thedatsyukian

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    Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

    NUMBER: 17 HEIGHT: 6' 0" WEIGHT: 191 Shoots: Right BIRTHDATE: May 1, 1984 (AGE 25) BIRTHPLACE: Calgary, AB, Canada DRAFTED: OTT / 2003 NHL Entry Draft ROUND: 1st (29th overall) This seasons reclamation project and Dan Cleary hopeful. I'll update his stats after every game and we can use this thread to discuss what we think about our newest reclamation project. 2009-2010 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GP - 65 G - 12 A - 10 P - 22 +/- - Even PIM - 26 Hits - 128(4th) BKS - 44(3rd amongst forwards) TKA - 20 GVA - 12 ShTOI/G - 2:16 AvgToi-13:26 2009-2010 PLAYOFF STATISTICS GP - 8 G - 0 A - 0 P - 0 +/- - -3 PIM - 2 Hits - 18 BKS - 3 TKA - 2 GVA - 2 ShTOI/G - 3:23 AvgTOI - 11:57 ****** 2010/2011 Season Update ****** 2010-2011 REGULAR SEASON STATISTICS GP - 63 G - 13 A - 7 P - 20 +/- - -2 PIM - 14 Hits - 106 BKS - 27 TKA - 20 GVA - 14 ShTOI/G - 2:41(2nd among forwards) AvgToi - 12:41 Your thoughts?
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    WCQF Game Three GDT : Predators 3 at Red Wings 2

    Yet again Detroit doesn't show up for the first half of the game and then has to play catchup. We're never going to be successful while giving Nashville the lead every game. Their defense and goaltending is just too good for that.
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    9/25 Pre-Season GDT: Chicago Blackhawks at Red Wings

    It's just this game. He's definitely more of playmaker than a goalscorer but he had no problem finishing his chances when I watched him at Maine. I think most of it is probably just nerves of playing in the NHL. Grippin' the stick a bit too tight trying to land that first goal. He has enough skill to play in a top-6 role right now but it will come down to whether or not he's physically ready for the NHL. If they keep him on the roster then I think he'll start to turn some heads really quick.
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    9/23 Exhibition GDT: Philadelphia Flyers 3 at Red Wings 1

    Don't worry, I live 20 minutes from the Joe and I'll have to do the same. :beerbuddy:
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    9/23 Exhibition GDT: Philadelphia Flyers 3 at Red Wings 1

    Hmm... I live in Taylor and it says this video is not available in your area.
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    Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

    Agreed. More Patrick Eaves celebration face! :yowza: This has definitely been another successful reclamation project for the wings. This thread has been going on for two years with nothing but good reviews of Eaves play. Here's to three more years of me posting his stats and talking about how awesome he is. :beerbuddy: Also, updated for his final season statistics.
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    Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

    Just to elaborate on this, having Modano in good spirits come playoff time could pay HUGE dividends. Quite frankly, I don't think we brought in a guy like Modano for what he's going to bring in the 82 game preseason. Babcock realizes this and as such, is going to give him every opportunity to get his game going. I want Eaves to play just as much as the next guy but I have to believe that Modano could be a more valuable asset than either Miller or Eaves. Edit:Thread updated as well
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    Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

    I probably won't be able to update the thread as often this season. But, hopefully I'll get it updated for everyone over the next week or two.
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    Red Wings prospect camp

    Damn. I had no idea they were streaming the camp live this morning. Crap.
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    Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

    Another season of Patrick Eaves.
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    Versteeg a Leaf

    Honestly, you're kind of pathetic. Take a moment and realize where you're at. You are on LETSGOWINGS.COM. This is a site built for the Detroit Red Wings fan base and Chicago is our biggest rival. Do you honestly expect people to sit and talk about how awesome the Hawks are? Or how Chicago is going to be a dominate force for years to come? Give me a break. OH WAIT WE'RE IN DENIAL. If you don't like what people think about your team then don't post here. I'll never understand why someone would go to an opposing team's forum and then be offended that they don't agree with you.
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    Versteeg a Leaf

    WOAH! A RIVAL FANBASE DOESN'T TALK ABOUT HOW AWESOME THEIR RIVALS ARE?!?!? INCONCEIVABLE!! With each passing year, the trolls become more painful to read.
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    1st Round Pick (21), Riley Sheahan

    Who would have guessed that a useful thread would get turned into a frivolous argument? This pick is starting to grow on me the more I let it sink in. A two-way player is always going to be given a better opportunity to succeed in the Red Wings system so I suppose it makes sense to pick a player in the first round that fits within our coach's system and philosophy. He's already a pretty good size at 6'2 200 pounds so who knows what size he may eventually end up at by the time he legitimately challenges for a roster spot. Yes, he had a disappointing season in Notre Dame this year offensively but if you look at his junior totals there is obviously some serious offensive talent there. I wouldn't be surprised if he exploded offensively next year with getting top minutes and being more acclimated to playing against 20 year old men. The only down side for me is that he plays on Notre Dame. :nonono:
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    2010 NHL Draft Thread

