Who will score more goals to end the season, Larkin or AA?

[kickazz 5,459]

Let's see the predictions.

Edited March 16, 2019 by kickazz

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

If Blashill keeps Larkin with Helm, he will not score another ES goal this year.  

 

 

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

Is this a serious question? 

[kickazz 5,459]

26 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Is this a serious question? 

Who do you think? Larkin then?  

Edited March 17, 2019 by kickazz

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

2 hours ago, kickazz said:

Who do you think? Larkin then?  

Ovechkin. 63.

[kickazz 5,459]

1 hour ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Ovechkin. 63.

Well there’s 7 people who voted AA, not sure why it would be considered blasphemous to ask the question. 

Edited March 17, 2019 by kickazz

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

7 hours ago, kickazz said:

Well there’s 7 people who voted AA, not sure why it would be considered blasphemous to ask the question. 

They're both pushing 30, so I guess not. But since the question came from an AA fanboy, I was questioning the motive behind it.

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

10 hours ago, kickazz said:

Well there’s 7 people who voted AA, not sure why it would be considered blasphemous to ask the question. 

Neo and 91oR are finding rocks to hide under right now, Kickazz.  It's such an awesome thing to watch those two eat the big piles of crow they served up for themselves.  AA PLAYED 1ST LINE CENTER LAST NIGHT WITH LARKIN IN THE LINEUP.  YASSSSS!!!!!

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

16 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

Neo and 91oR are finding rocks to hide under right now, Kickazz.  It's such an awesome thing to watch those two eat the big piles of crow they served up for themselves.  AA PLAYED 1ST LINE CENTER LAST NIGHT WITH LARKIN IN THE LINEUP.  YASSSSS!!!!!

LOL. And Mrazek got some starts over Howard. I guess that means he's a starting goalie in the NHL? Now AA is a 1C in the NHL! C'mon now. Even you have to know he is not that caliber.

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

2 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

LOL. And Mrazek got some starts over Howard. I guess that means he's a starting goalie in the NHL? Now AA is a 1C in the NHL! C'mon now. Even you have to know he is not that caliber.

We have 2 really good 2nd line centers right now.  I will agree with you there.

[kickazz 5,459]

8 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

They're both pushing 30, so I guess not. But since the question came from an AA fanboy, I was questioning the motive behind it.

Typical answer of a hater. Yes we are all Red Winge fans and the players’ fans. I’m guessing you must not be? FYI my favorite player currently is Larkin. I just happened to recognize another’s abilities and potential for growth rather than dismiss it 3 years into their career. I'm allowed to ask this question and make this thread.

Edited March 17, 2019 by kickazz

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

6 minutes ago, kickazz said:

Typical answer of a hater. Yes we are all Red Winge fans and the players’ fans. I’m guessing you must not be? FYI my favorite player currently is Larkin. I just happened to recognize another’s abilities and potential for growth rather than dismiss it 3 years into their career. 

3 years?  You are being nice.  AA had less than a full season of games with the Wings before the haters started whipping him.  And even those first 40-50 games were spent alongside the illustrious Drew Miller.

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

27 minutes ago, kickazz said:

 I just happened to recognize another’s abilities and potential for growth rather than dismiss it 3 years into their career. 

So did I.

[kickazz 5,459]

47 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

3 years?  You are being nice.  AA had less than a full season of games with the Wings before the haters started whipping him.  And even those first 40-50 games were spent alongside the illustrious Drew Miller.

I know, I already argued this point previously that his first "Season" was spent playing 9 minutes on average and the year following was a little more. Last year was his first full actual year in a somewhat higher role. This would be the second in that continuing role and he's done well. 

Larkin is the better player overall. But goal scoring wise this question is legitimate for this year. 

Edited March 17, 2019 by kickazz

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

1 hour ago, kickazz said:

I know, I already argued this point previously that his first "Season" was spent playing 9 minutes on average and the year following was a little more. Last year was his first full actual year in a somewhat higher role. This would be the second in that continuing role and he's done well. 

Larkin is the better player overall. But goal scoring wise this question is legitimate for this year. 

AA 32

Larkin 31

[krsmith17 7,191]

3 hours ago, kickazz said:

I know, I already argued this point previously that his first "Season" was spent playing 9 minutes on average and the year following was a little more. Last year was his first full actual year in a somewhat higher role. This would be the second in that continuing role and he's done well. 

Larkin is the better player overall. But goal scoring wise this question is legitimate for this year. 

Hard to argue this. Larkin is the far superior all around player, but Athanasiou is the better goal scorer in my opinion. Ideally Larkin is a 30 goal, 55 assist player, and Athanasiou a 35 goal, 30 assist player.

Larkin currently has one more goal (27) in the same number of games (66), while averaging over 5 minutes more per game. Larkin plays against the oppositions best every night, but he's also played with better linemates all season, while AA is stuck with scrubs most nights. With Athanasiou finally getting more ice time, in a top six role, with better linemates, I think he'll finish ahead of Larkin for most goals on the season. Hopefully they both eclipse the 30 goal plateau.

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

12 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

But since the question came from an AA fanboy...

I was surprised 2-3 years ago that this wasn't all of us.  The guy is lightning in a bottle.

[MileHighWingsGuy 178]

Hope all this loyalty given to contracts of scrubs is shown in spades to Larkin and AA long term. I'm hoping Yzerman opens new doors and a better relationship with some of these kids.

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

47 minutes ago, MileHighWingsGuy said:

Hope all this loyalty given to contracts of scrubs is shown in spades to Larkin and AA long term. I'm hoping Yzerman opens new doors and a better relationship with some of these kids.

Yzerman was groomed under Ken Holland. You're going to be disappointed if you think things are going to be significantly different or better with Yzerman as GM.

2 hours ago, Jonas Mahonas said:

I was surprised 2-3 years ago that this wasn't all of us.  The guy is lightning in a bottle.

There's a difference between a fan and a fanboy. Also, I think you are using that metaphor incorrectly. I believe the term is only temporary. And it has nothing to do with speed.

Edited March 18, 2019 by Neomaxizoomdweebie

[kickazz 5,459]

6 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

There's a difference between a fan and a fanboy. Also, I think you are using that metaphor incorrectly. I believe the term is only temporary. And it has nothing to do with speed.

Gratz on the name calling.

[Dabura 12,232]

18 hours ago, MileHighWingsGuy said:

Hope all this loyalty given to contracts of scrubs is shown in spades to Larkin and AA long term. I'm hoping Yzerman opens new doors and a better relationship with some of these kids.

Two questions:

1. Why are we acting like Holland has a bad working relationship with the youth?
2. Isn't Yzerman the guy who played hardball with Jonathan Drouin and ultimately traded his ass out of town?

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

15 hours ago, kickazz said:

Gratz on the name calling.

Thanks. Always nice to hear from an admirer.

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

22 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Yzerman was groomed under Ken Holland. You're going to be disappointed if you think things are going to be significantly different or better with Yzerman as GM.

There's a difference between a fan and a fanboy. Also, I think you are using that metaphor incorrectly. I believe the term is only temporary. And it has nothing to do with speed.

 

To catch lightning in a bottle means to accomplish a nearly impossible task, to trap something elusive or fleeting. 

 

You're no more a Shake a Spear than you are a fan.  Join us fanboys and come on in for the real thing, Neo!

[kickazz 5,459]

4 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Thanks. Always nice to hear from an admirer.

That’s just a lame comeback

[Jonas Mahonas 1,872]

1 hour ago, kickazz said:

That’s just a lame comeback

I.R.