Heaton 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Malts wont be out, he's been playing better then ever, why scratch him? I think it'll be Kopecky or maybe even Hudler. I like that Mac and Lilja are back in though, should have a little more hitting tonight. I think it's stupid that Meech gets bumped while Lebda continues to get games when he just doesnt deserve it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwing_sparty 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 meech and kopecky have both been sloppy lately. though i guess meech won't get better if they don't give him experience. either way, glad to see mac back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) I think it's stupid that Meech gets bumped while Lebda continues to get games when he just doesnt deserve it. Lebda remind anyone of Aaron Ward at all in some aspects? Glad to see Lilja back and wonder if McCarty will have some jump tonight. Edited October 25, 2008 by Rivalred Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Malts wont be out, he's been playing better then ever, why scratch him? I think it'll be Kopecky or maybe even Hudler. I like that Mac and Lilja are back in though, should have a little more hitting tonight. I think it's stupid that Meech gets bumped while Lebda continues to get games when he just doesnt deserve it. What is it that Maltby brings to this team that someone else can't. Pleases don't say leadership and experience because this team's cup ( no pun intended) is overflowing with both w/o Maltby in the line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 What is it that Maltby brings to this team that someone else can't. Pleases don't say leadership and experience because this team's cup ( no pun intended) is overflowing with both w/o Maltby in the line up. Physical play, defensive awareness, penalty killing. I want Mac back in the line-up, but taking out Maltby makes no sense. Kopecky hasnt been providing... anything. But people still defend him, until he shows me something, i dont see a need for him in the line-up over McCarty, Maltby, Helm or Downey. Getting off topic, I'm glad Lilja is back in tonight, the PK should be a bit better. And hopefully he mops the floor with Patrick Sharp again tonight, would be great to see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Physical play, defensive awareness, penalty killing. I want Mac back in the line-up, but taking out Maltby makes no sense. Kopecky hasnt been providing... anything. But people still defend him, until he shows me something, i dont see a need for him in the line-up over McCarty, Maltby, Helm or Downey. Getting off topic, I'm glad Lilja is back in tonight, the PK should be a bit better. And hopefully he mops the floor with Patrick Sharp again tonight, would be great to see Helm and Abdelkader bring both of those things. My point is that Maltby isn't as fast or as sharp as he used to be. He isn't even in the top five of PK on this team. Why not scratch him? At least Kopecky uses his size from time to time. Maltby is at best a middle of the road defensive forward on this team, a non threat on offense, and not the pest who can draw penalties like he used to. Let him watch from the press box instead of taking 7 mins a game away from someone else. Edited October 25, 2008 by LIDDYGIBBY5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Yeah, but if you have been paying close attention this year, thus far... Maltby has been more physical and antagonistic than he has beeen in the past few years. We need that on our 4th line, Maltby provides it. McCarty will be in for Kopecky.... They won't bench Hudler, if you remember, he had a pretty damn good pass to Zetterberg for his first goal last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 It is so good to have Lilja back tonight. Lebda and Meech were a disaster as a defensive pairing. That being said, Meech should be playing on the third pairing with Lilja now. Lebda has been awful and his turnovers are really excessive. I still don't know what Lebda provides that Meech doesn't. Lebda has been the worst player on the team to this point. I am hoping Kopecky will be the forward out tonight. I highly doubt Maltby is going to be scratched as long as he is with the Red Wings. I can't see Hudler being scratched either because it doesn't make sense to bump Kopecky or Maltby up to the third line in Hudler's spot. Kopecky hasn't done anything to warrant him being the 12th forward on a nightly basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) Nevermind... Edited October 25, 2008 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted October 25, 2008 MLive saying McCarty has been scratched. http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/20...to_coach_t.html (bottom of article) Newsflash! two day old article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Newsflash! two day old article. oops! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 I am one of the bigger Maltby haters on this board, but his play in my eyes keep him playing. Why do people defend Kope? I have seen him get hit more than he has hit, he does NOTHING out there, he is a PYLON. He may check one person a game, maybe, but it still doesn't take away that he sucks defensively and always has his head down. Get Helm to take his spot, or McCarty, or even Downey. Maltby has been solid this season, and deserves to keep his spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 I have a feeling that Kopecky is going to be out tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Nah, youre all wrong, its hossa, cause hes soft and all he can do is score Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
