If you didn't see Ales Hemsky's two goals on Sunday when Edmonton beat Philadelphia 5-4 then you should. Why? Otherwise you might not believe he did what he did.
They were two things of beauty which give him exactly two goals on the season.
How is that possible? Did you see those goals? Is it possible that prior to Sunday Hemsky had no goals this season or that in fact he hadn't scored a goal in 18 games?
Could that be true?
It is, but again I point to what Hemsky did on Sunday and this makes no sense. This guy should have two goals a game with his talent, not two goals this season.
It's always been hard to understand how someone with Hemsky's world class abilities doesn't have the numbers to match it. I know it's a popular subject among Oiler fans. They can't understand why Hemsky isn't in the same company as some of the game's greats.
OK maybe he's not quite that good but he's still better than his career high 77 points suggests. Will his talent ever match up with his potential? I don't know but if Sunday is an example it will be fun watching him try.
