tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post3822131453490392235..comments2023-04-28T05:53:41.295-04:00Comments on Vintage Leaf Memories - Michael Langlois: They don’t have to be Leafs—but what players do you have a good old-fashioned “rooting interest” in?Michael Langloishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17526281022840514679noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-38760935069094842542012-05-24T12:51:42.697-04:002012-05-24T12:51:42.697-04:00Yah, I have cheered for players on other teams, ra...Yah, I have cheered for players on other teams, rarely. Oh why did the Leafs screw up TWICE on getting Joe Sakic??!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-73963932291802866182012-05-24T10:02:06.491-04:002012-05-24T10:02:06.491-04:00Craig, I appreciate your self-reflection and the p...Craig, I appreciate your self-reflection and the point that many so-called "soft" players are indeed competing out there. In sports like hockey and soccer, not everyone is a physical player. Some have skill, some have vision, smarts. Some are a nice combination of skill and smarts, as you note.<br /><br />Not many bring all of the above to the stable.<br /><br />Great point on Turgeon. Under-appreciated in many ways. So much depends on perception, the team you are on and expectations. He was a wonderful talent.Michael Langloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526281022840514679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-6009513038007215192012-05-24T09:39:53.981-04:002012-05-24T09:39:53.981-04:00Love Kovy. As a former "soft" player my...Love Kovy. As a former "soft" player myself, I have a weakness for guys who are skilled, smart, but maybe don't have the physical dimension to their games, but nonetheless ARE competing out there.<br /><br />As such, I always liked Pierre Turgeon. The type of player who couldn't knock a creampuff off of the dining room table, but was a smart, smart player with a nose for the puck and a knack of knowing where to be. Probably the only PT fan outside of St Louis, Long Island and Buffalo!<br /><br />I share your Kovy love too. Just a terrific combination of smarts and skills, with a dollop of grit and attention to defence. Watching he and Parise is a joy, and those two are one of many reasons (Marty, Tortorella, loathing of the Rangers style of play) I'm rooting for the Devils to win.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16553192305685106094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-5720845504941578722012-05-24T09:22:31.447-04:002012-05-24T09:22:31.447-04:00Thanks for sharing those names, Ryan. I'm a S...Thanks for sharing those names, Ryan. I'm a Staal guy too. (I'm probably even more of a Jordan Staal fan...) And I like Letang, as well.<br /><br />I haven't seen much of Cormier- of course he was well-known in junior (elite talent, big suspension) and as part of the huge Kovalchuk trade, as I recall...<br /><br />Good stuff.Michael Langloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526281022840514679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-73680851317967879902012-05-24T07:21:14.447-04:002012-05-24T07:21:14.447-04:00I like Kovalchuk as well. A player that dynamic is...I like Kovalchuk as well. A player that dynamic is tough not to like.<br /><br />I really like the three big scorers in Anaheim - Perry, Getz, Ryan. And I'm a fan of Eric Staal and Mike Richards too.<br /><br />On D, I suppose my current favorites are Doughty, Letang and Campbell. And I was a big fan of Scott Neidermayer when he played too.<br /><br />Now that the IceCaps are in St. John's I'm a huge fan of Patrice Cormier.Ryan Fanceyhttp://theleafsnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-55769855947862861302012-05-23T23:43:21.460-04:002012-05-23T23:43:21.460-04:00Thanks DP. I think the Marlies have indeed captur...Thanks DP. I think the Marlies have indeed captured the imagination of a lot of fans...D'Amigo, Frattin and all the players you mentioned.Michael Langloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526281022840514679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600575121886358008.post-52591287047329028792012-05-23T23:39:04.138-04:002012-05-23T23:39:04.138-04:00I am rooting for the Marlies kids.
It has made f...I am rooting for the Marlies kids. <br /><br />It has made for a happy post season. Specifically, I am rooting for Scrivens. (he had another shutout in a 3-0 victory.) <br /><br />Philippe Dupuis, Nicolas Deschamps and Jerry D'Amigo scored. <br /><br />It was D'Amigo's eighth goal of the playoffs, tying him with teammate Matt Frattin and Norfolk's Alexandre Picard for tops in the league. <br /><br />Both D'Amigo and Dupuis are playing at a point a game...12 in 12!<br /><br />I'll also root for Frattin <br /><br />Here are the highlights<br />http://youtu.be/dDnrBs-CviMDPnoreply@blogger.com