DA_Champion Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 On paper, I think Gomez is more talented. He may be one of the 2 or 3 best passers in the NHL. On paper, Gomez has never had more than 54 points in a season, and he's averaged 0.62 assists per game in the last five seasons, which were his prime years whereas now he is leaving his prime years. However, an emerging Pouliot will complete that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavraitos Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 On paper, Gomez has never had more than 54 points in a season, and he's averaged 0.62 assists per game in the last five seasons, which were his prime years whereas now he is leaving his prime years. However, an emerging Pouliot will complete that line. Actually, Gomez has only once been under 54 points, and that was in 01-02, when he had 48 Now, if you meant assists, he's passed 54 in 03-04 with 56, but that was the only time. Regardless, I still think Plekanec is, or will be, if he isn't already, the better center, and our number 1 center going into the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleblanc87 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 Actually, Gomez has only once been under 54 points, and that was in 01-02, when he had 48 Now, if you meant assists, he's passed 54 in 03-04 with 56, but that was the only time. Regardless, I still think Plekanec is, or will be, if he isn't already, the better center, and our number 1 center going into the future i have to agree, when i think of our number one line, i would say it is pleky cammi and ak46, although id love to see gionta in his place, any thoughts on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die-Hard-Hab Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 i have to agree, when i think of our number one line, i would say it is pleky cammi and ak46, although id love to see gionta in his place, any thoughts on that? You can't split up Gomez and Gionta, they play too well together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfrancis Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 We'll likely start the year with this.. Kostitsyn - Plekanec - Cammalleri Pouliot - Gomez - Gionta And I think we'll probably end up with this... Eller - Plekanec - Cammalleri AK - Gomez - Gionta It's so crazy...it just might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mleblanc87 Posted August 14, 2010 Report Share Posted August 14, 2010 We'll likely start the year with this.. Kostitsyn - Plekanec - Cammalleri Pouliot - Gomez - Gionta And I think we'll probably end up with this... Eller - Plekanec - Cammalleri AK - Gomez - Gionta It's so crazy...it just might work. isint cammi a LW/C? i suppose eller is a natural c so he could just play the RW..i think it's possible, i just dont see kostitsyn havin enough to hold his spot You can't split up Gomez and Gionta, they play too well together. thats a good point, something i didnt consider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathradio Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 Don't forget: Plekanec is about to hit his prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstStar Posted August 24, 2010 Report Share Posted August 24, 2010 isint cammi a LW/C? i suppose eller is a natural c so he could just play the RW..i think it's possible, i just dont see kostitsyn havin enough to hold his spot thats a good point, something i didnt consider I think we're jumping the gun a lil... We haven't even seen Eller in pre-season play and already he's taking Andrei's spot on the 2nd line. Andrei had a lot of distractions last season due to his brother, he deserves the benefit of the doubt... This will be his 2nd chance, he's obviously going to be on a short leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 I think we're jumping the gun a lil... We haven't even seen Eller in pre-season play and already he's taking Andrei's spot on the 2nd line. Andrei had a lot of distractions last season due to his brother, he deserves the benefit of the doubt... This will be his 2nd chance, he's obviously going to be on a short leash. Maybe both Andrei Kostitsyn and Benoit Pouliot should play on the second line with the second line center... and that's Gomez IMO... at least statistically I think it's time to give Plekanec the best offensive players to work with... and that to me is Cammalleri and Gionta. The Habs could have a true No. 1 line if they did that IMO. Pouliot on the left with Kostitsyn playing euro style right-wing with Gomez' playmaking ability and speed may be a surprise combination that should be tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy_133 Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Actually, Gomez has only once been under 54 points, and that was in 01-02, when he had 48 Now, if you meant assists, he's passed 54 in 03-04 with 56, but that was the only time. Regardless, I still think Plekanec is, or will be, if he isn't already, the better center, and our number 1 center going into the future I think DA meant Gomez has never had more than 54 assists in a season (Still wrong, but closer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 2010-11 season preview - Tomas Plekanec Thursday, 02.09.2010 / 3:00 PM / News canadiens.com MONTREAL – Tomas Plekanec is in Montreal to stay and that’s no accident. Just a few weeks from the start of training camp and busy training in the Czech Republic, Plekanec is ready to pick up where he left off last season when he piled up a career-best and team-high 70 points. “I’m ready to go. I’ve been on the ice with my local team here since August,” said Plekanec from his home in Kladno. “I didn’t change much this summer and stuck with my same preparation since last season went pretty well for me.” That’s putting it mildly. Despite staring down the barrels of unrestricted free agency and coming off an un-Pleky-like 39-point haul in 2008-09, Plekanec erupted with a .37 points-per-game increase, the ninth biggest bump in the NHL last season just ahead of the Sedin twins. Armed with his new six-year deal and with the weight of the world now off Plekanec’s shoulders, how could the 27-year-old center not be breathing a sigh of relief heading into his ninth NHL campaign? “Anyone who thinks I’m going to sit back and relax now that I have a long-term deal doesn’t know me very well,” warned Plekanec. “The contract won’t change anything for me. Last season was last season. It won’t matter once this season starts. I’ll have to prove myself all over again. We all will.” While much of the offseason talk has been about the Canadiens’ goaltending situation, Plekanec has another key to the team’s season on his mind heading into camp. “Having Andrei [Kostitsyn] bounce back will be huge for this team. We need him to play at the top of his game,” explained Plekanec, who has almost exclusively played with Kostitsyn over the last two seasons. “I know what Andrei can do and we shouldn’t forget that he was injured last year. If he can come back strong, we’ll have two scoring lines and be even more dangerous this year.” With pundits everywhere penciling in the Habs for yet another dog fight for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, Plekanec sees it as business as usual for the Canadiens. “To me it’s all about what the 22 guys in the room think,” affirmed the centerman, who has kept in touch with a few of his teammates over the summer like his wingman Michael Cammalleri. “We saw last year the way our group came together. People can make all the predictions they want, but the season still has to be played. We know we can do it and it’s up to us to build on what we accomplished last year. I believe in this group and these guys are all that matters to me. “Being overlooked again is just more motivation for us,” continued Plekanec. “We’re used to proving people wrong. The experience we gained from the playoffs was amazing. People on the outside have no idea how big that was for us. We’re a different team now.” Manny Almela is a writer for canadiens.