Player Discussion Mika Zibanejad [Warning Post #3]

[True Blue]

The team's best two wings are?

Someone and Zbad. Just astk Bern

 

[Larrybiv]

Yeah, sorry. Should've recognized that. Loved that he made SURE that Kreids got accolades there as well. Deservedly so.

 

[True Blue]

Zibanejad himself praised his linemates and their chemistry when interviewed about the hattrick by the Swedish media.

Of course he did. What did you expect him to do?

 

[True Blue]

Atomic Wings = Amazing wings

Especially when playing foos at Down the Hatch. Which I haven't done so in quite a long, long time.

 

[True Blue]

Mika deserves recognition for his great play, been focused on him lately and all he does is pursue, pester and get pucks. Amazing stuff. But, I have to say......Zuccha is absolutely instrumental in his success.

I like Zucc, but he has absolutely nothing to do with either Zbad's or Kreider's success this year.

 

[SingnBluesOnBroadway]

Especially when playing foos at Down the Hatch. Which I haven't done so in quite a long, long time.

Spent many a drunken night at DTH. Bar Coastal in the UES.

 

[Webster]

I like Zucc, but he has absolutely nothing to do with either Zbad's or Kreider's success this year.

 

[Leonardo87]

I like Zucc, but he has absolutely nothing to do with either Zbad's or Kreider's success this year.

Wouldn’t say nothing to do with it. Kreider and Mika have been successful with him and without him. They’ve also found success with Buch and at times even with Fast.

 

[True Blue]

Kreider and Mika have been successful with him and without him. They’ve also found success with Buch and at times even with Fast.

Exactly my point. Hence, which is the greater likelihood? That Zucc's play has gone up since being put on a line with Krieder & Zbad or vica versa?

 

[duhmetreE]

Exactly my point. Hence, which is the greater likelihood? That Zucc's play has gone up since being put on a line with Krieder & Zbad or vica versa?

It's not a zero sum game.

They have all benefited. Why is that such a hard concept to grasp

 

[Webster]

Exactly my point. Hence, which is the greater likelihood? That Zucc's play has gone up since being put on a line with Krieder & Zbad or vica versa?

Quinn said it, Zibanejad said it...Zuccarello is the driver on that line. Still you refuse to accept it

 

[Harbour Dog]

So... Zucc has been KZ's best partner (both empirically and by the eye test), but that is somehow a negative because he helped ZBad pot an extra couple goals?

I don't... I don't understand where we're at in this thread.

 

[True Blue]

Spent many a drunken night at DTH. Bar Coastal in the UES.

Brother Jimmy's Bait shack on UES. Had the tables with the big holes in middle to throw the bones in.

 

[True Blue]

Quinn said it, Zibanejad said it...Zuccarello is the driver on that line. Still you refuse to accept it

You are correct. All that he has done away from Zucc,which is the best part of this year, is simply an illusion. What you are seeing over the last several weeks is all that exists. How could I not have seen it? Thank you for pointing out the obvious truth.

Thought, got to be honest. If you can somehow explain how it is that Zbad had success away from Zucc this year, I would appreciate it. Or are you saying that he has had none?

 

[True Blue]

It's not a zero sum game.

They have all benefited. Why is that such a hard concept to grasp

How many games have they spent with either Zucc playing like dog poop or not on with them at all? Answer that and you will have the reality of the situation.

 

[duhmetreE]

How many games have they spent with either Zucc playing like dog poop or not on with them at all? Answer that and you will have the reality of the situation.

We all know Kreider drives the play... That's not the argument. The Kreider Zibs Zucc lne works well..

Zucc has moped. It was admitted. He's now playing at the level that we're accustomed to. To claim he's not helping Zibanejad score goals is asinine.

 

[True Blue]

To claim he's not helping Zibanejad score goals is asinine.

RIGHT NOW he is helping, for 99% of the season he was nowhere to be found. So how has he assisted in the great majority of the season?

 

[duhmetreE]

RIGHT NOW he is helping,

That was the entire argument. Zucc helps a player like Zibs score goals

Not moping Zucc. Honey Badger Zucc

 

[Larrybiv]

I like Zucc, but he has absolutely nothing to do with either Zbad's or Kreider's success this year.

Yeah, absolutely NOTHING.

 

[Larrybiv]

Whatever the stats, good or bad. Reality is they (Kreids and Zbad) have had good seasons thus far. Zuccha playing at his BEST ALL SEASON would have those 2 having better numbers. Period. Cant take away from what they have done, but NO DENYING Zuccha's recent play has coincided with them putting up some serious numbers. #givecreditwherecreditisdue

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Only non rookie roster player I’d be upset about dealing.

 

[DanielBrassard]

Only non rookie roster player I’d be upset about dealing.

Pretty much. He's been amazing the past month.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Pretty much. He's been amazing the past month.

He was over a ppg in December too.

Legit been at #1 status for 2+ months.

 

[DanielBrassard]

He was over a ppg in December too.

Legit been at #1 status for 2+ months.

He's been really good all season no doubt. I just think his play has been even more spectacular the past month or so, certainly a #1 center and someone who shouldn't be traded unless it's just an insane deal

 

[Machinehead]

His goal differential has been up. That's big.