WingNutt 12 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 just wondering what everyone thought about Igor's goal in the shootout, I can't imagine the pressure he had on him to score that. He put a nice move on and scored the goal like I knew he would. I give the guy props, Babcock says hes improving everyday which is good to hear, Hopefully he will keep working hard and become a part of our future along with Filppula and Hudler. Let him skate on a line with Pavel for one Pre-season game and I gurantee he plays even better. I also liked Kopecky's move in the shootout he is starting to impress me more and more aswell. and finally Ritola has came out of no where, that guy has potential aswell and I hope we see him playing for the Red and White in the future. Future holds good things for our Red Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 That was a nifty little move. Of course I'm not going to go off the deep end and say "oh man, he's gonna be great".... but if that's a sign of things to come..oh boy, look out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 That was a nifty little move. Of course I'm not going to go off the deep end and say "oh man, he's gonna be great".... but if that's a sign of things to come..oh boy, look out! Yeah, that goal was really nice. Backhand-forehande deke. But I have to laugh. I watched it with my wife and she said "Boy is that guy slow!". Hahahaha! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 I think you have already gone overboard by suggesting someone has a lot of potential in this league because of a shootout goal he scored, but that's just me. I think he has a lot of potential, but for completely different reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 It certainly was a nice move and I noticed he uses a fairly long stick for a forward which helped. However I wasnt all that impressed with his play in the rest of the game,he wasnt awful but he wasnt a standout either. We'll see what happens over the last two games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Yeah, that goal was really nice. Backhand-forehande deke. But I have to laugh. I watched it with my wife and she said "Boy is that guy slow!". Hahahaha! Did she really? That's funny...could he have the potential to become a young Russian Ray Sheppard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) I think you have already gone overboard by suggesting someone has a lot of potential in this league because of a shootout goal he scored, but that's just me. I think he has a lot of potential, but for completely different reasons. I think you misunderstood me Toby, I never said He has potential just because of the shootout goal. I was simply saying he is starting to shows signs of what he can do the thread title might suggest that just trying to say Overall the guy has potential and he is starting to show signs of it here and there but the little plays and things like the shootout goal. , the more and more he adjust to North American hockey from Russian Hockey. I've seen some of his Super League games and the guy sees the ice really well. Just good to see him getting more comfortable on the ice here and look forward to great things from him. and yes the goal was nice as well. Edited September 28, 2007 by WingNutt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Once he does that when it matters, then I'll be impressed. It was a nice move, but that dont mean alot. It was a shootout in a preseason game. Im not trying to be negative, just saying, if he really wanted to impress, he wouldve won it in OT or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Did she really? That's funny...could he have the potential to become a young Russian Ray Sheppard? LOL! She sure did! She said she thought she could skate faster than him. Hahahaha. But I love your comparison! Igor Sheppard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor G 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Nice move on the goal, not spectacular but nice. I am going to hold off my evaluation of Mr. Grigorenko until he plays a few regular season games. He has potential, but the minor leagues have a bunch of guys that used to have the label potential attached to them. We will have to see, it looks like he improves with every game. If he keeps improving, he could become a valuable part of this team. One way or another we will learn the fate of Igor this year. Come this winter he will be either an asset to the Wings or he will be back in Russia. I will say this, if Kirk Maltby can not be the player he used to be, the Wings might as well give Igor his minutes.The Wings could be the only team in the league to have a few skilled guys on the 4th line. If they are not going to have an enforcer or if Maltby can't contribute the way he use to, might as well get the most talent out there on the ice at one time. I would like the 4th line to have a couple of tough guys, but I am not that delusional. The Wings are not that type of team, they do not have that philosophy. So you might as well get the most guys out there that can put the puck in the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 man i wish i coulda seen it, grigs is my fav rookie and i want him to stay around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MaynardJKeenan 1 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Anyone have a link to the goal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob the Badger 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Grigs is all potential and has done little to showcase it. Detriot is tripping over themselves for him to show that he can be a difference maker and he's doing little to prove that he wants to make it in the line up. He always looks a step behind the play and isn't playing with any passion on defense. It is looking more and more like the Wings brass want him to make it more than he does himself. He has had a couple of flashes of offensive prowess, and that is it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Grigs is all potential and has done little to showcase it. Detriot is tripping over themselves for him to show that he can be a difference maker and he's doing little to prove that he wants to make it in the line up. He always looks a step behind the play and isn't playing with any passion on defense. It is looking more and more like the Wings brass want him to make it more than he does himself. He has had a couple of flashes of offensive prowess, and that is it. Judging from last nights game I'd have to agree. He isn't noticeable out there for long stretches at a time. Not only that, but on fast plays out of the Wings zone, Grigs gets left in the dust. I hope it's still conditioning but as of right now Grigs doesn't deserve to be on the opening night roster. He'll have to toil as the 13th forward for a time until he can catch up. And if he can't, I guess it's back to Russia. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged Scooter 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 man i wish i coulda seen it, grigs is my fav rookie and i want him to stay around It was very cool, trust me, when he scored I shouted "hell yeah!" And my son came out of his bedroom and said "Dad can ya keep it down it's only pre-season for crying out loud!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sticknmove 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Did she really? That's funny...could he have the potential to become a young Russian Ray Sheppard? haha that had me laughing for a minute. Ya Igor looked like Jason Williams, another shootout expert, just a little slower. I don't know about this guy, I guess he has potential, but I haven't really seen much at all of it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 He had the number 9 in espn's top 10 highlights so if you want to see it, watch sportcenter. It was nice, reminded me somewhat of datsyuks backhand forhand deke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turkey 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Is there a vid of this goal online anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 I actually just watched it on TSN's highlights. By the way people are reacting, I expected a lot better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 (edited) It made #8 on ESPN's plays of the week. Edited September 28, 2007 by Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HomeNugget 2 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 http://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=219389&hubname=nhl there's a link here. it was a pretty good goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kutcher 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 The more i read about this guy he reminds me of Alexander Daigle. Tons of potential and skill, just doesn't want to use it. But the goal was pretty sweet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 It made #8 on ESPN's plays of the week. Was just about to say that. It was a sweet goal. That's for sure. As was Kopay's! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 Was just about to say that. It was a sweet goal. That's for sure. As was Kopay's! Yeah, poor Kopecky has a sweet goal himself but gets no mention because of Grig's. I would say Kopecky's was just as nice. But boy does he look stupid in these new horribly clingy jerseys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted September 28, 2007 That's it? I could've done that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
