Ongoing NHL thread - Part deux

[DragonfromTO]

I'm not saying Kane won the Cup for his team. Not once did I even give that impression, other than showing he's won two Cups and been either the top or second-best scorer on his team in those runs. I said in the post you quoted "He and his team" or some form of that twice.

And yes, the Hawks have built a better team around their big two. Like I said, I only brought up the Conn Smythe because you brought up Bolland.

When I pointed out that Malkin was ahead of him in playoff points per game, an individual statistic, you posted "I know one category he's outscored him in" and a picture clearly defining that category as "stanley cup wins". How exactly was that supposed to be interpreted, if not as a statement of Kane's individual worth through team accomplishments?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Ok, so let's throw statistics completely out the window. Are you saying that Kane faced the toughest units and Toews faced the #2s? Cause they don't play on the same line.

Never said that. Never mentioned anything about Kane's opposition. I only mentioned Malkin's because you were so adamant about the competition Strome faced in Junior that it seemed apt to point out Malkin's competition in the show.

In fact, I'll surmise that the QoC #'s put Malkin's opposition higher than Kane's, despite Kane playing in the hell that is the Western Conf.

I would simply, today, take Kane over Malkin. He's healthier, he's consistently performed in the playoffs and has contributed to the success of his teams. Give me 2009 Malkin and I'd take him in a second, but I don't think he's around anymore.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

When I pointed out that Malkin was ahead of him in playoff points per game, an individual statistic, you posted "I know one category he's outscored him in" and a picture clearly defining that category as "stanley cup wins". How exactly was that supposed to be interpreted, if not as a statement of Kane's individual worth through team accomplishments?

Saying it's a symbol of his individual contribution to team accomplishments, especially when he led the team in scoring for one Cup and was 1 pt behind the leader for the other, is fair no?

Hey, Malkin had 2 good Cup runs too. He was in form in 2008 before he Conn Smythed in 09. It was just a very long time ago and if we're going by today's standards, today I want the guy who was on pace for a career year prior to a freak injury and is contributing to a team that is still fighting for their 2nd Cup in 3 years and 3rd in 6.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Anyway, enough wall flooding. I wish both Minny and Chicago could be eliminated this round, anyway. Can't stand either.

 

[Comeds]

According to Yahoo NHL the Habs and Sens are playing at 12 today. Doesn't seem right.

 

[BGDave]

According to Yahoo NHL the Habs and Sens are playing at 12 today. Doesn't seem right.

They forgot about Daylight Saving Time maybe?

 

[pixburgher66]

Never said that. Never mentioned anything about Kane's opposition. I only mentioned Malkin's because you were so adamant about the competition Strome faced in Junior that it seemed apt to point out Malkin's competition in the show.

In fact, I'll surmise that the QoC #'s put Malkin's opposition higher than Kane's, despite Kane playing in the hell that is the Western Conf.

I would simply, today, take Kane over Malkin. He's healthier, he's consistently performed in the playoffs and has contributed to the success of his teams. Give me 2009 Malkin and I'd take him in a second, but I don't think he's around anymore.

ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME WEEP?

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME WEEP?

Sorry

 

[pixburgher66]

Sorry

It's okay, the payback is apparently the Kessel to the Pens rumors Damo just started on twitter.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

It's okay, the payback is apparently the Kessel to the Pens rumors Damo just started on twitter.

Hahahahaha Pix why on god's green earth are you following that nitwit?

 

[pixburgher66]

Hahahahaha Pix why on god's green earth are you following that nitwit?

I'm not...someone had the audacity to manually RT him. MANUAL RT! Should be a crime.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I'm not...someone had the audacity to manually RT him. MANUAL RT! Should be a crime.

That's enough to cause a lunch to resurface.

 

[forty_three]

It's okay, the payback is apparently the Kessel to the Pens rumors Damo just started on twitter.

WHAT?!?! The Pens are in on possibly getting a guy who is a big name? STOP THE PRESSES!

 

[pixburgher66]

WHAT?!?! The Pens are in on possibly getting a guy who is a big name? STOP THE PRESSES!

It's okay...they're getting Scuderi in return.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

It's okay...they're getting Scuderi in return.

YOU TAKE THAT BACK

 

[pixburgher66]

YOU TAKE THAT BACK

It's happening. Prepare ye. You can have Sutter too. Feeling in a giving mood.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

It's happening. Prepare ye. You can have Sutter too. Feeling in a giving mood.

Cool. Enjoy Bozak.

 

[forty_three]

It's okay...they're getting Scuderi in return.

But then who will you trade for Crosby's BFF Jack MFin Johnson?

 

[pixburgher66]

Cool. Enjoy Bozak.

*contemplates* *contemplates more* *checks how much money he makes* *laughs* No.

 

[pixburgher66]

But then who will you trade for Crosby's BFF Jack MFin Johnson?

All in good time, my friend. All in good time. Want Lovejoy?