Wings Recall Abdelkader, Howard, Kindl, Leino, and Downey

[Drake_Marcus 890]

According to Michael Zuidema of the Grand Rapids Press:

Red Wings to recall Justin Abdelkader, Jimmy Howard, Jakub Kindl, Ville Leino, Aaron Downey

Thanks to the Snapshots blog for the tip!

[#18 the _Hoss_ 2]

Good, maybe someone can play tonight, he could provide the missing spark and stuff......

[zenway9 1]

I love it!

[msm2000 0]

get leino and kindl in the lineup for a spark

[Reds4Life 51]

Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom

Franzen Filppula Cleary

Leino Hudler Hossa

Maltby Helm Samuelsson

Lidstrom Ericsson

Kronwall Stuart

Lebda Kindl

PLEASE

[3chrisosgood0 7]

Kopy and malts out

Downey and Leino in

do it

[Esquire 324]

This has "WIN" written all over it.

[Probie 7]

Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom

Franzen Filppula Cleary

Leino Hudler Hossa

Maltby Helm Samuelsson

Lidstrom Ericsson

Kronwall Stuart

Lebda Kindl

PLEASE

I'm not sure Kindl's defensive skills are consistent enough to be thrown into this pressure cooker. I wish i was wrong. I'm all for Lieno though

Edited May 7, 2009 by Probie

[KrazyGangsta 79]

Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom ---> #1 Line

Franzen Filppula Hossa ---> Shut down line + point producer

Cleary Helm Hudler ---> Good chemistry last playoffs with Helm and Hudler

Leino Adkel Sammy ---> Watch out for this line ...

Lidstrom Ericsson

Kronwall Stuart

Lebda Kindl

[djohns74 3]

Zetterberg Datsyuk Holmstrom ---> #1 Line

Franzen Filppula Hossa ---> Shut down line + point producer

Cleary Helm Hudler ---> Good chemistry last playoffs with Helm and Hudler

Leino Adkel Sammy ---> Watch out for this line ...

Lidstrom Ericsson

Kronwall Stuart

Lebda Kindl

This. Please.

Kindl's a risk for sure, but I don't see how he could be worse than Chelios over 6 or 7 minutes. And might actually be capable of eating up a few minutes in overtime, if it gets there, god forbid.

[uk_redwing 495]

Babcock said hes keeping the lines the same as he has done all series.

Sorry guys.

[timothy1997 0]

who are the "fwings"??

[3chrisosgood0 7]

Babcock said hes keeping the lines the same as he has done all series.

Sorry guys.

this is unfourtunetly true unless injury none of these guys get in

[Broken 16 381]

Now all we need is mindfly to come in and say:

"What good are they? They got eliminated from their own playoffs. They are useless."

And this thread will be complete.

[uk_redwing 495]

I forgot to say:

Downey for first line! He'll show Datsyuk and Hossa what point production is...

[JayUp88 1]

who are the "fwings"??

future wings

[Guest micah]

future wings

Former Wings in the case of Downey...

Man, I'd LOVE to see Ablekader dress durring this series! I doubt it will happen, but I did get my wish w. Ericsson...

[VM1138 1,921]

Are all these kids playing tonight? Who's going to sit for three forwards? I figure Kopecky is out, but Maltby has been solid for us. Nobody else is really expendable.

I've never seen Kindl play so I hope he's as solid as our other young defensemen have been over the years in the playoffs. As much as I like Downey I'm kind of nervous about losing a spot for a good player just to have someone fight. We need everyone possible to score tonight.

EDIT: And why was Howard called up? Is there some league rule that requires someone from every position to be called up or something?

Edited May 7, 2009 by VM1138

[maltbymaniac 13]

Now all we need is mindfly to come in and say:

"What good are they? They got eliminated from their own playoffs. They are useless."

And this thread will be complete.

+1 :rotflmao:

Edited May 7, 2009 by maltbymaniac

[Probie 7]

Are all these kids playing tonight? Who's going to sit for three forwards? I figure Kopecky is out, but Maltby has been solid for us. Nobody else is really expendable.

I've never seen Kindl play so I hope he's as solid as our other young defensemen have been over the years in the playoffs. As much as I like Downey I'm kind of nervous about losing a spot for a good player just to have someone fight. We need everyone possible to score tonight.

EDIT: And why was Howard called up? Is there some league rule that requires someone from every position to be called up or something?

Practice goalie, lets Osgood rest if need be. Plus it helps give Jimmie sometime with the team to get more accustomed to the nhl and the team... atleast thats what i think.

Edited May 7, 2009 by Probie

[Broken 16 381]

Are all these kids playing tonight? Who's going to sit for three forwards? I figure Kopecky is out, but Maltby has been solid for us. Nobody else is really expendable.

I've never seen Kindl play so I hope he's as solid as our other young defensemen have been over the years in the playoffs. As much as I like Downey I'm kind of nervous about losing a spot for a good player just to have someone fight. We need everyone possible to score tonight.

EDIT: And why was Howard called up? Is there some league rule that requires someone from every position to be called up or something?

They're here just in case someone gets hurt and to be exposed to as much playoff hockey as possible. Even if it's just observing. Every little bit of experience helps.

[Broken 16 381]

On a sidenote. This is great timing for the black aces to show up. I'm assuming there is enough pride in that dressing room that none of them want to lose with the black aces watching. Sure it's a stretch, but I'll take any positive I can get right now.

[Chase 0]

Good.... Probably wont see any of them play though, unless there are some serious injury issues (knocks on wood).

And for those of you wanting to see Kindl play.......... Seriously??? Yeah, lets just toss him into the middle of a heated playoff battle when he hasnt had any time to play with this team at all... Or any NHL experience, for that matter.

[TheWestWing 71]

IF Babs does decide to throw Downey out there, it MUST be under these conditions:

- Dont just drop with the Parrot - take out one of the Whiners (you know who - Wronger, Gestalt, or Baby Perry).

As an aside (not that Mr. I needs the revenue), we should all personally pledge to buy one extra Lil Sleazer pizza from a corp owned entity to cover any extracurricular monies that may be required if Babs decides to throw him out there after the 15:00 minute mark of the third

Of course, I do not condone fighting.

[Guest mindfly]

Now all we need is mindfly to come in and say:

"What good are they? They got eliminated from their own playoffs. They are useless."

And this thread will be complete.

Err I would inject Abdelkader, Leino every day of the week.. hell, maybe even Kindl, I have a hard time seeing anyone could possibly be worse than chelios atm.