I bet when most people read this I will be called an idiot. Actually I expect it, but hear me out before you judge me on this.
Most people give the MVP to players who score the most points or close to it, but people sometimes forget that players bring more to a team then what goals can ever bring.
What I am talking about is a player that does the little things right, goes into corners, and takes hits. Being versatile while still putting points on the board at both even strength, and on the power play.
The player I am talking about is Mark Streit.
This guy can do it all. He can play defense and forward, and be very effective at both. He has a great shot while moving the puck very well, to go along with his speed.
Now some people may say that other players can do this too like Steve Montador, Wade Belak and Christoph Schubert. However the fact of the matter is that these players aren't nearly as skilled with the puck as Mark Streit (especially Wade Belak).
Mark Streit is the most dangerous type of player you can have in your lineup. A guy that can play any position and be effective.
While playing almost every position on the ice, he amassed 13 goals and 49 assists for 62 points.
Honestly, if this guy wanted, he could get 20 goals in a year if he had the chance to shoot and play more forward.
Most people say that Alexei Kovalev was the reason that Montreal's power play was so good, but I say it was because of Mark Streit that their power play was so effective.
This guy is the most dangerous player in the league because he can fill in anywhere on the ice and any player who can do that as well as he does, deserves the MVP award in my opinion.
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2 months ago
Are you sure by "Shane House" you don't mean "Mark Streit's Mom" ahahah
Mark Streit isn't even in the top 10 defencemen in the league let alone the MVP of the league.
He is a good defencemen don't get me wrong. But he isn't a great defencemen.
Nor does he need the MVP award.
2 months ago
Agree with you on this one Chris. Streit isn't even a top 10 defenseman in this league much less its most dangerous player and MVP. Don't get me wrong, I'd like to have him but this is a tad ridiculous. You're telling me that you'd take Streit over Ovechkin, Crosby, Malkin, Hossa, Kovalchuck etc?
2 months ago
He's a great underrated player, if that is what you're getting at. He virtually disappeared in the Philly series and was only there for a part of the Boston series in the playoffs.
Streit is, by no stretch of the imagination, a complete package defenseman.
2 months ago
From what I say Mark Streit was one of the best players when ever he was on the ice
controlled the power play
He is very veristile and has a good shot.
But with the emergence of Josh Georges on defence
The Canadiens could not afford Mark Streit.
2 months ago
I agree that he was one of the main difference makers on the Canadiens last year, but I also think the Habs would've kept him if they felt he was as important to the team's success as it seemed. So for that reason I don't think he's too amazing.
As for MVP, sure if you mean Most Versatile Player.. but in the traditional sense of the word, I'm not sure he'd crack my top 100.
2 months ago
"If this guy wanted, he could score 20 goals a year"
...what? i agree he is a great player, but nothing close to what MVP means. and if he wanted? every player wants to score goals and help his team. he scores whatever he is able to. if he is not scoring that many because he "doesn't want to", then he is not an MVP
2 months ago
hahaha what I eman tby the article is he is the Most Valuable Player on the team because he can play any positioon well. I eman how many people can actually do that with as muich success as him??
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