I think something went wrong with Carlson development. He was a top talented D, first round pick, started strong. He got many thing for granted. If he worked as Datsyuk he could be a top notch D in the league. He never fought for his place in NHL, when he came to Caps, there wasn't much competition for him.
Hey Raven! Totally agree on your Datsyuk work ethic comparison to Carlson’s, and agree, as well, as to Carlson’s lack of fight/drive! Really good points!!
Now for a little fun!.....Forgive me, buddy, I just can’t resist!
Something did cause Carlson’s development to go wrong. It’s a molecular compound called THC!! LOL!
It accumulates in the synaptic vesicles of nerve cells, slowing the response time of electrical transmission signals, from the brain, to the muscle fiber cells. Culminating in markedly slower reaction times, and delayed decision making!!
.......IN OTHER WORDS..........some symptomatic examples for an NHL hockey defenseman, of Mr. Carlson’s general height, weight, and build, just might be.......OH, I dunno...... maybe, arriving late to the crease, slower skating relative to others on the ice, poor passing from lack of attention to detail, late returns to the bench after shift change, with possible penalty for too many men on ice, getting easily passed by opponent when racing to boards for puck possession, having more than twice the number of giveaways, over takeaways, appearing dumbfounded when opponents start cycling puck in your zone, dishing out the least number of hits of any starting defenseman, highest missed shot percentage on the team, of anyone who has scored at least 1 goal, a non-reactive facial expression when he gets gets scored on, ( too high to get angry ), and his famous “barely lucid”, post game interviews! YEAH, I’d say there were some development issues!
That Norris trophy, will make a great place for him to hide his STASH, for years to come. And let’s not forget, at probably 6-7 mil/year, wherever he goes!!
Let’s remember some here who say we have to keep him, because there is no replacement for him!!
REALLY?
WOW!!!!!
Thanks for motivating me to post tonite Raven!
Rush