout will not last for long.

Edited January 8, 2010 by Rivalred

[esteef 2,679]

I noticed Leino, he was standing around waiting for Flip and Cleary to get him the puck for a shot, a la Brett Hull. And I noticed every time the puck went to him, it was on the stick of the opposition within 2 seconds with him trying to catch up or picking himself up off the ice. Nice work!

esteef

Edited January 8, 2010 by esteef

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

Leino so far even though his sample size is shorter.

Deveraux was never counted on to be a big goal scorer or stuff like that. His play or lack thereof was often overblown in here and he wasn't all that bad. Not great/not terrible.

Leino has plenty of time though to improve.

[Rick Zombos Ghost 82]

i noticed leino last night. the thing i noticed was that he was completely invisible the whole game there was no shift where he had the puck more than 2 seconds. this guy is NOT nhl caliber. sorry finnish wing.

[Finnish Wing 110]

i noticed leino last night. the thing i noticed was that he was completely invisible the whole game there was no shift where he had the puck more than 2 seconds. this guy is NOT nhl caliber. sorry finnish wing.

You can say what you wan't, but as usually you don't really explain your arguments that well. You can have your opinions, but I'm glad they're not facts.

To say he's not EVEN an NHL caliber player is just wrong. IMO NHL caliber player, for forward, means that you're in the top 360 (or 390 if 13th forwards are counted).

Edited January 8, 2010 by Finnish Wing

[Mors 201]

The only time I noticed Leino last night was when he was continually getting knocked on his ass along the boards...same as every game he's played this season. He needs to hit the gym or hit the road.

[Rick Zombos Ghost 82]

You can say what you wan't, but as usually you don't really explain your arguments that well. You can have your opinions, but I'm glad they're not facts.

To say he's not EVEN an NHL caliber player is just wrong. IMO NHL caliber player, for forward, means that you're in the top 360 (or 390 if 13th forwards are counted).

I just dont see what role he can play. He cant be a checker because he has no speed or will to fight in the corners (he's even said that himself). He's not a powerplay specialist. He's not a great set up man cause he gets knocked off the puck VERY easily. He doesnt drive the net to score goals.

[Rivalred 630]

The only time I noticed Leino last night was when he was continually getting knocked on his ass along the boards...same as every game he's played this season. He needs to hit the gym or hit the road.

The man definitely gets take off the puck a lot.