36 replies to this topic

[irishock]

If you were given a couple hundred to bet on 1 Wing to score a goal, who would it be?

Edited by irishock, 17 October 2012 - 12:30 AM.

[amato]

if datsyuk were more selfish, it'd be him hands down.
he's been shooting a lot more the past couple seasons but he definitely has a "pass first" mentality.

[thegerkin]

Z on a pass from Dats.

[esteef]

Where's Tootoo?

esteef

[Motown4013]

Where's Tootoo?

esteef

Back at the blueline Chirping Shea Weber....." Touch Zetterberg or datyuk and you'll look like a Polar Bear from Nunavit"

[GMRwings1983]

None of those players are pure goal scorers, as the stats show.

[GoWings1905]

I don't think any of them are really natural goal-scorers. Franzen could probably get classified as that because all he does is score goals, unlike the other three. The Red Wings haven't had a legitimate sniper since Hossa.

Of the four, I would take Z. His backhand is sick and he scored goals at a nice clip until his game evolved more as a center.

[haroldsnepsts]

As was mentioned, none are pure goal scorers.

But I'd have to go with Z. He's clutch.

I don't know if the stat is still true but since the lockout didn't he have the most playoff goals?

[hooon]

I don't think any of them are really natural goal-scorers. Franzen could probably get classified as that because all he does is score goals, unlike the other three. The Red Wings haven't had a legitimate sniper since Hossa.

Of the four, I would take Z. His backhand is sick and he scored goals at a nice clip until his game evolved more as a center.

I agree with all of this.

[RedWingsDad]

I voted Datsyuk. Here's my logic - disregarding the way these players choose to play the game, if you told all four of them to simply go try their hardest to personally score a goal... I think Datsyuk has the best moves and hands to make that happen. His goal totals are lower than what they could be only because he chooses to be more of a setup man.

In short, Datsyuk got the skill.

Edited by RedWingsDad, 17 October 2012 - 01:18 PM.

[Z Winged Dangler]

I voted Datsyuk. Here's my logic - disregarding the way these players choose to play the game, if you told all four of them to simply go try their hardest to personally score a goal... I think Datsyuk has the best moves and hands to make that happen. His goal totals are lower than what they could be only because he chooses to be more of a setup man.

In short, Datsyuk got the skill.

Pretty hard to argue with that. On a side note, Franzen is lazy and would score more if he'd hit the net more than 10% of the time.

[up2here]

Now that Boyd Devereaux has moved on and opened up the competition for best goal scorer. I'm going with Franzen.

[Echolalia]

It would have been interesting to see the responses had Brunner been included in the list. Personally, I'm not holding my breath on a smooth transition for him into NA style hockey, but you cannot deny that he is a pure goal-scorer based on how he is lighting it up overseas. I hear his shot is reminiscent of Brett Hull, but I haven't seen him play yet...

[Z Winged Dangler]

It would have been interesting to see the responses had Brunner been included in the list. Personally, I'm not holding my breath on a smooth transition for him into NA style hockey, but you cannot deny that he is a pure goal-scorer based on how he is lighting it up overseas. I hear his shot is reminiscent of Brett Hull, but I haven't seen him play yet...

That's exactly what i was thinking when i saw the poll cause Brunner can bulge the twine. I hope this deal gets done soon so we can see him and Z in the NHL together. what was it...1 goal, 2 assists for Z and 2 goals for Brunner? Hope the chemistry gets built up and it carries to the Wings.

[LeftWinger]

Marion Hossa.....oh wait......

[toby91_ca]

As was mentioned, none are pure goal scorers.

But I'd have to go with Z. He's clutch.

I don't know if the stat is still true but since the lockout didn't he have the most playoff goals?

Tied with Briere

[kook_10]

Helmer AINEC

[Azelov]

That's exactly what i was thinking when i saw the poll cause Brunner can bulge the twine. I hope this deal gets done soon so we can see him and Z in the NHL together. what was it...1 goal, 2 assists for Z and 2 goals for Brunner? Hope the chemistry gets built up and it carries to the Wings.

[Azelov]

Z did not play yet. He will Friday. So from where these stats are coming?

[13dangledangle]

I didn't vote as I am waiting for the season to start and hopefully Brunner will be on there...