Player Discussion: Patrik Laine

[nags]

Recent analytics suggest that peak player performance is between the ages of 21-26. I love the way Stone plays but I'd rather gamble on a Laine bridge deal, I like the odds. I think signing Stone would shorten the current window.

Then the analytics are wrong. I'm going to guess when looked at in greater detail it trends closer to 26 not 21-26.

Only people who have played against men when they were teenagers understand the significance of the strength gain that occurs between 18 to 25. It is massive, as in most cases 100% stronger.

He will grow into his body and when he does he will be an incredible force. Book it.

p.s. Rumours suggest the Stone family don't care for the True North organization. Unsubstantiated but never the less it has been discussed among folks of similar vintage to Stone.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

People won't be happy till they chase him out of town. I mean did we learn nothing from Selanne. Guy scored 18 goals in November and is going through a horrendous stretch right now. He will get out of it and the guy can flat out score like no one else in this league

 

[sooni]

Every great artist needs Passion. Laine have lost it...

 

[Gotaf7]

People won't be happy till they chase him out of town. I mean did we learn nothing from Selanne. Guy scored 18 goals in November and is going through a horrendous stretch right now. He will get out of it and the guy can flat out score like no one else in this league

So if he scores 50 but is on the ice for 60 against, is that ok?

 

[Pongs21]

So if he scores 50 but is on the ice for 60 against, is that ok?

I'm ok with it if we're 1st place in the Central.

 

[Pongs21]

People won't be happy till they chase him out of town. I mean did we learn nothing from Selanne. Guy scored 18 goals in November and is going through a horrendous stretch right now. He will get out of it and the guy can flat out score like no one else in this league

Can we sticky this? Can't have anything nice can we.

 

[Lowered Expectations]

If he has no passion then why would he be so pissed for himself after failing to score on good play? He has passion to the game alright.

 

[Ducky10]

I was chuffed by some of his play last night, but I'm still not worried about a 20 year old player of his considerable talents.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

So if he scores 50 but is on the ice for 60 against, is that ok?

You do know before this season he was on the ice for more goals for then against right?

 

[Daximus]

People won't be happy till they chase him out of town. I mean did we learn nothing from Selanne. Guy scored 18 goals in November and is going through a horrendous stretch right now. He will get out of it and the guy can flat out score like no one else in this league

The trouble with this stretch is no one who has ever scored 44 goals has had a down stretch like this for 3 months going on 4 and completely forgotten how to play the way that made them successful.