F.Michael

Next time the Wings face the Bolts we need a few guys that can make their life hell.

Just like in the wild where mothers abandon their young...

Looking forward to the Canucks/Oilers game tonight...Quinn Hughes

Eat your heart out Elliott Friedman…

Just the thought of us landing in the top 2 when the lotto goes our way and having to hand it over to the Sabres is a bit gross - however a healthy/prime Eichel makes up for it.

Do we make said 1st round pick/s conditional? If the 2022 1st round lands in the top 5 we retain it - then it'll automatically become a 1st round for 2023 (regardless of where it lands), or are we comfortable wherever it lands? I'm thinking we may have to sweeten the deal a bit (depending what it all includes) if we have next years draft pick top 5 conditional.

Agreed. If Yzerman can low-ball and the medical staff in Detroit can perform the surgery - then why not?

With or without his neck surgically repaired?

Zadina was at his best when forechecking last night - getting the puck to Raymond to work his magic.

I noticed the exact same thing last season - his accuracy is well below average (I think our former logo hunter Mikeal Samuelsson was more lethal). Same goes for his ability to receive/corral the puck from a teammate - just not very good.

I'd prefer to see him stay where he's at on wing and get some experience/confidence. He's another Kane/Marner type winger.

Belle Tire on the Blackhawks helmets. EDIT: https://www.nhl.com/blackhawks/news/release-belle-tire-named-helmet-partner-and-official-tire-retailer/c-326272664

My 1st time watching the Wings this pre-season...Would be criminal if Raymond was sent to GR.

Just switched over to the Blackhawks feed on ESPN+...Nice to hear the opposition broadcast speak glowingly of Raymond.

Indeed...Wonder if Tanguay might be penciled in for Blashill's job in the future?