Master Mind Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Saw this article on NHL.com, and thought it might generate some discussion. Here's the link: http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=729373&navid=nhl:topheads An interesting point they make is that having a shootout specialist could be more important than having an enforcer. As for the list: 1. Oshie 2. Nielson 3. Toews 4. Boyes 5. Eberle 6. Lupul 7. P. Kane 8. Moulson 9. Desharnais 10. J. Jokinen 11. Parise 12. M. Koivu 13. van Reimsdyk 14. (tie) Crosby 14. (tie) Bozak Honourable mentions: Datsyuk Ladd Steen Couture Hendricks Lapierre Perry Backstrom Seguin Chara Giroux Monahan Shea Weber Most of the list is accurate I'd say, but I have no idea how Datsyuk doesn't make the top 14. Even more bizarre is that Chara and Weber got votes when neither took a shootout attempt last year... So what are your thoughts? Regarding the importance of shootout specialists, and to a lesser extent, NHL.com's list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEGCanuck Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thinking Vrbata would at least receive a mention on such a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I wouldn't even call these guys "shootout specialists" because they are all great/good players. When I think shooutout specialist I think of some fringe NHL'er who happens to be good in the shootout, someone like Wolski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watermelon Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Isn't Vrbata like Top 5 in shootouts for active players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 If Michal Handzus gets a shot, he can be trusted to score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thinking Vrbata would at least receive a mention on such a list. I was thinking the same. I'd certainly prefer to use him instead of some of the players mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I would Patty Kane way higher up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 I would Patty Kane way higher up. He did only go 1/11 last year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingAlex Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Weber has 0 career shootout goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Weber has 0 career shootout goals. yeah lol whatever staff writer gave him a mention should be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Horrible list. There is no way Datsyuk should be left out of the Top 14 list. Also, Handzus should at least be in the 'Honourable Mentions'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas19 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Vrbata and Datysuk should be up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyCuddles Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I heard Vrbata was pretty good in the shootouts. Chara and Weber lol. Lost all credibility right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Vrbata and Datysuk should be up there. agree fully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Odd how the best goal scorers and most skilled players aren't always good at shootouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Weber has 0 career shootout goals. NHL.com has a bunch of idiots writing for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 May as well throw Marek Malik on there you NHL.com dumbasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboose Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 What a crap list lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Vrbata not there? OMG THEY TROLLIN' US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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