Studs & Duds - Thursday October 24th

[MXHockey]

Well fellas, it looks like I'm stepping in to bring you tonight's Studs & Duds - DerekReese is taking the night off. The real question - why is DerekReese taking the night off?

a) Hot Date
b) Too Tired - and has to work in the morning
c) Hot Date and Too Tired (Derek is a stud?)
d) Derek is saving himself for the next edition of "Derek's Corner"

Answer: See the end of tonight's edition of Studs & Duds.

STUDS

Steven Stamkos

Following the stud-like performance displayed in his recent Coke Zero commercial, Stamkos leaped into the top five in league scoring last night with a four point night. Two goals, two assists, plus two, four shots on goal, four PIMS, and a take-away easily overshadowed his paltry 33% at the face-off dot. I still can't believe Stammer's Dad traded him for Eberle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=be2wh2h97gg

Raskrejci

A couple of Bruins came together to hand San Jose their first loss in regulation this season.

David Krejci scored the game winning goal with one second left to seal a night that also saw him pick up an assist, post three shots on goal, sacrifice for two blocked shots, and finish with a plus one rating. Krejci also owned the face-off circle winning 71% on the night.

Tuukka made 38 saves and allowed just one goal against the high powered Shark offense. Rask definitely took goalie of the night honors.

Dwight King

It was a night to remember for Dwight King - and GMs in salary cap leagues are happier than DerekReese on a hot date. King notched his first career hat-trick, went plus three, had three shots on goal, and added one hit. All in just 16 minutes of ice time.

Stud Honorable Mentions

Chiasson - 2G, 1A, +2, 2PIM, 5 SOG
Benn - 2G, 7 SOG, +2, 3 Hits
Kopitar - 1G, 2A, 5 SOG, +2, 3 BLKs
DerekReese - Rounding first base on a first date............impressive?


DUDS

Carle/Gudas/Bishop

It's not every night you see the same team post the Stud of the night and the Dud of the night. Congratulations to the Tampa trio that came together to score one of the most awkward tip-in goals that you will ever see by watching the video from the link below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkavK_uwUb4

The Bulin Wall

Those who decided to give Nikolai Khabibulin a spot start tonight cost themselves. Six goals against, just 19 saves, and a save percentage of .760. This is how a goalie finds himself going from NHL back-up to waiver wire fodder and retired in a matter of weeks.

Mike Smith/Kari Ramo/Claude Giroux

RAM-O: 24 saves, 5 GAA, .853% - a brutal night for the Flames all around.

Smith: 11 saves, 4 GAA, .733% - pulled after the first period.

Giroux: Two shots, two PIMs, two give-aways, one hit. Still invisible and frustrating poolies in all leagues.


Answer: A gentleman never tells on another gentleman. Ask Derek yourself on the next "Derek's Corner".



Cheers.

[MXHockey]

Edit: double post

[MXHockey]

Can a mod change the thread title to say the 24th, LOL it's been a long day.

Thanks.

[Bomm Bastic]

Done.

...and well done, MolsonX.

[sixhands]

Nicely done! I like a good chuckle to start the weekend.

cheers

[ericdaoust]

Now I really want another Derek's Corner!

[BenTrovato]

Nice work!

[PrairieDog]

Now I really want another Derek's Corner!

Oh the questions we'll have

Great stuff MX!

[DerekReese]

Nicely done! Thanks for stepping in for me.
Does it count as a home run if I get to 1st base 4 times?

[PrairieDog]

Nicely done! Thanks for stepping in for me.
Does it count as a home run if I get to 1st base 4 times?

As Dutch would say, "That's a grand sal-AHMI!"

[als_revenge]

Nicely done! Thanks for stepping in for me.
Does it count as a home run if I get to 1st base 4 times?

Only if they are four different bases.

[MXHockey]

Nicely done! Thanks for stepping in for me.
Does it count as a home run if I get to 1st base 4 times?

Only if it was your first time............