[Cupmonger]

Originally Posted by mcphee

I was hoping some of our more creative posters would've followed with more slowly shaking heads until finally, a still one. Alas.

People put the guy down for all kinds of reasons, but in the rush to point out what someone can't do, they forget what he can.

Koivu isn't Steve Yzerman, but Stevie Y is an example of a player that adjusted his game very well . He was a tremendous player for a long time who changed a lot in his game. Some guys diminish as they age, some adjust and find ways to get it done. It's a pleasure to see the guy play games like last night.

You and me both.


But still, waive him