- bradleyc4

Not the "Why Are They Famous?" thread

Totally random...

In 1983-1984 in the QMJHL, Mario Lemieux had 282 points in 70 games. How the hell is that possible?
- PLindbergh31

Steroids.

Na, it's Mario. Guy was an amazing talent.

Honestly, the biggest reason I'm OK with it is, there enough time before the TDL, that if they're out of the playoffs, and are sellers, they can easily recoup the pick. If Gagne has a rebirth and is effective and they're still scuffling, maybe he brings back a 2nd from a desperate team.
- Jsaquella

That is a good point. If he can stay healthy, show that he is an effective 3rd line checker who can contribute a few goals and play sound defensively, like he has done throughout his career, they could parlay him into a better pick then what they gave up.

In hindsight, I would have liked the Flyers to sign J. Schultz last year but who knows what would have happened with all the hype surrounding him? He has been so-so in Edmonton this year.
- NickTheKid87

By sucking for almost a decade, the Oilers have assembled quite a stable of talent.

RNH, Eberle, Yakupov, Hall, Schultz.... Look out in a couple of years.

Totally random...

In 1983-1984 in the QMJHL, Mario Lemieux had 282 points in 70 games. How the hell is that possible?
- PLindbergh31

That is freaking insane, that is basically 4 points a game.. W.T.F?!!?!?

Steroids.

Na, it's Mario. Guy was an amazing talent.
- Jsaquella

Are we talking about the great 8?

Steroids.

Na, it's Mario. Guy was an amazing talent.
- Jsaquella

Averaging 4 points a game is totally sick. I never knew he did that.

Happy for Gagne.

Good guy with a ton of talent but things just didn't work out for him in LA which is too bad.

I hope he finishes the season strong and keeps contributing like he did last night.

p.s. Personal issues aside when he was in Philly, Jeff Carter is a beast and we in LA are thrilled to have him on our team.

Happy for Gagne.

Good guy with a ton of talent but things just didn't work out for him in LA which is too bad.

I hope he finishes the season strong and keeps contributing like he did last night.

p.s. Personal issues aside when he was in Philly, Jeff Carter is a beast and we in LA are thrilled to have him on our team.
- Anjin

I always liked Carter and wish him nothing but the bestest.

That is freaking insane, that is basically 4 points a game.. W.T.F?!!?!?
- opeth_pa

It's nuts. Was just looking at his stats, that boggles my mind.

By sucking for almost a decade, the Oilers have assembled quite a stable of talent.

RNH, Eberle, Yakupov, Hall, Schultz.... Look out in a couple of years.
- PLindbergh31

A ton of offense. Some of their young defensive dman need to develop as well otherwise they'll need to win every game 5-4. Goalie is an issue too. Maybe Dubnyk's legit and maybe he's not.

A ton of offense. Some of their young defensive dman need to develop as well otherwise they'll need to win every game 5-4. Goalie is an issue too. Maybe Dubnyk's legit and maybe he's not.
- NickTheKid87

Couts for Schultz and their First...

GID HOMER.

I always liked Carter and wish him nothing but the bestest.
- ggunky

I wish he had one good postseason in Philly.

Awesome news. Girardi, McDonagh, Nash, and Del Zotto good to go tonight.

That is a good point. If he can stay healthy, show that he is an effective 3rd line checker who can contribute a few goals and play sound defensively, like he has done throughout his career, they could parlay him into a better pick then what they gave up.
- ggunky

If he shows he's fully healthy and can score at 75% of what he used to, teams might give up even more....of course if he does that, they'll probably not be selling

- bradleyc4

he's an NDT...no discernable talent

A ton of offense. Some of their young defensive dman need to develop as well otherwise they'll need to win every game 5-4. Goalie is an issue too. Maybe Dubnyk's legit and maybe he's not.
- NickTheKid87

Yeah, jury still out on Dubnyk. When they improve defensively, he will look better.

Averaging 4 points a game is totally sick. I never knew he did that.
- PLindbergh31

He DESTROYED the Q...light years ahead of anyone else. If he wasn't plagued by the injuries and other health issue over the years, I think he matches Gretzky.

The year he found out he had cancer, he played half the season and still almost lead the NHL in scoring. Hell, even when he came back and played with the last place team he managed a 90 point season.

never been more happy to see a philadelphia athlete return then i did gagne, that was one of homers best moves imo ever

Totally random...

In 1983-1984 in the QMJHL, Mario Lemieux had 282 points in 70 games. How the hell is that possible?
- PLindbergh31

Another player who peaked (statistically) as a 23-year-old.

Another player who peaked (statistically) as a 23-year-old.
- bradleyc4

Happy for Gagne.

Good guy with a ton of talent but things just didn't work out for him in LA which is too bad.

I hope he finishes the season strong and keeps contributing like he did last night.

p.s. Personal issues aside when he was in Philly, Jeff Carter is a beast and we in LA are thrilled to have him on our team.
- Anjin

Carter looked great last night. He and Richards are damned good players. Can say we're unhappy with the return that we got for them, but I liked both Frick and Frack when they were here.

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Happy Homecoming, Briere
- bmeltzer

Gagne isn't "old", he just has to battle through aging due the injuries his body has had to put up with. Great two way forward, underrated playmaker and a guy I would consider replacing Hartnell/Schenn in the middle of the box on the first unit power play. Schenn seem to has had trouble getting his shot off quickly enough when Giroux feeds him and Hartnell cannot do it without falling. Gagne still has a quick and heavy wrister.

As far as being a nice guy and the nhl leading scorer in recent years for the playoffs, let Briere see through his contract. He is well respected in Philly. He is a leader in Philly. The contract isn't far from being done and I have to ask how does Briere's playoff points get replaced? This team has trouble working hard when it matters, so why divide a guy who really brings it when things are on the line?

I don't understand why Harry Z is in the line up. He brings speed but so does Eric Wellwood but Wellwood also brings penality killing, while being responsible with his speed.

Gagne isn't "old", he just has to battle through aging due the injuries his body has had to put up with. Great two way forward, underrated playmaker and a guy I would consider replacing Hartnell/Schenn in the middle of the box on the first unit power play. Schenn seem to has had trouble getting his shot off quickly enough when Giroux feeds him and Hartnell cannot do it without falling. Gagne still has a quick and heavy wrister.

As far as being a nice guy and the nhl leading scorer in recent years for the playoffs, let Briere see through his contract. He is well respected in Philly. He is a leader in Philly. The contract isn't far from being done and I have to ask how does Briere's playoff points get replaced? This team has trouble working hard when it matters, so why divide a guy who really brings it when things are on the line?

I don't understand why Harry Z is in the line up. He brings speed but so does Eric Wellwood but Wellwood also brings penality killing, while being responsible with his speed.
- SuperSchennBros

I agree with you. The last thing you need from a 4th line guy who plays limited minutes is a player who takes dumb penalties.

Happy for Gagne.

Good guy with a ton of talent but things just didn't work out for him in LA which is too bad.

I hope he finishes the season strong and keeps contributing like he did last night.

p.s. Personal issues aside when he was in Philly, Jeff Carter is a beast and we in LA are thrilled to have him on our team.
- Anjin

time spent in the Siberi...i mean Columbus gulag def shaped up his attitude