seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Ville Leino scratched tonight for Red Wings by Ansar Khan Wednesday February 04, 2009, 11:19 AM Update from Wednesday's morning skate: Ville Leino is the odd-man out tonight for the Wings, as Darren Helm, recalled from Grand Rapids Tuesday, will be inserted into the lineup against Phoenix. "He's been so good, a goal and an assist, a plus-2,so I scratched him today,'' coach Mike Babcock said. "That didn't really make any sense, but he'll be back in the next game (Saturday vs. Edmonton). "He's been really good, (has) good puck skills, good determination on the puck. As he gets used to the league, he'll get quicker, but he's an NHL player, he's going to be a point-producer.'' Babcock said Helm will be "warming up'' on a line with Jiri Hudler and Mikael Samuelsson. f*** that, for real. I don't like to second guess coaching decisions, but that just seems stupid. There are 4 or 5 guys at least who should be sitting before Leino, rookie or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 When the hell does he ever play the body? Kopecky is absolutely useless. I'd rather have Downey out there. He leads all Red Wings forwards in hits and is second on the team overall. Absolutely useless is a bit extreme. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NvrFrgtRussian5 85 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 sorry to go off topic. I will be going to the game tonight (first in a long while) where is the best places to park and suggestions for foodage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) f*** that, for real. I don't like to second guess coaching decisions, but that just seems stupid. There are 4 or 5 guys at least who should be sitting before Leino, rookie or not. Seriously, a line of Leino-Z-Hossa theoretically looks really good right now. I guess we'll just have to wait until Saturday. Though, 4? Maltby, maybe Kopy, after those two I'm out. EDIT: Actually, if Helm is in between Hudler and Samuelsson, that means Filppula will be Z's left wing. Maybe he's trying to get Fil some scoring line minutes. I guess it's not so bad then. Good news for you at least, right? Edited February 4, 2009 by titanium2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 How about Leino-Z-Datsyuk? That would be awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 I believe in Oz. Wings win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Everyone can blame me for Ozzy being bad....hes on my fantasy team this year, and THAT has to be a kiss of death... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin182 1 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 sorry to go off topic. I will be going to the game tonight (first in a long while) where is the best places to park and suggestions for foodage? you can park on the cobo roof for $10 bucks or park at greektown casino for free and catch the wonderful public transportation detroit calls the people mover for $1 dollar round trip. places to eat theres a couple places. theres tons of food at greektown but closer to the joe there are a couple of bars i suggest the anchor bar really good food too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Not happy that Leino is sitting over the likes of Kopecky and Maltby, but I'm excited to see Helm for the first time this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
up2here 41 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 FFS... how can a guy like kopecky play in favour of leino.. how the f*** is that possible?? I can only think of two possible reason for this: 1. The Red Wings organization is better at evaluating talent than we are and feel Kopecky deserves a spot on the team. I know this is very difficult to understand but I'm only throwing it out as a possibility. 2. Kopecky is in the possesion of some compromising photos of Mike Babcock and/or Ken Holland. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Rule_1010 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 That's ridiculous. Leino has been very strong and putting up points. I could think of 3 guys who I would bench before I would scratch Leino. I am sure Babcock has good reasoning, but I am just not seeing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stormboy 47 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 so what are the lines looking like then? franzen-z-hossa filppula-datsyuk-cleary helm-hudler-sammy malts-drapes-kopy ? or does one of clearly/filppula move up with franzen-dats-flip/clears as the second line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 All of this Kopecky being dressed every night and then getting 10+ minutes of ice time and PK time and all manner of nonsense absolutely has to be the Wings trying to showcase this guy for a trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntax 359 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 so who is Babs gunna sit tonight? Kopecky 5-4 on Maltby Evens Draps 6-1 Leino 10-1 Dats 10000-1 Malts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted February 4, 2009 FFS... how can a guy like kopecky play in favour of leino.. how the f*** is that possible?? It's simple. Babcock isn't calling who plays, Holland and Avila are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Like Steve Ott, Carcillo will run our stars without retribution and score a goal. Wings still win, 14-3... with Kirk Maltby netting 10 empty net goals. Have no fear! Kopecky our enforcer will be there to protect the team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zetterbergfan 23 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Zetterberg's ready to go, has the contract negotiations off his shoulders, and has 15 goals and 13 assists in 21 career games against Phoenix. I am calling it now...he scores at least two goals and an assist or gets a hat-trick tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Getting ready to head home then off to Royal oak to pick up my friend... then down to the Joe for Hossa night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 I think the winning streak will continue tonight, only I hope it'll be a little cleaner. Maybe something like 3-1 or 4-1 Wings. That sounds good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Ozzie just played.. so why are we starting him again? Especially given his performance against this team last time. EDIT: I really hope the SO win will boost the team to play better. They needed it. Edited February 4, 2009 by Ms_Hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Current Streaks Season Streaks Overall: 1-game winning streak (shootout) Home: 1-game winning streak (shootout). Streaks vs. Phoenix Overall: 1-game losing streak Home: 4-game winning streak. Record on this Date This is the 37th game on February 4. The Club's record in the previous 36 games: 11W-16L-9T. LGW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HOCKEY MATTERS 167 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 I think the Wings are ready to break out of the slump. Ozzie lets in a beachball early, then locks down. The beachball is a result of another defensive breakdown/giveaway in our zone. Defense locs down and coverage is even better than playing the trap. (i hate the trap and i'm glad the wings don't go there). After a short struggle in the offensive zone in the first 5 minutes, the whole team starts firing on all cylinders. Wings log 45+ SOG, allowing 20 or less. Wings also log 18 hits to Yotes 10. The tic-tac-toe routine is on fire and the Wings give a textbook display of puck possession hockey. Wings win 4- 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 I understand Babs reasoning, but at the same time I am feeling for the Griffs as they are down 2 of their top 4 scorer's for their game tonight and one of them isn't even icing for the Wings. I guess thats the way the cookie crumbles sometime. It does seem as thou Kopecky is being showcased just lately with his increased ice time and pk time. With Z back tonight we'll see if this continues or not, if it does I say Kenny has a trick up his sleeve prior the deadline. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzersyukstromberg 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Wings will win this evening 6-3. Ozzie gives up his trademark 3-goal minimum, but the Wings hang on and win, thanks to goals by: Zetterberg 2 Datsyuk 1 Helm 1 Lidstrom 1 Samuelsson 1 Datsyuk will also chip in with 2 assists, just to help get himself back in to the top 5 scorers in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2009 Like Steve Ott, Carcillo will run our stars without retribution and score a goal. Wings still win, 14-3... with Kirk Maltby netting 10 empty net goals. Now that is funny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
