Who was better in the playoffs: Eller or Plekanec?

[DAChampion]

This thread is to discuss the relative merits of Eller and Plekanec moving forward, with a poll to guide the discussion..

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[David Suzuki]

Last playoffs? A wash, maybe an edge to Pleks

Playoff before that Eller for sure.

 

[Seb]

Eller was much more involved offensively than Plekanec. It just looked like he didn't care, it was sort of sad to watch. He has all the talent in the world and is one of the most hard working player on the team, it shouldn't happen.

 

[417]

Neither was great...but Plekanec, given his role and expectations on this team, was arguably our worst forward.

He was putrid in the playoffs this year

 

[HabsDood]

They both were a reason why we didn't made it.. They were ordinary.. Litle girls..

 

[Dominator13]

Plekanec has always been putrid in the playoffs, same with Markov. Dumping the puck to avoid contact in a semi-finals playoff game is inexcusable for me.

 

[Andy]

Eller was the much better player until his groin injury in game 2 against Tampa. He slowed down after that.

If Weise could have buried his chances, he, Eller and Prust would have led the Habs forwards in points.

 

[Bob Cole]

Plekanec was disgustingly soft and a no show as usual in the playoffs.weird poll

 

[David Suzuki]

Plekanec has always been putrid in the playoffs, same with Markov. Dumping the puck to avoid contact in a semi-finals playoff game is inexcusable for me.

Markov has been good? He was great last year.

 

[Alex514]

It's a draw!

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Eller. He's always on his game in the playoffs. Plekanec is never on his.

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

Neither was great...but Plekanec, given his role and expectations on this team, was arguably our worst forward.

He was putrid in the playoffs this year

Always good for a laugh.

 

[negative77]

Is this poll really needed?

 

[DAChampion]

Is this poll really needed?

Not a single post on this web site is "needed".

 

[Shawarma*]

Eller all day, no debate. Pleks was one of our most underwhelming performers.

 

[Rosso Scuderia]

Eller.

He was good in all 3 parts of the ice.

The GDTs are pretty telling.

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

Pleks was one of our most underwhelming performers.

Among just the forwards alone, I submit that DLR, Parenteau, DSP, Desharnais, and Galchenyuk were all more "underwhelming" (by any definition) than Plekanec. Hard to carry from the front, when so much is dragging from the back. That's almost half the forward lineup right there. But as has already been said, whoever was put in his position was going to be an easy scapegoat for those who only take the time to look quickly and superficially before making such an assessement.

 

[Shawarma*]

Among just the forwards alone, I submit that DLR, Parenteau, DSP, Desharnais, and Galchenyuk were all more "underwhelming" (by any definition) than Plekanec. Hard to carry from the front, when so much is dragging from the back. That's almost half the forward lineup right there. But as has already been said, whoever was put in his position was going to be an easy scapegoat for those who only take the time to look quickly and superficially before making such an assessement.

In absolute terms, maybe. But in relation to how they are expected to perform, I disagree.

 

[Ezpz]

Eller was our best forward. Only other person you could make a case for would be Gally.

 

[Rosso Scuderia]

In absolute terms, maybe. But in relation to how they are expected to perform, I disagree.

The expectation got higher because he exceded expectations as our 2nd line center and stole the 1st center spot from DD... but that doesn't make him a legit 1st center in the league so he was put in a position to fail.

 

[Ohashi_Jouzu*]

In absolute terms, maybe. But in relation to how they are expected to perform, I disagree.

Well, we know that most people's expectations here are way out of wack, so that doesn't exactly carry a lot of weight.

 

[417]

Always good for a laugh.

How you could argue otherwise speaks volumes about your objectivity when it comes to Plekanec.

He was brutal...absolute garbage this playoffs

 

[417]

Among just the forwards alone, I submit that DLR, Parenteau, DSP, Desharnais, and Galchenyuk were all more "underwhelming" (by any definition) than Plekanec. Hard to carry from the front, when so much is dragging from the back. That's almost half the forward lineup right there. But as has already been said, whoever was put in his position was going to be an easy scapegoat for those who only take the time to look quickly and superficially before making such an assessement.

Did you expect as much from, especially, DLR, Parenteau, DSP and Desharnais???

Parenteau was brutal all year, why would you expect things to be any different in the playoffs?

Same with Desharnais...

DSP & DLR? Are you serious right now???

Plekanec centered the Habs #1 scoring line all playoffs, played the most minutes and in all situations.

He responded by scoring 1 goal & 4pts...

He was responsible for at least 2 playoff losses on his own account.

This has nothing to do with liking or not liking Plekanec...he was s**t these playoffs, how anyone can say otherwise, blows my mind

 

[Habs 4 Life]

Eller was better and it's time for the Habs to move and let Plekanec go!

If this team really wants to take it to another level and be a serious contender for years then a trade is required, Plekanec isn't that player who will take us there!

 

[Burke the Legend]

The title should really be "who was worse", cuz they both suck.