Thoughts on Emelin since he's not a hab anymore

[PKWeber]

When Emelin was a Hab we would see a bunch of threads complaining about how he's a dirty player but I haven't seen any threads about him this season. So I'm asking you guys what are your thoughts on Emelin as a Predator this year?

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[CuriousGeorge]

When Emelin was a Hab we would see a bunch of threads complaining about how he's a dirty player but I haven't seen any threads about him this season. So I'm asking you guys what are your thoughts on Emelin as a Predator this year?

He is still an NHL player, I believe.

 

[ESH]

I honestly don’t think very much about Emelin

 

[Hynh]

I didn't realize he was traded.

 

[Szechwan]

who

 

[LeafChief]

A thread complaining about there being too many threads about this topic previously.

 

[MardyBum]

He got walked by Laine the other day. Didn't notice any dirty plays, just physicality.

 

[Iceman]

Didn't realize he was still in the NHL.

 

[RickP]

He's not as physical as he used to be in MTL, he hits less. His huge hits were fun, but when he missed them, he put himself in trouble. He toned that down a bit, and he concentrates on his defensive play. That being said, he still hits a lot, just not as much.

I think he's been pretty decent so far. He still messes up with the puck and gets beat, but he plays tough minutes and he can at least keep up with the pace. If the Preds had traded a top 4 D and replaced him with Emelin, that would be a different story, but considering his role in the top 4 is only temporary, he does the job.

He's been pretty fortunate in his career though, he played a few seasons with Andrei Markov, last year he played with Weber, now he plays with Subban. Not sure many players had that chance?

 

[BruinLVGA]

He's still a pile of puke, but he is far away now. Which is a great thing.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

I still think he is worth Emelin dollars

 

[Armourboy]

He's gotten better as the season has gone on. I think early he was trying to hit hard and it caused some issues. He's not great but he has gotten the job done.

 

[Brownies]

Always thought he was better than what we hear. If you controle his minute, he adds physicality, he can make a decent pass here and there and he's alright in his own zone most of the time. A good enough 5-6 dman in my book, but yeah he does make some stupid play once in a while and don't overplay him.... Habs found a way to put him on the first pair with Weber (who should've won the Norris for carrying Beaulieu and Emelin) for a decent stretch and were surprised that the experiment left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.

 

[DearDiary]

I can't believe he's in the NHL, yet there he is in the Predators top 4 defense

 

[I am not exposed]

Now he's not a Hab, I really like him. Is that what am supposed to say?

 

[Machinehead]

Still sucks

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

He's still a piece of shit lowbridger.

 

[GodPucker]

He's still an unintelligent dirty player. He doesn't play in a hockey mad market now. That's why you don't hear a ton about him.

 

[McGarnagle]

Still a dirty hockey player who never has to be held accountable for his cheap shots because he has a papier-mâché face and can't fight.

 

[Butch 19]

I have the exact same thoughts now that he's been traded to Nashville: nothing.

No thoughts about him at all (who is this about again?)

 

[McFlyingV]

Still sucks

Pretty much sums up my opinion.

 

[Atas2000]

He's not as physical as he used to be in MTL, he hits less. His huge hits were fun, but when he missed them, he put himself in trouble. He toned that down a bit, and he concentrates on his defensive play. That being said, he still hits a lot, just not as much.

I think he's been pretty decent so far. He still messes up with the puck and gets beat, but he plays tough minutes and he can at least keep up with the pace. If the Preds had traded a top 4 D and replaced him with Emelin, that would be a different story, but considering his role in the top 4 is only temporary, he does the job.

He's been pretty fortunate in his career though, he played a few seasons with Andrei Markov, last year he played with Weber, now he plays with Subban. Not sure many players had that chance?

So he is uuderrated again.

 

[Fazkovsky]

Goood number 5 or 6 defenceman that was overpaid

Would take shlemko, morrow, Benn over him easily

 

[VoluntaryDom]

hes not a good hockey player

 

[Kale Hulls]

I never thought much of him even when he was still playing for the Habs.