Kulemin (still) depressed?

[Dr Turk]

I really don't think this is something for us to be discussing. A players mental health isn't really our business.

[Inconceivable]

Originally Posted by TheRussianRocket

Sure, i made a sweeping generalization to create a discussion based on my own opinion. I guess i didn't understand the level of education required to participate in these conversations or the standard of proof required to make statements.

You made it known publicly that you believe kulemin is mentally ill. Think about that. Don't you think a serious accusation about someone's personal life should have some solid points to hold it? It's not the kind of thing you should just throw around. And even if he was mentally ill, it's none of our business. At all. If you are interested in that stuff you should be reading Perez Hilton.

[hobarth]

Originally Posted by Jerkini

A few teams? More like 29 other teams.

Kulemin has more to give. He needs a new center.

So does Kessel need a new center and if there are 29 other teams willing to take on Kule's 2.8 mil. contract then I hope Nonis can find just 1 cause I'm over this waste of talent.

I see a lot of people defending this fellow saying how good he is in the corners winning battles but once he's won the battles what does he do with the puck, he loses it or throws it away, he never ever under no circumstances goes to the opposition's net with or without the puck. Actually I have exagerated, in 25 games Kule has gone to the opposition's net 6.75 times, he even scored from there once this year.

I know RC is expecting him to provide top quality defense but I would also think that Kule should be a lot more involved in the offense. McClement who was signed to provide defense finds his way to the front of the opposition's net once or twice a game, Kule once every 4 games.

Other teams might be interested in Kule but I'm thinking to the tune of a 3rd hoping they can awaken the sleeping giant.

7 goals last year and 2 in 25 games this year, how much of a market can exist for such an amazing level of non-performance.

[Didact]

guy needs a new home. Wouldn't be surprised if he got traded.

[Disgruntled Observer]

Originally Posted by Inconceivable

You made it known publicly that you believe kulemin is mentally ill. Think about that. Don't you think a serious accusation about someone's personal life should have some solid points to hold it? It's not the kind of thing you should just throw around. And even if he was mentally ill, it's none of our business. At all. If you are interested in that stuff you should be reading Perez Hilton.

After all the nonsense that people constantly say about players on these forums... you're really this concerned about a fan questioning if a player is depressed?
Who gives a ****.

I'm a fan of Kulemin and like his overall game. Due to his unprecedented decrease in production, he is currently overpaid though.

To make the argument that it has something to do with acquaintances that died in a plane crash years ago is asinine. It's some sort of "magical" depression that only affects his game when he's in North America, but doesn't affect his game in Europe.
I've never heard of "magical" depression before, and I quite frankly think it's a silly argument for the OP to suggest that Kulemin suffers from "magical" depression.
I mean, I'm not pathetically offended at the accusation of depression (unlike some people I know)... I simply think it's a silly argument.

He can't quite cut it as an offensive player in the nhl... his one fluke year notwithstanding. Plays a strong defensive game, still on pace for 40ish points (on 82 game schedule).
It's not that bad... but I doubt he'll crack even 20 goals ever again in the nhl.

[Inconceivable]

Originally Posted by Disgruntled Observer

After all the nonsense that people constantly say about players on these forums... you're really this concerned about a fan questioning if a player is depressed?
Who gives a ****.

The nonsense people talk about is always hockey related. This has absolutely nothing to do with hockey. You go on to say how his idea is crap so you really don't see how others would have a problem with it? Pretty stupid IMO.

[ULF_55]

Originally Posted by TheProspector

There is nothing wrong with Kolya's play.

He has the second highest Quality of Competition in the league after Pavel Datsyuk, and just barely so. The year he scored 30 goals, it was more like 171th.

His change in production has everything to do with a change in role & responsibility.

He is tied with Phil Kessel for even strength points.

They both have 13 even strength points.

Kessel has 10 PP points, and gets almost 3 minutes more of PP time than Kulemin per game.

It would be nice to see Kulemin getting more and better shots, but that isn't the game he has been asked to play.