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manatee-X Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 2010-11 season preview - Tomas Plekanec Thursday, 02.09.2010 / 3:00 PM / News canadiens.com MONTREAL – Tomas Plekanec is in Montreal to stay and that’s no accident. Just a few weeks from the start of training camp and busy training in the Czech Republic, Plekanec is ready to pick up where he left off last season when he piled up a career-best and team-high 70 points. “I’m ready to go. I’ve been on the ice with my local team here since August,” said Plekanec from his home in Kladno. “I didn’t change much this summer and stuck with my same preparation since last season went pretty well for me.” That’s putting it mildly. Despite staring down the barrels of unrestricted free agency and coming off an un-Pleky-like 39-point haul in 2008-09, Plekanec erupted with a .37 points-per-game increase, the ninth biggest bump in the NHL last season just ahead of the Sedin twins. Armed with his new six-year deal and with the weight of the world now off Plekanec’s shoulders, how could the 27-year-old center not be breathing a sigh of relief heading into his ninth NHL campaign? “Anyone who thinks I’m going to sit back and relax now that I have a long-term deal doesn’t know me very well,” warned Plekanec. “The contract won’t change anything for me. Last season was last season. It won’t matter once this season starts. I’ll have to prove myself all over again. We all will.” While much of the offseason talk has been about the Canadiens’ goaltending situation, Plekanec has another key to the team’s season on his mind heading into camp. “Having Andrei [Kostitsyn] bounce back will be huge for this team. We need him to play at the top of his game,” explained Plekanec, who has almost exclusively played with Kostitsyn over the last two seasons. “I know what Andrei can do and we shouldn’t forget that he was injured last year. If he can come back strong, we’ll have two scoring lines and be even more dangerous this year.” With pundits everywhere penciling in the Habs for yet another dog fight for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East, Plekanec sees it as business as usual for the Canadiens. “To me it’s all about what the 22 guys in the room think,” affirmed the centerman, who has kept in touch with a few of his teammates over the summer like his wingman Michael Cammalleri. “We saw last year the way our group came together. People can make all the predictions they want, but the season still has to be played. We know we can do it and it’s up to us to build on what we accomplished last year. I believe in this group and these guys are all that matters to me. “Being overlooked again is just more motivation for us,” continued Plekanec. “We’re used to proving people wrong. The experience we gained from the playoffs was amazing. People on the outside have no idea how big that was for us. We’re a different team now.” Manny Almela is a writer for canadiens.com. Geez.... how can you not love this guy? Let's get this season started already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Geez.... how can you not love this guy? Let's get this season started already! why even try? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-1 Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 80 points is realistic for Plekanec. He's got my vote because he has a lot of heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Bah Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Tomas with Cammalleri and Palushaj this should be interesting line AK best be watching this could ring of things to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlstreitfan Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Pic from meeting in Prague ;) /jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddienmike Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 No one here to say how wells he plays No one here even though it's here he stays I think Pleks is taken for granted I think he's the best she ranted The first preseason game an assist and a goal Pleks is the reason he has the soul No one works harder then him Even when it comes to the gym I love this guy I think he's hot And he has one hell of a shot He got us where we are today My god that boy can really play Pleks is the player I love the best I think he has so much zest So I appreciate you Tomas I think your great So will the rest just you wait GO PLEKS GO :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babinator77 Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 on the post-game radio show last night they were talking about how pleks was the captain last night because of how he dealt with the price debacle. anyone know what he said to the media? i missed it. ps. great game but i expect nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianMike Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 He really was flying out there last night If it was an indication of the season to come...he may just have his best NHL season this year! Go Pleks! @Roy33 great pic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames4eva Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 He really was flying out there last night If it was an indication of the season to come...he may just have his best NHL season this year! Go Pleks! @Roy33 great pic!! He just needs the support. Give him the best players and he will IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Bah Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 No one here to say how wells he plays No one here even though it's here he stays I think Pleks is taken for granted I think he's the best she ranted The first preseason game an assist and a goal Pleks is the reason he has the soul No one works harder then him Even when it comes to the gym I love this guy I think he's hot And he has one hell of a shot He got us where we are today My god that boy can really play Pleks is the player I love the best I think he has so much zest So I appreciate you Tomas I think your great So will the rest just you wait GO PLEKS GO :D Agreed +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 23, 2010 Report Share Posted September 23, 2010 on the post-game radio show last night they were talking about how pleks was the captain last night because of how he dealt with the price debacle. anyone know what he said to the media? i missed it. ps. great game but i expect nothing less. He basically said the same things that Cammalleri, Gill and Gorges said but in Pleki words Post game interviews: http://www.rds.ca/zv2/index.html?video=44547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Mike boone: Best player in a white jersey: Tomas Plekanec. Scored again and skated all night. Pleks is making that contract look awfully good. He was also the best player in a red jersey Wednesday against Boston. Super Pleki seems ready for the real stuff. Keep up the good work Tomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow4Habs Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Pleky did some off season improvement on his shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColRouleBleu Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 Pleky did some off season improvement on his shooting. maybe but he's never been bad in that area. he's not a sniper like cammalleri but still managed 20/29/20/25 goals in his last 4 seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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