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"The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Ericsson" ?

"The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Ericsson" ?

"The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Ericsson" ?

Fair enough. He was great in the shutout.
My synopsis is more like: Wings had a good game, had a ton of shots and got some offence, refs blew, Buffalo got two very lucky goals, and Mrazek should have had the first goal by Kane. If anything, Buffalo were lucky to get a point.
I guess I just don't see how the game could leave a "sour impression".

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

So basically what the NHL needs is more brain-damaged alumni.

It would be better for my nerves, of course, to have the offence, PK, and goalie play a full 60 minutes some day. I forget what 4-1 or 5-2 feels like. The good thing, I guess, is I also sort of forget what it's like to lose in that fashion too.
One thing anout this team is that they pretty much have a chance in every game somehow. Maybe you can say that about the entire league? I dunno.

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

We are not a perfect team, but we are a better team than people give us credit for and we are trending in the right direction. We are getting more goals, shots, greater possession, etc. Our power play seems unsustainably bad and should contribute regularly before long. We need more offense from Datsuks line, and more scoring from the defense. We also need to figure out player usage because it seems that part of our difficulty holding leads stems from over reliance on shutdown guys who aren't cutting it. If I were blash I might go to our better possession lines late in games rather than the fourth line. Maybe use the current lines for two periods and then go to some new, possession oriented lines later in the game if we have a lead. Maybe Pav, helm Tatar, and zetterberg , Larkin, Abby.

"The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Ericsson" ?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

Fair enough. He was great in the shutout.
My synopsis is more like: Wings had a good game, had a ton of shots and got some offence, refs blew, Buffalo got two very lucky goals, and Mrazek should have had the first goal by Kane. If anything, Buffalo were lucky to get a point.
I guess I just don't see how the game could leave a "sour impression".

Why does it have to "problem" defensemen?
Why does everything have to be so negative all of the time?
...and why pick on Ericsson? Sure, you might see it as him having an off game last night, but it wasn't as if Kronner played a stellar game either?
Also, why do Red Wings fans think that our defensemen are more prone to defensive gaffes than any other team? I sometimes wonder if you guys regularly watch any other games or follow any other teams than the Wings.
I'll be honest. I never "played the game" so I don't have a great understanding of defensive systems, etc. but feel like I watch enough games around the league to know that the Wings aren't too far off from other teams defensive play. Certainly, there are teams in the league that outshine us on defense, but we're not as terrible as imagined by some.

As far as "problem" defensemen, go I will say this:
When Quincey is ready to return, one of Kindl or Smith are in trouble.
Marchenko is far and away a more solid defenseman and than either and has earned that seventh sixth spot! (thanks Zombo)
Younger, cheaper, and more reliable.

Kronner - Green
DeKeyser - Quincey
Machenko - Ericsson
Kindl/Smith


OMG. I just claimed "Ye Olde Eyeball Test" for myself.

"The Rise and Fall of Jonathan Ericsson" ?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

You realize that was probably Mrazek's worst game of the season right?

this 0 and 24 record got you down?

Imagine where they'd be if they didn't suck.

I'd internet strangle you

this 0 and 24 record got you down?

Imagine where they'd be if they didn't suck.

Imagine where they'd be if they didn't suck.