Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 He's horrible defensively and tends to injure himself for 20 games when he stubs his toe. And no, he's not very good at puck movement. He has a big shot, and that's it. It's easily taken away by the defense. For $1m, sure. For more than that, no thanks. I lol'd. You say every player is horrible defensively. Not everyone's a Lidstrom, but doesn't mean they're horrible.Salo is made of glass, but is a great 3rd pair guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Salo is made of glass, but is a great 3rd pair guy. I'm proud of you! You gave an unbiased evaluation on a Finn! With that said, even for the 3rd pairing, he'd have to come here at a discount I doubt he'd be willing to take (1.5 or so) before I'd consider it... he's just injured so damn much, that you essentially need to sign another dman, just to be ready for when he goes down... then again, many users here that have a hard-on for Smith could finally get to see him play when Salo misses at least half the season and we need to make a call up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Salo would be alright, but only if another quality defenseman was signed. Salo is a 5/6 guy, and, as others have said, very fragile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 I'm proud of you! You gave an unbiased evaluation on a Finn! I never felt I was biased. I just think I've seen Finnish players enough to analyze them. I knew Leino would be a good NHLer, I knew IFlip would never be nothing more than a great AHLer, everyone knows Salo is made of glass. I also know that Granlund will be much better than Pulkkinen even though Pulks scored more points last season. But that you can tell just by looking at the draft numbers though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 I never felt I was biased. I just think I've seen Finnish players enough to analyze them. I knew Leino would be a good NHLer, I knew IFlip would never be nothing more than a great AHLer, everyone knows Salo is made of glass. I also know that Granlund will be much better than Pulkkinen even though Pulks scored more points last season. But that you can tell just by looking at the draft numbers though. for all Finnish players that haven't played over here, I think you're usually very unbiased and give great analysis on, I'm just kinda messing with you Now, onto Finns that have played over here... sometimes I do think you pull for them a little too much and get a little skewed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Salo is more injury prone than Franzen is. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Oh hell no, the only person to be injured more than Salo is Vince Carter.. Edited June 9, 2011 by wingslogo19 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Possibly, if there weren't already 1/2 a dozen threads camparing alternatives, but even then you don't have to give the guy attitude. But there are 1/2 dozen threads already comparing all available options and combinations, and like I said, you specifically asked about people's thoughts on one player. Don't get mad at him because he answered your question correctly and it made you look stupid; get mad at yourself. I need to just stay away from your threads because I don't agree with the way you think and your crappy replies you give to people. (Not to mention that wanting Holmstrom on the 4rth line shows you really don't get it--it's never going to be 2002 again--the 4rth line has a different job now, and he can't perform it).) I used to join in all your line threads, because i could look over lines all day long, every day. People would give you crap all the time, but I kept joning in, until you gave me a real unprovoked and uncalled for crappy reply on one of my threads. Now I just think you're a dick that really doesn't understand much about hockey at all, or people for that matter. I wheep for you and your hurt feelings 1 Broken 16 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Oh hell no, the only person to be injured more than Salo is Vince Carter.. Don't give him any thread ideas. Lidstrom-Carter Stuart-Smith Kindl-Ericsson Janik 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 I wheep for you and your hurt feelings Cool wHip WHill WHeaten awHile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Cool wHip WHill WHeaten awHile Why are you saying it like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) Cool wHip WHill WHeaten awHile http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lich59xsjik Edited June 9, 2011 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Nuff said... I love his bomb of a shot though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) I know how you all hate lines... I don't think anyone here hates lines. Perhaps you are mistaking past posts where other people have pointed out the fact that the only thing you ever post about is line threads as "hate". Edited June 9, 2011 by sleepwalker 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cevari 68 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 All the injury related posts reminded me of this topic I saw on HFBoards a few days ago. No Guts, No Glory - Sami Salo The guy is like a lightning rod for bad luck and would probably break his collarbone getting off the plane from Van. I like him but I have no interest in us signing him. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 He's horrible defensively and tends to injure himself for 20 games when he stubs his toe. And no, he's not very good at puck movement. He has a big shot, and that's it. It's easily taken away by the defense. For $1m, sure. For more than that, no thanks. It stings... I am forced to plus you and agree with most of what you said. Why must you do this to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 This is why the little punk gets negged all the time. He asks a question then is a prick to you when you don't agree with him. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 please, feel free to introduce your own, flawless suggestions. The fact that he may not have a better idea is completely unrelated to the quality of your idea. 1 T.Low reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted June 9, 2011 Don't give him any thread ideas. Lidstrom-Carter Stuart-Smith Kindl-Ericsson Janik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
