Plekanec arrived in Tampa today freshly shaved. RIP goatee.
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[The] Plekanec moment that stands out to me above everything else I?ve seen him do was not a goal. It was not an important game. It was a faceoff.
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The Canadiens were hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 23, 2013. Sidney Crosby was on his way to a 104-point season, the last time he topped the 100-point mark in a season and the third-most productive season of his career.
But that night, for that one, single night, Plekanec drove him insane.
The faceoff came immediately after James Neal had scored with just under three minutes left in regulation to pull the Penguins within a goal, down 3-2. It was the 17th of 19 times Crosby would face Plekanec in the faceoff circle that night, losing 14 of those draws. Plekanec was in his face all night and drove Crosby to such a point of distraction that despite the fact his team had just pulled to within a goal of tying the game, his focus was on Plekanec.
As they lined up at centre ice and Plekanec dropped into his faceoff stance, Crosby was in his ear, giving it to him. And Plekanec just stood there, motionless, taking it. And loving it.
?I didn't say anything, he was talking all the time,? Plekanec said after the Canadiens won the game. ?I was just listening. I?m a good listener.?
CarltonTheBear said:Historically Plekanec has apparently done very well going head-to-head against his countryman David Krejci. I'm not sure I necessarily want him getting that much ice-time, especially if it comes at the expense of Matthews or Kadri, but it's a nice card to play if needed.
And Marchand is a fan of his too..CarltonTheBear said:Historically Plekanec has apparently done very well going head-to-head against his countryman David Krejci. I'm not sure I necessarily want him getting that much ice-time, especially if it comes at the expense of Matthews or Kadri, but it's a nice card to play if needed.
Nik the Trik said:So facial hair is a no go for Lamoriello but he'll let players dress like got dang hippie weirdos?
Guru Tugginmypuddah said:Seeing Plekanec skating around in the blue and white practice uni is weird. Seeing him in full blue and white tonight is going to be even weirder. I can only imagine how he feels.