Despite the goal scoring issues Gino has, he is only 6 points behind the top of the League in points! Gino has been productive..
Can we talk about Geno?
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I was just looking at the stats and noticed.
While his goal scoring is terrible, his assists are like second.
This makes me wonder if one or a combo of the following is happening:
1) Geno is not fully recovered from the shoulder issue from that dick Phanouf. Hence it has affected his shot, his confidence to shoot, and with his mentality, created frustration and disinterest.
Last night on NBCSN Pierre was talking about how Selanne in 2003-2004 scored under 20 goals and was a healthy scratch. His knee was bad, and the lockout saved his career because he was able to get a full rehab.
Part of me wonders if this is similar to Geno today.
2) He's just in a funk, no physical issues, and with Geno he sulks, he'll snap out.
Despite not having his Neal for most the start of the season, rotating wingers left and right and still be only 6 points behind the league top point getters... Which means, he is also making whatever line mates he has better... And he still hasn't had a break out performance!! I honestly would say watch out to the rest of the league...Gino is that type of player, who will coast in points be in the middle of the pack and Boom, he's leading the league... This is something... !
I'd say so but something tells Geno may have a physical alignment, I'm guessing shoulder, from last season since he has little confidence in his shot.
I haven't.
I find it funny. I'm not even arguing that Malkin has played well this season. BUT, here he is, 23 games into the season, and now tied for 6th in scoring.
Look at all the other guys in say the top dozen in scoring. Is there another player on that list that anyone would say isn't playing well?
Does this mean that if Malkin were playing well, then he'd be running away in the points race right now?
Perhaps it does.
Look at all the other guys in say the top dozen in scoring. Is there another player on that list that anyone would say isn't playing well?
Does this mean that if Malkin were playing well, then he'd be running away in the points race right now?
Perhaps it does.
Malkin really is the epitome of the Russian superstar. Lazy at times, poor defensively at times, dekes opposing teams like its a joke for him at times. He is a guy that just needs confidence, focus and linemates he can trust. He seems to have that now that Neal is stepping it up, and I would expect another big streak from Malkin now.
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So happy Geno got out of that slump. That's the worst feeling in the world for a forward. Great to see him smile like that again.
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Crosby, for about a 10-12 game stretch there. Because before that, he *was* running away with the scoring race.
Crosby, for about a 10-12 game stretch there. Because before that, he *was* running away with the scoring race.
Actually, I'd say a 5-6 game stretch where he wasn't playing well and wasn't scoring (in the others, he played well but didn't have the points to show for it), but your point is taken.
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Definitely, full credit. Good to see Neal getting back to his level as well.
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+ Top 10 in points, even though he's only got 4 goals
+ Neal is back and obviously helps
+ Am I crazy or has his faceoff ability improved a great deal?
- Giving the puck up WAY too much and in his own zone
He's fine. Everyone relax
+ Neal is back and obviously helps
+ Am I crazy or has his faceoff ability improved a great deal?
- Giving the puck up WAY too much and in his own zone
He's fine. Everyone relax
He's fine outside of his shooting. What happened to his 50 goal potential? He is like a more explosive, worse defensive Henrik Sedin lately. I mean i love him but i want to see 40 goals again!
While it would be nice to see him score more I have no complaints if him not scoring makes him lead the league in assists 
yup tied with jumbo joe at 22
yup tied with jumbo joe at 22
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If Malkin can get Neal to Score 40 again, and if Malkin can make JJ into a 30 goal scorer again, and lead the NHL in point, he will wil MVP over Crosby
What about if crosby can make kunitz and duper 30 goals scorers? What about if crosby can produce with those two. If crosby someday gets his Neal, i promise that would be amazing.
Crosby has been had his Neal.. Which is Kunitz... Crosby has had is regular linemate all year and all last year.. ***Just saying here*** Malkin turned Neal into what he is as a goal scorer....
