Heaton 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2009/03/wi...n_downey_d.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 2, 2009 This will be interesting. I don't agree with this unless Hossa is back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 bitter sweet, I'm stoked to see both Downey and Ericsson back up, moreso than I am upset to see Helm and Leino sent back down, but I still wish all 4 could somehow be on the roster... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDatsyukDangle 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, Leino had been playing great. Wish he couldve stuck around. Can't wait to see Ericcson out there tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I'm assuming it's short term. Once the cap has settled and the rosters expand we'll see Helm and Leino right back up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, Leino had been playing great. Wish he couldve stuck around. Can't wait to see Ericcson out there tho. I think this probably has more to do with the fact that we want to see who will be up come playoffs... I'm pretty sure Leino will be on the roster come playoffs... and Downey coming up makes since, due to the fact that we're playing some chippy St. Louis and Colorado teams back to back in the next few days... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Very interesting, hope we get to see some fights.... hossa should be back for the game tomorrow according to babcock I would also assume that leino and helm are granted the spots on the team come playoff time when the salary cap doesn't interfere Edited March 2, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Yes! I hope there's going to be some more fireworks now that these 2 will be in the lineup. Hopefully St. Louis tries to start some s*** with us tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Isn't there a certain limit to low long a player can be up before he has to clear waivers to go back down? Maybe this has something to do with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 The Wings decided they needed a fight with the Av's to win the cup. So they brought up Downey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Very interesting, hope we get to see some fights.... hossa should be back for the game tomorrow according to babcock I would also assume that leino and helm are granted the spots on the team come playoff time when the salary cap doesn't interfere I love how your mind works mindfly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Isn't there a certain limit to low long a player can be up before he has to clear waivers to go back down? Maybe this has something to do with that. only on guys that are on 1 way contracts that have already been waived for allowance to be sent back down, i.e. Darren McCarty if a guy is on a 2 way contract and still has options (like Helm and Leino) you can ship them back and forth as much as the options allow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, Id rather see helm demoted and Ericsson brought up, Downey isnt worth a spot on the roster...Never scores, fights once in a blue moon, and takes dips*** penalties Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) I love how your mind works mindfly. I know ... i've been fed up lately with the softness of the team, a change like this could just do good, atleast short term i think Shaman464: Just the presense of downey could make the opponents take less liberties on the team, and thats huge for star players. Edited March 2, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 if you play more than a certain amount of games in a season for the nhl team, your salary goes towards the cap. the wings dont want to send them down, they have to or they'll end up with cap penalty bulls*** as far as i know. i don't know exactly how many games count, but i think it's between 9-12. if anyone knows the logistics of this please let us know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3chrisosgood0 7 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 love leino love helm both great players played great but DOWNEY!!!!!!! he played well in the one game this year and after the 8-0 game i think donwey will be a nice energy boost in a way different than goal scoring which we have plenty of im real happy to see him up i was against him going down tho im glad i got to see leino also stoked to see ericson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, Id rather see helm demoted and Ericsson brought up, Downey isnt worth a spot on the roster...Never scores, fights once in a blue moon, and takes dips*** penalties He plays about 5 minutes a game and his presence alone helps our stars. Now I'm not one to constantly say we need an enforcer but do you remember last year against Colorado? BTW, come playoff time I hope Leino and Helm have roster spots over Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, Id rather see helm demoted and Ericsson brought up, Downey isnt worth a spot on the roster...Never scores, fights once in a blue moon, and takes dips*** penalties As opposed to our other enforcers, right? When exactly did Downey take dips*** penalties for our team? You have no clue what you're talking about, do you? And who cares if he scores or not? That's not what the 4th line or enforcers are there for. Once again, someone makes a stupid, uniformed post about Downey. Nice going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Babcock said Leino would be in the linup until March, so this is something that was planned, I think. They probably just want to rotate the young talent (Why Downey then?), which makes sense. This doesn't reflect anything about how Leino and Helm play, they'll be back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Since Downey IS fighting for a spot, or at least, being showcased for another team, I'm sure he's gonna bust his ass out there. And I'm just happy to see some more of Ericsson in a non-Preseason environment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 I'm assuming it's short term. Once the cap has settled and the rosters expand we'll see Helm and Leino right back up. I think this probably has more to do with the fact that we want to see who will be up come playoffs... I'm pretty sure Leino will be on the roster come playoffs... and Downey coming up makes since, due to the fact that we're playing some chippy St. Louis and Colorado teams back to back in the next few days... Exactly. Leino and Helm have earned spots on the expanded roster come playoff time. Ericsson's played great before; now's his chance to audition for a spot this year. The Wings know what Downey brings. The only question is whether he can play the role well enough, or do the Wings make a play for Neil or Lappy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Don't have the article on hand but I am 99.9% sure that Babcockw as quoted on saying both Helm and Leino have all but guranteed a roster spot in the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) As opposed to our other enforcers, right? When exactly did Downey take dips*** penalties for our team? You have no clue what you're talking about, do you? And who cares if he scores or not? That's not what the 4th line or enforcers are there for. Once again, someone makes a stupid, uniformed post about Downey. Nice going. I point out every dips*** penalty he takes whenever i see them, now granted I dont have a running list to refer to (when you take 50+ penalties a year there will be some dumbassed ones), but with the wing's PK being sooo piss poor, any penalty can lose a game. But as we all know Enforcers win stanley cups, thats why Downey was in our line up against pittsburgh . Enforcers dont stop s*** in the NHL, they are there to take a run at someone after the other teams idiot does something stupid, well guess what, the wings need someone like that like we need a hole in our head. As for what the fourth line needs, its a guy who plays decent defense not a guy who is -5 in the AHL this year. You are just a fanboy of enforcers even if they take a roster spot of someone with actual skill and needs the time in the NHL to develop. You show me one game Downey has won for the wings and I will relent. Edited March 2, 2009 by Shaman464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvxp 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 bitter sweet, I'm stoked to see both Downey and Ericsson back up, moreso than I am upset to see Helm and Leino sent back down, but I still wish all 4 could somehow be on the roster... me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 With Ericsson getting called up, does this mean that Meech is moving up to 4th line forward? Also, does this move mean that Lebda is still hurt and they are not letting on to it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
