Thought I would post this because we've been keeping track pretty well of how overlooked (and imo disrespected) Patrik Elias is. As a matter of fact, he's not even an honorable mention (Jason Arnott is).
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Started by Neb00rs, Jul 22 2012 02:10 PM
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 02:10 PM
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 02:44 PM
I'm going to guess it was a mistake rather than a snub. Pretty glaring mistake since Elias finished in the top 10 of scoring last year.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 02:58 PM
I think Patty really would not care. But I'm just a fan so .....
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 02:59 PM
I'm going to guess it was a mistake rather than a snub. Pretty glaring mistake since Elias finished in the top 10 of scoring last year.
I agree, and I even said it was on NHL.com. However, to forget Patrik Elias IS the snub.
EDIT: In the comments even the Flyers fans are like, "WTF?"...well I guess ESPECIALLY the Flyers fans.
Edited by ben00rs, 22 July 2012 - 03:06 PM.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 03:16 PM
Well yeah, if Arnott is an honorable mention, then omitting Elias was likely a mistake.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 04:25 PM
For the record, I tweeted him and he said, "It was a glitch." Then when I refreshed the article Alfredsson was moved to HM's and an unlinked (and seemingly rushed) Elias was moved into his place. Now here's to wondering how Hedberg, Vokoun and Nabakov are on there over Kipper.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 04:38 PM
I can imagine part of the reason he was overlooked is that he doesnt seem to be over 35. To me I have to keep reminding myself he is over 35 and not the young guy I saw play on the A line back in 99-02
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 04:55 PM
I can imagine part of the reason he was overlooked is that he doesnt seem to be over 35. To me I have to keep reminding myself he is over 35 and not the young guy I saw play on the A line back in 99-02
Yea this is what I thought too.
I doubt he cares, but it'd be nice to be recognized. He was top ten in scoring last year and not mentioned? That's definitely a mistake.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 08:10 PM
That's how underrated Elias is...He's still producing like he's under 30. I predict that Patty will be like Selanne, he's showed that aging isn't bothering him and hasn't affected his production or even his durability really.
Edited by RizzMB30, 22 July 2012 - 08:10 PM.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 08:43 PM
mmmm elias is in there... what are you guys talking about ? lol
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 10:41 PM
mmmm elias is in there... what are you guys talking about ? lol
Apparently from what I gather (because I didn't see the article when it originally was put up) that when this article was first put up, Elias was not included and after a while it was edited to put Elias in.
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Posted 22 July 2012 - 10:55 PM
Apparently from what I gather (because I didn't see the article when it originally was put up) that when this article was first put up, Elias was not included and after a while it was edited to put Elias in.
You need to adjust your sarcasm meter.
mmmm elias is in there... what are you guys talking about ? lol
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 08:22 AM
I feel like even we as Devils fans underestimate Elias a bunch...he's such a quality player and always flies under the radar.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 10:12 AM
He is one of the most under-rated players that I can remember in any professional sport in my lifetime. Playing in NJ, with the NY and national media's penchant for completely ignoring this team's existence, along with Lou's refusal to market individual players, causes these types of snubs.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 10:32 AM
Jim Thome is another player that is vastly underrated.He is one of the most under-rated players that I can remember in any professional sport in my lifetime. Playing in NJ, with the NY and national media's penchant for completely ignoring this team's existence, along with Lou's refusal to market individual players, causes these types of snubs.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 11:00 AM
I keep remembering how he was in the top 10 in scoring late in the season last year and yet was continuously ranked in the 80's in fantasy/player rankings lol
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 01:10 PM
Back in the day maybe not no more guy can't play outfield no longer.Jim Thome is another player that is vastly underrated.
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 02:50 PM
Back in the day maybe not no more guy can't play outfield no longer.
To be fair, he was never much of an outfielder. But that's probably just because he played first base (and third early on).
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Posted 23 July 2012 - 03:19 PM
To be fair, he was never much of an outfielder. But that's probably just because he played first base (and third early on).
lol this is a good response. I was thinking "was Thome an outfielder his rookie season or something?"
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