isbister 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 The 1rst period was pretty exciting pre-season hockey. Downey had a nice tussle and Erikson showed he has a damn good slap shot. From what I seen Kronner and Lebs were in regular season speed along with the Flips, Huds and Franzen. Its still tough to call who should get the last slots on the roster. Grigs looked pretty good. He needs to learn to move the puck better in transition, but aside from that he seemed to have good vision on the ice on the offensive side. If it were up to me I would put him on a line with Drapes and Malts and let him dangle and grind. I was kinda disappointed in Ryno. A guy as big as him needs to be alot more physical. He looked slow and lazy all night aside from 1 shift. I am going to apologize in advance to all Osgood fans, but WOW!!! I can't believe that guy is a professional goalie. If you seen the game then your probably going to agree with that comment. Berk came in the 3rd and was great. Berk made some big saves and looked steady and confident. Sopel wasn't very impressive, had some big turn overs and looked a step slow. Downey played really good. I think he's a good addition to our club, he's a tough cat and plays with heart. If he can bring that every game I'd say give him a jersey. IMO Grigs and Downey won the slots. IMO I'd trade Osgood for that girl goalie who played for Tampa years ago and let Berk be the #2. Thats all I got so tee off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Good overview. I agree about Berkhoel and Downey, they were great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sticknmove 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Ya, I saw the game as well. Ryno needs to develop in Grand Rapids but I do think he will be a star someday. Ozzie looked absolutely out of it, Sopel looked bad, Erikson looked amazing in the 1st, and I dont know if it was me but Grigs looked pathetic, put us down a man twice, lazy shift after lazy shift, I dont know how Babcock can keep him with the big boys, at least from the start. Downey in a nice scrap with a W, also played solid hockey with the ice time he got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Well I'm getting concerned over Grigorenko. Our once sure-fire prospect looks a step below pre-season NHL games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 He's as good as gone, he's looked terrible and its a damn shame. Hopefully he'll be more ready next year, because I seriously doubt he stays in GR this year. (Which would be the best thing for him, but I bet he'd rather be in Russia, with his family and stuff) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