12Newf 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Yeah, but if you have been paying close attention this year, thus far... Maltby has been more physical and antagonistic than he has beeen in the past few years. We need that on our 4th line, Maltby provides it. McCarty will be in for Kopecky.... They won't bench Hudler, if you remember, he had a pretty damn good pass to Zetterberg for his first goal last night. agreed. maltby looks better now than he has in a very long time and for all everyone goes on about him he isnt hurting the team and face it, he isnt going anywhere. kopecky has sucked a whole lot and i dont even see him throwing the body around. he knows his role but doesnt seem to care, the guy just skates around for 45 seconds without touching the puck and then goes and takes up space on the bench. trade him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Helm and Abdelkader bring both of those things. My point is that Maltby isn't as fast or as sharp as he used to be. He isn't even in the top five of PK on this team. Why not scratch him? At least Kopecky uses his size from time to time. Maltby is at best a middle of the road defensive forward on this team, a non threat on offense, and not the pest who can draw penalties like he used to. Let him watch from the press box instead of taking 7 mins a game away from someone else. You're picking a terrible time to rag on Maltby. Hes been bringing his game this year. In recent years past, you wouldnt even notice him out there. As of now, hes playing with more physicality and energy than anyone else on the 4th line. Hell, I'd take Malts over Drapes right now and Kopay is a no brainer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Nah, youre all wrong, its hossa, cause hes soft and all he can do is score I dont think anyone ever ragged on Hossa for being soft... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LIDDYGIBBY5 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) You're picking a terrible time to rag on Maltby. Hes been bringing his game this year. In recent years past, you wouldnt even notice him out there. As of now, hes playing with more physicality and energy than anyone else on the 4th line. Hell, I'd take Malts over Drapes right now and Kopay is a no brainer. The 4th line in general hasn't been good this year. Maltby has been ok this year, but I really don't think that he has been anything special. A 4th liner is a 4th liner unless they bring something else to the table, (PK) any of them are expendable. Draper brings top 6 PK forward. Kopy brings size. (maybe sometime he will use it) Maltby brings being the most consistent on an un-cohesive 4th line logging very few mins a night. That is why I'm down on him and want to see Mac in his spot. Edited October 25, 2008 by LIDDYGIBBY5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 Physical play, defensive awareness, penalty killing. I want Mac back in the line-up, but taking out Maltby makes no sense. Kopecky hasnt been providing... anything. But people still defend him, until he shows me something, i dont see a need for him in the line-up over McCarty, Maltby, Helm or Downey. Getting off topic, I'm glad Lilja is back in tonight, the PK should be a bit better. And hopefully he mops the floor with Patrick Sharp again tonight, would be great to see My mouth has been foaming all day at the anticipation of this fight. Also, Eager will probably try to challenge McCarty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted October 25, 2008 I dont think anyone ever ragged on Hossa for being soft... /sarcasm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 My mouth has been foaming all day at the anticipation of this fight. Also, Eager will probably try to challenge McCarty. He probably will, but I'd rather see McCarty fight Burish, he'd have a better chance against Burish IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Lilja was unnoticeable.. which for him, is a GOOD thing. It probably means he blocked a fair share of shots and didn't make any horrible gaffs. McCarty didn't do anything spectacular, but he did generate a couple offensive chances, and made some crucial clears and neutral zone checks. I wasn't displeased with his performance. Lebda has been stinky, though. I'd like to see Babs try Lilja/Meech.. give Lebda some motivation to earn his spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 When will we get to see Erockson play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted October 26, 2008 Does anyone have the Lilja interview between the 1st and 2nd period (I think)? Hilarious stuff! on Keating asking if he's in pain from the appendectomy..."It feels good, as long as we're winning." Cheers Lilly! esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
