davk912 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...S0103/704190354 Just curious to get you guys' thoughts maybe this is the smack in the back of the head Babcock needs How popular is the Detroit News in Calgary? http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...S0103/704190354 Just curious to get you guys' thoughts maybe this is the smack in the back of the head Babcock needs How popular is the Detroit News in Calgary? GGGGGGGG'S babcock is so #$%#% stupid he says lang and sammy are important and can dominate but they have no drive(balls if u will) what so ever to be dominant Why cant he see this?????WTF Edited April 19, 2007 by davk912 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Holy f'n hell that thing was butchered.... The line had one shot (Lang) and wasn't weren't active physically (one hit, Lang). Whether they remain the line stays intact remains to be seen. There's a good chance Todd Bertuzzi could replace Samuelsson, either shifting Samuelsson to the fourth line (with Valtteri Filppula and Johan Franzen) or scratching him could be scratched (in favor of Jiri Hudler). Yeeesh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest LivingtheDream Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Holy f'n hell that thing was butchered.... Yeeesh! They sure did make so many errors typos there were plenty and statements repeated repeating as if someone wrote it twice writing a second time keeping both version two things in the same sentence reading it twice was werid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 The article was written by Robert Lang. Seriously, though, it's about time I read something like this... I couldn't understand why Babs and the Detroit FP have such a hard-on for Bobby Lang. He needs to step it up. I would love nothing more than to see Franzenstein, Flip and Hoodlum replace the 2nd line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 The article was written by Robert Lang. Seriously, though, it's about time I read something like this... I couldn't understand why Babs and the Detroit FP have such a hard-on for Bobby Lang. He needs to step it up. I would love nothing more than to see Franzenstein, Flip and Hoodlum replace the 2nd line. I agree. It's nice to see Bab's calling out Lang. Just the right amount too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I agree. It's nice to see Bab's calling out Lang. Just the right amount too. I hope that helps. But if Lang puts out the same effort tonight as he did Tuesday I think it's time to sit him or at the very least move Zetts to centre the 2nd line and put Lang on the 4th line. If Sammy doesn't do anything then we need to put Hudler back in the lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 You'd think that Lang, all be it, would at least be playing well so he can get a good contract on another team. I mean, your kidding yourself if you think he actually wants to play here again, being that rumors persist him and Babcock don't get along. Samulesson is a tough situation. We're basically stuck with him like 2 more years, so I don't know what we can do with him. It'll be hard to really trade Samulesson, unless it was for a low round draft pick or future considerations (or pucks! ) but I don't think Holland will go for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 I mean, your kidding yourself if you think he actually wants to play here again, being that rumors persist him and Babcock don't get along. Worked out OK for Dats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 They sure did make so many errors typos there were plenty and statements repeated repeating as if someone wrote it twice writing a second time keeping both version two things in the same sentence reading it twice was werid. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Offsides 21 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 They sure did make so many errors typos there were plenty and statements repeated repeating as if someone wrote it twice writing a second time keeping both version two things in the same sentence reading it twice was werid. Mwaahahahah, you just hurt my brain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King Henrik40 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Yea its true the second line was not very productive at all Lang especially I thought was week with his slow skating and slow shot release I think we should move him down to the 4th line and Filppula up to the second for sure. And maybe even let Franzen take Samuelsson’s spot cause he was also struggling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turretin 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) One thing to remember about Lang is that he had a contract from the Caps that probably underpaid him for the first 2 years and overpaid him for the last 2. I think Lang has been worth it the last couple of playoffs (shoot, he was the only guy who showed up for all the games), but he is at the end of his contract. We could just be watching the progression of a player who everyone knew would not be up to it toward the end of his contract, and what could be the end of his career as a professional hockey player. Lang's made his money, and if he wants to retire and spend time with the fam, good for him. I just hope he doesn't "retire" while still dressing for the games. PS. It doesn't help that he's had Mikael "I kill every play with a weak shot at the goalie's chest" Samuelsson on his line. Also, I have not been as impressed with Calder's effort, and I am of the opinion that Bert was awful in Game 3. No excuses though, Lang hasn't been good. Edited April 19, 2007 by Turretin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 "Everyone talks about skill, but if unless you have the work ethic and structure, your're skill never comes out."- who do you think Babs is talking about here when he mentions work ethic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hckypete96 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Lines babs should use... Homer Z Dats Bert Flip Huds Cleary Draper Franzen Calder Lang Maltby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 (edited) They sure did make so many errors typos there were plenty and statements repeated repeating as if someone wrote it twice writing a second time keeping both version two things in the same sentence reading it twice was werid. LMAO! That was great! Okay, maybe this oughta fire up Lang? LISTEN, BOBBY LANG, I HAVE FAITH IN YOU! I REALLY DO. You are a great player and can DOMINATE when on your game so do your thang, Langer..do it! Edited April 19, 2007 by HockeyCrazy3033 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyoski 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Well according to the Freep these are what the lines looked like during practice this morning. Dats-Zetter-Homer Bert-Lang-Mule Malts-Drapes-Cleary Sammy-Flip-Calder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermaniac192005 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Well according to the Freep these are what the lines looked like during practice this morning. Dats-Zetter-Homer Bert-Lang-Mule Malts-Drapes-Cleary Sammy-Flip-Calder Grrrr still no Rex in there. I knew it wouldn't happen but seriously, he's earned playing time. If Sammy or Lazy don't pick it up before the end of tonights game then one of them should be out. Or hell, why not both and put Langfeld in? Kid showed some heart this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Well according to the Freep these are what the lines looked like during practice this morning. Dats-Zetter-Homer Bert-Lang-Mule Malts-Drapes-Cleary Sammy-Flip-Calder BETTER. How BIG is that 2nd line???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickeyisms Rule! 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 What Babcock has determined over the years is some lines, or players, don't necessarily get going offensively right in the first round. But, there has to be a spark. "The best guys don't get going until the second round, but if you don't get going, you don't play," Babcock said. Is this some thinly veiled threat? Is Babs FINALLY getting to the point where he is thinking about sitting guys that don't produce? He obviously doesn't have a problem sitting guys that DO produce (Rex). We all think that we could do a better job than Babs. I really don't think I could- hell I know I can't, but I can certainly see when a guy is struggling and needs a bit of a wake-up call. Babs does it verbally, I give them some time to think about it (like a day off in the playoffs). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 They sure did make so many errors typos there were plenty and statements repeated repeating as if someone wrote it twice writing a second time keeping both version two things in the same sentence reading it twice was werid. this is the single greatest sentence i have ever read in my whole life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motorcitykid 42 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 #51 should center the 2nd line. PERIOD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted April 19, 2007 Worked out OK for Dats... That was never proven. Brett Hull is about as credable as Eklund or Grapes when it comes to that kind of stuff. He's just running his mouth as usual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites