rick zombo

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    Athanasiou recalled by Red Wings

    Hopefully it's something like: "I need to work my ballz off".
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    Day to Day Practice thread

    If you're going to play along "Zombo Style" you could start by not sounding like a ranting over-zealous fan-boy.
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    Day to Day Practice thread

    Good call. Jurco 100% has earned a spot on Datsyuk's line. Also, I can't wait to see Athanasiou blocking all those shots meant for Miller. If we're lucky, he'll break his ankle or something because that's exactly what he needs to truly complete his development.
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    11/10 GDT : Washington Capitals at Red Wings, 7:30 EST

    You'll notice Datsyuk on the top line with Zetterberg and Larkin. That's obvously not happening tonight so I expect Abdlekader will remain in the top 6, most likely with Zetterberg.
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    Firebirds players quit after coaches fired

    Coaches have been re-hired with three year extensions http://www.tsn.ca/mondaymustread-flint-firebirds-re-hire-coaches-after-player-protest-1.390508
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    Smith-Kronwall

    What are you guys blaming Smith for? It's Nyquist's fault for picking his ass instead of helping out.
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    Smith-Kronwall

    LOL. "Only guy trying"? Get real. Smith's guy was Nichushkin. All he had to do was take the man. Instead he basically just stood there and allowed a shot AND another shot off the rebound, which ended up in the net. None of this has anything to do with Nyquist. Nice "try".
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    Smith-Kronwall

    For sure the dumbest Red Wing I can remember. Makes Aaron Ward look like Joe Juneau .
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    Athanasiou recalled by Red Wings

    He's 6'1", 190lbs. Not trying to split hairs but nothing about how Larkin plays screams "small" to me. Anyway, I want another Abdlekader too.
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    Day to Day Practice thread

    Whoa. So.... Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Larkin Nyquist - Sheahan - Tatar Abdlekader - Athanasiou - Pulkkinen Miller - Glendenning - Helm ? Not sure how I'd feel about taking the only remotely "power forwardy" forwad out of the top 6.
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    Athanasiou recalled by Red Wings

    I agree with this. Although I'd be careful lumping Larkin into the same category as those other three. He plays a way better north-south game and likes to skate towards the net.
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    Athanasiou recalled by Red Wings

    If he was 6'1" and playing the exact same way he is now, no one would be saying anything. As far as AA goes, if the team plans on playing AA with skilled guys in the top 9, I have zeo problems with him staying up for a bit. It would be nice if he or Sheahan could play on the wing. Nyquist - Zetterberg - Abdlekader Larkin - Datsyuk - Tatar AA - Sheahan - Pulkkinen Miller - Glendenning - Helm
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    Smith-Kronwall

    This. All day long.
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    Howard injury update

    Seems like an issue with his contact lens more than concussion protocol stuff. Which is good news. http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/11/08/wings-fall-stars-lose-howard-injury/75426308/
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    Firebirds players quit after coaches fired

    Bush. Get Saarijarvi out of there.
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    11/8/2015 - Dallas Stars VS Detroit Red Wings - GDT

    He's playing better than Tatar. May as well trade both of them.
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    Abby Signs 7-year, 29.75 mil Extension

    He'd be the closest I guess. But he's miles away physically. Anyway, I do get what you're saying.
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    Abby Signs 7-year, 29.75 mil Extension

    What other Wings players are like Abdlekader though?
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    All purpose Mike Babcock thread

    So good
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    Abby Signs 7-year, 29.75 mil Extension

    So an extra year and an extra 0.75M really makes or breaks this for you eh? You're really living in the margins on this one.
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    All purpose Mike Babcock thread

    I mostly agree with this. I think it's the way things should and eventually will be. But it's clearly a little too soon to completely move on when it's still a thing with pro journalists. See Travis Yost's recent article about The Babcock Effect of him leaving Detroit as just one example. When sports media lets go, specifically the spin doctors at tsn and sportsnet, I'll let go. This. For another 100 years!!!!
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    All purpose Mike Babcock thread

    I personally believe it is the wrong decision. Babcock has won everything with team Canada, the world cup of hockey is a joke (see team europe and team under 24). So why risk a perfect legacy for such a joke? You just asked a question that's already answered in the headline of the article in the post you quoted as a set-up to your question. Turbo-meta.
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    11/6 GDT : Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 EST

    I have a bad feeling about this one. I feel like the HOF festivities,having Lidstrom and Fedorov around, along with under-estimating the Leafs may dilute some of the team's focus for this game. Let's hope I'm wrong because losing tonight would be mostly unacceptable.
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    Day to Day Practice thread

    People still want Jurco in even though Andersson's been the better player? Interesting.....
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    Connor McDavid injured, out "long-term"

    I'm sure he just meant "his last cup"......