rt said:He was nearly a point per game in the 'A' this is season. I know, I know, but I'm just saying...
jmelm said:He was a healthy scratch the first couple of games which probably only happened because the coach didn't want to rush him into that kind of situation for fear he might not be able to handle it.
Well, once he was put in the line-up, he was never taken out and his ice time was increased every game, to the point that he was a go-to guy and being put out there when Russia needed to score a big goal.
In any event, minute-for-minute he was the most dominant player on that roster and created more chances than anyone else.
bert said:He didnt even score a goal. I really think you are pumping him up way to much. He was great in the world championships but did next to nothing in the world cup, ice time or not he still wasnt the best player on the team. Think about the tournaments that Kovalev and Zubrus had then you are saying he is the best player. I know we all love our prospects around here but common.
BIG M said:Phaneuf will win if the Flames are the lucky ones to draft Crosby. With all the media focus on Crosby everyone will be able to see that the best rookie is Phaneuf.
Epsilon said:I think he is talking about the World Championships, but confusing it with the World Cup.
bert said:He's actually not check back in the thread.
sveiglar said:If Atlanta makes the playoff, Lehtonen gets it. It would take a 70+ pt season from another skater to beat him if they get to the playoffs for the first time ever.
Jaded-Fan said:If either comes over, Malkin or AO. Mostly because of the irony that both Washington and Pittsburgh will suck next year so getting the player who draws the fans in points will be the focus..
sharkyz15 said:Based on Vaneks huge in the A he has to be ahead of MAlkin in my mind
but thats just me
I would say
1. AO
2.Kari
3.Vanek
4.Carter
5.Michalek
arnie said:I agree. The odds of anyone who has not played North American pro being rookie of the year is miniscule
arnie said:You are 100% wrong. Pittsburgh will have a good team next year. They have $6.5 million in committed and have said that they will have a payroll over $30 million next year. They also have a new owner who will doubtless want to show fans that he wants to win.
They are going to have a field day signing those seddenly cheap agents. Look for them to be over .500 and easily make the playoffs.