Right? I'm waiting for everyone to do a 180 once Marleau stops shooting the lights out. Luckily, Pavs isn't shooting the lights out, so hopefully he starts to get more shots off.
The problem with that argument is the with the shortened season he could potentially keep up a stupid high shooting percentage for a fair portion of what little season we have. Thereby fooling the hockey gods and DW and getting another massive contract in 2014
The problem with that argument is the with the shortened season he could potentially keep up a stupid high shooting percentage for a fair portion of what little season we have. Thereby fooling the hockey gods and DW and getting another massive contract in 2014
He'll have all of 2013-2014 to experience shooting percentage regression, and hopefully sign a stupidly below market contract.
Receiving soo many calls by a ref is total cause for him being upset. Yes some calls were deserved, but some were not. Clowe did not instigate the fight with ZK. he answered the call and beat the crap out of him. He also didn't get outmuscled on the other play, he was caught flat footed and was knocked down by sort of a cheapshot, so he marginally grabbed the other guys stick and gets called (there's reason to be upset there, the ref could have called the other guy for charging, but didn't). I could easily pick apart the other two 2nd liners games from last night too. It seems you have much too much criticism of just one player.
Charging? Please stop making up excuses. Clowe has bad skating posture and they guy had leverage and bowled him over. He clearly grabbed his stick, not "marginally". He tripped a guy when he got a tripping penalty. He crosschecked Ballard in the back of the head because he was skating away from Clowe cause he took a bad angle, because of his poor skating. I'm all for passion, but take the passion out on the ICE and play hockey with that passion. What's the point of banging your stick against the penalty box glass repeatedly? The ONLY thing positive Clowe is bringing to this team right now is his ability to fight and protect Couture, which was necessary in the Vancouver game because they started going after Couture when they got down 2-0.
Would you guys do a Hagelin and Kreider for Clowe, Demers, 2nd deal?
I'd consider it, simply because those are two cheap, young, fast 2nd/3rd line tweeners. I worry about our chances of signing Clowe considering the cap decrease, and if we did, we'd have to have really cheap bottom-6ers.
Kreider is a pure shooter. He's not a particularly creative player, but he can fly and shoot. I'm not high on him like some are (potential 40-goal scoring predictions make me laugh) but I like to think of him as Marleau without the hockey IQ or as good hands. 25 goal guy on Couture or Thornton's wing. Hagelin is a strong forechecker and has shown decent offense.
My brain apparently does not work as fast as yours.
You're good :-)
I like that trade!
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Kreider is a pure shooter. He's not a particularly creative player, but he can fly and shoot. I'm not high on him like some are (potential 40-goal scoring predictions make me laugh) but I like to think of him as Marleau without the hockey IQ or as good hands. 25 goal guy on Couture or Thornton's wing. Hagelin is a strong forechecker and has shown decent offense.
Works for me...gives us great depth up front and keeps good depth on the backend.
I'd even be fine with flipping Murray for a guy like Read or a 2nd round pick if you want more insurance in case Kreider needs more time to develop.
There is no Burns for a while...and it's been 5 games of Irwin, he's been great but really, it's been 5 games.
I get that Clowe's is everyone's whipping boy this year, I don't agree.
If, by some miracle the NYR were interested in a Clowe for Kreider swap I'd definitely think about that.
If Irwin continues to have success this year and Demers comes in and plays well, Murray could be moved for something but I think all 8 NHL d-men the Sharks have (should Burns get healthy) will be necessary to get through this season, and then the playoffs.
Last edited by stalockrox: 01-29-2013 at 04:29 PM.
That is the thing that bothers me about Clowe. I love it when throws big hits like he did on Tanev. He was mad. However, he looked more like Ben Eager than Ryane Clowe last night. He has to be disciplined. I like him out because he puts fear into the opposition when he plays physical. He is one of the best fighters in the league, but he has to pick his spots to fight better. I'm on the fence with Clowe. If he continues to play like Ben Eager, he should be traded. If he plays like the Ryane Clowe of old, keep him.
