Mark Stone Appreciation Thread

[h2]

HE WAS A RFA. Pierre is so bad at his job, I never wished someone in my life to collect EI, but Dorion fits it.

This.

There's no reason why we couldn't have signed him to a long-term deal last summer. The end result is completely unacceptable. If you were close last summer to a long-term deal, why not finalize it? So frustrating.

 

[swiftwin]

Alfredsson beat Stone's career high in points 10 times.

And was 4th in Selke voting in 2005-06

 

[NyQuil]

In any event, he was Alfie's heir apparent as that "go-to" forward who turns any line he's on into the 1st line.

 

[Blotto71]

It was a pleasure and a privilege to see this guy grow into the player Vegas is getting. All the best, Mr. Stone

 

[Sun God Nika]

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

No one will celebrate harder for other teammates than Stone

 

[Senscore]

Honestly it makes me glad that at least one GM understands just what kind of player he's getting.

Instead of assuming a package built around Logan Stanley and or Nic Petan is fair.

 

[derriko]

Sorry guys...I see why he left though. Even stupid little things like this I could never seen happen under Melnyk.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

Sorry guys...I see why he left though. Even stupid little things like this I could never seen happen under Melnyk.

Happy for him.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

I'm glad we had him for a few years, and very happy that he's going to a team that has the will to win. I can see Stone becoming a legendary player in the NHL with Vegas.

 

[Senscore]

Sorry guys...I see why he left though. Even stupid little things like this I could never seen happen under Melnyk.

We're never going to be able to compete with some of the more elaborate displays that teams have put on, but a little bloody effort on the part of management isn't too much to expect.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I loved Stone and I thought he was the perfect face and captain for this franchise. He could have been bigger than Alfredsson if he stayed but you can't blame him; I wish him all the success.

His heart, celebrations, love for the game, heart and soul play, passion... unparalleled.

I will miss you, Mark Stone.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Everytime I try to take a step back and look at the positives, I see shit like this and realize what we’ve lost.

 

[JD1]

the man traded Forsberg for Erat. I'm sure that is a lesson he learned.

we could benefit from a guy that has learned those lessons

 

[Sensinitis]

Best forward that has ever played for this hockey team.

Yes, better than Alfie, Heatley and Spezza.

Unpopular opinion I know.

Recency bias...

 

[coladin]

Sorry guys...I see why he left though. Even stupid little things like this I could never seen happen under Melnyk.

Yikes. Cringe.

Watched a lot of Stone highlights this morning. Felt like he was here a decade. But it was such a short and memorable time.

 

[DrEasy]

Best forward that has ever played for this hockey team.

Yes, better than Alfie, Heatley and Spezza.

Unpopular opinion I know.

A couple of years ago I said he was in the top 3 wingers and I got yelled at. Now I don't think it sounds all that crazy.

Alfie, Hossa, Stone, Heatley?

He has a chance at the Selke this year, and I see him winning many more trophies and awards in the near future.

 

[alfie follower]

Wathing the Vegas game and Stone's being Stone...shots on goal, multiple takeaways, defensive plays, puck control, tips in front of the net.... I miss him aleready

 

[Icelevel]

One of the best. Thank you for everything. Sorry you had to go through all that melnyk put you through.
Respect for refusing to play for that a hole

Have fun in Vegas

 

[SensFactor]

He was to be our next captain. How did it come to this?

Best of luck Mark. You will be missed.

 

[darnok]

That's because we traded our heart and soul player who is the best all-around winger in the league, loves to win, absolutely dedicated for the sport and for his teammates, can carry fringe top 9 players into top 6 roles, makes everyone around him better, and only 26 years old.

Players like Stone are very rare.

We gave away 2 absolutely rare and invaluable players in their peak in a matter of months. Unbelievable.

Stone is the best all-around winger in the league? Really?

 

[Daffy]

Stone is the best all-around winger in the league? Really?

He's definitely in the conversation. Who's better?

 

[alfie follower]

VGKtwitch channel panel with Shane Hnidy on it discussing Stone's debut last night.

 

[Micklebot]

He's definitely in the conversation. Who's better?

For starters, Kucherov?

 

[Agent Zub]

For starters, Kucherov?

Yep.

Maybe it's just semantics but offensive play gets so underrated when it comes to discussing best all round.

Stone might be more well rounded but Kucherov is definitely the better all around player.