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The Silent Dman
by Paul on 12/11/07 at 04:28 PM ET
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from Pierre LeBrun of the CP via Yahoo,
He’s never won a Norris Trophy. Actually, he’s never even been runner-up. He’s third in career points among active defencemen. His passing game is among the very best in the league. He’s routinely among the leading offensive defencemen in the league. Right now he actually leads all NHL defencemen in scoring.
So why is it Dallas Stars veteran Sergei Zubov doesn’t get the same kind of attention as perennial Norris Trophy candidates Nicklas Lidstrom, Chris Pronger or Scott Niedermayer?
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Personally, I think the reason he has not received the same attention is because he is incredibly solid, but not a game-breaker. Game-breakers get more attention….
Posted by NHLJeff from Pens fan in Chicago, IL on 12/11/07 at 05:59 PM ET
one of the worst trades the rangers ever made was trading Zubov for Ulf Samuelson
Yeah, he was one of my favorite players at the time, too. It definitely stings a little every time his name pops up.
Posted by K24 from NYC on 12/11/07 at 10:18 PM ET
He doesn’t receive the same attention because he’s simply not as good defensively. He has great offensive talent and skill, but he’s really not that special defensively.
Posted by Primis from Michigan on 12/12/07 at 08:32 AM ET
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one of the worst trades the rangers ever made was trading Zubov for Ulf Samuelson
Posted by bsalamon on 12/11/07 at 05:38 PM ET