Outside of injuries Malkin has been the better player consistently. He can actually find his own end and plays the center position.
If Malkin wins the Hart trophy (which he will at this pace, 7 of last 8 goals have been in 3rd period or OT, they have all either tied the game or taken the lead) he will be one of a select few to win the Hart, Art Ross, Calder, and Conn Smythe trophy. The others that I could find: Mario Lemieux, Brian Trottier, and Bobby Orr.
Alex is a one trick pony whose tricks have become stale. He has one of the best shots in the history of the game, however his mind for the game doesn't touch Malkin, nor his work ethic in all three zones. - Gunner Staal
I don't like Gunner either but this is right on the money!
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Outside of injuries Malkin has been the better player consistently. He can actually find his own end and plays the center position.
If Malkin wins the Hart trophy (which he will at this pace, 7 of last 8 goals have been in 3rd period or OT, they have all either tied the game or taken the lead) he will be one of a select few to win the Hart, Art Ross, Calder, and Conn Smythe trophy. The others that I could find: Mario Lemieux, Brian Trottier, and Bobby Orr.
Alex is a one trick pony whose tricks have become stale. He has one of the best shots in the history of the game, however his mind for the game doesn't touch Malkin, nor his work ethic in all three zones. - Gunner Staal
100% respect your opinion. We'll just agree to disagree on this one.
Before Ehrhoff went out:
-37 GP
-17-17-3 record
-11th place
-4 pts from 8th
-2.68 Goals per game
-2.92 GAA per game
Since Ehrhoff went out:
-11 GP
-2-7-2 record
-15th place
-10 pts from 8th
-1.73 Goals per game
-3.55 GAA per game
Not saying that he is the only or biggest factor in our recent plunge down the sh!t slide, but he is a difference maker. - keptupl8
I really think he is a very important part of this team. Him and Myers are probably the only good defensemen on this team at getting the rush started and Ehrhoff makes less boneheaded turnovers than Myers does. He's also a key part of our already terrible powerplay, so not having him hurts there. Definitely eats up minutes and keeps grags/sekera off the ice. I really think the offense will look a lot better with him in the lineup.
I really think he is a very important part of this team. Him and Myers are probably the only good defensemen on this team at getting the rush started and Ehrhoff makes less boneheaded turnovers than Myers does. He's also a key part of our already terrible powerplay, so not having him hurts there. Definitely eats up minutes and keeps grags/sekera off the ice. I really think the offense will look a lot better with him in the lineup. - snowstorm077
Yep I love how people try and troll about his singing. OH WOW WHAT A HORRIBLE CONTRACT
4mill a season? Gotta love sining bonuses.
Its only on rare occasions does he make any gaffs in his own zone and sadly on the Sabres team is an extremely valuable asset.
