kliq 3,755 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, kipwinger said: Draisaitl > McDavid You do realize that McDavid also got 5 points. Edited March 3, 2020 by kliq 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 4 hours ago, kliq said: You do realize that McDavid also got 5 points. Shh, that doesn't fit his dumb narrative... McDavid has 47 more points in 70 less games, but apparently Draisaitl is better because he's scoring at a slightly better clip this season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 The important thing is that AA already found himself on the third line in Edmonton. Whose fault is it now that Blash isn't his coach? 2 The 91 of Ryans and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 7 hours ago, kliq said: You do realize that McDavid also got 5 points. Yup. But fewer goals, fewer points, and not a Selke caliber defender. Case closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, marcaractac said: The important thing is that AA already found himself on the third line in Edmonton. Whose fault is it now that Blash isn't his coach? Holland, obviously. It was all part of a conspiracy. They wanted to deliberately keep AA from success. Holland steps aside so that Yzerman gets hired as GM and keeps Blashill as coach. Blashill then deliberately plays AA on the 3rd line with guys like Helm and Flip to keep his numbers down, cuz what coach wants to play their best players? Then Yzerman trades AA back to Holland, who is now GM in Edmonton, so that he can also keep AA down in order to further the conspiracy without making it look like a conspiracy. Or it could just be that AA is really just a 15-20 goal 3rd line winger who had one good offensive year because he cheated on defense. And now teams have figured out how to neutralize him, so Blashill tried to teach him to play a different way in order to be a more effective, well rounded player. AA rejected his coaching, insisting on playing the game his own way and trying to rely on the same tactics that didn't work anymore. So Blashill played him back on the 3rd line where he belongs. And now Edmonton is too. 3 gcom007, marcaractac and Learn2LuvIt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Holland, obviously. It was all part of a conspiracy. They wanted to deliberately keep AA from success. Holland steps aside so that Yzerman gets hired as GM and keeps Blashill as coach. Blashill then deliberately plays AA on the 3rd line with guys like Helm and Flip to keep his numbers down, cuz what coach wants to play their best players? Then Yzerman trades AA back to Holland, who is now GM in Edmonton, so that he can also keep AA down in order to further the conspiracy without making it look like a conspiracy. Or it could just be that AA is really just a 15-20 goal 3rd line winger who had one good offensive year because he cheated on defense. And now teams have figured out how to neutralize him, so Blashill tried to teach him to play a different way in order to be a more effective, well rounded player. AA rejected his coaching, insisting on playing the game his own way and trying to rely on the same tactics that didn't work anymore. So Blashill played him back on the 3rd line where he belongs. And now Edmonton is too. I hope this guy ends up in the KHL. What a bum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Learn2LuvIt 245 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 36 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Holland, obviously. It was all part of a conspiracy. They wanted to deliberately keep AA from success. Holland steps aside so that Yzerman gets hired as GM and keeps Blashill as coach. Blashill then deliberately plays AA on the 3rd line with guys like Helm and Flip to keep his numbers down, cuz what coach wants to play their best players? Then Yzerman trades AA back to Holland, who is now GM in Edmonton, so that he can also keep AA down in order to further the conspiracy without making it look like a conspiracy. Or it could just be that AA is really just a 15-20 goal 3rd line winger who had one good offensive year because he cheated on defense. And now teams have figured out how to neutralize him, so Blashill tried to teach him to play a different way in order to be a more effective, well rounded player. AA rejected his coaching, insisting on playing the game his own way and trying to rely on the same tactics that didn't work anymore. So Blashill played him back on the 3rd line where he belongs. And now Edmonton is too. IMO - AA is shaping up to be very similar to Maxim Afinogenov. One/two really good years, elite speed, defensive liability for most of his career except for his two good years, a pain in the ass to deal with from an organizational standpoint, and way, way overrated. I remember and article written back at that time stating that Buff should have traded either Briere or Drury for more pieces because they had Afinogenov. I was HOPING that he'd shut up and take a page from his new GM's handbook on how to overhaul his game and become dominant at both ends of the ice. Could you get a better example of how "that" works with Stevie as your GM and steps away from mentoring/advice?? Dam. Also, with his +/- being horrendous and only one short NHL playoff round experience under his belt...I'd be really, really nervous about him being on the ice during a critical playoff game if i were a coach. He's been in the league now for 5 years and not the "speedy youngster with such potential" anymore. He'll likely learn the hard way as most with his disposition do.