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Was howard even tryin to save that?

since it's Star Wars night apparently...

Jimmy Howard was stellar tonight, he deserved better.

Hahah Howard played great, and then of course looks like a fish out of water on the break away

Lol at howards attempt to save that Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Howard with a bunch of average saves there

3 stops on a row. Howard's on FIAH!

I'm actually fine with him in grand rapids, the only players he's pushing down to Toledo are ones that I don't see having a future here anyway. As much as I'd like Frk to get going and prove not to be a bust, its his own fault if he doesn't beat out someone else.(not specific to Frk, any player who cleary is "keeping off the griffs rosters") We have a lot of good prospects not in the NHL still, but the cabinet is nowhere near as full as it was three years ago. (Aside from the defense, which I'm hoping the new coach will be able to turn a few into gold) The vets down in grand rapids are great AHL vets, but we don't stock the team full of them. We use grand rapids as a development stop for the NHL, so having someone who has succeeded in the NHL teaching them, would seem to be a better choice than AHL lifers.(important as they may be) I was genuinely asking for what's going on him with down there, not trying to sh*t on him, so thanks for the info Andy and krsmith. Also, just fwiw, I wish he would have retired before this year, because its painful to watch injuries/decline in play push him to where he's at, but if he wants to keep playing hockey, more power to him. His rep has just taken a huge hit after those "handshake agreement" contracts, which is sad to see. He was a warrior for us, and from all accounts a generally good guy off the ice.(to fans, not just his locker room presence)

Guy is 36 years old. In the hockey world that's "old". In the real world that's pretty dam young. And we sometimes forget that. He's thinking about 50 more healthy years he can live with his family. Not the 3 more seasons he can play. Smart decision - I wish the best for him.

haha 2 people who shouldnt play OT tatar and smith where the f*** was larkin in OT? howard sucks in OT or SO the f*** dude

By definition, no.

Also, we need Larkin to retake the goal lead for the Wings. Tonight. Kthanksbye.

Yeah Wings were getting outplayed by a bit before NJ took a penalty in 2nd and we scored - built momentum off that and scored on another PP. Howard has had 3-4 big time sames keeping the score what it is.

Jesus. Jimmy is trying to make a damn case to be starter isnt he.

Wow Jimmy showing up tonight

that also sounds like a really good line on itself.

Boy oh boy, what a shot.

Boy oh boy mickey -- Heh this is why Helm is useful for Datsyuk. That was good board work. Also Howard is playing well.

Amen dude.I don't imagine him not being set up in the pens front office somewhere, so at least hell get to stay close to the team. All the best.

Tyler Kennedy's mother's in attendance tonight

I didn't know Jersey did the dress like a seat night too.

I hate diving. But, acting like your face got mauled when a stick comes close, but makes no contact.... and holding the opponents stick under your arm purposefully to draw a hooking call are just as unsportsmanlike, in my opinion. It's just diving that gets the attention, though.

Yeah, WiiM has been writing anti-Glendening stuff since he first got on the team, when he scored 12 last year, despite the impact of him against the Lightning... Shea Weber personally knocked our PK down to 13th in the league, but it's been quite good. It's interesting that this article was written before Miller was injured. This next stretch will essentially answer the question in the article at least relating to Miller's importance on the PK. The first game without Miller was a strong argument against this article. We'll see where it goes from here. Also, to make the case they're trying to make they would have to show how Miller and Glen's advance stats stack up against other 4th liners and PKers. Showing how they rank in the league at large ignores their usage. I'm quite happy about how the team's been playing. Keep rolling with what we have, get Pav, Richards, Helm, Jurco, Sheahan going - those are the developments that I feel will make us better.

This thread... And this new article... http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2015/12/05/jeff-blashill-detroit-red-wings/76837812/ LOL