Is the Claude Lemieux Audition Over?
Posted by Mother Pucker on February 18th, 2009Is the Claude Lemieux audition over, or at least coming to an end in San Jose? The Sharks brought him in for veteran leadership (which I really don’t think they need), but the geezer has provided anything but that. Also, is it me or were the Sharks WAY better before bringing Lemieux into the lineup?
Anyway here are his impressive stats so far this year. GP 11, G 0, A 0, P 0, -3, PIM 15, 11 shots. How much are they paying him for his shot per game effort? Regardless, I think its time to end this experiment and go back to the way things were in San Jose. You guys don’t need him.
And just to kick the old fart while he’s already down, here is a clip from last nights game against the Oilers when rookie defencemen Theo Peckham almost gets charged with elder abuse. This video doesn’t show it but Lemieux was being Lemieux as he raked Peckham’s face with his visor as they laid on the ice during the pre-fight scrum. Favourite part of this whole thing? How Lemieux lost his cool and threw two muffins in Peckham’s direction after the linesmen had already jumped in. Peckham’s laugh after the first one, and then WOOOOOOOO after the second one sent many a pub into a frenzy last night I tell ya!
Does anyone else smell the end for Lemieux? Or do you think the Sharks need him for any reason?
visor rake?! That scumbag does not belong in the league, or any league for that matter.
What a tough guy!
OMG Peckham’s face is priceless! I wonder how many times in a row I can watch this before it gets old. Missed punch #1 = Peckham laughing his ass off, Missed punch #2 = Wooooooooooooo!
I think not.
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks/2009/02/18/sharks-european-trip-wont-be-happening-plus-more-from-4-2-win-over-edmonton/
Pollak relates some quotes from Lemieux on how his actions (of a veteran player) helped energize the game last night.
Sharks know that Pepe’s reputation is from the playoffs, not the regular season. They have had numerous callups trying to find a fit on the 4th line. Lemieux has provided more (sans points) than some of the others “kids”.
Claude’s presence in the regular season is merely to get him into game shape for the playoffs. Being one of only eight players to win the Cup with three different teams, he’s clearly there to get SJ past the second round. Something they’ve been unable to accomplish over the past three years. I hate him as much as the next guy, but there’s no denying he knows how to win.