ehjay Posted August 2, 2006 Share Posted August 2, 2006 Astute, Aussie. During the off-season transactions (that eventually involved acquiring Sammy + Johnson while letting go of Bulis + Zednik), my chief concern was BG moving toward an increased offense. Last season Bulis + Zednik totalled 36 goals, and 70 points. Last season Sammy + Johnson produced a total of 39 goals, and 107 points. The said Czech/Slovak goal production can at least be met by our new Russian/Canadian package in '06-'07, but more certainly the point production can be exceeded. Furthermore, when you consider the four players' NHL numbers, Bulis and Zednik's combined then averaged goals per game is 0.23, and points per game is 0.50. The identically determined numbers for Sammy and Johnson are 0.26 GPG and 0.67 PPG. With regard to defense, I can't remember either of the two ex-Habs being a factor on the PK last season. When Bulis was more receptive to a 2-way/checking role, he seemed to excel in smothering his opponents as he played along side Joé Juneau and Niklas Sundstrom in '04 -- but Bulis made it quite clear prior to the '06 playoffs he would only be content with purely offensive responsibilities. There would be no negociating. Zednik has a certified robustness about him, but it seemed it wouldn't breach his stoic exterior. If there was ever a time he more often imposed his physical strength and reversed opponents' transitions, I can't remember it. Bulis and Zednik's combined +/- rating throughout their careers is -2. The same combined figure in Sammy and Johnson is +73. Samsonov's individual career rating of +41 indicates that while relatively tiny in stature, he should be somewhat defensively responsible (if he can backcheck it's already a net gain). Johnson individual career rating is +32, and even as a PK specialist in Phoenix he finished last season with a respectable +7. Incalculable is the synergy among linemates, and teammates by extension. We just have to wait to observe it, and hope Sammy + Johnson add more fluidity to their group where Zednik + Bulis might not have been able to. WOW MCeh are you a reporter or someone involved w/ the media? you should think about that if not, that was of the most pleasent reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'd like to see him wear 22. It'd make an interesting backwards SS. :king: :hlogo: :king: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'd like to see him wear 22. It'd make an interesting backwards SS. :king: :hlogo: :king: Too bad Begin already has that number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivefor25 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 For some reason, I'll always think of Bobby Smith when I think of #15. Ding ding ding we have a looser!!! lolllllllllllllllll. It was Paul DiPietro the unsung hero of the 93' cup run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I believe McKay was injured in training camp the year he came to the Habs. Guy would have been a whole lot better had he been healthy. Any useful comparisons to him are negated because of health related issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Ding ding ding we have a looser!!! lolllllllllllllllll. It was Paul DiPietro the unsung hero of the 93' cup run I'm a loser because Bobby Smith wore #15? I wasn't responding to any trivia question, I was just simply stating that to me, the number reminds me of Bobby Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivefor25 Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I'm a loser because Bobby Smith wore #15? I wasn't responding to any trivia question, I was just simply stating that to me, the number reminds me of Bobby Smith. Hey huzer I ment no disrespect in the looser comment, it was not intended as an insult, just playfull banter. Thats the problem with typing, no emotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huzer Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Hey huzer I ment no disrespect in the looser comment, it was not intended as an insult, just playfull banter. Thats the problem with typing, no emotion Hehe, don't worry, I wasn't offended...I had to read up through the thread to see what your comment was in reference to. I didn't realize you had posted a trivia question, so when I saw my post being quoted in reference to it, I was confused. No biggie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Ding ding ding we have a looser!!! lolllllllllllllllll. It was Paul DiPietro the unsung hero of the 93' cup run Nuh uh! It was Zubrus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivefor25 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Nuh uh! It was Zubrus! Indeed it was, I had forgoten about him as in my eyes he made no real impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_faerie87 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Indeed it was, I had forgoten about him as in my eyes he made no real impact Sure he did, he helped us land Zednik and Perezhogin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drivefor25 Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Sure he did, he helped us land Zednik and Perezhogin. ture true <--- insert foot there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 (edited) Skip using # 22... 55 would be even better... 55 = SS = Sergei Samsonov... That fits....... Hey, Bob & Guy (and you too, Sergei...)... WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY better # for our boy here. :king: :hlogo: :king: Edited August 9, 2006 by shortcat1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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