Zeke 5 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) Simple question to the Wings faithful:(no need to explain or rationalize,just a pop quiz) Do you take out Maltby and substitute Leino? Yes or no? (don't worry about lines and juggling for now,just make the change or not?) OK,if you want to justify your answer,go for it! Edited May 10, 2009 by Zeke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstrom for life 20 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelios4eva 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CdnWingsFanEh 2 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Simple question to the Wings faithful:(no need to explain or rationalize,just a pop quiz) Do you take out Maltby and substitute Leino? Yes or no? (don't worry about lines and juggling for now,just make the change or not?) With Abedlkader IN, yes. With Kopecky IN instead of Abdelkader, no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ComradeWasabi 109 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Not for game 5. If we have trouble scoring in game 5 then perhaps Leino in for Maltby in game 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Statts 4 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Absolutely not Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Leino's a better point producer, but Maltby is a better 4th liner. So keep Malts since the opening is on the 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Nope, as long as maltby isn't playing bad...keep him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thunderpriest 8 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 No way in hell. Maltby is a veteran of the playoffs with 4 cup wins under his belt. Leino has played only a couple of regular season NHL games......total. Let's bring him up next year to get some seasoning. He's not ready for the NHL playoffs yet.....and Maltby has been fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjradio 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I think Leino should play game 5, the 4th line so far has been outstanding with Helm. Putting Leino with Abdelkader and Helm would be a tough line to defend for the ducks, because they are very quick skaters especially on the good ice in Detroit. In SoCal you go back to Maltby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLWINGSFAN4013 5 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 at the moment no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dicksmack 33 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Actually, I had hoped and figured it would be Kopecky that would be replaced by Leino. Maltby crossed my mind as a possible doorway in for Ville but watching him play a good veteran game, you want to keep him in there. If Abdelkader stiffs, they should go to Leino next game. Leino impressed in his heartbeat in the NHL with his scoring touch and penchant for winning puck battles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 No, he would serve as the perfect Hudler replacement, not a 4th liner; if he's brought up, it would be beneficial to get him more playing time because he seems like a guy who would score for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 No, he would serve as the perfect Hudler replacement, not a 4th liner; if he's brought up, it would be beneficial to get him more playing time because he seems like a guy who would score for us. Yeah- you better replace the 3rd best puck handling/passing forward on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Nope. its good to have the PK depth and some girtty players on the roster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drfnr14 0 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 the f*** NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 I'd go with Maltby for game 5, if the Ducks win game 5 then yeah I'd throw in Leino to see if he can turn things around a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted May 10, 2009 Simple question to the Wings faithful:(no need to explain or rationalize,just a pop quiz) Do you take out Maltby and substitute Leino? Yes or no? (don't worry about lines and juggling for now,just make the change or not?) OK,if you want to justify your answer,go for it! Leino is a first or second line style of player but the Wings don' t have any readily available spots there. Maltby (when he's on his game and he has been on his game such as it is) is suited to be the 4th liner where the spot would be open. So No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
