Player Discussion John Klingberg Contact Appreciate Thread

[93Crazed101]

Can we just applaud Jim Nill on this one? I just feel like it needs renewed joyousness over the steal that is his contract.

Stars sign Klingberg to seven-year contract

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[FirstRowUpperDeck]

All hail Jim Nill! Everyone knew it was a great deal at the time. Good thing Klinger seemed to value security over max $$$$.

 

[brighteststars]

All hail! Klingberg has completely exceeded my expectations. I'll admit he has proven me wrong as I had my doubts about him, sure glad about it!

 

[Mr Misty]

This is pretty great from Dan Rosen

His 48 points lead NHL defensemen, but [URL='https://www.nhl.com/player/brent-burns-8470613']Brent Burns

of the San Jose Sharks, last season's Norris Trophy winner, is second with 39 in two fewer games. A nine-point lead is not blowing away the competition.

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[jballa95]

At least there is an argument for Hedman or Doughty, but to suggest Subban or Chara are ahead of Klingberg in Norris considerations is completely absurd. Klingberg should be in the final three nominees without a doubt.

 

[Troy McClure]

This is pretty great from Dan Rosen

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All Burns has to do is put up ten points in those two games.

 

[brighteststars]

This is pretty great from Dan Rosen

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LOL wow. Sure Dan.

 

[FirstRowUpperDeck]

IF there as ever a case of reaching really hard to cherry pick stats to prove a point, Rosen's article here is a prime example. Even admits other winners had similar PK TOI, but still decides he will bash Klinger for it. They probably downgrade Benn for winning the scoring title in a low scoring year. I am still smarting from Hitch not winning coach of the year in 1997-2000, because, well, with that roster, he was supposed to win so he really didn't have to work that hard. I get it, it's hard to be a Star when looking for NHL award recognition.........

 

[Satan]

Norris Szn

 

[Troy McClure]

Norris Szn

We see people discounting his production because of the great forwards on the team, but all you have to do is look at the stats for the other d-men on the roster to see that’s nonsense. It’s not like any of them are having big spikes in offensive production. I mean, a guy like Honka is on the roster all because he’s supposed to be a great puck mover, and Honka can’t buy a point.