Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He played well tonight, i agree you cant base his future on one game in the NHL but if he plays like this why not let him fill a spot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 he looked great tonight, but he wont be handed a spot over hudler....hes gonna have to work hard to stay in the lineup agreed. even hudler looked like he was trying and getting chances tonight. but his goal droughts this season have been horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Looked like he blew a knee... Could barely walk down the tunnel under his own power with trainer in hot pursuit. Never returned. MCL sprain, probably. Blowing out a knee is much worse. He wouldn't be skating on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) He would be signed to a rookie contract of no more than 3 years at the league minimum. where'd you get the long expensive contract from? Ok, it was a bit of an exaggeration Thankfully hckypete96 shares a similar view to me... are we seriously going to put an unproven college kid in the playoffs? I mean, I liked what I saw, but I def think he needs more work in the minors. Are our Griffins forwards THAT bad that we would pull a kid out of college and sign him on the spot, then let him play as a regular in the playoffs?I've only seen him in a single game and he looked great.. but I would really like to see a bit more of him. I'm sure that if we don't sign him, another team will steal him though Edited April 4, 2008 by Nero Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He was good, definitely not downgrade to Kopecky or Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He brings those playoff intangibles that 90% of our team doesnt have You lost me here. Lidstrom- 3x Cups and a Conn Smyth. Rafs has 3x Cups. Chelios has 2. McCarty has 3. Drapes and Malts have 3 each. Hasek and Ozzie have both won one, and Oz backed up another. But a dude who has played ONE NHL REGULAR SEASON game has "playoff intangibles"? Getting a little ahead of yourself, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Looked like he blew a knee... Could barely walk down the tunnel under his own power with trainer in hot pursuit. Never returned. Someone got a photo of the bench and you could see down the tunnel and he is laying face down with his knees cocked to the left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2probert4 8 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 are we seriously going to put an unproven college kid in the playoffs? I mean, I liked what I saw, but I def think he needs more work in the minors. Are our Griffins forwards THAT bad that we would pull a kid out of college and sign him on the spot, then let him play as a regular in the playoffs? Do they have much choice now that Kopecky is out for up to 6 months ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Yeah kopay out 6 months, so we need someone to step up. Id really like them to sign Abdelkader now so we have him for playoffs. Maybe its just me, but didnt anyone else see alot of Rod Brind'Amour in Justin last night? I've noticed it watching alot of hte state games too, but man he is a solid contributor. Hes good defensive forward with a scoring touch. He can hit with the best of them and a good sized body out there. Reminds me of a young Rod Brind'Amour, but they are both Spartans so maybe thats where they learn it! Sign him! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil204 4 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I don't get it... are we actually allowed to sign this Abdelkader guy and have him in the playoffs? I thought that the rosters were set after the trade deadline and we couldn't sign anyone else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 This kid reminds me of a young Shanny big strong tough can find the net Kenny (GET R DONE) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I don't get it... are we actually allowed to sign this Abdelkader guy and have him in the playoffs? I thought that the rosters were set after the trade deadline and we couldn't sign anyone else. Just another rule appendix. Amatuers are allowed to sign up until the last business day of the season supposedly to allow youth a chance to get experience. With the way the roster restrictions goes away, it is just a way to allow both the NHL and AHL more depth throughout the playoffs. Vets need not apply. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I'm just speaking from my head here.. but by signing the pro-tryout contract, he forfeited his rights to participate in college hockey. So if he doesn't find a deal with Detroit, he'll probably be poking his head in come free agent season... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 what's the point? he'll just get hurt anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COLORADOWingsFan 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He looked great and now we need him. Funny things happen sometimes on the way to the Cup. He may be a piece of the puzzle when all is said and done. Who would have thought that last week. Not I. A little youthful excitement might help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He looked great and now we need him. Funny things happen sometimes on the way to the Cup. He may be a piece of the puzzle when all is said and done. Who would have thought that last week. Not I. A little youthful excitement might help. My thoughts exactly, he plays like you expect a young hungry kid to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 please sign albatross!!!!.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 We'll see him against Chicago in that final game, more ice-time hopefully he shows up like last time and puts the extra ice time to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Since it hasn't been posted here yet.. Abdelkader was signed this afternoon to a 3 year entry level contract. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...t_of_seaso.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteLightning91 105 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) The team officially signed forward Justin Abdelkader to a three-year entry level contract this afternoon and the former Michigan State star will be with the Wings throughout the playoffs. Abdelkader had an impressive NHL debut on Thursday. "Now it's up to Mike (coach Babcock) to decide if he wants to use him,'' Holland said. Abdelkader signed to a three-year entry-level contract My feeling is that we will see him on the roster next season if he plays solid in the playoffs. Edited April 4, 2008 by WhiteLightning91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He played close to 12 minutes in his debut game, and I was really impressed with his skating for a big guy. With Kopecky being injured, I'd say now is the time for him to step up and get a chance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He grew up a Wings fan, so he must have quite a bit of heart. His favorite player is Stevie Y. If I were him i'd be playing out of my mind to make the roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leary Biscuit Report post Posted April 4, 2008 He grew up a Wings fan, so he must have quite a bit of heart. His favorite player is Stevie Y. If I were him i'd be playing out of my mind to make the roster. i'm gonna call it right now, if he plays in the playoffs he's gonna score a huge OT winner or GWG. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 is he signed yet? Wasn't kenny supposed to sign him today? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 792 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 is he signed yet? Wasn't kenny supposed to sign him today? Yes V he is signed for 3 years. check out mlive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