    Of all the teams for Fowler to fall too... ******* ducks. Blah.
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    Bufyglien traded to Thrashers

    Entirely possible. The Trashers definitely have the advantage of having a surplus of prospects where they can make some deals and not be hurt too bad. I'm kind of curious to see if they have any more trades in the works.
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    Bufyglien traded to Thrashers

    No, I agree. They aren't going to go get guys like Frolov or Marleau but I could see them picking up somebody like Ponikarovsky. Probably a second line forward of some kind that's in the 20 goal to 40 or 45 point range. They've got solid young talent and pretty respectable defensive core so there's not much to address there.
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    Bufyglien traded to Thrashers

    Lol. I'm sure their internal cap is significantly lower but they still have plenty of room to pick up another forward or two. Not a high end forward mind you but another solid addition nevertheless. They were willing to spend on him but he didn't want to play in Atlanta.
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    Bufyglien traded to Thrashers

    If they can manage to hang onto to their key free agents they'll have a half decent looking team. Especially if Brian Little(30 goal scorer) can bounce back and they get some progression out of their young players. Evander Kane - Nik Antropov - Maxim Afinogenov(or FA) Dustin Byfuglien - Rich Peverly - Brian Little Clarke MacArthur - Todd White - Niclas Bergfors Ben Eager - Jim Slater - F/A Pavel Kubina - Tobias Enstrom Ron Hainsey - Zach Bogosian Johnny Oduya - Brent Sopel Borris Valabik Ondrej Pavalec Johan Hedberg They could ice this roster and still have like 17 million in cap space to improve anywhere they see fit. They're in pretty good shape if you ask me.
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    Bufyglien traded to Thrashers

    Woah. Chicago fans showing up in the offseason to talk about how amazing their team is... no wai! Hawks mngment duh best + kane n tayves best playerz evuh!!!! HAWKS ROOOL LOL DETROIT SUCKS LOL All kidding a side, I think it's a good deal for both sides. I think it's great to see Atlanta trying to build a team without it being center pieced around one or two elite players with a bunch of random garbage. It's a steep price but it's good to see a southern market making a real effort.
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    Draft Strategy in 2010

    I updated the topic with our current pick as well as some mock drafts/player rankings. Curious if opinions have changed at all since this thread was first made.
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    Draft Strategy in 2010

    **UPDATED** Well, the Red Wings have the 21st overall pick in the draft which is the best pick they've had in almost 2 decades(outside of the draft lottery). With that said, what should they go after? Do you think they should go for the best available talent or aim for a certain type of player like a stay at home defenseman? Personally, I'd like to see them go after the best talent available in the first round and then really focus on getting some goal scorers in the system. Just what are you general opinions about this upcoming draft? If anyone is interested here are some mock drafts and rankings/player evaluations for the upcoming draft. Mock Drafts: http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=62937 - Adam Kemelman http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=62944 - Mike Morreale http://www.nhl.com/ice/page.htm?id=62943 - Brad Holland http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/12207/hockeys_future2010_staff_mock_draft/ Hockey's Future(player evaluations in the article as well) Player Rankings http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=11963 - International Scouting Service Top 30 http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftprospectbrowse.htm?cat=1&year=2010&navid=DL|NHL|DraftMicrosite2010 - Central Scouting http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/allan_muir/11/06/2010.draft.preview/2.html - SI Top 30 http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-1-25/ - The Scouting Report 1-25 http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-26-50/ - The Scouting Report 26-50 http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-51-75/ - The Scouting Report 51-75 http://www.thescoutingreport.org/tsr-2010-nhl-draft-final-rankings-top-76-100/ - The Scouting Report 76-100 If you have any other information that you would like me to add just send me a PM and I'll add it when I get the chance.
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    Wings sign Ilari Filppula 1yr/$500k

    Honestly, there is nothing to dislike about this signing. Val's brother cost almost nothing to gain a player with some obvious offensive potential, even if it's only to play with the kids in GR. What's the worst that can happen? He plays terrible and returns back to Finland while we lose nothing. What's the best that can happen? He plays solid in the preseason and provides some decent offense while invigorating his brother. What will probably happen? He'll spend the season in Grand Rapids and help the offensively starved Griffins score some points. No downside.
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    Pick-A-Douche

    I think you missed the ultimate ****** in Corey Perry. That's who came to my mind when I saw the title to this thread.
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    Toews: Most undeserving Conn Smyth winner in history?

    I don't think he's undeserving but I think they have a defenseman, with two first names, who deserves it more.
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    Record Ratings on NBC

    Exactly. Philly and Chicago are two of the biggest markets in just about every major sport so it's not much of a surprise that this trend continues into hockey.