Comments on: Take that, Ville!

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:42:14 +0000

Yes, and he actually started the season really well. Now his slowed down a bit and I can't help but wonder if him being scratched so much has anything to do with that.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:55:33 +0000

Yup. Maltby was – for a short time – the leading offense provider. Granted, he shouldn't have been, but a lot of the guys are getting free passes when even a fourth line guy like Kirk Maltby is scoring more than they are.

Leino can't coast by with his Finnish MVP trophy.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:18:01 +0000

I agree Michael. If a guy is bad he should sit. Right now it often feels kindergarden-ish as you say. I think especially Maltby sat way too much early on when he was actually playing really well

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:50:01 +0000

You're both right - Leino seemed to jive pretty well with his countryman. But, there are going to be times he doesn't play with Flip and I would expect him not to suck donkey nards. That said, it might just be a confidence issue at this point. Two points in 20 games is whack.

Andy, I agree he should be sitting again on Wednesday. The lineup worked on Sunday, and until he forces his way back into the lineup, maybe he has a press box seat. I feel like that would be a better motivator than rotating through the healthy scratches. The only message that sends is "we're in kindergarten, and it's your turn, duck duck goose."

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:56:10 +0000

I hope Filps can help him get going too, but right now he plays like a piece of..well.. dog dung, so he should be where he was this night, out of the lineup

By: J.J. from Kansas

J.J. from Kansas — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:40:49 +0000

I really want Leino to succeed for obvious reasons. I just hope he can hold out until Filppula comes back. I know Ville is a year older than Flip, but it seems that his mental game is a step or two behind our fabulously coiffed Finlandian. They had great chemistry to start the season and I think Flip can really get Leino going.