InsaneHABSfan Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Nesquik, please... Tell us how you really feel Even though I would not go into debate about this, you are partially correct if you are talking about some of the overpaid salaries on the Habs. As far as being as bad a player as you say, well you are just wrong. He is a good player(not like Lemieux class), and you have no idea (I have no idea either) how he acts in the dressing room as a captain. When reporters report someting bad and it is the truth?? They LIE, it is what sells the news. After watching Saku play with my own eyes, I can say he is a good player. Where I might agree with you is that I would not have given him or even Kovalev those contracts and would have moved on. Habs have not done anything for a few years so no big loss for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm the first person to insist on the right of everyone to their own opinion. And my opinion is that your absolutely wrong! I will give you credit for starting a thread that certainly got everyone talking during a period when everyone is going through an emotional low point. However, there is no credibility in your argument. When you try to attack an individual who has established himself as brilliantly as Koivu has your bound to fail in that argument. He is an outstanding hockey player; an asset to the city of Montreal; an ambassador for the game and a true, passionate , honest and courageous gentleman. I would take a team full of Saku's ( and Carey Price in net ) any day over what ever you want to offer me. Try again. GO HABS GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathieu30 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 what good did he every bring the team Just some stats. I don't even want to start talking about his on-ice performance, leadership and his personality. 1997-98 1. Mark Recchi 82GP, 32-42-74 2. Vincent Damphousse 76GP, 18-41-59 3. Saku Koivu 69GP, 14-43-57 1998-99 1. Mark Recchi 61GP, 12-35-47 2. Saku Koivu 65GP, 14-30-44 3. Vincent Damphousse 65GP, 12-24-36 2000-01 1. Saku Koivu 54GP, 17-30-47 2. Oleg Petrov 81GP, 17-30-47 3. Brian Savage 62GP, 21-24-45 2002-03 1. Saku Koivu 82GP, 21-50-71 2. Richard Zednik 80GP, 31-19-50 3. Yanic Perreault 73GP, 24-22-46 2003-04 1. Mike Ribeiro 81GP, 20-45-65 2. Michael Ryder 81GP, 25-38-63 3. Saku Koivu 68GP, 14-41-55 2005-06 1. Alexei Kovalev 69GP, 23-42-65 2. Saku Koivu 72GP, 17-45-62 3. Michael Ryder 81GP, 30-25-55 2006-07 1. Saku Koivu 81GP, 22-53-75 2. Sheldon Souray 81GP, 26-38-64 3. Michael Ryder 82GP, 30-28-58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I sort of get annoyed when I see these threads but he is entitled to opinion. It reminds me of people who are/were angry at Carbo and in their spare time decided to roast Gainey as a side note. Like my friend says, "Leave BOb alone. Put the blame where it's due but don't bring BOb into this". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) Nesquik is entitled to his opinion no matter how outright moronic it is. However, it might be worth noting, in case you missed it, that THE ENTIRE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE COMMUNITY appears to disagree with him. In hockey matters, it might be wise to trust the consensus opinion of said community before that of some guy on an internet forum. In fact, that individual might consider revising his own opinion when confronted with such a consensus by people who are actually in the game. Kindly take note of the boldfaced bits. King Clancy Memorial Trophy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia King Clancy Memorial Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and who has made a significant humanitarian contribution in his community. King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winners 2007 - Saku Koivu, Montreal Canadiens 2006 - Olaf Kolzig, Washington Capitals 2005 - No winner due to the 2004-05 NHL lockout 2004 - Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames 2003 - Brendan Shanahan, Detroit Red Wings 2002 - Ron Francis, Carolina Hurricanes 2001 - Shjon Podein, Colorado Avalanche 2000 - Curtis Joseph, Toronto Maple Leafs 1999 - Rob Ray, Buffalo Sabres 1998 - Kelly Chase, St. Louis Blues 1997 - Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks 1996 - Kris King, Winnipeg Jets 1995 - Joe Nieuwendyk, Calgary Flames 1994 - Adam Graves, New York Rangers 1993 - Dave Poulin, Boston Bruins 1992 - Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins 1991 - Dave Taylor, Los Angeles Kings 1990 - Kevin Lowe, Edmonton Oilers 1989 - Bryan Trottier, New York Islanders 1988 - Lanny McDonald, Calgary Flames As a great man once said: 'Nuff said. Edited June 20, 2007 by The Chicoutimi Cucumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Maybe it's a simple objection. Hmmm, I wonder what it could be? :que: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 You wouldn't be saying that if he was Swedish. Na, just kidding. I like him too, despite the fact that his Finnish. Hahaha. Well if he was Swedish, I'd probably be a Sweden fan instead of Finland. Too bad, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhatt Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I've long felt Koivu is overrated and I have often questioned his leadership. But horrible at hockey? Come on, now...the guy is a solid second-line caliber center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I have the perfect idiom for this: "DON'T THROW THE BABY OUT WITH THE BATHWATER" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankhab Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Koivu sucks. Oh no, did I say Koivu sucks? Yes I did say Koivu freaking sucks. He has been with the habs for how many years now? 10? And what good did he every bring the team. I just feel that people have pity for Koivu because he has cancer, I don't care if he goes to the hospital for children, I don't care if he is a good man, this is HOCKEY, I don't care what he does other then Hockey! When it comes to Hockey he's horrible, when it comes to getting points he's horrible, when it comes to being a captain he's more horrible, the guy doesn't ever deserve an A on his shirt. Koivu is just some sort of role model. To show the other teams that we have a hockey player that plays with heart and had cancer, I do not care, it's not an excuse for him to get all these things. Mario Lemieux was a great player, but do we remember Lemieux for having cancer? No we remember Lemieux for the great hockey player he was, we remember Koivu for fighting cancer cause that's all we got coming out from him. I would like to appeal to the moderators of this site to have this thread removed, and to have this moron barred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 AC this has to be your bets signature so far !! brilliant !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haboholic Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Wheres Nesquik now? I dont see a reply from him. Cant take the heat... ur not even 1% of the man koivu is. KOIVU! KOIVU! KOIVU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAK Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I would like to appeal to the moderators of this site to have this thread removed, and to have this moron barred. ouch !! Wheres Nesquik now? I dont see a reply from him. Cant take the heat... ur not even 1% of the man koivu is. KOIVU! KOIVU! KOIVU! Re ouch !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athlétique.Canadien Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 AC this has to be your bets signature so far !! brilliant !! Love to take credit but I stole it from another board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Love to take credit but I stole it from another board Hockeysfuture, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Man oh man I put very few post in here. But I faithfully come here to read and enjoy the interesting post. I thought I read everything but unfortionatly I stand corrected after reading this ridiculous post. I would like to meet this Nesquik dunderhead in person so I can beat him like a rented mule. At 40 years old I have been watching the habs on HNIC since I could walk and talk. Koivu is everything I like to see in a habs. I remember either his first or second season he was leading the scoring race after about 25 or so games until he suffered an unfortionate injury. Those things happen. Then cancer, then a stick to the eye, so on and so on. but he still puts up consistant numbers compared to the amount of games he plays. I applaud for koivu .. But Nesquick I fart in your general direction because thats the only thing your post deserves. There I vented now I feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakiqc Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 This thread is now closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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