tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Uhh can't seem to find anything, anyone know an article as to when he might return? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Uhh can't seem to find anything, anyone know an article as to when he might return? Apr 20: Maltby made it through the entire practice Saturday at Joe Louis Arena and hopes to play this week, according to the Detroit Free Press. this is all i could find so it looks like he will be ok to play in round 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorLidstrom5 0 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 An update from this morning: Maltby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 An update from this morning: Maltby Man sometimes when i read what babcock has to say i just get shocked. The thought that this guy would not play maltby even if he was ready....that just baffles me. I understand the team played well last game, but Maltby is one of the best PK'ers in the league and you dont know if you want to play him in the playoffs? Does that make sense to anyone? I understand that hes not going to score many goals and what not, but you need this physical guy in your lineup. If i recall correctly, maltby plays some of his best hockey in the playoffs, not to mention we are playing the AVS. The rivalry is right around the corner and you need a guy like malts i nthe lineup. Now i may be biased because im a huge maltby fan, but this is just crazy reading that babs might not play him even if he is ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Man sometimes when i read what babcock has to say i just get shocked. The thought that this guy would not play maltby even if he was ready....that just baffles me. I understand the team played well last game, but Maltby is one of the best PK'ers in the league and you dont know if you want to play him in the playoffs? Does that make sense to anyone? I understand that hes not going to score many goals and what not, but you need this physical guy in your lineup. If i recall correctly, maltby plays some of his best hockey in the playoffs, not to mention we are playing the AVS. The rivalry is right around the corner and you need a guy like malts i nthe lineup. Now i may be biased because im a huge maltby fan, but this is just crazy reading that babs might not play him even if he is ready. Well, Babcock said it clearly. Maltby that comes back is not the Maltby..yet. It takes some time until he's in game shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 After the way Helm played last game I have no problem leaving him in, Sammy on the other hand... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 (edited) Babs is headcoach of the Red Wings for a reason. I trust his judgment. Edited April 23, 2008 by Echolalia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania 156 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 ya know, after watching the last game I know what he means. Are you gonna take Helm out? He made that 4th line come alive. Drake? Not a ******* chance. So I get what he means when he says he isn't a change guy. I'm sure if Helm isn't anything special in the next game or two, we'll see maltby after that. But right now, I like our lines alot. Though how cool would it be to see the grind line against the avs yet again...though it'll most likely never happen even with malts back in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
58Miles2Joe 12 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I love Malts, and what he's done for DET, but at this point he's more of a "character" guy than a producer. I think his reputation for PK outstrips his actual prowess at this point, too. Maybe he can find that next gear again for the playoffs, but do you really want to chance a <100%-health Malts while sitting Helm, Drake, Mac, Drapes or whoever? I'd have a hard time even sitting Sammy for Malts at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcom007 1,465 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Man sometimes when i read what babcock has to say i just get shocked. The thought that this guy would not play maltby even if he was ready....that just baffles me. I understand the team played well last game, but Maltby is one of the best PK'ers in the league and you dont know if you want to play him in the playoffs? Does that make sense to anyone? I understand that hes not going to score many goals and what not, but you need this physical guy in your lineup. If i recall correctly, maltby plays some of his best hockey in the playoffs, not to mention we are playing the AVS. The rivalry is right around the corner and you need a guy like malts i nthe lineup. Now i may be biased because im a huge maltby fan, but this is just crazy reading that babs might not play him even if he is ready. I'm a huge Maltby fan. I have a huge Maltby bias. I just like the guy a lot since the first game we got him way back when. But I'm not worried. You have to think about every angle of this. Knowing that Maltby's going to miss a couple more games, Babcock's still gotta ice young guys. You make comments like he did and it instills confidence in the young guys and hopefully gets them playing hard and trying to keep a spot. It's the playoffs. The bottom line is winning and that may be the best thing he can say right now to set them up. Even if he rode the same roster for awhile, I don't doubt that Maltby will come into play at some point because you're right, he is a great guy to have around and we'll need his thing eventually no doubt. But I think you've gotta be slow to react to comments like that and think about all the angles and what's best for the team right now and even moving forward if it does turn out to be true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 I am a fan of Maltby, but not a Maltby fan, if that makes sense to you. However at this point in time I think he lives more on reputation than skill. I know Sammy has played like crap so far in the post season but he gives you something that Maltby can't. He has offensive upside (If he can keep the puck on his stick) and Maltby does not. Maltby is a decent PK player, and is a very smart PK player, mainly due to doing it for so long, but this team has plenty of forwards that can play the PK. If Babs wanted to he can run out 6 separate forward units that could play on the PK. Z, dats, Draper, Drake, Mule, Cleary why would he add another PK specialist (and a character guy, Dmac, Cheli, Cleary, Drapes team is loaded with them too), when what he needs most is goals. Yes I understand that Sammy right now looks like he couldn't hit an open net when he was the only one in the zone (I defended him all season, but he really looks like crap right now). But the potential is there and Maltby doesn't have that potential. Plus look how well it worked out having young guys in the post season last year. The guys look much more comfortable this go around, and if he isn't costing the wings anything (helm is costing them nothing) why not let him continue to play! