PLD and how I learned to quit worrying about the bomb
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Clif
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The EDM and CAL games broke me re: PLD. Even in the first period against the Oil I praised him getting in front of the net for that first goal. I’m tired of hand-holding this guy like he’s a prospect and looking for any little detail that hints at a bright future. That giveaway late gave away the game.
He’s had some awful efforts but CAL may truly be the worst of them. Allowing himself to get outmuscled on those goals was an insult to every teammate he has. I very much doubt you can win with him.
A buyout is horrible, but it feels like the way. At its worst the approx. 3.5m is going to hurt especially as Q starts to really get paid. But 3.5 is better than 8.5. Whomever is paid to take his center role can do it at less than 5 and it’ll still be less than his contract and he won’t be here, which is feeling imperative. The center lineup not even thinking outside the organization could be Byfield, Turcotte, Danault, and Helenius. Could be something good there.
I’m glad PLD didn’t blow it last night with his 13 minutes of ice time. I’m glad LAF played 15 minutes. He’s earned that.
He’s had some awful efforts but CAL may truly be the worst of them. Allowing himself to get outmuscled on those goals was an insult to every teammate he has. I very much doubt you can win with him.
A buyout is horrible, but it feels like the way. At its worst the approx. 3.5m is going to hurt especially as Q starts to really get paid. But 3.5 is better than 8.5. Whomever is paid to take his center role can do it at less than 5 and it’ll still be less than his contract and he won’t be here, which is feeling imperative. The center lineup not even thinking outside the organization could be Byfield, Turcotte, Danault, and Helenius. Could be something good there.
I’m glad PLD didn’t blow it last night with his 13 minutes of ice time. I’m glad LAF played 15 minutes. He’s earned that.
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kingnut
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Sorry, had to laugh at this one!
It is exasperating, but on the other hand, I spend less time and $$$ if this keeps up! Will spend more time fishing
Clif
Super Star
Huh. Could be onto something. As long as PLD is on this team, I could be like PLD. And just not care! Save all kinds of heartache.
Rog or Reg?
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"Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?"
I could have sworn I wrote this post myself. At first I thought it was me!
OT
I had to put my beloved mini-Dachshund 'Otto' down today
He was 12 years old and slept on my pillow every night
He was my best friend in the world
Sometimes my only friend
I'm beyond sad
Guinevere
TEAM LGK
Did you really have to remind me of Roenick? Best part of that deal.., I got a game used stick he signed.
Attachments
Not mentioned but PL obviously has the same skate guy.
Pevsfreedom
somehow in south carolina
People shouldn't badger about join dates to begin with. They should just bash PLD.
pray4mojo
Top Forward
Condolences Reg."Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?"
I could have sworn I wrote this post myself. At first I thought it was me!
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I had to put my beloved mini-Dachshund 'Otto' down today
He was 12 years old and slept on my pillow every night
He was my best friend in the world
Sometimes my only friend
I'm beyond sad
Said goodbye to my 15yr old border collie last year...hard to part with someone whose only goal in life is to give unconditional love. Peace.
hokiecat
Super Star
Wow, your life must be truly miserable.
No just today's weather.
Axl Rhoadz
3rd Line Winger
the 'Vilardi is always injured' narrative is only going to work if PLD is outscoring him - which he's not, so it looks even worse. Therefore, I'd still take an injured Vilardi every day of the week if he's producing more points than the bum who takes up a roster spot every night.
Pickle_Pucks
Top Forward
There's no question Blake did the right thing in "selling high" on Vilardi...problem is he bought the absolute worst possible replacement.
MiketheKing
Super Star
Just an observation, I'm watching Rempe on the Rangers. he's a huge big player ,not very skilled but at least he's hustling hard and bending his knees to get low quick to make an effort even though he sucks.
In contrast, watching PLD, he always stands upright, knees are not bent for core strength and center of gravity.
Overall, PLD doesn't seem to be engaged, because he's content just to be around the play especially on the boards.
In contrast, watching PLD, he always stands upright, knees are not bent for core strength and center of gravity.
Overall, PLD doesn't seem to be engaged, because he's content just to be around the play especially on the boards.
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Clif
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Hey Reg, so sorry to hear about Otto and your aunt. What a brutal week, wishing you all the peace you can get as you grieve them. Take heart here where you can and know that I’m glad you’re back on this board - it’s good having you around."Is that you John Wayne? Is this me?"
I could have sworn I wrote this post myself. At first I thought it was me!
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I had to put my beloved mini-Dachshund 'Otto' down today
He was 12 years old and slept on my pillow every night
He was my best friend in the world
Sometimes my only friend
I'm beyond sad
As for PLD, looks like the Devils game was what counts as one of his good games. Half-yay. Still feel what I wrote in this post. It’s games like last night that I’ve been hanging on all year because I want this player to succeed, but last night should also be his floor, not his ceiling. It says a lot that a game where he logged 13 minutes, one assist, and some finished checks is cause for positive attention.
