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As a penalty for your actions Mr. Hudler, I, Hockeytown0001, sentence you to being a Red Wing for consecutive years for the rest of your NHL career.

I kind of hope that Jocke becomes the new Holmstrom. I know they think he can be a very good third line center but the Wings need a prospect as tough and has good hockey sense like Holmstrom.

I was waiting for someone to say this. Looking at the roster I feel like there's no one on there that will get dogpiled on as badly as Lebda/Willy/etc. I mean, yeah, Hudler used to get it pretty bad but I think the days of "Hudler is lazy and he sucks" are pretty much over. Now the worst thing that comes about in regards to him is "He's alright, gives his points, nothing more." I think the good majority of people on here are rooting for him. Of course when I say whipping boys, I mean players who receive a relative clear majority of negative criticisms. If mostly everybody does their job, numbers wise, the worst I can imagine is around 50-55 percent for a few individuals as I look at the roster. Willy and Lebda were probably in the overwhelming 80s or 90s.

Actually I don't quite get Malik's full time gig. Will he just write his own opinion on stuff or will he do that in addition to keeping Wings fans updated on the latest news from virtually every source possible?

Bertuzzi - He definitely came to mind. The turnovers at the blue line, the one hand on the hockey stick, bad penalties, etc. Ericsson - I can already see the sarcastic GDT comments on his play. Something along the lines of, "B-b-but he's going to play well this year because he said it's a contract year!" along with of course the smiley. Kindl - Probably. A good majority of those who have watched GR with supposedly untrained eyes will always carry images of him with quite the lack of confidence struggling so badly just to get the puck out of the zone. The very few of those who have watched GR with supposedly trained eyes will always point to how Kindl can make skilled plays and passes that his teammates at the AHL level simply weren't ready for. Salei - Not sure to be honest. I don't think he'll be ripped apart as badly as Lilja. Plus, he's more of an offensive threat than Lilja, imo. He can actually shoot the puck from the blue line pretty well. But I can already see his backers claiming that for a third pair defenseman he's doing just fine.

You might have been joking but that's actually a good and valid insight, haha.

If these bandwagon fans from other teams had any real substance and truly believed their arguments then they would look to challenge each other on here as well and not just troll us Wings fans.

Tatar ready for long AHL grind By Sarah Lindenau – RedWingsCentral.com / September 12, 2010 http://redwingscentral.com/stories/2010_09/12_Roundup.php Fatigue got the better of Tomas Tatar in his first North American season. The Slovakian-born sparkplug joined the Grand Rapids Griffins last fall as the youngest player in the American Hockey League and impressed everybody by producing 21 points in his first 27 games. But after a trip to the IIHF world junior championship at Christmas, he slowed, with 11 points in his final 31 contests. "The AHL season is long and I actually started (on the ice) in July so the season was very long," Tatar said. "(With the trip to the WJC) it was a lot of games in such a short period of time and I struggled because I was tired." When the season ended, an exhausted Tatar also traveled to Germany for the IIHF world championship, averaging over 11 minutes of ice time and scoring twice in six games with Slovakia. "It was a good experience, playing against NHL stars like (Alexander) Ovechkin," Tatar said. "I appreciated that the coach gave me a chance, but I was tired there so it was tough for me." The 19-year-old also faced the off-ice challenge of adjusting to a new language and culture. He lived by himself and used his Grand Rapids teammates to help him learn the language. "It was tough for me because I didn't speak too much (English) last year," he said. "You have to learn because you have to speak with everyone. I listened to words and the guys in the locker room really helped." Despite the mental and physical challenges Tatar faced, his overall numbers — 32 points in 58 games — were more than solid and he showed he might have what it takes to be a scoring-line NHLer. The adversity he faced will also help him grow as a player. "Maybe last year I wasn't prepared for the AHL season because it is so long," he said. "This year I am more prepared and am ready to focus on helping Grand Rapids and maybe getting a couple of games with Detroit." The 5-foot-10, 179-pound winger added 10 pounds of muscle to his frame, which should help him handle the longer AHL schedule. "I felt last season I was a little bit light against other guys," Tatar said. "So I worked on my strength so I think I am stronger and more prepared for the season." Tatar got off a good start on Saturday night when the Detroit Red Wings faced the Dallas Stars at the annual NHL prospects tournament in Traverse City. The diminutive forward helped get the offense rolling by scoring the first goal of the game. The Red Wings won 6-1 with goals from five different players. "Scoring in the first game is good for my confidence," Tatar said. "My goal helped us get started and then there were five more. I think we were the better team tonight."

http://redwingscentral.com/stories/2010_09/12_Roundup.php

How old do you think Aubry looks in this pic?

