does PLD stay ?

[Xoggz22]

Just a bump as his play continues to improve. I've been a proponent all along but, to me, he's showing he can make plays and is willing to pay the price in the corners and in front of the net. I wouldn't be surprised to see him flirt with 30 pts this year. I like him with Panarin and Anderson.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

The thread question now could be "... at center?"

 

[stevo61]

Just a bump as his play continues to improve. I've been a proponent all along but, to me, he's showing he can make plays and is willing to pay the price in the corners and in front of the net. I wouldn't be surprised to see him flirt with 30 pts this year. I like him with Panarin and Anderson.

I agree. Could see some multi point games should he stay with Panarin. In Junior I always thought his most underrated ability was his tricky little passes that are nearly always tape to tape and being with Panarin puts him in the most beneficial position for his game. His biggest adjustment has simply been playing his game and knowing he belongs instead of hesitating and being a bit passive. Last little while has been a big step forward but the last game specifically was very encouraging,dude could be straight up dominate one day

 

[MoeBartoli]

The thread question now could be "... at center?"

I agree that “at center” becomes the true question.

 

[Maylo]

Still want Bjork there instead of Andy, and no one seems to ask Torts why he was removed, even Porty.

 

[Samkow]

Really been impressed with this American’s great play of late.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Old Guy]

Nice.

Linemates holding Bread, Peanut Butter and Jelly wearing U.S.S. (ugly seasonal sweaters).

Now we need a pix of our 4th line holding a heaping helping plate of Schwety Balls.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

The worst choice in peanut butter tho...

 

[ReggieRed]

The worst choice in peanut butter tho...

Choosy Mothers Choose Jif! C'mon DSL, you're not a Peter Pan or Skippy Guy, are you?

 

[Monk]

Choosy Mothers Choose Jif! C'mon DSL, you're not a Peter Pan or Skippy Guy, are you?

And it's pronounced Gif

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Choosy Mothers Choose Jif! C'mon DSL, you're not a Peter Pan or Skippy Guy, are you?

Jif is slimy and gross, the worst of the three big brands. Give me Skippy, preferably creamy, preferably the natural, if I'm going to have a major brand. Justin's otherwise.

 

[CBJx614]

After scoring in his first game and then going pointless in his next 11, PLD has 16 pts in his last 24 games. And arguably had his best night tonight against Pittsburgh and tried to bait Crosby into a fight.

He's 3rd in goals and is just an assist away from being top 5 in assist and points on the team with no signs of slowing down.

 

[MoeBartoli]

After scoring in his first game and then going pointless in his next 11, PLD has 16 pts in his last 24 games. And arguably had his best night tonight against Pittsburgh and tried to bait Crosby into a fight.

He's 3rd in goals and is just an assist away from being top 5 in assist and points on the team with no signs of slowing down.

He’s for me easily been the most positive surprise this year.

 

[Viqsi]

He’s for me easily been the most positive surprise this year.

I'm not sure if I'd go with him or Nutivaara's RD debut.

 

[Monk]

I'm not sure if I'd go with him or Nutivaara's RD debut.

It's easily PLD for me. After his "down" year last year, I was starting to have my doubts... I'm tickled pink now!

 

[JohnnyJacket13]

Does anyone else see a little bit of Patrice Bergeron in PLD’s game? Or am I crazy?

 

[MoeBartoli]

I'm not sure if I'd go with him or Nutivaara's RD debut.

I hear you. I hadn't given a lot of thought to the RD aspect on Nuti. It's just that I've held him in higher regard than many as I see him as a second pair level guy.....I figured if PLD made the team this year, it would be 3rd line - maybe 4th - and not necessarily at center and not top 6. In any case, two imprortant guys for the CBJ.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

He’s for me easily been the most positive surprise this year.

Mine as well. I figured he'd be about a 20 points type of guy with limited usage.

I think that it's important to remember that he's playing with Panarin. If he'd been with Jenner and Calvert, we all might be singing a different tune.

 

[Old Guy]

I think it's the fact he is playing the center position (and doing it with aplomb) for me.

 

[CoachWithNoTeam]

I think it's the fact he is playing the center position (and doing it with aplomb) for me.

It is great that he has been succeeding at center. I think it's interesting that earlier in the season he was better on the wing, and sorta shifted back to center after getting adjusted to the league and a greater need appearing at center.

I think it's entirely possible that in his career he will play all slots in the top 6 and do it well. Team needs will shift around year in and year out, but it's great that he seems capable of playing all forward positions well. He is a very versatile weapon going forward. If Stenlund, Texier, Thurkauf, or Vigneault develop quicker than expected, he can go where needed.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

 

[Johnny Jacket]

Still want Bjork there instead of Andy, and no one seems to ask Torts why he was removed, even Porty.

Still want Bjork there instead of Andy, and no one seems to ask Torts why he was removed, even Porty.

Maybe they think Torts knows what he's doing.