Lemieux lazy? Don’t think so. I have been following him since He first arrived at the Moose and his game is no different with the big club than with the Moose.

Rexy, this is a classic example of you don’t like him so you say crazy things like he is lazy. I predict Lemieux has a regular spot with the occasional blip of trying to give some ice time to Petan from now to the end of the season. And, He starts regular 4th line come playoffs. He has made the most of his chances, has significantly improved his game, goes to the net etc like he is supposed to. I am looking forward to Lemieux come playoffs where his game style will again show his value to the team.
- CharlieDog

Straight up, watch Lemieux when he’s out there. If the puck isn’t within 10 feet of him, he’s not really skating. He’s still in the neutral zone, still on the back check, and often the last player into the offensive zone. And that’s even when he’s the damn puck carrier.

He takes a good long while to move to his man in the defensive zone as well. Tends to drift into the middle of the ice, then have a moment of “!!??!” when the puck goes to his cover

Straight up, watch Lemieux when he’s out there. If the puck isn’t within 10 feet of him, he’s not really skating. He’s still in the neutral zone, still on the back check, and often the last player into the offensive zone. And that’s even when he’s the damn puck carrier.

He takes a good long while to move to his man in the defensive zone as well. Tends to drift into the middle of the ice, then have a moment of “!!??!” when the puck goes to his cover
- Rexypoo

Well, I see a player that is excellent on zone exits, is in on the forecheck for puck retrieval in the dirty areas, will drag the puck to the net and is also fearless or dumb enough to get infront of the net and take the goalie's vision away or attempt to deflect pucks which he is "Elite" at doing. Also, there is a continual and noticeable improvements in his play. So, I totally disagree with your analysis of being lazy because your rationale is only based on your personal dislike for the guy and your continuous argument that this player is better than that player. So, as JN said if someone is potentially taking time away from one of your favorites of Petan, Dano, etc, then they are bad and the other guy sitting in the press box is better. Ultimately, most of your rational ends up with that type of statement.

Straight up, watch Lemieux when he’s out there. If the puck isn’t within 10 feet of him, he’s not really skating. He’s still in the neutral zone, still on the back check, and often the last player into the offensive zone. And that’s even when he’s the damn puck carrier.

He takes a good long while to move to his man in the defensive zone as well. Tends to drift into the middle of the ice, then have a moment of “!!??!” when the puck goes to his cover
- Rexypoo

Are you Kris Draper?

we spend far too much time talking about 4th line guys and bottom pair D. reality is, these players will never determine if a cup is won or lost. that will come down to are our top players and goalie better than theirs.

*whispers* Lemieux is still probably the worst NHL forward going, and his effect on that lines shot and expected goal share can be described as “lawn dart”
- Rexypoo

you must admit that Lemieux has gotten better!!!

So, is that you accepting the deal?
And acknowledging the giraffe as your favourite animal in our zoo?

And I agree, we have a lot of problems to discuss that aren’t 6’8” or in Sweden
- Rexypoo

Glad we are in agreement!

we spend far too much time talking about 4th line guys and bottom pair D. reality is, these players will never determine if a cup is won or lost. that will come down to are our top players and goalie better than theirs.
- Ross77

This

Well, I see a player that is excellent on zone exits, is in on the forecheck for puck retrieval in the dirty areas, will drag the puck to the net and is also fearless or dumb enough to get infront of the net and take the goalie's vision away or attempt to deflect pucks which he is "Elite" at doing. Also, there is a continual and noticeable improvements in his play. So, I totally disagree with your analysis of being lazy because your rationale is only based on your personal dislike for the guy and your continuous argument that this player is better than that player. So, as JN said if someone is potentially taking time away from one of your favorites of Petan, Dano, etc, then they are bad and the other guy sitting in the press box is better. Ultimately, most of your rational ends up with that type of statement.
- CharlieDog

Even if we wanna argue our personal observations, the results have been hilariously bad. The Lemieux’d 4th line has been destroyed in all the measurable ways

Are you Kris Draper?
- 2.0

No. What a stupid question. Why would you ask that? Who sent you?

you must admit that Lemieux has gotten better!!!
- sparky1957

He’s certainly been a lot luckier. He hasn’t shown any improvement in any category that isn’t shooting percentage.

