chemistry between marleau and guerin

[mclarenf1]

ever since these 2 have gotten together although its been a short time, it seems like the both of them have stopped producing. I don\'t know if its because the cheechoo thornton michalek line is stealing all the minutes and thunder so guerin and marleau r stuck playing more defensive roles but these 2s productions have gone way down. any idea whats going on with them?

[Dobber]

I think Marleau is still playing hurt, which is affecting Guerin...

[lockedge]

Yeah, Marleau came back early feeling his team(which I believe was on a losing streak at the time) needed him. He\'s been playing ok, but not up to his regular standards. Much like how Joe was playing hurt until up around the All-Star break.

I think that if San Jose puts together a few more wins down the stretch and clinches that #5 spot, or gets close to clinching it, they should rest the guy so he can heal up. I don\'t think he wants to start the playoffs hurt and make an early first round injury from the wear and tear. He\'s San Jose\'s clutch guy in the post-season, and I\'d rather see them slip to the #6 spot than lose him in the playoffs.

[goose191919]

Thornton has been playing hurt all year up until now. He had two broken tows, then a broken finger, then strep throat - yet he played through it all. Now that he is healthy, he has jumped back into the scoring race, and sits in second behind Crosby.

It took Guerin a couple games to get adjusted with the Sharks, but he is now playing on one of the more exciting lines on the team. I am a season ticket holder, and being able to watch them play every night is honestly a joy. We have begun to win our games at home (thank god) and are playing with more passion. Nabby has been STELLAR as of late, and I do believe he is a better goaltender than Toskala going into the playoffs.

That\'s right, I said it and I have said it all along. I like Nabokov in net more than Toskala!

[lockedge]

I always liked Nabby more than Toskala, but last year the D had no confidence in him and didn\'t play in front of him. I\'m glad he\'s getting the support he deserves in San Jose again.

[donpaulo]

Guerin scored tonight with marleau getting the first assist. I think these guys are starting to click... why even mark bell got an assist on that goal ~!