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 hopefully he comes back soon. it would just feel so right to see him agitate the Avs all over again, except this time i dunno if their current goalie, Theodore would try to punch him in the head for falling in his crease... maybe Roy will come down to watch the seires? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 thats too bad if he is a healthy scratch, I would not be in favor of Babs choice then. Just remember how dynomite the cleary-draper-maltby was last playoffs, id love to see that again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maltbymaniac 13 Report post Posted April 23, 2008 Man sometimes when i read what babcock has to say i just get shocked. The thought that this guy would not play maltby even if he was ready....that just baffles me. I understand the team played well last game, but Maltby is one of the best PK'ers in the league and you dont know if you want to play him in the playoffs? Does that make sense to anyone? I understand that hes not going to score many goals and what not, but you need this physical guy in your lineup. If i recall correctly, maltby plays some of his best hockey in the playoffs, not to mention we are playing the AVS. The rivalry is right around the corner and you need a guy like malts i nthe lineup. Now i may be biased because im a huge maltby fan, but this is just crazy reading that babs might not play him even if he is ready. im with you babcock you..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 I know I've been pushing to have some young players mostly b/c of speed. Malts helped them win 3 cups. He has more experience, excellent PK, gets short handed goals. If he's ready play him! Babcock pisses me off at times. The farther in the playoffs, the need for more depth & experience is more important! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Noodle 39 14 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Yea malts deserves to be in there man! Helm did play good but why not bench sammy for him? What is Babcock's obsession with Sammy? Kirk Maltby means a lot to this team and Wings fans. And yes like someone said above.. Maltby always plays better in the playoffs and really steps up his game! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 I'm also mad at him not playing. I'd love to see the Grind Line back together, and see Helm, Drake and Cleary all play on the 4th line. But, Babcock will be damned before he benches Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Update? I haven't heard anything, other than that hes not that good anymore but thats not really a recent update. Man sometimes when i read what babcock has to say i just get shocked. The thought that this guy would not play maltby even if he was ready....that just baffles me. I understand the team played well last game, but Maltby is one of the best PK'ers in the league and you dont know if you want to play him in the playoffs? Does that make sense to anyone? I understand that hes not going to score many goals and what not, but you need this physical guy in your lineup. If i recall correctly, maltby plays some of his best hockey in the playoffs, not to mention we are playing the AVS. The rivalry is right around the corner and you need a guy like malts i nthe lineup. Now i may be biased because im a huge maltby fan, but this is just crazy reading that babs might not play him even if he is ready. Bab dosent coach to bring back memories. He coaches to win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommingthepuck96 1 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 (edited) Update? I haven't heard anything, other than that hes not that good anymore but thats not really a recent update. Kind of annoying just posting a topic asking about a player and get a bunch of responses from kids who think their some professional critic. Maltby has never been known to score, but any true wings fan knows kirk brings more to the table than just scoring. If you really need someone to tell you what he brings to the team, then you just need to stop posting here because you don't know what your talking about Anyways if maltby is not good any more than i can count numerous wings who are not good any more or never really were good (scoring wise) that need to be scratched for him. Especially against a team like avs you need maltby in the lineup. Bab dosent coach to bring back memories. He coaches to win Babcock also puts samuelsson on the second line, maybe he does play to win but his line up choices are sometimes controversal Edited April 24, 2008 by tommingthepuck96 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#96 16 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 I hope to see Kirk back on the ice soon. He is a great player for the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 I hope Malts is in.....nothing better than the ol' grind line during the playoffs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted April 24, 2008 Kind of annoying just posting a topic asking about a player and get a bunch of responses from kids who think their some professional critic. Maltby has never been known to score, but any true wings fan knows kirk brings more to the table than just scoring. If you really need someone to tell you what he brings to the team, then you just need to stop posting here because you don't know what your talking about Anyways if maltby is not good any more than i can count numerous wings who are not good any more or never really were good (scoring wise) that need to be scratched for him. Especially against a team like avs you need maltby in the lineup. Babcock also puts samuelsson on the second line, maybe he does play to win but his line up choices are sometimes controversal Name the last game Maltby had a ferocious hit, or forecheck excepitonally well. You may have to break out the 2002 footage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Winged 8 Report post Posted April 24, 2008 If Babs says Maltby isnt ready then he isnt ready. Babs wasnt here for the 3 cups. He has no allegience to the memories. Which is a good thing imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Update? I haven't heard anything, other than that hes not that good anymore but thats not really a recent update. Bab dosent coach to bring back memories. He coaches to win Man i hate being the guy that yells at other people on these boards......but ignorance......thats all i can really say. Do you watch any wings games? damn.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank Dats 'N Homer 81 Report post Posted April 25, 2008 Name the last game Maltby had a ferocious hit, or forecheck excepitonally well. You may have to break out the 2002 footage. O wow, well this answers my question ^ above......thank you, you have won this argument right there. Now please leave the boards.....and try not to come back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
