What does Lars Eller have to do?

[Frozenice]

I don't see why we wouldn't be promoting Lars as a go-to player. He's definitely got the right attitude and skillset for it. He wants the puck and he wants to control the flow of the game, give him a finisher and I think we'd see him "blossom".

Galchenyuk-Plekanec-Gallagher
Pacioretty-Eller-Sekac
Prust-Desharnais-Parenteau
Tangradi-Malhotra-Weise

I think a lineup like this would go a long ways to improving the productivity of Desharnais, Eller, Sekac, and maybe even Pacioretty. Desharnais struggles with being the go-to guy - play him against easier competition with a second line player. Eller wants to cycle the puck and take on a bigger role - play him with our top winger and a guy he's already got chemistry with. We want the rookies and Plekanec given offensive opportunities - play them on the top line.

I think it would do a world of good for Pacioretty to get away from DD and I approve of your plan.

How long did Prust play with the 2 Gallys when they broke into the league, I think protecting Sekac was one of the reasons MT put Prust on the Eller line, tbh.

 

[ECWHSWI]

I don't think Eller has the vision it takes to be a top 6 player. He doesn't have the ability to make other players around him better. He fits perfectly in the role he's currently in. Maybe a bit more powerplay time but that's about it.

even most 1st liners cant do that on a game to game basis.

 

[Doc McKenna]

I don't think Eller has the vision it takes to be a top 6 player. He doesn't have the ability to make other players around him better. He fits perfectly in the role he's currently in. Maybe a bit more powerplay time but that's about it.

Lets compare our top 3 centers. Pleks..only shoots chips it off teh glass or dumps back to d men. DD patches patches patches..and sometime the D on a powerplay. And you are saying eller is the one with vision troubles???

 

[Skip Bayless]

Wonder if he changed his mind yet...

It doesn't matter, it's just funny how some members in the media just have to protect Desharnais at the expense of whatever player is threatening his spot.

 

[Rapala]

It doesn't matter, it's just funny how some members in the media just have to protect Desharnais at the expense of whatever player is threatening his spot.

The long knives were out in full force on HF as well.
It started immediately after the Leafs game opening night.
The playoff heroics were already forgotten.

 

[MD thaivuN]

Eller's vision was hampered by Bourque.

I first noticed this several years ago. Eller would pass to Bourque and Bourque would fan. Eventually Eller stopped passing much.

Vision means nothing if your linemates are invisible

 

[Markov4Captain]

Galchenyuk, Plekanec and Eller as our 1-2-3 punch down the middle is strong and if Chuckie develops the way we all think he will, thats a very solid combination.

Media members don't protect DD for nothing, I mean guys like Lavoie, Gaston Therrien, Francois Gagnon won't go after DD because he gives them access. He gives them stories, interviews, valuable information. Eller on the other hand won't because he isn't french and he doesn't really bring anything valuable off the ice in terms of "juicy gossip". That's why guys like Stubbs won't ever criticize players-- how else with they write their columns or text players for inside info? It's a joke of a system, but thats how it is. You don't bite the hand that feeds you.

 

[Mario le Magnifique]

Galchenyuk, Plekanec and Eller as our 1-2-3 punch down the middle is strong and if Chuckie develops the way we all think he will, thats a very solid combination.

Media members don't protect DD for nothing, I mean guys like Lavoie, Gaston Therrien, Francois Gagnon won't go after DD because he gives them access. He gives them stories, interviews, valuable information. Eller on the other hand won't because he isn't french and he doesn't really bring anything valuable off the ice in terms of "juicy gossip". That's why guys like Stubbs won't ever criticize players-- how else with they write their columns or text players for inside info? It's a joke of a system, but thats how it is. You don't bite the hand that feeds you.

lol

I never heard of any stories of such and if so, link please. The only stories coming out of this club are whats shown on 24ch and interviews, what you said is BS. Look what happens when Lars says something out of the box for once, people misinterpret and all kinds of drama ensues. Dare I say Lars created more story right there than DD does as a Habs (people talk about him but he's a quiet and very humble guy).

 

[Rapala]

lol

I never heard of any stories of such and if so, link please. The only stories coming out of this club are whats shown on 24ch and interviews, what you said is BS. Look what happens when Lars says something out of the box for once, people misinterpret and all kinds of drama ensues. Dare I say Lars created more story right there than DD does as a Habs (people talk about him but he's a quiet and very humble guy).

He's quiet and humble because he's hoping nobody notices how bad he is.

 

[Milhouse40]

Lars Eller is a Habs player and I was just as happy as you were when he scored that goal. Unlike some people, I dont get angry when a certain Habs player scores. I want them all to succeed.

The only point I was making was the absurdity of this thread pumping Eller's tires on a fluke goal as some way to bash you know who.

I hope Eller hits his all time highs for goals. We need his production just like we need production from everyone on this team.

When a guy is scoring at the same rate than Pacioretty for more than half a season and many french media are voluntarily ignoring him (like in the PO) cause he's in competition for a job at center with their boy.....yeah i feel the need to pump his tires a little.

