bushart Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) Out of the gate--I'm a "Sens" fan but this has nothing to do with them. I've watched a lot of hockey over the last 40 something years and seen lots come and go But in my opinion---Martin St Louis is an awesome electrifying player and I think he's gonna miss out on a time tested franco hockey tradition. We all remember the dynasty that was the Habs--who drafted rosters right out of the Quebec junior ranks and it kept them elite for a long time. And...many stars for those Habs had a little title to put with their name for the hockey history books Rocket Richard Yvon "road runner" Pocket Rocket Big M And so on Now I think Vinnie is a fine hockey player but my years tell me St Louis is special And doing all this with a smaller stature---that guy is 200% heart and drive---Really makes it worth watching the game. I wish he had that title for his part in history Me. Edited May 21, 2011 by bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bow slayer Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I have always thought that he was very underrated and this playoffs he has been the best player period.I am so glad I took him in the playoff pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Mighty mouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 That's actually good Bri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 Offence-Defence he does it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Out of the gate--I'm a "Sens" fan but this has nothing to do with them. I've watched a lot of hockey over the last 40 something years and seen lots come and go But in my opinion---Martin St Louis is an awesome electrifying player and I think he's gonna miss out on a time tested franco hockey tradition. We all remember the dynasty that was the Habs--who drafted rosters right out of the Quebec junior ranks and it kept them elite for a long time. And...many stars for those Habs had a little title to put with their name for the hockey history books Rocket Richard Yvon "road runner" Pocket Rocket Big M And so on Now I think Vinnie is a fine hockey player but my years tell me St Louis is special And doing all this with a smaller stature---that guy is 200% heart and drive---Really makes it worth watching the game. I wish he had that title for his part in history Me. I watched Howe, Delviccio and Mahovolich when I was young living just outside of Detroit.I watched Langway,Hunter,Laughlin and Franceschetti(my favorite) in the eighties.I now watch Alex and Alex and Greenie.I would kill to have St Louis come join our Caps.Hate to play him,love his love for the game. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Ya he is good. But what about the Leafs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Daplumma---man I thought this was the year the Caps shook off the demons so I picked them in my pool. Alex is the guy...but Semin and backstrom were playing like the fish were bitin in the old country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) he is a great player all heart just like theo fleury was. both are small and had tons of grit and heart.my fav all time player was/is wendel clark. he wasnt big but he hit and faught all the toughest guys in the league and could put up 30 goals a year. closest player to him in todays nhl would be iginla. if clark were starting i todays nhl he would be top 5 highest paid players in the league. miss the 80s/90's nhl Edited May 22, 2011 by Lunatic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 AAh yes Wendall---that's when I liked da Leafs--when he was there with Dougie and Dave Andrychuk When that got blew up--I seen enough with TO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymike Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Daplumma---man I thought this was the year the Caps shook off the demons so I picked them in my pool. Alex is the guy...but Semin and backstrom were playing like the fish were bitin in the old country Unfortunately, as good as the Caps are, and as good as Ove is, they will never win a cup with him leading that team. When Ove becomes a much less selfish player, then he may be able to lead a team to a final. But with 2 minute shifts and he is only in it for the glory of himself, maybe the conference finals in the next few years. Dont get me wrong, I love watching him play, and he is incredible, but he wont lead any team to a cup under his current mentality and style of play... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Unfortunately, as good as the Caps are, and as good as Ove is, they will never win a cup with him leading that team. When Ove becomes a much less selfish player, then he may be able to lead a team to a final. But with 2 minute shifts and he is only in it for the glory of himself, maybe the conference finals in the next few years. Dont get me wrong, I love watching him play, and he is incredible, but he wont lead any team to a cup under his current mentality and style of play... I thought we roll thru the first two rounds at least.Very good observation about Ovi,he should not be a captain but not for the reason you say.He was playing a different scheme the second half of the season and was much less selfish.He is an animal out there and works his but off every minute he is on the ice.He sets a great example for the younger players.He can not motivate the guys ,they love him but some people are not leaders.He is one of them.I would like to see Jason Arnott become the captain and let Alex do what he does best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofish4me Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Out of the gate--I'm a "Sens" fan but this has nothing to do with them. I've watched a lot of hockey over the last 40 something years and seen lots come and go But in my opinion---Martin St Louis is an awesome electrifying player and I think he's gonna miss out on a time tested franco hockey tradition. We all remember the dynasty that was the Habs--who drafted rosters right out of the Quebec junior ranks and it kept them elite for a long time. And...many stars for those Habs had a little title to put with their name for the hockey history books Rocket Richard Yvon "road runner" Pocket Rocket Big M And so on Now I think Vinnie is a fine hockey player but my years tell me St Louis is special And doing all this with a smaller stature---that guy is 200% heart and drive---Really makes it worth watching the game. I wish he had that title for his part in history Me. Spent a couple of hours with an "NHL Hall of Fame'r" and he pretty much agrees with ya. Edited May 22, 2011 by nofish4me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) In my early teens,I would always talk, hockey talk with Andy Bathgate. He owned the local driving range in Brampton. Some great stories and rounds of golf, where shared. Another fired up player was Rocky Saganot (sp?) Edited May 22, 2011 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted May 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 Thats cool Nofish4me What I really like about him is he wants to win ---now lots of guys are paid like him or more and they do not show his intensity and he has a mean set of skills with that puck. Wonder how Calgary feels for lettin him go years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 St Louis made Lecavalier good and he's doing the same with Stamkos. He's an elite player to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Washinghton has a hockey team who knew!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Totally agree...a fantastic player, who would make any team better. Like many have said his heart, grit, determination, along with the skill he posesses, make him one of the leagues best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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