Heaton 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 So who's left to fight it out for the final roster spots? Quincey, Downey, Ericsson, Grigrenko, Ryno, Ritolla, meech, am I missing anyone? Really surprised to see Sopel not released after the way he has played... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 "Good practice, kids. Now its time for the easiest part of any coach's job. The cuts. Although I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Glad Downey's not gone yet, I'd also like to see Grigs prove everyone wrong and earn a roster spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 So who's left to fight it out for the final roster spots? Quincey, Downey, Ericsson, Grigrenko, Ryno, Ritolla, meech, am I missing anyone? Really surprised to see Sopel not released after the way he has played... Hartigan and Ryno So who's left to fight it out for the final roster spots? Quincey, Downey, Ericsson, Grigrenko, Ryno, Ritolla, meech, am I missing anyone? Really surprised to see Sopel not released after the way he has played... Hartigan and Ryno.. kinda suprised we didn't see more of Kindl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 kinda suprised we didn't see more of Kindl I think they know Kindl is going to be playing in GR this year, he is our top four of the future. Might as well let some of the guys play who are actually trying to make the roster this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 The Rhino is still going strong!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 (edited) Can't Kindl go back to Kitchener this year? he's only 20 and I think he can play this final year. I would like to see him play a full year in GR and see how he handles that. Edited September 25, 2007 by redwingfan19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 I think they know Kindl is going to be playing in GR this year, he is our top four of the future. Might as well let some of the guys play who are actually trying to make the roster this year. i guess i agree. Last year he played a lot, but we had a definite top 7 there and didn't have the kind of fight between Sopel, Meech, Cullimore, etc that we have this year. i'm backing GR for the Calder cup this year anyway on the strength of their defense and goaltending.. they don't have the offense of the Hudler, Flipulla, Kopecky years but the defense is much much better.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Like what we have left. I hope that Meech makes it in as #7. It is almost a given that Quincey and Ericsson are on their way down since they are both able to go through to GR without waivers so it is really between Meech and Sopel. I like what Sopel could bring to the powerplay but I would rather have Lilja as our d-man with kronner and have Lids-Raffi Kronner-Lilja Cheli-Lebda then having it be Kronner-Sopel Plus we can put Sammy on the point on the PP again like last year when Schneider was out. I was pleasently surprised with how well he did back there. FOr Forwards I would like to see Grigorenko, Ryno, and all the other young ones pla in GR over being on the bench as the 13th forward. Unless they force Kopecky into the 13th forward role the kids need to be playing. That being said I am pulling for Downey or Ellis as the 13th forward, and I hope to see Grigorenko up at some point this year once he better adjusts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curban915 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 I dont see anything out of Meech i will be shocked if he makes the 7th d spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Production Line 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 That Hartigan has looked good, I want to see him in a full line up and see what he can do... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Downey and Sopel made the cut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Plus we can put Sammy on the point on the PP again like last year when Schneider was out. I was pleasently surprised with how well he did back there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 Sammy at the point is just as good as Sopel at the point on the PP I think, and Sopel is too big of a defensive liability for me to want him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 I'm still holding out hope we'll get to see Ericsson - maybe not at the beginning of the year, but sometime this season. My favorite of the assortment of defensemen at the bottom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moocat 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 No sure why but I'd like to see the sign Vicari for the ECHL or something. All reports seemed to indicate he had a good camp and you can never have too much depth at goaltender. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skiing - Puck 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 No sure why but I'd like to see the sign Vicari for the ECHL or something. All reports seemed to indicate he had a good camp and you can never have too much depth at goaltender. I remember him from MSU and he really isn't that good of a goalie, he's average dosn't really make any glairing mistake, but never did anything spectacular and got his nose out of joint when he was beat out by a freashman by the name of Jeff Lerg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moocat 1 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 I remember him from MSU and he really isn't that good of a goalie, he's average dosn't really make any glairing mistake, but never did anything spectacular and got his nose out of joint when he was beat out by a freashman by the name of Jeff Lerg. Vicari was better than average if even if he wasn't spectacular night in and night out. There was more to him leaving MSU than just Lerg beating him out. There was some friction between him and Coach Comley although I can't remember what it was anymore. It doesn't change the fact that by all reports he had a good camp average or not, and somebody has to play in the minors. You never know who could be a diamond in the rough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skiing - Puck 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2007 I do not really for see Downey being around come the regular season as much as I would like him on the team. I also don't see why Grigs is still in consideration for the slot at forward, he has not looked good at all in any of the preseason games. I honestly wouldnt be supprised to see him get the nod, even though I think he would learn more as a Griffin this year learning the North American style of game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Meech sux his nickname should be turnover Meechine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Sammy at the point is just as good as Sopel at the point on the PP I think, and Sopel is too big of a defensive liability for me to want him in. I think we should put Chelios on the point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russianswede919293 95 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 I think we should put Chelios on the point I think that is an even better suggestion than the one I made. Still though no Sopel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 Sopel>Sammy, Cheli>Sammy. Sammy is terrible, I'd rather have Lilja on the PP then Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted September 26, 2007 I think we should put Chelios on the point So does Chelios. But while we're having Crazy Time, let's try out Hudler in net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
