Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Sammy doesnt belong on the 4th line. A million years ago Sammy was actually brought in to be a 3rd/4th line grinder/jobber. Then he scored 20 goals. Now he plays the point on the power play. Things got out of hand pretty quickly there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Sammy doesnt belong on the 4th line. Well, there's really no 5th line, so at this point there's no other place to put him. Babcock has faith in him when he plays poorly, yet when Sammy scores a goal, he gets put on the 4th line. Ironic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 He'll be shuffled around you guys know that by now. these lines mean nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 A million years ago Sammy was actually brought in to be a 3rd/4th line grinder/jobber. Then he scored 20 goals. Now he plays the point on the power play. Things got out of hand pretty quickly there. I lol'd On a serious note - its not such a bad move. Helm has been getting more and more minutes (cos he's awesome), adding Sammy to the 4th line gives it a bit more of a scoring touch (the only thing it lacks). I've not even noticed any Sammy-esque brain-farts with the puck these playoffs. In fact, in game 4 he did a beautiful job at one point hanging onto the puck in the neutral zone whilst we completed an entire line change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 A million years ago Sammy was actually brought in to be a 3rd/4th line grinder/jobber. Then he scored 20 goals. Now he plays the point on the power play. Things got out of hand pretty quickly there. We need more right shooters. This is what hurts us most about Ralf's injury IMO. Sammy is basically our last right shooter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Well, there's really no 5th line, so at this point there's no other place to put him. Babcock has faith in him when he plays poorly, yet when Sammy scores a goal, he gets put on the 4th line. Ironic. QFT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWings 79 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Sammy has a good shot And he shoots a lot, and sometimes has good scoring streaks... He seems to be a good playoff performer too. I like the guy, much more valuable than a Maltby for instance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 (edited) Sammy has a good shot And he shoots a lot, and sometimes has good scoring streaks... He seems to be a good playoff performer too. I like the guy, much more valuable than a Maltby for instance Not much of a compliment to Sammy (the Malty comparison) but I see your point and agree. Edited May 9, 2009 by Valas19 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Yet strangely Kopecky led all Wings forwards in hits. In the regular season or playoffs? I have to think Helm has pretty much out hit everyone so far in the playoffs except for maybe Dats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 ABDELKADABRA! It's time to work some magic, boys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clutchngrab 12 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 He'll be shuffled around you guys know that by now. these lines mean nothing. I could see Babcock mixing up the 3rd and 4th lines pretty regularly based on who is going and who is not. Hopefully he stays with the top 2, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingsallwin 0 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 I think these lines look better but what I am questioning now is the reason Samuelsson is on 4th line. No doubt, he has been atroicous throughout the playoff but he is not a type of player who can play on 4th line: playing with much of a grit, go for the PK situation, and fight really hard on the board. I never watched Abdelkader's full game but gotta figure it out. Besides, I think Helm deserves to be on the 3rd line. Hudler and Helm showed good work together last playoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsRox 614 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 Imagine if Babcock used this combination for lines 1 & 2 during regular season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted May 9, 2009 We need more right shooters. This is what hurts us most about Ralf's injury IMO. Sammy is basically our last right shooter. Help us Max Nicastro, you're our only hope! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I'm definitely excited for the game tomorrow aft. I'm hoping Datsyuk finally shows up offensively. Chelios needs 0 Ice-Time. He's a liability everytime he's on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Sounds good, let's hope Datsyuk starts producing, it's been too long since he made good things happen. He's making "good things" happen all over the ice, good things just aren't happening for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 i think abdelkader is going ot be a wrecking ball out there smiliar to helm just 6'1 215 if thats true, i will be one very happy man tomorrow afternoon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms_Hockey 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 So are these the lines? Or are they the lines in the GDT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGKEIB 32 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 We need more right shooters. This is what hurts us most about Ralf's injury IMO. Sammy is basically our last right shooter. What are you talking about? We have Maltby and Chelios! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IrishWing19 6 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Yet strangely Kopecky led all Wings forwards in hits. Kopecky has 15 hits in the playoffs, behind Helm, Cleary, Hossa, Ericsson, Kronwall, Stuart and Datsyuk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
