Player Discussion Elias Pettersson Talk | Also Chiropractors, the Medical Staff, and You

[Sexy Necksy Garland]

@PuckMunchkin @HairyKneel

Genuine question , would you guys trade Pettersson for Stutzle ?

I probably would not, I feel like Pettersson's two way presence is very important and I obviously still believe he will return to being a offensive force.

but wanted your guys honest thoughts


thanks

 

[orcatown]

Maybe put him on the wing with Miller and let the other lines cope as best they can. Lighten his responsibility 5 on 5 but play him PP and PK.

 

[God]

Maybe put him on the wing with Miller and let the other lines cope as best they can. Lighten his responsibility 5 on 5 but play him PP and PK.

I read here a suggestion to put him with Joshua and Garland, which I like. He really needs some confidence, which comes with more looks. I don't believe his offensive ability can simply be lost like that.

 

[Coffees]

I read here a suggestion to put him with Joshua and Garland, which I like. He really needs some confidence, which comes with more looks. I don't believe his offensive ability can simply be lost like that.

Not sure if this is an appropriate question or not, but could this whole thing simply come down to confidence ? It’s a huge thing, and perhaps at this level it’s the main thing?

 

[Breakers]

Lots of interesting suggestions

But let’s be honest, he’s an $11 million player. He shouldn’t require this amount of “maintenance” to boost his confidence, and running through the gambit of linemates again to spark something.

That shit was for a player on a bridge contract
Not now

 

[PuckMunchkin]

@PuckMunchkin @HairyKneel

Genuine question , would you guys trade Pettersson for Stutzle ?

I probably would not, I feel like Pettersson's two way presence is very important and I obviously still believe he will return to being a offensive force.

but wanted your guys honest thoughts


thanks

No I would not.

I would keep EP40

 

[Coffees]

Lots of interesting suggestions

But let’s be honest, he’s an $11 million player. He shouldn’t require this amount of “maintenance” to boost his confidence, and running through the gambit of linemates again to spark something.

That shit was for a player on a bridge contract
Not now

Agreed, but also there’s another side to it.

There is no U25 centre in the league who was PPG+ for past two seasons except for Pettersson

In the past two decades we have seen many great players have bad streaks, bad halfs and even bad years

it’s not a big deal if he’s a 2nd line centre for 5 months

The truth is that judgement day arrives when the playoffs start

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Lots of interesting suggestions

But let’s be honest, he’s an $11 million player. He shouldn’t require this amount of “maintenance” to boost his confidence, and running through the gambit of linemates again to spark something.

That shit was for a player on a bridge contract
Not now

I dont get this.

He has played mostly with shit wingers. Its not like theyve rotated a bunch of quality players and he just doesnt gel with anyone.

Now he has 2 games with a pretty good piece in DeBrusk. He had one down game to start the year and one better game.

How about we give them some time to gel?

Buds I could care less about your sexual orientation. You seem bitter and hey, I've been there before. Life isn't always kind to any of us. Enjoy the team and enjoy the season. Salut

Im sure that is mostly true but you do go for insults about people being little or insinuate they are gay.

Im completely happy. Just enjoy poking fun at you.

 

[credulous]

Its his modus operandi.

Watch out. If you get him real angry he will call you short or insinuate you are gay.

don't forget the weird diaper fetish

 

[JT Milker]

@PuckMunchkin @HairyKneel

Genuine question , would you guys trade Pettersson for Stutzle ?

I probably would not, I feel like Pettersson's two way presence is very important and I obviously still believe he will return to being a offensive force.

but wanted your guys honest thoughts


thanks

You’re welcome.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

This looks like a completely different player from what we're seeing now... look at his celebration too. It's like the guy lost all his confidence and love for the game WTF

Rookie Petey rekindled my love for hockey/this team in the middle of some obviously pretty dark years.

 

[Bobby9]

Put him on the lotto line for 5 games. If his level of play improves them keep them together.

If he looks disinterested start shopping him to a team like Chicago or SJS

Sit him on the press box for a few nights until his I give a shit meter starts.

How many of your employers would allow and employee to work subpar for this long of a period?

 

[HairyKneel]

Peter more than earned his previous contracts. I'll give him a few more than 2 games before I worry about what he's making against the cap. For right or wrong this team is now hitched to him, Miller and Hronek. I think the three of them are decent to good bets.

Demko is constantly nicked up and has 2 more years. Hughes has three years. Quinn will cost a fair bit more than Peter.

EP40 is the team. I still feel he's easily 1000 point player and a future HHOF. He's 25. Still a kid. Hes got this.

 

[theguardianII]

The truth is that judgement day arrives when the playoffs start

I hope before that his NMC kicks on July 1

I dont get this.

He has played mostly with shit wingers. Its not like theyve rotated a bunch of quality players and he just doesnt gel with anyone.

Now he has 2 games with a pretty good piece in DeBrusk. He had one down game to start the year and one better game.

How about we give them some time to gel?

Usually it is the complimentary players that adapt isn't it?

He is not playing "his" game, no speed slowing through the neutral zone, delaying trying to pass, hardly shooting.

Last game I even saw him bailing early to brace for contact.

This has been going on since January last year, just off his game. These games are very similar to the playoff games against supposed easy opponents.

It is early in the season but then again this is just a continuation of last year too.