Although, even I can’t deny that goal where he was skating behind the net all nonchalantly only to juke the defender and drive straight to the net was pretty satisfying

He’s certainly been a lot luckier. He hasn’t shown any improvement in any category that isn’t shooting percentage.

Although, even I can’t deny that goal where he was skating behind the net all nonchalantly only to juke the defender and drive straight to the net was pretty satisfying
- Rexypoo

What is hilariously comical is that you make such ridiculous statements such as this and many more and the coach continues to prove you wrong with player selection, application, etc. and puts wins on the board. You know squat.

What is hilariously comical is that you make such ridiculous statements such as this and many more and the coach continues to prove you wrong with player selection, application, etc. and puts wins on the board. You know squat.
- CharlieDog

He’s literally icing a sub-optimal lineup in every conceivable way, and position on the roster. Morrissey-Trouba as the top pairing with Kulikov-Myers as the 3rd pairing mark the only two line combos he’s done right for any length of time all season.

You or I could coach this team to a playoff spot, so let’s not act like Maurice is some voodoo wizard coaching his way forward

He’s literally icing a sub-optimal lineup in every conceivable way, and position on the roster. Morrissey-Trouba as the top pairing with Kulikov-Myers as the 3rd pairing mark the only two line combos he’s done right for any length of time all season.

You or I could coach this team to a playoff spot, so let’s not act like Maurice is some voodoo wizard coaching his way forward
- Rexypoo

you are living in a delusional pseudo-hockey world. The only numbers that are for sure are the pts in the w/l column. The rest of the numbers hold some truth but tell mostly lies.

Is there a coach in the NHL that plays lines according to your playbook?

Even if we wanna argue our personal observations, the results have been hilariously bad. The Lemieux’d 4th line has been destroyed in all the measurable ways
- Rexypoo

Just because I sometimes love to argue; I wouldn’t say all measurable ways, show me another player in NHL playing on a 4th line and playing similar minutes who has more goals in 32 games than Lemieux. He might actually lead the nhl for goals per minutes played this season. Just saying, cause I’m annoying like that.

you are living in a delusional pseudo-hockey world. The only numbers that are for sure are the pts in the w/l column. The rest of the numbers hold some truth but tell mostly lies.

Is there a coach in the NHL that plays lines according to your playbook?
- 2.0

I’m sure the Roy-era Avalanche felt the same way. Or the Ducks before this season. Or Chicago since their last Cup win.
The process is always more important than the result.

To answer your question: no. Every coach is unique, and they all have weaknesses.
I’m sure I do as well. Mine would likely be matching players based on skill sets, and being slow to pick up on chemistry.

I worked really hard on that, and this is all I get? God dammit
- Rexypoo

I'm feelin' your pain. Kind of hopeless. That's why I was hoping to see a meet up of you 2 at The Pint, but..... not meant to be......

I'm feelin' your pain. Kind of hopeless. That's why I was hoping to see a meet up of you 2 at The Pint, but..... not meant to be......
- liverpoolnhl

We would’ve either been best friends, or it would’ve been a full on bar brawl.
There is no in between.

The process is always more important than the result.
- Rexypoo

No, Rexy, it's not

That is "bumper sticker logic" ... sounds good, feels good, must be good

They are both important ... but if you do "all the right things in the right way" and don't capture the Cup - who gives a sh_t

No, Rexy, it's not

That is "bumper sticker logic" ... sounds good, feels good, must be good

They are both important ... but if you do "all the right things in the right way" and don't capture the Cup - who gives a sh_t
- CorydonKeith

Rexy, gotta' agree with Corydon on this one. Explain your logic.....