puckbags 863 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 When the season started it would've been safe to say that there were 3 to 4 guys who might be thought of as being the MVP of this team this year but with 28 games left barring any serious push from anyone a goalie who was supposed to get 25-30 starts max is the MVP on this team this year. If you dont think Howard is the MVP of this team to this point can you give me your suggestions as to who you think it should be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 When the season started it would've been safe to say that there were 3 to 4 guys who might be thought of as being the MVP of this team this year but with 28 games left barring any serious push from anyone a goalie who was supposed to get 25-30 starts max is the MVP on this team this year. If you dont think Howard is the MVP of this team to this point can you give me your suggestions as to who you think it should be. Howard is by FAR the MVP on this team right now. Anyone who thinks otherwise is out of their mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Nobody holds that clipboard like Ozzie. Also, Howard wouldn't have had his moment had Osgood intentionally weakened his immune system to be susceptible to whatever bug that ended up ailing him. Howard may be doing everything right on the ice, but don't be fooled. Ozzie is pulling all the strings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Stuart & Howie are tied for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Jimmy Howard and it isn't even remotely close. At the risk of overdramatizing, without the play of Howard this team could be a stone's throw from a lottery position. Don't think it's true? We're only 5 points above 13th place in the West and you can thank our able, young netminder from Syracuse for stealing those 5 points from LA, Nashville and Pittsburgh in the last month alone with 51, 48 and 47 save performances respectively. We owe our playoff chances to Howard right now and I don't see how anybody could dispute it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Lidstrom, followed very closely by Howard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Howard, followed shortly thereafter by Lidstrom, who—despite age—has been near perfect lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Howard, followed shortly thereafter by Lidstrom, who—despite age—has been near perfect lately. Damn and here I thought you were going to say Lidstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ZetterbergFourty Report post Posted February 1, 2010 The goal posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 James Howard III. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Howard. Followed by - and not closely at all - Lidstrom, who has looked average (average for a top-pairing defenseman, not average for Lidstrom) for the majority of this season and had captained a team that has more often than not looked disinterested instead of motivated and determined. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Hard not to go with Howard. Lidstrom definitely deserves consideration despite his drop in points. There are a number of guys who have performed well above expectations, notably Homer, Bert, Eaves and Miller. Of course there are guys performing well under expectations as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 1. Howard 2. Stuart 3. Lids Stuart played unreal and has made almost as many saves as Ozzie (not a shot at Ozzie, Stuart has been there to save Howard and Ozzie many many times). Lids is Lids, and without Howard, well I don't even want to think about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Lidstrom, +20 when this team has been outscored in 5on5, says it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstarsingh 23 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Nice pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Jimmy Howard and it isn't even remotely close. At the risk of overdramatizing, without the play of Howard this team could be a stone's throw from a lottery position. Don't think it's true? We're only 5 points above 13th place in the West and you can thank our able, young netminder from Syracuse for stealing those 5 points from LA, Nashville and Pittsburgh in the last month alone with 51, 48 and 47 save performances respectively. We owe our playoff chances to Howard right now and I don't see how anybody could dispute it. If I wasn't convinced before, I am now. Way to make your case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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