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*watches replays of last night's defensive zone coverage* We've got time Resurgence = finally has a star winger Almost like some fans could see this coming.........

We have to keep Leddy, next years free agent market is thin(Zadorov seems like one of a few) and we have to get rid of Staal and DDK. So Leddy, Edvinsson, Oesterle + FA for the left side with McIsaac and Johansson hopefully pushing from GR. I´m totally fine with our three RHD, the combo of Seider, Hronek und Lindström is good already although they only have a combined 239 games of NHL experience and they will only get better.

Roslovic = Overrated

I'm never quite sure if you're trolling or not, but I'll take this comment at face value. I agree we need another top center. I don't agree that tanking is the way to do it. First, tanking doesn't ensure you're going to get a top pick like Wright. Second, the last three Detroit drafts have shown that you don't need to pick 1st to get elite talent. Third, tanking DESTROYS your organizational culture. It takes a toll on your best players, ensuring they'll leave as soon as they can (Buffalo). It is HORRIBLE for young players' development (Edmonton). It drives down attendance, which drives down revenue, which makes owners less likely to sign big ticket contracts (Ottawa). If I'm going to leave something to chance I'd MUCH rather roll the dice hoping my scouting staff finds me a mid first round gem. Based on their body of work the last few years I'd prefer that to tanking.

I'm fine with Leddy. He's an offensive d-man and he's over 30. He's going to have some gaffs. But he's a top four defender by just about any measure and I'm thrilled that we've at least got 3 of those on our team now.

I'm not talking about an elite 1C, but a platoon 1C to complement Larkin. I'm pleasantly surprised with his resurgence... if we had another one of him or even a Larkin-light we'd be in good shape at C. Then the rest of our centers could fight for 3rd and 4th line duty or spots on the wing.

was about time for Ras, hopefully that gives him a boost DK do us a favour and retire...

Woooh! The moose is loose?

I hope they heard the cannon yesterday and will put up a better overall effort. Go Wings !!

I read this about Edvinsson recently. It was a translation of a Swedish article on Malik's blog (see:https://themalikreport.com/2021/11/08/roughly-translated-via-icehockeygifs-simon-edvinsson-speaks-with-rakapuckars-henrik-lehman) "He’s been praised by [teammate] Ryan Lasch, by most experts, and when I spoke with Dan Cleary, the Detroit Red Wings’ Assistant Director of Player Development last week, the NHL veteran said this with a smile about the successful young Swede: “Take the opportunity to enjoy him, there’s not a chance that he’ll be here for any longer than this season.”

He´s playing on the top line in the SHL. There´s nothing to prove for him in the AHL and he´s likely not being counted on as heavily as Seider. He can start on the third pairing and adjust on the fly.

This team is too good to be a lottery team. Probably picking in the 10-15 range. In order to tank, SY would have to trade out several good players and you would have to get the remaining players and coaches to commit to losing. Not gonna happen. Nor should we be developing the kids to be losers. I doubt Edvinsson makes the team next year. He will probably spend at least one season in GR, like Seider. But then again, I said the same about Raymond.

Just you two wait, he'll be a Wing by December. Mark it down.

Idk if even Yzerman is That good. Zadina looks like garbage. Key word in there is packaged. Zadina plus more, maybe a lot more would get us there.

These two teams are identical.

If we could stop putting everything on Greiss to keep this lead, that would be great.

Now let's get one for Zadina. If the both of them can heat up a little, this team gets a lot more dangerous

Rasmussen!

Larks!

I think when Vrana gets back into the line up in Jan/Feb and looks up to speed... Zadina (and is dwindling "potential") and picks/prospects will be packaged for a 1a/1b Center.

nice one! Wings win it 5-2

Blashill had this to say about Veleno today: “He’s too young in his development to say what his ceiling is going to be, but I do think he’s a guy who can come in and play those types of third- and fourth-line role-type minutes because I think he’s accountable defensively,” Blashill said. “He knows how to manage the game, knows how to manage risk and when he’s done that he’s been really good. I certainly wouldn’t put a ceiling on him, but he’s going to get a chance to get back in the lineup, and every time you get back in you got to show that you can help us win hockey games.”