shea weber anyone?
- homiedclown

I put Doughty and Keith above him. While Weber hasn't been surrounded with as much talent in Nashville as the others, it's not like they were the Buffalo Sabres. Doughty and Keith have constantly made a huge impact in big moments. Weber lacks that, so far. That's not to say he can't, just that he hasn't.

shea weber anyone?
- homiedclown

I like Weber, but if I had to pick out of him, Doughty or Keith to build around, I would pick Keith, Doughty, then Weber. The other two have gotten the job done when their team needed them to, I don't think you can say the same about Weber.

That's not to say he's not a great defenseman, because he is. But when the game is on the line, the other 2 are a step above him IMO.

I like Weber, but if I had to pick out of him, Doughty or Keith to build around, I would pick Keith, Doughty, then Weber. The other two have gotten the job done when their team needed them to, I don't think you can say the same about Weber.

That's not to say he's not a great defenseman, because he is. But when the game is on the line, the other 2 are a step above him IMO.
- HonkFortheGoose

flip side to that

put weber on the kings or hawks and put doughty or keith on the preds

are the preds better, worse or the same?

flip side to that

put weber on the kings or hawks and put doughty or keith on the preds

are the preds better, worse or the same?
- homiedclown

Better. It's a cliche, but I do believe the "it" factor is inherent. When you have it, you have it, and it will be exemplified no matter where you play.

Better. It's a cliche, but I do believe the "it" factor is inherent. When you have it, you have it, and it will be exemplified no matter where you play.
- buffalofan19

I think you put the 3 in a hat to rank them


if arron rodgers is the jaguar or raider qb, that team still sucks

Hawks in 6.

It just goes to show that big time players step up in big time situations.

Toews and Kane just crazy when it matters the most. I read somewhere that in elimination games Kane has 5 straight multi-point games. Then there is Toews. If Reinhart could be 3/4th as good as him with Eichel there is no reason the Sabres shouldn't be the team in the East.

I think you put the 3 in a hat to rank them


if arron rodgers is the jaguar or raider qb, that team still sucks
- homiedclown

Disagree. The QB position can single handed change a team. The QB can make everyone (at least on the offensive side of the ball) that much better (or worse).

Disagree. The QB position can single handed change a team. The QB can make everyone (at least on the offensive side of the ball) that much better (or worse).
- Stripes77

Agree Rodgers has pretty much turned all his receivers into great players. Not sure jordy Nelson would be anything if ej Manuel was his qb.

I think you put the 3 in a hat to rank them


if arron rodgers is the jaguar or raider qb, that team still sucks
- homiedclown

I watch Weber enough to know the guy is pretty clutch himself...
And does have the "it" factor.

Disagree. The QB position can single handed change a team. The QB can make everyone (at least on the offensive side of the ball) that much better (or worse).
- Stripes77

Good qb's also make a defense exponentially better by keeping them off the field and rested. Also the other teammate frequently plays from behind which makes them one dimensional and so fourth.

Starting a franchise, top 5 defensemen I choose from

1. Doughty
2. Ekman - Larsson
3. Hedman
4. Ekblad
5. Karlsson

Starting a franchise, top 5 defensemen I choose from

1. Doughty
2. Ekman - Larsson
3. Hedman
4. Ekblad
5. Karlsson
- sbroads24

Are you putting Hedman and Ekblad over Weber because of age?

Starting a franchise, top 5 defensemen I choose from

1. Doughty
2. Ekman - Larsson
3. Hedman
4. Ekblad
5. Karlsson
- sbroads24

Not sure I would put Hedman 3rd. But I like 1 and 2 for sure

To clarify on Hedman there is another level to his game I think that he hasn't reached just yet.

Are you putting Hedman and Ekblad over Weber because of age?
- jochfr

Over Weber and Keith that would be my guess as to why

Are you putting Hedman and Ekblad over Weber because of age?
- jochfr

Yea, if I'm starting a franchise

Should be some very good defenseman in the next two drafts too

Yea, if I'm starting a franchise
- sbroads24

I'd give Ekblad a few more seasons before putting him in front of Weber.
He could turn into Myers.

I'd give Ekblad a few more seasons before putting him in front of Weber.
He could turn into Myers.
- jochfr

If I'm starting a franchise, I'm taking Myers over Weber too

If I'm starting a franchise, I'm taking Myers over Weber too
- sbroads24

If I'm starting a franchise, I'm taking Myers over Weber too
- sbroads24

This should get some good responses

This should get some good responses
- Stripes77

5 year age difference

If I had to win a game tomorrow, it's Weber 100 out of 100 times

If I'm starting a franchise, I'm taking Myers over Weber too
- sbroads24

5 year age difference

If I had to win a game tomorrow, it's Weber 100 out of 100 times
- sbroads24

rank top 5 d men if you had to win game 7 tomorrow


1. Keith
2. Weber
3. Doughty
4. Karlsson
5. Pietrangelo

5 year age difference

If I had to win a game tomorrow, it's Weber 100 out of 100 times
- sbroads24

Of course. I just would love to hear the responses of people who think you're serious

rank top 5 d men if you had to win game 7 tomorrow


1. Keith
2. Weber
3. Doughty
4. Karlsson
5. Pietrangelo
- homiedclown

Keith
Keith
Doughty
Keith
Keith's wife