3dominikhasek9 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 HARTIGAN HEADS TO DETROIT GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Grand Rapids Griffins center Mark Hartigan was recalled by the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. First on the Griffins and tied for fourth in the AHL with 11 goals, Hartigan leads the club with five power play goals and is tied for second with 17 points through 20 games. The Lethbridge, Alberta, native has appeared in 79 career NHL contests with Atlanta, Columbus and Anaheim, totaling 26 points (16-10â€â€26). Hartigan will be available to play tonight when the Red Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:30 p.m. on FSN Detroit. didnt see it posted and if it is sorry mgith have overlooked it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) Downey better still be in the line-up. There is no reason why he should have to sit for Hartigan. In no way does Hartigan bring nearly as much influence to this team as Downey can. EDIT: Looks like Downey is still in because of Maltby being out tonight... Lines from this morning's skate ... Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Samuelsson Drake-Franzen-Cleary Kopecky-Hartigan-Downey From RedWingsCorner Edited November 29, 2007 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan40 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 I didn't realize he was doing so good in the AHL....Always good to know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Downey better still be in the line-up. There is no reason why he should have to sit for Hartigan. In no way does Hartigan bring nearly as much influence to this team as Downey can. EDIT: Looks like Downey is still in because of Maltby being out tonight... Lines from this morning's skate ... Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Samuelsson Drake-Franzen-Cleary Kopecky-Hartigan-Downey From RedWingsCorner If I remember right Kopecky is hurting also so he might be the next in line to sit as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 kopecky is expected to play, i do like to see franzen demoted and huds promoted...cant wait to see that 4th line play tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Those should be some impressive 4.5 minutes shouldn't they!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwinLove40 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Good. I always liked Hartigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Im just glad that Downey is still in the line up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 I liked what I saw from him in the pre-season. I think he'll fit in well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromAway 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) I liked what I saw from him in the pre-season. I think he'll fit in well. Let's hope he doesn't play too well (tongue in cheek) in his 4 mins per game because he has to clear waivers in a week when he gets sent down and then the Griffs (who do need him) could end up losing him. Not sure I agree with the risk in pulling Hartigan up given you just need someone to play even for 3-5 minutes a game. Could of brought up one of the kids who doesn't have to clear waivers for that. Edited November 29, 2007 by FromAway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feldmarschall 9 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 It's a reward relationship. He's tearing it up in the AHL, so he earns the call. If some other team steals him and he ends up on an NHL roster full-time on somebody else's pocket, so be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 Downey better still be in the line-up. There is no reason why he should have to sit for Hartigan. In no way does Hartigan bring nearly as much influence to this team as Downey can. EDIT: Looks like Downey is still in because of Maltby being out tonight... Lines from this morning's skate ... Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Samuelsson Drake-Franzen-Cleary Kopecky-Hartigan-Downey From RedWingsCorner Why is Hartigan in ahead of Ellis? Is Ellis hurt or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) Why is Hartigan in ahead of Ellis? Is Ellis hurt or something? Ellis is still not practicing because of "headaches" after the Tootoo elbow he recieved in last weeks game against Nashville. It sounds like he got a concussion to me but for some reason Babcock keeps referring to it as "headaches." How bad of a "headache" can it be if he has been out for a week now??? From MLive: "Matt Ellis (headaches) skated before practice Wednesday and Babcock said he should be ready to play after the weekend." Edited November 29, 2007 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FromAway 0 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 It's a reward relationship. He's tearing it up in the AHL, so he earns the call. If some other team steals him and he ends up on an NHL roster full-time on somebody else's pocket, so be it. I understand the reward aspect of this and don't disagree BUT if he is "tearing it up" in the AHL and has a future with the DRW why would we want to lose him for the sake of a weeks worth of games. Talk to him, explain you would have brought him up but and encourage him to keep teaching the kids in GR how they need to work. I just think it's a questionable call IMHO. If he clears waivers and goes back down no one cares but if he gets picked up it will impact your team and your young prospects in GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 (edited) It's a reward relationship. He's tearing it up in the AHL, so he earns the call. If some other team steals him and he ends up on an NHL roster full-time on somebody else's pocket, so be it. Agreed. He's 30 years old and spent the majority of his career in the AHL, and is a UFA at the end of the season anyway. We're not talking about some young prospect for the Wings. If some other team grabs him off waivers, good for him. Edited November 29, 2007 by haroldsnepsts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted November 29, 2007 A very temporary replacement who should do his job ok but with no real potential. Agreed. He's 30 years old and spent the majority of his career in the AHL, and is a UFA at the end of the season anyway. We're not talking about some young prospect for the Wings. If some other team grabs him off waivers, good for him. Ditto. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coyote0106 2 Report post Posted November 30, 2007 Well for being called up, he played a good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroTwinLove40 0 Report post Posted November 30, 2007 Well for being called up, he played a good game. Yup, and he almost scored! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
