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Conklin's played 3 games. I really like MacDonald, but you gotta give Conks a fair chance.

You're right, because a veteran's whole career is defined by two bad games, too. What happens when MacDonald has a bad game? We're talking about a backup goalie FFS . . . I don't even know why anyone reads your posts. You've spent more time bitching about one player than having anything positive or constructive to say.

I'm subscribed to this guy and it's pretty neat to watch five minutes and 21 seconds of awesomeness.

Ferraro has always got ragged on because everyone thought he was going to be a 30+ goal scorers in the NHL, and after his draft year hes got injured and hasnt done much. A lot of people questioned why the wings gave him a contract so early, but watching him play I can see why. He has absolutely blazing speed, maybe not quite as fast as Helm but hes on a Mursak level for sure. He is physical (probably more consistently physical than Helm) and he can PK really good too because of his speed. He may not be that big scoring winger everyone thought he should be, but for a second round pick and seeing this kid play a lot this season, I think another Darren Helm is waiting in the wings. Hes finding his stride in Grand Rapids and has 8 points in his last 9 games, pretty good off the fourth line. He already has more goals and points than Mursak did in his Grand Rapids rookie year, and is on pace for just about what Helm had in his. I remember one goal he blew around the defenseman and absolutely shelfed the puck, still seems to have that natural finish Helm never has had Hes also not scared to fight a bit, hes not the best fighter but could probably help handle the pests at the NHL level He'll do things like this http://www.hockeyfights.com/fights/107200 , stepping up and protecting the teams best dman. Overall I think we're looking at another Helm type player, maybe a bit more offensive and not quite as amazing on the PK but a guy who will become a fan favourite. He's really impressed me so far with that offensive punch he has given the griffins fourth line. 2nd round pick not wasted

The appeal is that he's a valuable asset who could be used to bring back someone who fits the team needs better. I don't want to see him traded (and I doubt he will be, as someone would have to make Kenny a pretty sweet offer), but if we could use him to get Parise (without adding too much more) it would be foolish NOT to. Though unless he's part of a package to add another star-caliber player, it would be pretty foolish the way he's played so far this year.

What a wonderful long life, 96 years old. Still, sorry to hear of Ken's loss, and thoughts and prayers to the family. Dave will do great in Ken's absence. RIP, Mr. Daniels.

He's been rejuvenated this year, that's for sure. Calling him the next Helm, while promising, is still a ways away. Helm is a perennial Selke candidate, let's wait for Ferraro to get his defense to that point first.

No one is scared of the Florida Panthers?

Sucks to get Dave back for one game this way. Would have been nice if Mickey could have been there.

The ones who play physical. esteef

Very Sad news! Thoughts are with you and your family Ken. Ken is by far the best NHL play by play man in the league!

If I were Gordie Howe, I think I'd hunt you down, slap you upside the head and ask what you've been smoking. What an insult to that man.

Detroit should play Toronto on...let me finish...Lake Superior.

May was a good fighter, but don't know how he'd fare against Chara. The big idiot would have used his size advantage to outreach May and eventually go for the takedown. I want to see Chara fight against a legit heavy, but it rarely happens, and when it does, Chara bails on the fight real quickly, in order to avoid embarrassment.

i am H.I.V. positive that is the best thing i've ever seen.

Have you seeeeeen the water cooler and hottest red wing thread? But back on point, I'd do him.

Oh my word...um holy crap...seriously? That man is 41!? WOW! Yeah...wow... Edit: Just as I was posting, the song "Perfect" came on...even Pandora knows he's perfection!

I'm a straight male, yet, I am sexually aroused.

Kaiser was talking during the griffins broadcast earlier tonight saying theres rumours that Detroit isnt happy with Conklin at all. Apparently the rumour is that once Mcdonald comes back from his injury, which should be soon and gets in shape with GR, he is going to be called up to back up Howard. Conklin hasnt looked good in his starts really, and Jimmy needs someone to take some starts. Mcdonald played great last year when he was up, I think this would be a smart move. Actually as I'm typing this on the intermission Mcdonald is being asked in an interview about it and is saying we'll see what happens. He said Conklin has been struggling so when hes back from Christmas break he plans on starting a couple of games and we'll see what happens. Sounded a lot like there was some truth to it

Its the NHL, no you dont. Especially since they seem him in practice and maybe they dont like what they see?

This.

Nice ****.

Nah, he will never make it here. Detroit does not employ players who stand up for their teammates after a cheapshot....

After what Conklin did in his second chance game I would say the only thing he deserves is to be waived. He played like garbage last year and in his last 2 games he looked like he should not be on the ice at this level. Bad signing is a bad signing...cut your losses early instead of losing valuable points.

So which team is most likely to keep the Wings from winning the Cup if they meet up in the playoffs? I would say in the West it's San Jose as the most dangerous b/c of how they seemed to have own the Wings the last 3 seasons and then after that I say the Hawks and then the Canucks even though they are not playing well they still can come to life when they want to. In the East the only team I fear is Pittsburgh b/c Gary Buttman will want to put the Cup in Cindy Crybaby's hands just like 2009 as any other team e.g. Bruins, Flyers the Wings can handle from the East. With that being said it's a good idea for the Wings to get home ice all the way through this year b/c if they draw San Jose they need the extra home game this time around to have a better shot at beating them. Also need to finish atop the division as finishing seeded #4 won't cut it in the Western playoffs.