Habs sign Jeff Petry to six-year, $33 million deal

[GEEMAN]

If he's 40th in points for a center, doesn't that technically make him a Top Ten 2nd line Center?

nope , wouldnt rank him anywhere near the top 40 centers in this league , strictly from a player ranking

 

[nbhab]

nope , wouldnt rank him anywhere near the top 40 centers in this league , strictly from a player ranking

So if offense is not important in ranking a top six forward, what are the big hitters?

 

[wiseguy1]

It's not a debate between DD vs Eller.

Like you said Eller is fine as a 3rd line center.

The issue is DD playing as a top two center...I mean 40th in points by a center playing along side a 35-40 goal scorer, PP time etc....not impressive at all

I was just responding to WeHave's post, it was a debate in your imagination.

 

[Habsy]

Jesus.

What games do you guys watch?

Pleks is called on to be THE guy to stop the other team and he still maintains his pace close to the regular season.

Yes yes I know he doesnt hit.

No kidding eh? It truly astounds me reading everything Plekanec doesn't do around here while those same people neglect everything he does do.

Haters.

 

[Habsy]

DD is clearly better

at something

He grows the better playoff beard.

 

[legoalie]

Pleks is what he is...a good regular season player, that's it.

To say he's been good in the playoffs...I don't see how anyone can convince me of that

He can't, but his plek pom pom cheer was funny

 

[wiseguy1]

Pleks has had his moments in the playoffs..shutting down Crosby and the Pens. Outplaying the top centres on the Bruins...etc.

 

[Rolex]

He can't, but his plek pom pom cheer was funny

Pleks' failures are the same as Koivu's failures.....he's asked to play a line higher than he should be, and that's management's fault, not the players.

 

[Habsy]

Again, it's not Plek's fault the Habs, and their fans, expect him to be something he isn't. Use him properly.

 

[Sal_Butera]

Pleks has had his moments in the playoffs..shutting down Crosby and the Pens. Outplaying the top centres on the Bruins...etc.

16% drop in playoff production vs regular season.

.65 PPG regular season vs .54PPG playoffs over 81-career playoff games

 

[Sal_Butera]

Pleks' failures are the same as Koivu's failures.....he's asked to play a line higher than he should be, and that's management's fault, not the players.

All I ask is consistent performance, 16% drop in performance does not qualify as consistent.

 

[Rolex]

You're missing the point here...he's not a top line center....he's a 3rd line center

 

[wiseguy1]

16% drop in playoff production vs regular season.

.65 PPG regular season vs .54PPG playoffs over 81-career playoff games

Habs have been trying to win every playoff game 1-0 since forever. Change the mentality first.

 

[GEEMAN]

You're missing the point here...he's not a top line center....he's a 3rd line center

making 5 mil

 

[GrandWazoo]

You're missing the point here...he's not a top line center....he's a 3rd line center

He's a second line center. 3rd line centers don't net 60 points.

 

[lecoqsportif]

It doesn't really matter if it's not his fault or that he isn't being used properly. The simple fact is that 14 and 51 are not a winning combo, and something has to give. That's why they are being discussed.

 

[Guibs]

You're missing the point here...he's not a top line center....he's a 3rd line center

Shit, best 3rd line to ever play in the league with 60 points production.

Seriously, that is just dumb. He is. 2nd line center.

 

[UWHabs]

He's probably a top-10 second line centre at that. As we always come back to, we just need someone better than him and I don't mind him on the team.

 

[XPOFAN]

I still like my DD for Malkin proposal.

 

[Rolex]

we laughed once...