Yet he has that reputation of struggling in physical contests more than Y or Z right?

Also the original thread from the General Discussion area. http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php/topic/59623-wings-select-tomas-tatar-at-60th-overall/

Tomas Tatar has grown up since stint with Wings' minor league team Ted Kulfan / The Detroit News Traverse City -- Tomas Tatar had to grow up quickly last year. Tatar, at the tender age of 18, was the youngest player in the American Hockey League while a member of the Grand Rapids Griffins. The native of Slovakia was away from home for the first time. Didn't know the language well. "It was hard," said Tatar, who Saturday got the Red Wings started with a goal in their 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in the Prospects Tournament. "I didn't have experience in the league. It was my first season. I didn't know the language. "But that season helped me, gave me experience, and I'll be more ready this season." Tatar was the Wings' second-round pick in 2009 and has not disappointed with his development. Despite his youth and inexperience, Tatar scored 16 goals (with 16 assists) in 58 games for Grand Rapids. At 5-foot-11 and 176 pounds, Tatar has good speed, is strong on the puck, but most of all, knows what to do with the puck. "He's a kid who loves to score," said Griffins coach Curt Fraser, who is coaching the Wings' prospect team. "When he gets the puck, he's taking it to the net. He competes." Said Jiri Fischer, the Wings' player development director: "He loves playing hockey, that's what I like about him. He comes in every day and makes everybody laugh and comfortable. He's a low maintenance kid. "That wasn't easy (last season). First time living on his own, doing the bills and laundry and cooking, coming to North America. He did a great job." Tatar is ticketed for Grand Rapids this season, but things should be a lot easier. His English is fine. He's stronger physically. At age 19, Tatar feels like a seasoned AHL pro. "I worked hard on my weight (Tatar gained some), I know what to expect, hopefully I can show them some more things," Tatar said. From The Detroit News: http://www.detnews.com/article/20100911/SPORTS0103/9110419/1128/Tomas-Tatar-has-grown-up-since-stint-with-Wings--minor-league-team#ixzz0zIoiY9Qf

http://www.redwingscentral.com/prospects/lashoff.php SCOUT COMMENTS "He has good size, he skates well, he moves the puck well, and we liked his overall game. We think he's a 4-to-6 guy and we'll see, maybe he'll surprise us. We think he has a chance to play." — Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill (October 2008) ... ... "To me, he's just going upward. He's skating well, he's moving the puck, making smart decisions. He's physical, he plays the body, he defends the net well and he finishes checks with authority. It was a great signing. We're ecstatic with how he's developed and played." — Red Wings scout Mark Leach (January 2009). STRENGTHS Has all the tools to be a complete defenseman ... Good mobility for his size ... Hard shot ... Good puck-moving ability and decision-making skills ... Hard-working and dedicated ... Good bloodlines, as brother Matt was a first-round pick of the Boston Bruins ... Above-average size ... Filled in capably at forward on the left wing during an AHL stint in 2008-09 ... Good leader. WEAKNESSES Pieces are coming together, but still a raw project ... Needs to put continued work into his skating ... Could develop into a shut-down defender with better positioning and consistency. PROJECTION The Red Wings may have pulled off a coup by signing Lashoff off the free-agent scrap heap following the 2008 draft. He's been rock-solid at the junior level and turned a lot of heads during two late-season AHL stints with Grand Rapids, and he'll take his game to the pro level on a full-time basis in 2010-11. He has all the tools to develop into a solid NHL blueliner similar to Kyle Quincey.

The original Ferraro thread from the General Discussion area. http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/index.php/topic/59622-wings-select-landon-ferraro-at-32nd-overall/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/

From their first prospects tournament game 9/11 in which the Wings won 6 to 1. http://www.kuklaskorner.com/index.php/a2y/comments/red_wings_prospect_tournament_win_lopsided_in_more_ways_than_one/