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

[SDavis35 140]

There's no reasonable way these guys can make it in tonight... they're not gonna make the trip and be expected to play. I think that tonight's game will decide who should play.

[Drake_Marcus 890]

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.

[elriqo28 2]

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?

you should maybe learn to read. It doesn't say any of them are playing, and in fact none are! They are just there to play in case of injuries or if Babcock got smart and wanted to shake things up.

[HomeNugget 2]

you should maybe learn to read. It doesn't say any of them are playing, and in fact none are! They are just there to play in case of injuries or if Babcock got smart and wanted to shake things up.

Easy, sport. They were just asking a question.

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

I wouldn't get hopes up to see these guys play if most everybody is still healthy unless this game tonight is just totally awful. Besides, most of these guys would probably just play on the 4th line anyways if I had to guess and it's not like the 4th line has been bad this playoffs. Helm has been incredible, Kopecky has laid a good hit here/there and has stepped up his play IMO and I haven't seen any brainfarts by Maltby that might stand out.

[Guest Shoreline]

Leino. Please and thank you.

Edited May 7, 2009 by Shoreline

[Jersey Wing 1,521]

[dicksmack 33]

Yay to Leino and Downey... and Kindl can carry some equipment bags or something!

[WingsZR2 1]

I view this as a sign that we're in it for the long haul and mgmt wants the kids to see what its like.

I hope I'm right.

[uk_redwing 495]

Maybe Downey could give Kopecky some tips on how not to be a punching bag.

[Yak19 303]

Maybe Downey could give Kopecky some tips on how not to be a punching bag.

Say what you want but he took out one of their top4 d-men for 5 mins. If Kopecky can't go next game, LEINO IN and..........

ZDH

FRANZEN-FLIP-HOSS

CLEARY-HELM-HUDLER

SAMMY-LEINO-MALTS

[jollymania 162]

i htink as long as sammy is on that 4th line you can bring leino up there and still have malts jsut for the added physicality and defensive awareness

[uk_redwing 495]

i htink as long as sammy is on that 4th line you can bring leino up there and still have malts jsut for the added physicality and defensive awareness

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