Let's just agree to disagree. I'll take Dion 100 times out of 100 on my team. I really couldn't care less if you don't like him as a player, but to sit here and try telling me I'm dumb for liking the guy... it's stupid.
- Brian Huddle

Im not telling you that your dumb for liking him, I just dont understand it.

Phaneufs a decent player at the least.

Was just way way overhyped after his first couple seasons in cgy.

I think there was certainly a time when he was overrated, but not anymore. Outside of toronto anyway, i think people generally now know hes quality, but certainly no superstar.
A Little more flash than substance imo, but id still take him on the oil.

Im not telling you that your dumb for liking him, I just dont understand it.


- robin_steele264

I like big hits, big shots and big defenseman. My favorite player of all time is Stevens, and Phaneuf is the closest to him in the NHL at the moment.

My favorite NHL forward for the past however many years is Mike Richards. He reminds me of my favorite NHL forward of all time... Doug Gilmour. Small centers who could dish out hits, were guys who you could usually make a case for as far as the Selke because of their two-way player, guys who were leaders/heart and soul guys, and put up points.

Phaneufs a decent player at the least.

Was just way way overhyped after his first couple seasons in cgy.

I think there was certainly a time when he was overrated, but not anymore. Outside of toronto anyway, i think people generally now know hes quality, but certainly no superstar.
A Little more flash than substance imo, but id take him on the oil.
- hugefemale dog77

He's about the last guy Id want to walk into the Oilers room... its Hall, RNH, Eberles team. Dont need him to change the music.

Phaneufs a decent player at the least.

Was just way way overhyped after his first couple seasons in cgy.

I think there was certainly a time when he was overrated, but not anymore. Outside of toronto anyway, i think people generally now know hes quality, but certainly no superstar.
A Little more flash than substance imo, but id take him on the oil.
- hugefemale dog77

This is it. He's not what people thought he could become. Mostly because in Calgary the guy had a lot of space to rack up the PP points.

He's a top pairing guy who can give you 40-50 pts, some big hits, be a decent leader in the room, play in all situations and be alright. He's not the best Dman in the NHL. I just prefer to watch him play than watch... Erik Karlsson or something.

I like big hits, big shots and big defenseman. My favorite player of all time is Stevens, and Phaneuf is the closest to him in the NHL at the moment.

My favorite NHL forward for the past however many years is Mike Richards. He reminds me of my favorite NHL forward of all time... Doug Gilmour. Small centers who could dish out hits, were guys who you could usually make a case for as far as the Selke because of their two-way player, guys who were leaders/heart and soul guys, and put up points.
- Brian Huddle

I know what your saying, but boy do I ever disagree there.

I know what your saying, but boy do I ever disagree there.
- robin_steele264

I can't think of another Dman who lays the boom in open-ice like Stevens with as much regularity and similarity as Dion. A lot of physical Dmen these days just hit a different way now.

Yakupov is a (frank)ing stud.

Honestly. Who comes to the the combine dressed like that?

What a beast. Glad the Oilers are picking first. They should take him no questions asked. (frank) being good, I'd rather have a team of cool ass, boss mother (frank)ers anyway.

I can't think of another Dman who lays the boom in open-ice like Stevens with as much regularity and similarity as Dion. A lot of physical Dmen these days just hit a different way now.
- Brian Huddle

Like I said, I watch him way more than I'd like... and those Stevens hits come like once every 2 weeks.

Yakupov is a (frank)ing stud.

Honestly. Who comes to the the combine dressed like that?

What a beast. Glad the Oilers are picking first. They should take him no questions asked. (frank) being good, I'd rather have a team of cool ass, boss mother (frank)ers anyway.
- mochoson

I know that sold me on him 100%

Like I said, I watch him way more than I'd like... and those Stevens hits come like once every 2 weeks.
- robin_steele264

When Stevens was around... they came once every 3-4 games. Part of this is because a guy has to be dumb enough to skate into the trolley tracks while you're around.

When Stevens was around... they came once every 3-4 games. Part of this is because a guy has to be dumb enough to skate into the trolley tracks while you're around.
- Brian Huddle

You calling Okposo stupid

You calling Okposo stupid
- Cptmjl

For going into the trolley tracks... yes.

All NHL'ers are stupid at times They lose enough IQ for pucks/fists/elbows/shoulders to their upper body every day.

I dont think theres any 100% correct formula.
- robin_steele264

Exactly.

I know that sold me on him 100%
- robin_steele264

His interview after winning Gold at the WJ is legendary.

I'd post it right now but I'm at work and youtube is blocked

My seed won't be denied. There are 3 smaller mes. All daughters. Karma is a female dog.
- TheTaoOfSemenko

How old are they?

For going into the trolley tracks... yes.

All NHL'ers are stupid at times They lose enough IQ for pucks/fists/elbows/shoulders to their upper body every day.
- Brian Huddle

It was some hit

His interview after winning Gold at the WJ is legendary.

I'd post it right now but I'm at work and youtube is blocked
- mochoson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F36YNCae9yg

A freak knee accident vs. a 5'10 Russian going Kamikaze every shift and getting his head rattled. (2nd concussion in two years)

There are legitimate concerns about Yakupov's style of play, especially when he's not 6'4 and 230 lbs.
- Brian Huddle

He's like an inch or 2 shorter than Hall, but I've heard he's thicker than Hall was.

I highly doubt nail will be as dominate as stamkos no matter who is on his team

stamkos has the most lethal wrist shot on the league, st Louis doesn't give him that

Also stamkos supporting cast isn't nearly as great this year as I think the oils can provide yuk in 2 years

Stamkos with a good defense here he can have the puck more could score 60.

Yakupov is a (frank)ing stud.

Honestly. Who comes to the the combine dressed like that?

What a beast. Glad the Oilers are picking first. They should take him no questions asked. (frank) being good, I'd rather have a team of cool ass, boss mother (frank)ers anyway.
- mochoson

He's like an inch or 2 shorter than Hall, but I've heard he's thicker than Hall was.
- laughs2907

What exactly are you referring too?

I highly doubt nail will be as dominate as stamkos no matter who is on his team

stamkos has the most lethal wrist shot on the league, st Louis doesn't give him that

Also stamkos supporting cast isn't nearly as great this year as I think the oils can provide yuk in 2 years

Stamkos with a good defense here he can have the puck more could score 60.
- Danformo

Sorry for all the spelling errors and such... iPhone auto-.-

He's like an inch or 2 shorter than Hall, but I've heard he's thicker than Hall was.
- laughs2907

Sounds dirty

Sounds dirty
- Danformo

See above post