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Pronger: Wing-killer?

So I'm running the DET end of things again for the ANA/DET series over at James' CLS blog.  As its been mentioned a few times here lately, in comments and by Earl on actual posts, Chris Pronger can be seen as something of a Red Wing killer in the postseason.  I figured I'd take a bit of a look at this perception, and see if it was only something that has existed for the last 3 years, or if any trace of his Wing-killing ability was evident in his days in St. Louis, by doing a little bit of research.  Its somewhat limited statistical analysis, but hey, its a start.  

 

 

Star-divide

From my original post at CLS right here:

 

Chris Pronger is quite probably the most hated player in the NHL.  He's certainly at the top of the list for Detroit fans among active players, at least.  I'm not counting Claude Lemieux as active here,  as playing half a season in limited action hardly qualifies.  As Earl Sleek likes to remind us over at the Battle of California, Pronger has been very heavily involved in both playoff eliminations of the Red Wings since the lockout.  Given that Pronger will probably be the single biggest obstacle to the Red Wings this series, except for the man in the Anaheim net, I thought it would be interesting to see exactly what Pronger's total career performance has been against the Wings.  

 

CAREER PLAYOFF TOTAL VS DETROIT:

34GP 3G-21A-24P +4 82 SOG 78PIM (+15PIM, a suspension, and a torn ACL)

 

 

Don't forget to check out the CLS mini-blog for plenty of other thoughts on the Wings/Ducks series!  I'll be posting on the Detroit side, and Art and Dan from Anaheim Calling will be posting on the Anaheim side of things.  

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Sleek-endorsed. Joe did his homework for this one — well worth a look.

Also, the guys from Anaheim Calling are doing the Ducks end of that mini-blog. O’Brien hit the jackpot on this one — expecting some quality from both sides of the fence.

http://www.battleofcali.com/

by Earl Sleek on Apr 29, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

pronger needs to have a big series..hands down…think one goonish play to get the red wings riled and unfocused might be warrented…..from what I read its on holmstrom’s mind already….

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 30, 2009 6:17 AM PDT reply actions  

from what I read its on holmstrom’s mind already

That’s understandable I guess. If you get hit hard enough by someone to require stiches, how can it not? I know these guys are tough, but seriously.

Claude Lemueix was never the same after Shanny beat him to the tune of 14 stiches…

by Mike in OC on Apr 30, 2009 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

his response was go for it…well kill you on the PP…..

that may be true…but the fact hes talking about it…means maybe hell be looking over his shoulder..might take a step away…..

I say hey…we need any little advantage we can get

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 30, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

to add heres a quote from holmstrom:

“I don’t think he’s a guy who wants to get hit out there. He protects himself pretty good with his stick a lot. He likes to do cheap shots a lot, too.’’ ’

sound a little sore there do ya holmstrom?

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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Apr 30, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

If anyone is qualified to discuss who among NHL players is an asshole, I’d say its Holmstrom. Have you seen how much he gets abused in the crease? Dude gets absolutely mauled.

Besides, even you Ducks fans will admit as much as Homer is saying there.

http://wingsvducks.blogspot.com/
Check out the Wings/Ducks coverage over at CycleLikeSedins!

by IAmJoe on Apr 30, 2009 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

His job is to take punishment in an effort to screen the goalie. He is one of, if not thee best at it. Pronger’s job is to move him. Those are some epic battles, and I’m sure there is cheap stuff that happens like spears and stuff all the time.

Perry takes a ton of abuse as well when he is screening the goalie, but he passes some off to the actual goalie, which I’ll admit is dickish as well.

by Mike in OC on Apr 30, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holmstrom is irritating as well for the very reason that he’s OUTSTANDING at screening a goalie. Nothing’s more frustrating than watching a guy do something so simple that your team is more or less helpless to stop.

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by jamestobrien on May 1, 2009 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh, I meant “irritating as hell.”

When I'm not battling in California:

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by jamestobrien on May 1, 2009 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

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