Wouldn't be surprised if him and Kadri go on hot streaks and put up PPGs in the coming 20 or so games.
Bolland's coming back and I bet Carlyle will match Dave's line with the other team's best line as much as possible. That will mean Kadri and Lupul will go up against 3rd line competition
I dont understand why everyone is saying he is a bad defensive player. Sure his +/- isnt very good, but hasn't anyone noticed that he's been one of the 3 forwards out where we're defending a one-goal lead last minute of the game?
Most recent examples : Vancouver. MTL (Got the empty-netter)
I dont understand why everyone is saying he is a bad defensive player. Sure his +/- isnt very good, but hasn't anyone noticed that he's been one of the 3 forwards out where we're defending a one-goal lead last minute of the game?
Most recent examples : Vancouver. MTL (Got the empty-netter)
Statistically, he has not been offensively better on the LW than on the RW (not significantly anyways).
However, he is noticeably better defensively on the RW as opposed to the LW.
I think Carlyle's instincts are right about this. Keep him on the RW.
(Just don't play him with Raymond).
You have the wings messed up.
Actually statistically he has been better on the right-side; but I agree with you in this sense that he should stay on the left.
How so? He produced near ppg numbers on the left side.
Oh I meant this season, but I'll dig up the stats.
Oh I meant this season, but I'll dig up the stats.
Can anyone tell me what's going on with my favorite player? Is he playing injured? Hasn't been the same this year. He looks slow out there and his decision making isint very good. Last year he was flying and was making something happen every time he touches the puck. Can someone tell me what's going on?
Regression to the mean. Look at his career and see that this is his norm.
This is a pretty simplistic explanation. Regression to the mean isn't just some buzz phrase that is applicable everywhere.
Injuries, playing time, opportunity and age all played factors in those previous years. Regression to teh mean isn't fair nor is it correct to state right now. It's a little bit more complicated than that
what where people actually expecting out of Lupul this year? PPG? that's not realistic. He will finish the year around 30-30 that's awsome production for a second line winger. People need to stop crying about his defensive play and look at his offense. Some teams don't have any 30 goal scorers, we have the luxury of having one on our second line. We should appreciate that more often.
what where people actually expecting out of Lupul this year? PPG? that's not realistic. He will finish the year around 30-30 that's awsome production for a second line winger. People need to stop crying about his defensive play and look at his offense. Some teams don't have any 30 goal scorers, we have the luxury of having one on our second line. We should appreciate that more often.
So you want people to dumb down their knowledge and understanding of the game just so Lupul doesn't have to be criticized? Just because he's a forward doesn't mean that points are all that matters and poor defense is excusable. Give your head a shake. If a guy like Kessel (who doesn't even like to take a hit) and is a far superior offensive player than Lupul can make strides in his defensive game and look like he gives a damn when he's in his own end of the ice, what excuse does Lupul have? Absolutely none. If you like wearing your rose tinted glasses, that's fine. But don't tell people they're crying just because they choose to see things for what they actually are.
It sucks JVR stole his spot on the top line. Lupul and Kessel were just as good as JVR and Kessel. Once Kadri starts developing im sure Lupul will find a way to score again.
Or once Bolland comes back make a line of Bolland, Lupul and someone else. Try that for a while.