Hey, I'm not crucifying him. I'm just not ready to start comparing his play to a future HOFer quite yet.
edit: oops, make that current HOFer.
Then you should be glad I didn't compare his play to Niedermayer. I compared his effort level to Niedermayer, and somehow you took that as a direct comparison. Maybe you should read what I say, not what you think I say, before you hop on the soap box.
There was nothing outlandish about what I said.
I get defensive when you imply I'm being ridiculous and outlandish.
I agree with Sojourn's assessment of Fowler and feel that Eddie Shack is incorrect in saying that Cam doesn't resemble Neidemayer at all. There are two things Cam does every bit as good as Scotty, and that is skating and lugging the puck up the ice. As Sojourn says, Cam has been improving defensively the last three plus years. Let's see what he can do this season. I still would pair Cam up with Lindholm, and feel they would be dynamic pairing.
Neither was Niedermayer, at that age.
You asked a question, and I answered. I don't really understand how that turns into comparing Niedermayer's full career with Fowler to date. Fowler was our best defenseman against Detroit and against Nashville, which are the only two playoff series he's been in so far. It's not like I'm pulling this out of my ass. He also did well in the WJC's, and the WC's as well(not to mention 6 points in 4 games during the Memorial Cup). That sounds like the beginning of a pattern to me.
I agree with Sojourn's assessment of Fowler and feel that Eddie Shack is incorrect in saying that Cam doesn't resemble Neidemayer at all. There are two things Cam does every bit as good as Scotty, and that is skating and lugging the puck up the ice. As Sojourn says, Cam has been improving defensively the last three plus years. Let's see what he can do this season. I still would pair Cam up with Lindholm, and feel they would be dynamic pairing.
My fantasy team is VERYY upset with Fowler tonight.
My fantasy team is VERYY upset with Fowler tonight.