NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 It's no secret the Wings are struggling with a good deal of "nagging" injuries. Maltby is more than likely out for the first round, with Homer, Drapes, Stuart and Sammy coming back for the last game/done for the regular season. There's is absolutely nothing to prove/gain from Sunday's game, and you know the Wings are going to be playing a pissed-off Chicago team that just got eliminated from playoff contention last night. So what do you do? Which players do you bench on Sunday? NFM#25's scratches: Lidstrom Zetterberg Dats (although it would be great to see him play and light up Khabi the way he always does and possibly hit the 100 point plateau) Franzen One of Kronwall or Rafalski Unfortunately with the amount of guys already missing it'll look like the Giffins roster if the Wings sit a handful of players. That being said, I'm glad Homer is playing because he needs this game to get back to the feel/speed of things before Thursday. Your scratches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I would bench Zetts, Dats, Kronner and Lids. Give the rest of the vets limited ice time and let the kids play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 It's no secret the Wings are struggling with a good deal of "nagging" injuries. Maltby is more than likely out for the first round, with Homer, Drapes, Stuart and Sammy coming back for the last game/done for the regular season. There's is absolutely nothing to prove/gain from Sunday's game, and you know the Wings are going to be playing a pissed-off Chicago team that just got eliminated from playoff contention last night. So what do you do? Which players do you bench on Sunday? NFM#25's scratches: Lidstrom Zetterberg Dats (although it would be great to see him play and light up Khabi the way he always does and possibly hit the 100 point plateau) Franzen One of Kronwall or Rafalski Unfortunately with the amount of guys already missing it'll look like the Giffins roster if the Wings sit a handful of players. That being said, I'm glad Homer is playing because he needs this game to get back to the feel/speed of things before Thursday. Your scratches? I'd bench all of those players, and dress only goons from the LNAH, kind of like that last scene in Slapshot. This way we could run Chicago's players all night, and not have to worry about any of our regular guys getting suspended, or any of our important players getting injured. Also, I'd dress Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Lidstrom Zetterberg Datsyuk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillbillywingsfan 794 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) It's no secret the Wings are struggling with a good deal of "nagging" injuries. Maltby is more than likely out for the first round, with Homer, Drapes, Stuart and Sammy coming back for the last game/done for the regular season. There's is absolutely nothing to prove/gain from Sunday's game, and you know the Wings are going to be playing a pissed-off Chicago team that just got eliminated from playoff contention last night. So what do you do? Which players do you bench on Sunday? NFM#25's scratches: Lidstrom Zetterberg Dats (although it would be great to see him play and light up Khabi the way he always does and possibly hit the 100 point plateau) Franzen One of Kronwall or Rafalski Unfortunately with the amount of guys already missing it'll look like the Giffins roster if the Wings sit a handful of players. That being said, I'm glad Homer is playing because he needs this game to get back to the feel/speed of things before Thursday. Your scratches? mac i was talking to my dad about this last night. i agree with your scratches for sure. sit all of our key players and let this game be a "for fun" game. let the young'ns play so that the black cawks can feel like they have done something. they need all the help they can get. Edited April 4, 2008 by hillbillywingsfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Scratch: Lids Z-Dawg Kronwall Cheli Flipps Franz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEVILSWATERBOY 10 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I would sit these guys for sure Dats Zet Lids Ralf Cleary Flip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Last thing we need though is our goalie to get lit up right before the playoffs. Hasek needs to get the "flu"... then call up Howard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 You can only sit so many as Babs said last night. They don't have enough healthy 'bodies' the have the luxury of sitting all those that are mentioned. But if he could sit 4 they should be Dats, Hank, Lids, Kronner. *ESPECIALLY NIK, with his freak injuries and all..* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I would sit these guys for sure Dats Zet Lids Ralf Cleary Flip I like giving Cleary one more game. With the amount of time he missed, I think Babs should play him with limited TOI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 You can only sit so many as Babs said last night. They don't have enough healthy 'bodies' the have the luxury of sitting all those that are mentioned. But if he could sit 4 they should be Dats, Hank, Lids, Kronner. *ESPECIALLY NIK, with his freak injuries and all..* What she said.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) Well, the way they played last night and the game before, they all need all the work they can get. You can't really hope to win a Cup based on a last-second, freak goal by Zetterberg. Let's hope they are "saving" all the goals for the playoffs. I suspect at least Zetterberg and Cleary to be MIA, and probably Lids, Raffi and maybe Cheli. Personally, I'd sit Pavel, too, but he only needs 3 points to 100, so he will be out there, for sure. Additional factors to the last game slide: they've clinched, it's a noon-time game (gross...I hate day games) and no one will care about this game since they are looking toward the playoffs now. Chances are, we're looking at a disinterested effort from a bunch of guys you don't normally see out there -- Griffins, in our case. Sorry, Dom. You get this one on your resume, good luck! You're probably gonna need it. PS - I went (all the way to San Jose) for the last game of the 2002 season. There were so many missing players that I spent the entire game trying to identify who was out there for Sharks fans... some of the players I'd never seen before and some, I wish I hadn't. Kuznetsov, for example. The few veterans who "had" to play were pissed off, Manny got shelled and embarrassed, and the Sharks fans thought they'd won the Cup. I wanted to tell them, those were not the "actual" Red Wings. Edited April 4, 2008 by puckloo39 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) Lids Dats Z Cheli Flip I know injuries are a worry in the last game but I don't think taking ALL of our good starters out of the lineup is kosher. You're supposed to put the best lineup out there (within reason). Downey and Mac should both play just to keep the possibility of cheapshots in check. Give Abracadabra, Hartigan, Helm, Ericsson, and Quincey another game at NHL pace and then load up for Game 1 to stomp on the Preds/Flames. Edited April 4, 2008 by Wings_Dynasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 (edited) bench our team and call up GR Griffs let Howie get a start Actually just put out your preseason roster if you still them... same difference game is a wash anyways Edited April 4, 2008 by OsGOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lets go pavel 2 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 i agree with most everything said, but if we want homer to come back and get into any rhythm at all he's going to have to play with someone ... given that pavel is close to 100, i say let him play with homer and flip, keep cleary and franzen in with huddles, whoever we have healthy to round out the bottom 2 lines, and rest hank, lids, and maybe one of kronner or rafalski if we enough warm bodies for all that ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I don't think you can bench anyone.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Scratch them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stud_defenseman 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 bench our team and call up GR Griffs let Howie get a start Actually just put out your preseason roster if you still them... same difference game is a wash anyways nice avatar! Gennies are kicking ass. I'm an oshawa native myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingfan191 2 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 How are you going to scratch players when you have no one left you can play? With Kopecky out and Homer coming back in, all you can replace is one person with McCarty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 No one, just spread the icetime around. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I would for sure sit Hank Lids Kronner. Face it, he has bad luck for injuries and we don't need that right now Dats give him some rest Cheli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mac is Back 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 You know, by sitting all of our guys, you all are saying goodbye to the Jennings. Look what happened with a full lineup against the Hawks last time. IMO I think Ozzy and Dom deserve the credit and the Jennings, so I'd say play 'em all and give the lines equal times. It's not like its going to be a no-holds barred cage match where the Hawks are trying to kill our guys with steel chairs and ladders, there are officials out there. (even though i wouldn't trust them with much) It will not get out of hand. If you're going to sit someone ( and can afford to with almost everyone hurt) sit Z... maybe Dats. not our defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I don't think you can bench anyone.... Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 4, 2008 I'd play all of the Griffins, so that they could get some good NHL experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted April 4, 2008 Why? Because we don't have enough extra people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
