He started having a good season before Vanek showed up.

His stats jumped once Desharnais got going. (Remember the Desharnais for nothing rumors?)
- Scabeh

Well, you can see it one way or another (DD helped Patches vs Patches helped DD). In the end, they are a good duo; my point was, they brought their game to another lever when Vanek joined them.

True, he also was playing with Gallagher and DD...he exploded when they traded for Vanek.
- Habsody

Pacioretty had 9 goals in 18 games after the habs acquired Vanek...

Pacioretty had 9 goals in 18 games after the habs acquired Vanek...
- Pecafan Fan

That's a great pace

That's a great pace
- Biggus Richardus

The same he had before Vanek arrived.

Well, you can see it one way or another (DD helped Patches vs Patches helped DD). In the end, they are a good duo; my point was, they brought their game to another lever when Vanek joined them.
- Habsody

They should consider bumping Gallagher off that line.

Whether Sekac gets a look there or eventually the habs make a trade.

The habs are still missing that player to push them over the top. Vanek was that guy last year. So precedence suggests Bergevin won't be shy to address this as the season progresses.

Pacioretty had 9 goals in 18 games after the habs acquired Vanek...
- Pecafan Fan

More than all, their line was simply dominating. I attended the Avs-Habs game were Vanek had an hat-trick. They were very impressive.

That's a great pace
- Biggus Richardus

His pre-Vanek Pace was higher, considering he played only 73 games that year.

So 73-18 = 55

So 30 goals in 55 > 9 goals in 18




Conclusion: this whole "he exploded after they acquired Vanek" narrative is bullpoop

Every sniper in the league is streaky, even Patrick Kane. We should at least rejoice that the Habs' one is able to backcheck, unlike Kessel.

His pre-Vanek Pace was higher, considering he played only 73 games that year.

So 73-18 = 55

So 30 goals in 55 > 9 goals in 18




Conclusion: this whole "he exploded after they acquired Vanek" narrative is bullpoop
- Pecafan Fan

Vanek is awesome.

More than all, their line was simply dominating. I attended the Avs-Habs game were Vanek had an hat-trick. They were very impressive.
- Habsody

Maybe YOU were the difference?

Vanek is awesome.
- hscesq

0 goals, 5 pts, so far this season.

0 goals, 5 pts, so far this season.
- Pecafan Fan

They should consider bumping Gallagher off that line.

Whether Sekac gets a look there or eventually the habs make a trade.

The habs are still missing that player to push them over the top. Vanek was that guy last year. So precedence suggests Bergevin won't be shy to address this as the season progresses.
- Biggus Richardus

Well considered Eberle is on the way, It should happen soon enough.

0 goals, 5 pts, so far this season.
- Pecafan Fan

10 shots!!!

- hscesq

Parenteau-esque production

The same he had before Vanek arrived.
- EssuieToutJeune

I'm not saying Pacioretty doesn't put the puck in the net.

That is not the arguement I'm making. The arguement I'm making is that right now I would suggest is market value is above what he actually brings.

Maybe I'm way off base. Management gave him an 'A' so obviously this scenario is not happening.

Parenteau-esque production
- Pecafan Fan

PA is working hard... but yeah... he needs to put up some points on the board.

Parenteau-esque production
- Pecafan Fan

At least he has a goal. Wait - does he?

I'm not saying Pacioretty doesn't put the puck in the net.

That is not the arguement I'm making. The arguement I'm making is that right now I would suggest is market value is above what he actually brings.

Maybe I'm way off base. Management gave him an 'A' so obviously this scenario is not happening.
- Biggus Richardus

Your suggestion has been considered and filed accordingly.

His pre-Vanek Pace was higher, considering he played only 73 games that year.

So 73-18 = 55

So 30 goals in 55 > 9 goals in 18




Conclusion: this whole "he exploded after they acquired Vanek" narrative is bullpoop
- Pecafan Fan

do point totals not just goals

At least he has a goal. Wait - does he?
- hscesq

2

Your suggestion has been considered and filed accordingly.
- hscesq

so the complete opposite?

PA is working hard... but yeah... he needs to put up some points on the board.
- WaterBoy

he netted the winner in shootout

2
- Pecafan Fan

and a Shootout goal or 2 ?

2
- Pecafan Fan

Ah.