saskhab wrote:
Add in his super-offensive contributions... Dude's a stud. I'd build a D around him more than I would around Suter or Yandle.
My American D: McDonagh, Byfuglien, Shattenkirk, Suter, Martin, Niskanen, E. Johnson. 8th D is a pick 'em of Goligoski, Yandle, Carlson, Carle or a young 'in like Faulk, Fowler or Gardiner. Jones is a bit too young. I might also be inclined to sub out one of Martin/Niskanen/Johnson for a more dynamic offensive player, Martin being the obvious sub out right now due to his injury, which could hinder his mobility even if he's back playing.
Your lack of Jack Johnson is astounding. Your list has zero credibility.
Back in the 2010 and 2011 playoffs, and many broadcasts of Phoenix games I've seen, Yandle has always been slobbered over. I remember not being very impressed by him in those 2 playoffs specifically, and if I recall, 1 of them with him looking particularly bad. Can't remember if it was the 7-gamer or the sweep.
Sask I hope you know that I was kidding around with the Jack Johnson comment. It sounds like they actually wanted to get him on the team:
"I think we have tried to put Jack Johnson on this team, but it was never quite on merit," Poile told the group. "Jack has played better of late, but never had the consistency or level to be as good as Fowler or these top eight."
Poile asked if there was any "push-back" on the decision to leave off Johnson. Even Johnson's supporters offered no complaint.