Actually, I am not sure that is a positive. Plus, I don't think he has played well with Sid in the past - posters can correct me if I am wrong.
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Actually, I am not sure that is a positive. Plus, I don't think he has played well with Sid in the past - posters can correct me if I am wrong.
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Because he doesn't want a Penguin going there over a Flyer. Philadelphia still thinks Giroux is the best player in the world because of that one good season and a half. No one else does. Crosby has no use for Giroux and his pansy dangling. Neal fits the bill over Claude.
Doesn't matter either way, it will be St. Louis.
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I have a feeling st.Louis won't come close and it's Hall or Giroux
Giroux would slot 1rw if it was him and hall would take Kunitz when he does not produce Tavares will IMO get a good look to be the 1 rw like he was in Switzerland last year
Giroux would slot 1rw if it was him and hall would take Kunitz when he does not produce Tavares will IMO get a good look to be the 1 rw like he was in Switzerland last year
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This year they had a slow start but developed some decent chemistry in their short time together. They have not played a lot together in the past outside of power plays, though.
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Giroux or MSL imo.
So when do they decide? Before Sunday i guess when all the chartered flights head over.
So when do they decide? Before Sunday i guess when all the chartered flights head over.
He is actually my top choice. He posted the best number in Europe during the lockout, so you know he can play on the bigger ice. He's fast and he can play on any line. He spent 3 years on a two way line with Bergeron, so if you needed him on the fourth line, not a problem. He plays centre with Benn, so if one of the centres goes down, you could reunite that dangerous duo. He's probably the most versatile option to take. And he actually is more productive with less minutes than either Giroux or MSL. Their points per 60 minutes are among the lowest of guys being considered. I can't stress enough that minutes get pulled back rolling 3-4 awesome lines. Those two will not put up their high numbers without playing excessive minutes.
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Crosby doesn't want to play with Giroux and if you don't think what Crosby wants matters, Chris Kunitz case and point. Giroux would not compliment Crosby what so ever. Neal or St. Louis are the top choices if they are planning on playing this individual with Crosby.
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Chalk up another vote for Marty St Louis.
I'm a huge Giroux fan as well, but I think a natural winger would be a better option for the team.
I'm a huge Giroux fan as well, but I think a natural winger would be a better option for the team.
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When Geno was hurt Kunitz - Sid - Neal was Pit's top line for about 5 games and Neal had like 8 goals.
If they're trying to replace Stammer with the closest player to him it has to be Neal. If they wan't do do good by a vet it'll be MSL.
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I believe Jeff Carter will move up to play with Crosby to give him a goal scoring winger. I know what CBC said about Giroux not being in play, but after a terrible start, he's just 1 point out from top 10 in league scoring (1 point ahead of St. Louis in 1 more game).
Kunitz/Duchene- Crosby- Carter
Benn- Tavares- St.Louis or Giroux
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Kunitz/Duchene- Crosby- Carter
Benn- Tavares- St.Louis or Giroux
Marleau- Getzlaf- Perry
Sharp- Toews- Nash
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It's a tough loss to be sure, but having a healthy St. Louis (or Giroux or Neal) is better than forcing a hobbled Stamkos into game action before he's ready. It's not like there's a lack of firepower without him.
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St. Louis is a top 5 winger in the NHL. Art Ross Trophy winner last year. Very consistent every year. Carrying a young Tampa Bay team with Stamkos out. Nothing else the guy can do. I don't see why they need another Center or more "chemistry with Crosby" if they already got Kunitz for that purpose.
This is true. Never have we been so able to lose such an amazing player.
I agree.
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Bob McKenzie thinks Carter bumps up to the top line. Craig Button picks MSL. Bob M wouldn't commit to either MSL or Neal.
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DAMN! I was really looking forward to Stammer burying feeds from Sid 
I know I know, embarrassment of riches.
I hope MSL is the guy. I cant see him being passed on twice, and as everyone here has said, he is a winger. I would not begrudge Staal, Neal, Hall, or Giroux, or even Jumbo Joe, but I think a heart-on-the-sleeve, vocal veteran like MSL will be just what the doctor ordered. Plus he can still fly.
I know I know, embarrassment of riches.I hope MSL is the guy. I cant see him being passed on twice, and as everyone here has said, he is a winger. I would not begrudge Staal, Neal, Hall, or Giroux, or even Jumbo Joe, but I think a heart-on-the-sleeve, vocal veteran like MSL will be just what the doctor ordered. Plus he can still fly.
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