Hall is a ppg player.
- robin_steele264

lies:

this year: 0.966 PPG

career: 0.865 PPG

thank you for explaining "annual" for the rest of us.
- 2gals1dane

and oiler fNs would think he was soft
- Big_Lightnin

He would immediately proclaimed by Oil country to be an injury prone defensive liability. I dont deny it.

By that logic, wouldn't we also know if there were locker room issues? All this talk about "Phaneuf isn't a leader", what does that even mean? Are we taking issue with how he is with his teammates or how he is with the fans/media? Does the latter even matter all that much? If people want to criticize Phaneuf for his shortcomings on the ice, that's fine, you can make a case for that. All this "he's not a leader" stuff is so stupid though. There's no way anyone can know that.
- Jeffmt

captain=fall guy. every team, every market. might be right, might be wrong, but no explanation is needed.

lies:

this year: 0.966 PPG

career: 0.865 PPG


- Dozzer

semantics, but I suppose its accurate.

what a beautiful head of hair he has
- DoubleDown

I look at that pic and think....

John Scott tried to fight me.......once.

I'm glad you caught that, and happy to help.
- LakesideBlues

A certain Habs Blogger says it is tough to play during the holidays, you guys are welcome to use that excuse.

By that logic, wouldn't we also know if there were locker room issues? All this talk about "Phaneuf isn't a leader", what does that even mean? Are we taking issue with how he is with his teammates or how he is with the fans/media? Does the latter even matter all that much? If people want to criticize Phaneuf for his shortcomings on the ice, that's fine, you can make a case for that. All this "he's not a leader" stuff is so stupid though. There's no way anyone can know that.
- Jeffmt

He doesn't play like an inspiring leader.


Looks lazy and emotionless.


Folks wanna see some fire.

lies:

this year: 0.966 PPG

career: 0.865 PPG


- Dozzer

can we do Rick Nash now?

- Dozzer

Bozak finds him delectable.

By that logic, wouldn't we also know if there were locker room issues? All this talk about "Phaneuf isn't a leader", what does that even mean? Are we taking issue with how he is with his teammates or how he is with the fans/media? Does the latter even matter all that much? If people want to criticize Phaneuf for his shortcomings on the ice, that's fine, you can make a case for that. All this "he's not a leader" stuff is so stupid though. There's no way anyone can know that.
- Jeffmt

Rethink that.

Now clear your mind, former teammates would know.

That is not my point, why has this team not had a closed door meeting yet? You cannot hide that from the media.

can we do Rick Nash now?
- Pecafan Fan

go ahead.. he wont match up with hall..

but offense isnt everything

lies:

this year: 0.966 PPG

career: 0.865 PPG


- Dozzer

Ok well Kessel isn't a ppg player either

He doesn't play like an inspiring leader.


Looks lazy and emotionless.


Folks wanna see some fire.
- robin_steele264

Rethink that.

Now clear your mind, former teammates would know.

That is not my point, why has this team not had a closed door meeting yet? You cannot hide that from the media.
- LeafMan

They had one in Bert and Ernies basement

go ahead.. he wont match up with hall..

but offense isnt everything
- Dozzer

It's pretty important for players like Nash and Hall

Ok well Kessel isn't a ppg player either
- robin_steele264

i didnt claim that now did i?

captain=fall guy. every team, every market. might be right, might be wrong, but no explanation is needed.
- DoubleDown

Thanks, that makes perfect sense and that's exactly what's going on. Everyone should just admit that they're looking for someone to blame rather than pretend they know what's going on in the dressing room. If it's just about blame, yes, as captain he's open to a lot of that, just like the coach. No one is saying anything about the alternates though, that's odd.

go ahead.. he wont match up with hall..

but offense isnt everything
- Dozzer

I like both players.


All I want is team canada to change the Boys Club mentality and go full youth movement.

Mike Augello: Players Responsible For Slump, Phaneuf Close To Deal; Leafs Vs Coyotes
- mikeinbuffalo

Team in a slump?
Everyone playing badly?
Questions about long-term viability?

TIME FOR A RAISE, DION!

It's pretty important for players like Nash and Hall
- robin_steele264

its one singular aspect of the game

can hall wreak havoc in front of the opposing net with a drive like nash?

nope

look beyond the GAP columns.. thats where real hockey is played

i didnt claim that now did i?
- Dozzer

No I was correcting the record.

Ok well Kessel isn't a ppg player either
- robin_steele264

2012-2013

G 48 P 52

2011-2012

G 82 P 82


He's getting there... just as Hall will

Thanks, that makes perfect sense and that's exactly what's going on. Everyone should just admit that they're looking for someone to blame rather than pretend they know what's going on in the dressing room. If it's just about blame, yes, as captain he's open to a lot of that, just like the coach. No one is saying anything about the alternates though, that's odd.
- Jeffmt

that's part of a captain's job, to be the lightning rod and the guy who takes the heat and faces the music night in, night out. it's not an easy thing.

By that logic, wouldn't we also know if there were locker room issues? All this talk about "Phaneuf isn't a leader", what does that even mean? Are we taking issue with how he is with his teammates or how he is with the fans/media? Does the latter even matter all that much? If people want to criticize Phaneuf for his shortcomings on the ice, that's fine, you can make a case for that. All this "he's not a leader" stuff is so stupid though. There's no way anyone can know that.
- Jeffmt

3 wins in last 13 games.... Brutal pinch and giveaway in Florida game that cost 2 of 3 goals....

Rarely lays anyone out anymore at the blue line to at least try and set the tone for the game.....

I can go on....