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Holland, obviously. It was all part of a conspiracy. They wanted to deliberately keep AA from success. Holland steps aside so that Yzerman gets hired as GM and keeps Blashill as coach. Blashill then deliberately plays AA on the 3rd line with guys like Helm and Flip to keep his numbers down, cuz what coach wants to play their best players? Then Yzerman trades AA back to Holland, who is now GM in Edmonton, so that he can also keep AA down in order to further the conspiracy without making it look like a conspiracy. Or it could just be that AA is really just a 15-20 goal 3rd line winger who had one good offensive year because he cheated on defense. And now teams have figured out how to neutralize him, so Blashill tried to teach him to play a different way in order to be a more effective, well rounded player. AA rejected his coaching, insisting on playing the game his own way and trying to rely on the same tactics that didn't work anymore. So Blashill played him back on the 3rd line where he belongs. And now Edmonton is too. Obviously you haven't been watching the Edmonton games or the fancy stats. He's been good. Real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Obviously you haven't been watching the Edmonton games or the fancy stats. He's been good. Real good. ? He's been scoreless in 4 of his last 5 games and has increased his already league worst +/- by -2. Meanwhile, since that trade, Sam Gagner has scored just as many goals as AA and has a better +/-. Edited March 3, 2020 by Neomaxizoomdweebie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 13 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: ? He's been scoreless in 4 of his last 5 games and has increased his already league worst +/- by -2. Meanwhile, since that trade, Sam Gagner has scored just as many goals as AA and has a better +/-. Gagner has been a nice addition. Hoping he sticks around for a couple years to help mentor the youth. 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: ? He's been scoreless in 4 of his last 5 games and has increased his already league worst +/- by -2. Meanwhile, since that trade, Sam Gagner has scored just as many goals as AA and has a better +/-. Hockey isn't just a stat sheet you google. AA has been good for Edmonton despite gripping the stick too hard. Real good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Hockey isn't just a stat sheet you google. AA has been good for Edmonton despite gripping the stick too hard. Real good. Are u sure? I thought it was all about the flashy goals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 7 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Are u sure? I thought it was all about the flashy goals? Check the fancy stats. Batteries game has grown. He's making the less sexy but effective plays out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 5 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Check the fancy stats. Batteries game has grown. He's making the less sexy but effective plays out there. How do u explain that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 6 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: How do u explain that? He has exactly 0 Blashill's coaching him 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 AA is playing 12:00ish a night, down from 15 and 17 in the first two games. Doesn't look good. Those are 3rd line / 4th line minutes...and he was removed from the power play after the first three games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, greenrebellion said: AA is playing 12:00ish a night, down from 15 and 17 in the first two games. Doesn't look good. Those are 3rd line / 4th line minutes...and he was removed from the power play after the first three games. They're easing him back into the lineup after his injury. Pretty standard really. 1 2 The 91 of Ryans, greenrebellion and Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 2 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: They're easing him back into the lineup after his injury. Pretty standard really. You a funny guy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 4 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: He has exactly 0 Blashill's coaching him Blashill tried to coach him to play that way. He wouldnt. Funny he's doing it now. Just proves to me that it had more to do with AAs attitude than Blashill's coaching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 4, 2020 20 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Blashill tried to coach him to play that way. He wouldnt. Funny he's doing it now. Just proves to me that it had more to do with AAs attitude than Blashill's coaching. All that attitude rubbish is in your head. Nothing but fake news anonymous sources reporting that. It's an unconfirmed rumor if anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 On 3/3/2020 at 9:24 PM, ChristopherReevesLegs said: All that attitude rubbish is in your head. Nothing but fake news anonymous sources reporting that. It's an unconfirmed rumor if anything. It was on the internet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: It was on the internet. "I think he didn’t really want to be moved. He was comfortable here. He fit in with us." - Larkin is also on the internet, and that at least has a credible and confirmed source. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: "I think he didn’t really want to be moved. He was comfortable here. He fit in with us." - Larkin is also on the internet, and that at least has a credible and confirmed source. What Babs said before he GTFOed edit: what everyone says basically double edit: quit defending AA you know he's a scrub Edited March 5, 2020 by The 91 of Ryans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: What Babs said before he GTFOed edit: what everyone says basically double edit: quit defending AA you know he's a scrub It is my right as a message board poster to radically shift my opinion on a player the moment he is traded Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted March 5, 2020 15 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: It is my right as a message board poster to radically shift my opinion on a player the moment he is traded Strange. It's usually the other way around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
