News Article: One thing the Penguins can always count on is Craig Adams in the lineup

[Dipsy Doodle]

PG just trolling us now, haha:

The fact that the fourth line has not contributed heavily on offense is a factor on Adams’ team-worst plus-minus rating (minus-9). And a contributing factor to that is rampant personnel turnover on the fourth line.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...raig-Adams-in-the-lineup/stories/201402050042

Also a factor: Adams' ****** play.

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[Sidney the Kidney]

"By Shelly Anderson".

You pretty much know how the article is going to turn out as soon as you read who its author is.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

Why must we be reminded of this!

*rocks back and forth*

 

[Sivek]

At that selected quote, I can only



So, it was the 4th-line roster turnover that explains why Adams doesn't help on offense. A guy that went a full 82-game season without scoring a goal is having his +/- hampered by his line-mates.

I think Shelly just trolled the boards with that article for blowing up her chats, and to that, I can only tip my hat and say good job. Keep it up and I'll end up rolling out a Shelly Anderson avatar.

 

[Speaking Moistly]

Thanks for the laugh, RRP. That article is hilarious.

“He’s played with injuries that keep other people out for weeks,” Bylsma said.

“He’s had a couple of those this year as well, whether it’s a blocked shot or whatever else. He’s been able to play right through it and with it.”

Of course he does. Adams is a ****ing tank.

He's so awful he doesn't need anything. Hand injury? No problem, he doesn't need those. Knee injury? No problem, he can't skate anyway. Shoulder injury? No problem, he can't shoot anyway.

Until then, you know where you find Adams on Penguins game nights.

Oh goodie.

 

[Tender Rip]

 

[Captain Hook]

I will give Adams credit for being durable. He isn't that big and plays a tough game with all the shot blocking, pk work etc. It is impressive that he has been so durable. Although I must admit I cant stand watching him. He's always sucked offensively but now his skating is worse than ever. He can't even skate well enough to get in position to hit people and play somewhat physical anymore. He pretty much just kills penalties and that's about all he does.

 

[High Flying Birds]

I can only picture Bylsma gushing about his favorite player as he talks about him like a teen girl with her first boyfriend who she thinks she's going to marry. Ugh. How did Craig weasel himself into a 2 year contract extension at his age anyways? ****ing Shero.

 

[MrBurghundy]

PG just trolling us now, haha:



http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...raig-Adams-in-the-lineup/stories/201402050042

Also a factor: Adams' ****** play.

Because Glass-Vitale-Adams is such a dominant line in the first place. They just didn't get enough time together.

 

[MrBurghundy]

I will give Adams credit for being durable. He isn't that big and plays a tough game with all the shot blocking, pk work etc. It is impressive that he has been so durable. Although I must admit I cant stand watching him. He's always sucked offensively but now his skating is worse than ever. He can't even skate well enough to get in position to hit people and play somewhat physical anymore. He pretty much just kills penalties and that's about all he does.

And killing penalties isn't that special of a skill in the first place. Anybody can be taught how to kill a penalty.

 

[wolffy66]

His stats suck cuz hes on the fourth line and their stats suck as a whole. And the fourth line sucks cuz hes on it. Its like a a perpetual cycle of suck. Good thing he never misses any time.

 

[MrBurghundy]

"If its broke, don't fix it."

- Dan Bylsma

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

Looks like someone wants to be Fastest to 300!

 

[IcedCapp]

Fourth line doesn't matter

 

[Le Magnifique 66]

I still don't get why this guy is on the ice in an empty net situation, he can't even hit it anyways and it keeps being proven. Even Glass makes those!!

 

[Your Boy Troy]

I've always respected Adams for the amount effort he gives for every shift. However, he is flat out terrible at this point in his career. He can't skate, shoot, pass, keep possession of a puck on his stick, hit, or fight. He's on the team because of his penalty killing and the leadership that he brings.

 

[wgknestrick]

Excellent article about the 10th worst forward over the last 5 years in +-.

http://stats.hockeyanalysis.com/rat...2000&teamid=0&type=goals&sort=PCT&sortdir=ASC


DESPITE PLAYING ON A PLAYOFF TEAM FOR THOSE LAST 5 YEARS!


Adam's suckitude is beyond epic. Good thing we employ the 10th and 15th worst forwards in the NHL out of 338.

2nd thing we can count on is Adams getting outshot and outscored when he's on the ice.

 

[Shady Machine]

Maybe Adams should rest if he's banged up. Maybe he won't suck quite as bad if he's healthy. Like we really need him playing in every game. What a joke.

 

[BlindWillyMcHurt]

Maybe Adams should rest if he's banged up. Maybe he won't suck quite as bad if he's healthy. Like we really need him playing in every game. What a joke.

Hahaha... yeah, really.

"He plays through injuries almost nobody else would!"

WHY?!?

 

[Mr Jiggyfly]

I haven't really thought about it.

 

[lornloxor]

Hmm what's this...

Can't wait until this guy is gone from this team.

 

[MrBurghundy]

Hahaha... yeah, really.

"He plays through injuries almost nobody else would!"

WHY?!?

I love how extends his shifts when Crosby or Malkin are on the ice when the puck gets in the offensive zone. Heaven forbid they play 4v5 for a couple of seconds while he skates his worthless ass off the ice. Its not like they are anyway when he's out there or anything...

There is literally nothing he brings to this team that somebody else can't. That's why Chicago dumped his ass when he was younger and faster (if that's even possible). Its not like he's gotten any better since then.

 

[Jag68Sid87]

Even in hockey, there comes a time where courage becomes more detrimental to the team than a net-positive. We've reached that point (and beyond!) with Adams. It's actually sad watching him out there trying to do ANYTHING with the puck on his stick.

For the love of God, shoot this damn horse already.

"Sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse
but I don't know why you keep bringing me down."

 

[wgknestrick]

It is great that we can count on him existing....in our lineup

 

[1penzfan]

Have to disagree with you here. If killing penalties was a skill that could be taught to anyone, then all teams would be good at killing penalties. Clearly not the case.