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He's not up to his normal speed yet. McCollum on Sproul: "One of three things will happen when he takes a slap shot from 50 feet: he's going to break a pane of glass; he's going to score; or he's going to kill a goaltender." I like it.

Agreed. I like a good, hard, bone crushing, CLEAN hit as much as the next person, but I will never understand celebrating or poking fun at injury. There are human beings with families in those jerseys, and an injury doesn't just affect the player. I don't care what team he plays for, I never get joy out of seeing a motionless body on the ice.

Hmm...interesting how different people see things from their own perspective. I for one thought that Weiss played his worst game last night but prior to that, he has been solid. Let's remember, it's not like we acquired Stamkos.....Weiss is a hard working second line centre. Maybe the expectations are a bit high? He's playing a very different style of hockey on a very different hockey team. Its hard to adjust after spending 10 years on a team like Flordia. Until 2 games ago, he was playing with two stone cold pillars in Franzenfloat and Alfie/ Cleary. To be honest I like the way he plays. He is effective on the back check, works grinder hard, effective along the boards and he hauls azz every shift. The scoring will come as he gets familiar with the system and his team mates. For the cap hit, he's a solid, heart guy with an offensive upside! Think of it this way, he makes 1.9 million more than Sammeulsson! Anyone else thinks we got an amazing deal for a heck of a player now???

From NHL dot com: This is one of my all-time favourite Shannyvisions; the real problem is Kaleta is too easy a target.

Why would Tatar get a raise? He hasn't proven anything. esteef

Helm already has multiple steals and he has made a couple hits halfway through the 2nd period

I would say 5 games maybe a few more given he hit him in the head. douchebag announcer that said giving him a taste of his own medicine, should be fired. i think he pissed me off more than the hit

I paid the $6.99 to watch the game online... wish I knew how to share it. Nyquist in the AHL is like Pavs in the NHL... he just skates circles around everyone. Helm looks fine

Flip was good for us. At times, very good. He just wasn't what we really needed him to be. The hope is that Weiss - who was very good as a Panther - can be That Guy. That simple. IMHO.

I'm interested in hearing how this one turns out. If someone is watching the game or going to it, it would be cool to get a recap of how Helm looks, as well as the Wings' prospects playing in GR.

I don't even really care how long he gets suspended, it doesn't affect us one bit going forward.

You're not being a broken record I liked Fil too I just thought it was time for a change.

What does it matter how physical it is if he ends up with the puck, which he usually does?

Quite so, and like all forms of entertainment, it's not for everyone. I personally like it and consider it an integral part of the game and a valid strategy. Others don't like it and consider it a distraction. Entertainment has changed over the years. In ancient Egypt they wrote on walls; now we have Facebook. In ancient Rome they watched lions devour people; in Michigan we just hope they don't choke. Some say fighting is on its way out, but I hope I'm dead and gone by then. So.... back to topic..... I don't watch a lot of Panthers hockey. Not even the dual allure of Kopecky and Samuelsson could make me do that. I'm hoping that he'll adjust to our style, but as long as he's working hard, which seems to be the case, he should get it.

Love-o-meter Average hockey player +++ Average Red Wing +++++++++++++++ Drew before the fight +++++++++++++++++++++++ Drew after the fight ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ and on past the DomincanCupid ad, off the screen, over the end table, through the lava lamp, out the window, across the lawn, and into the neighbour's meth lab.

What a great pic, go Silver Fox!

Colorado's McLeod offered in-person hearing Sorry if this was already posted.

Err, eight points in eight games isn't enough for you?

8 assists but yeah, I liked the signing from the get go, and it's kinda dumb all the armchair gms around here who instantly start saying how bad of a signing it was, I love watching them eat crow.

McLeod was far enough away to see how low Kronner was and could of let up but he didn't.

You simply haven't been watching games. He skates, back-checks, has tremendous vision, and had THREE more assists tonight... Alfie leads the team in assists, and is over a point per game... sorry

@TSNBobMcKenzie: Kronwall turned, he isn't as "popular" as Boyle, but HFB is HFB. I'd be surprised if McLeod doesn't get suspended for this one. We'll see. THIS PISSES ME OFF. I don't care if you're Wayne ******* Gretzky or Pluggy McScrubberson--a bad hit on a human being is a bad hit on a human being. Suspend that s*** equally. Someone who kills my next door neighbor shouldn't get less jail time than someone who kills Brad Pitt (logical fallacy blah blah blah).

I love how Kronners is such a humble guy, just like the great Red Wings leaders before him. Instead of crying about the hit like a guy like Crosby would, Kronners admits that he put himself in the bad position. Great to hear he is doing okay because we cannot afford to lose him too long.

Found this whilst rooting in my folders for the favourite meme thread...

I am really starting to worry about Holland. If he is this loyal to Sammy, what's it going to be like when Babcock starts losing? If Babbs keeps Tatar on the bench much longer, I'll be ready for Blashill.