Player Discussion: Brendan Lemieux Appreciation Thread

[Derfel]

As he heads to New York, I thought it a good idea to discuss the player that showed lots of grit, even if it meant leaving his team short-handed at bad times.

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[Duke749]

Thank you for allowing us to get Hayes.

 

[JohnStaymoose]

Loved the way this kid was trending but we all understand it's a business and sometimes you have to cut ties with solid asset(s) to make your team better. Best of luck in the Big Apple Lemmy, Winnipeg's going to miss you. Excited about Hayes being our 2nd line center, GO JETS GO!

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Good luck Lemmy.

 

[Afterburner]

Good luck kid, and all the best to you in the future. I really liked what you brought to the Jets, sucks to see you go.

 

[Tom ServoMST3K]

Of all the players that played for the Jets, he certainly was one.

 

[Derfel]

Of all the players that played for the Jets, he certainly was one.

 

[Brominator]

Was looking forward to seeing him bring some piss and vinegar to a playoff run.

 

[kanadalainen]

Piss and vinegar he has in abundance. Good luck Lemmy.

 

[pucka lucka]

I don't think he is a very good NHL player. I don't think he deserved to be playing. I am pleased PoMo can't use him anymore.

 

[Evil Little]

Glad he's out of the West.

I think he's worked really hard to play disciplined but still hard. Needs to keep it that way or his reputation will catch up with him.

Still not sure if he'll be a capital-P Player long term, or merely a bit piece, but he was good enough the last little while.

 

[JetsFan815]

Generational wrap-around player.

 

[Guardian17]

Good luck in New York Brendan, thank you.

 

[Arthur Fonzarelli]

I'll miss Brendan's penchant for using nicknames in interviews.

Hendy, Wheels, Scheifs, Copper, Rosie, Helly, Apples, Frenchie...

If it wasn't for Lemieux I wouldn't know the difference between Jo-Mo & Mo-Jo.

 

[LowLefty]

Best of luck Lemmy - the super soft east is going to hate you

 

[aufheben]

So what’s the deal with this kid? Asking for a friend.

 

[BullLund]

He was a tough, hard-nosed player whose value was probably as high as it's ever going to be.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

His tip-ins were really good, showed very promising and great effectiveness, but wish him well with the Rangers. Could be their new Sean Avery.

 

[AKAChip]

So what’s the deal with this kid? Asking for a friend.

People who like grit and toughness love him. People who like positive shot metrics, possession and sustainable offense hate him. He may at one point be a solid fourth line player but at this point in his career, he isn't even that. Doesn't use his teammates and takes bad penalties.

Skates fast, though.

 

[aufheben]

People who like grit and toughness love him. People who like positive shot metrics, possession and sustainable offense hate him. He may at one point be a solid fourth line player but at this point in his career, he isn't even that. Doesn't use his teammates and takes bad penalties.

Skates fast, though.

One thing our rebuild has needed is a real POS.

 

[antiqueslivers]

bummed to lose lemmy for a rental, but there is part of me that is oddly relieved.

 

[jetsforever]

Too bad we had to lose him, hope Hayes works out

 

[ps241]

Exceededing my expectations for a few weeks.....not sad PMo lost his boy toy though.

 

[Jet]

I love how people are so quick to close the book on a player they don't like (Lemieux) yet will pain endlessly about a player they do (Petan). Lemieux's career was tracking just like his dad's did, and he did alright.

I'm glad to have Hayes, but sad to see Lemieux go. Too bad they wouldn't have taken little Nic instead.

I think Lemieux is going to be one of those 3rd line guys who provides decent offensive output for a bottom 6 guy, PK'ing and a lot of physical wherewithal.

Good luck Brendan!

 

[Guardian17]