LeftWinger

Something tells me that's a penalty more times than not...

Is it OK to destroy the goalies as you're scoring a goal?

I think because of the gold numbers on Philly's jersey...I'm guessing though.

At least he didn't smoke the pole.

AA must never be sent down. Ever again. I will waive Jurco in order to guarantee it.

AA whatta ya say! I copyright that btw.

It sure is nice not listening to Ed Olcyck tonight.

Maybe next game Blashill will give a different D-Man off and we can see XO and Sproul play together.

I know he's not playing, but here's a bit of inspiration for you!

Their actual last regulation win was January 25, 1997. 4-1. Draper, Holmstrom, Shanahan, Yzerman with goals. Vernon with the winner. Hextal with the loss, Brind'Amor with the lone Philly goal.

Lol at the sentence last REGULATION win was game 2 of Stanley Cup Finals. Not regulation...

I still happen to think Frk showed some great chemistry with Larkin and Mantha in pre-season. Not saying call him up, but he did lead GR last season while playing with AA and Mantha alot. It's great to have him back in the organIzation to allow him to continue to learn our system and develop his chemistry more. If we don't re-sign Ott, Miller or Vanek, there may be a spot for him next season...although I do imagine Vanek gets re-signed unless Vegas offers him $6M+.

Isn't AA a natural center? IMO their centers should in this order then: Nielsen Helm AA Zetterberg Yes, Helm #2 because of his chemistry with Nyquist and Vanek. The D is kind of out of his control until Holland upgraded it. But I would roll with 3 lefties 3 righties. Sproul is better than XO, he should stay in every game. Goalie he should give Mrazek about 10-12 games in a row.

I saw the projected lines for tonight and I'd say that is his first problem, if not the biggest. My opinion of Nyquist and Helm is no secret, but damn when players seem to have chemistry don't split them up! He's got Nyquist in the top 6 and Helm on the 3rd. He has Z still centering the 2nd line. This takes a lot from me to say, but if Nyquist is needed in the top 6, put Helm there with him! Z is too broke down to be top 6 anymore. That is my opinion on Blashill's problem. Tonight's 3rd line should be Tatar-Z-Abby. Top line should be Larkin-Nielsen-AA.

Mrazek with 1 goal or less tonight. Bank.

I believe that Smith and XO will be the healthy scratch's on most nights. Blashill will want 3 RH'D D in there on most nights.

Do we dare call this hitting the Juck Frk-ing Pott?

Minnesota. Lol!

This is fine, he'll help gr do well this season. Welcome back Frk. I think next time he should pay more attention to road signs. There a much shorter way to get the Grand Rapids from Detroit.

Ya, as much as I hated to lose Frk and Pulk, we are now not the only ones to waive them. Holland actually has(d) the chance to pick them up and keep them in GR. If I am remembering the rules correctly. I don't think the line is horrible, but it's no grindline. I still like the Ott signing. They are by far not the reason we aren't as good as we can be.

Well, I'd like for Holland to try to get him back in GR. He'll help the Griffins.

I'd be ok with Z having back "issues" and getting some LTIR from him. I seriously think he needs it. It would help him to get freaking healthy.

Hmmmm.....not liking this

Just caught the score....oh boy.

I blame Jimmy for lasts nights loss as much as CuJo was responsible for the 2003 playoffs. Was it a soft goal? Yes, but it was only one. It wasn't a last minute back breaker, it wasn't a untimely stinker. We had plenty of time to tie it, and win. The problem was too much dump and chase, too many ***** foot passes and too much throwing it off the boards to clear the zone. Not enough creativity leaving our zone or entering theirs. When the HAD to pass, it was in the feet of the other player. Too much Z. There is no way he should be leading the team in TOI. I'll say it again, I'm tired of seeing Larkin, AA, Nyquist and Helm dumping the puck in. That's a coaching issue. Those 4 particularly have a specific game and it works to their advantage. Being coached to dump and chase everytime they get to the blueline is not their game. Let them fly! Shoot, shoot, shoot! I realize I'm defending Jimmy, gus and Helm, but as much as I can dog them, I can also defend them when they deserve it. Howard did not lose the game, and the 4 guys I mentioned need to be let free to play THEIR game!