Having said that, i could've made this thread 5 games ago, numbers was about the same......just waited for the sample to be more than 41 games.(1/2 season).

Max got a lot fluke goal himself....everybody got some.....except you know who!

They were so hard of putting Eller down in the beginning of the season and now they

I already talked to that guy and he actually believe that he know more about hockey than most fans. Would love to see his response if we showed him that today.

I don't think Eller has the vision it takes to be a top 6 player. He doesn't have the ability to make other players around him better. He fits perfectly in the role he's currently in. Maybe a bit more powerplay time but that's about it.

Vision......

Weise probably have a tons of vision to feed Max like he's doing. Even if Eller lack vision....i'll take someone who lack vision and scored goals than someone who lack size and scoring ability.

Eller is great where he is....as long as Galchenyuk and Plekanec are #1 and #2.

 

[Markov4Captain]

lol

I never heard of any stories of such and if so, link please. The only stories coming out of this club are whats shown on 24ch and interviews, what you said is BS. Look what happens when Lars says something out of the box for once, people misinterpret and all kinds of drama ensues. Dare I say Lars created more story right there than DD does as a Habs (people talk about him but he's a quiet and very humble guy).

Well Stubbs is well documented. The guy has all the players numbers, very tight knit with the organization; his pieces will never criticize anything from management or the players. DD? He's much more accessible to RDS and TVA as opposed to Eller, Plekanec, etc. He's homegrown talent and they support him- which is understandable to some degree. Media members tend to support those guys that are more accessible, which inadvertently makes their job easier. Just look at the way Markov is perceived by a lot of the french media.

 

[Rapala]

Well Stubbs is well documented. The guy has all the players numbers, very tight knit with the organization; his pieces will never criticize anything from management or the players. DD? He's much more accessible to RDS and TVA as opposed to Eller, Plekanec, etc. He's homegrown talent and they support him- which is understandable to some degree. Media members tend to support those guys that are more accessible, which inadvertently makes their job easier. Just look at the way Markov is perceived by a lot of the french media.

Stubbs isn't a crotchety old Red Fisher who had no problems calling anyone out.

 

[Markov4Captain]

Stubbs isn't a crotchety old Red Fisher who had no problems calling anyone out.

Its pretty ridiculous. What kind of writer is okay with writing to please as opposed to writing and documenting the truth? Journalists like Mitch Melnick, Arpon Basu, heck even Tony Marinaro are interesting because they can vocalize their thoughts. If the only thing you're going to do as a writer is agree with the higher power out of fear of rejection then I have no respect for you.

 

[Compile]

Its pretty ridiculous. What kind of writer is okay with writing to please as opposed to writing and documenting the truth? Journalists like Mitch Melnick, Arpon Basu, heck even Tony Marinaro are interesting because they can vocalize their thoughts. If the only thing you're going to do as a writer is agree with the higher power out of fear of rejection then I have no respect for you.

Basu is the only Habs writer that is truly honest. Doesnt give a **** who he insults if its the truth.

 

[habscup*]

Did lars play tonight?

Missed his spin around assist on Sekac's goal?

 

[Rapala]

Its pretty ridiculous. What kind of writer is okay with writing to please as opposed to writing and documenting the truth? Journalists like Mitch Melnick, Arpon Basu, heck even Tony Marinaro are interesting because they can vocalize their thoughts. If the only thing you're going to do as a writer is agree with the higher power out of fear of rejection then I have no respect for you.

Everything changed when the sanctity of the dressing room went away.
It became a public relations battle instead of Sports Journalism.

Thank you to The White House and American Journalism.

Fisher addressed the pandering more than once.

 

[Rapala]

Basu is the only Habs writer that is truly honest. Doesnt give a **** who he insults if its the truth.

Have you seen him on any French Media outlets?

 

[Compile]

Have you seen him on any French Media outlets?

Nope only follow him on Twitter and the occasional TV interview with Sportsnet/TSN in which he goes straight to criticisizing MT and DD.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Basu is the only Habs writer that is truly honest. Doesnt give a **** who he insults if its the truth.

He also sounds like a fan most of the time.

 

[Teufelsdreck]

Management prefers beat writers like Dickie Dunn in Slapshot. So what? The fans can see things with their own eyes,

 

[Teufelsdreck]

He needs to be less of a tall Viking and more of a short Quebecois.

Stretch the short Québécois on the rack! Just kidding. If we did he wouldn't fit through Chara's legs.

 

[Scintillating10]

Was Eller on line with Bourque in last year's playoffs? Forget now

 

[Corncob]

Was Eller on line with Bourque in last year's playoffs? Forget now

What's a Bourque?

 

[Odelein24]

Was Eller on line with Bourque in last year's playoffs? Forget now

Bourque and a combination of Gionta and Weise IIRC.

 

[Wats]

Was Eller on line with Bourque in last year's playoffs? Forget now

Bourque yes but not Bork.