and getting 14 blocked shots in 10 games is better than 12 in 15. and getting 20 takeaways in 10 games is b etter than 16. do you wish to continue comparing stats? my point was this. so far Kesler was accountable for 5/7 of the scoring of the Canucks against Nashville (71.4%) and Datsyuk was accountable for 5/8 of the scoring Detroit did against San Jose. (62.5%) Both have been EXTREMELY Valuable to there teams success.
well yes i do like him, if that wasn't obvious before the playoffs even started something is wrong with you. my point is this. you cannot say that Kesler has been far and away superior to everyone and that it is not even a contest, much like oneremix is doing. i give kesler his due. i think he has been the second best skater in these playoffs, but Datsyuk has been superior.
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57ish seconds a game. not as much as Kesler's and that is one stat Kesler has Datsyuk on hands down, just like Points (for now, Datsyuk has 3 games to get 1 point, if they can extend there playoff march). Kesler also has an edge in giveaways, and a slight edge in shot %.
Lets get this straight, I am definitely NOT saying Kes is, by far, superior to everyone; I think Dats is an amazing player, and has been playing lights out in these playoffs. I'm saying that I feel that Kesler has been better than Dats, and has been the most valuable player to his team in these playoffs (as what the Conne Smythe is judged on).
It seems as if hockey analysts agree with me as well. And, as someone else mentioned, please dont quote "analysts" from ESPN - they know about every sport BUT hockey. *sigh*
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Game 7 - Wings vs. Sharks, t-minus 2 hours! wooooo!
On a side note, Manny skated with the Nucks today at practice! I seriously hope he makes an appearance in these playoffs - would be a HUGE boost to the team. Obviously, only if it doesnt interfere with his rehab process. Nonetheless, super happy for him that he's looking like he's getting better.
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Datsyuk has better stats than a whale, so your post is invalid.
well one things for sure.
the Sharks really need to stop the collapse in the 3rd period. last 3 games detroit have won, were because they just dominate the sharks in the 3rd period. IF sharks dont do something about it, then they will lose tonight.
Lol, TSN is having the same discussion as us. Has Kesler been Datsyuk-ish, or has Datsyuk been Kesler-ish?
heartburn. possibly out of nervousness? i don't know, but i do know, i have it big time. well, good luck tonight to who wins, and regardless whoever wins, it was a damn good series.
It's starting!
For the interest of hockey I hope both teams turn It on for a massive game tonight. Fingers crossed for the wings though.
That whale eating the Red wing and Shark is awesome. Also makes me a little sad that they didn't use Al the Octopus for that.
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