dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 If Datsyuk played against a team with the same kind of defense as the Caps/Pens, he would have 15-20 points. That's not really an excuse, he should be able to find a way to get it done against the Ducks as well, but atleast we can take comfort in knowing that if we get by the Ducks we've gotten past probably the best defense that is left in the Playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyuk1340 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 anahiem is pressureing datsyuk more than franzen so lets hope he produces in game 7 lets win i hate anahiem. GO WINGS GO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Mix up lines to generate Offense Chelios - Kopecky - Meech Rafalski - Cleary - Lidstrom Bench third line Bench fourth line D pairings: Datsuyk - Zetterberg Hossa - Filpulla Franzen - Holmstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Mix up lines to generate Offense Chelios - Kopecky - Meech Rafalski - Cleary - Lidstrom Bench third line Bench fourth line D pairings: Datsuyk - Zetterberg Hossa - Filpulla Franzen - Holmstrom Dude! Kopecky's injured. That said, great lines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Mix up lines to generate Offense Chelios - Kopecky - Meech Rafalski - Cleary - Lidstrom Just Downey Micky Redmond - Karen Newman - Paul MacLean D pairings: Datsuyk - Zetterberg Hossa - Filpulla Franzen - Holmstrom A quick fix. You can't just have no 3rd or 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 face the fact, youre calling out holmstrom, but it is only fair to call out everyones darling datsyuk. He is the hart canditdate and has done jack. Fancy dangling dont do anything vs the ducks. He better produce next game Meanwhile, the other hart candidates malkin and ovechkin have 16 and 20 points. You must be a huge Dack's fun or may be you are to stupid and blind not to understand and see all other good things he is doing on the ice. Moronic post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datsyukismyfriend 4 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 You must be a huge Dack's fun or may be you are to stupid and blind not to understand and see all other good things he is doing on the ice. Moronic post. his point is valid. datsyuk's primary job is to score. he is doing his job terribly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Doubtful. Datsyuk has been playing like crap for quite some time. Pick up on your countrymen Hudler or wahtever his name is, Detroit need to trade him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 his point is valid. datsyuk's primary job is to score. he is doing his job terribly. If so make that hapen let Holms or Z give him the puck or a nice set up like Dats is doing for both of them. He can't do everything by himself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuklz 15 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 It cant be Holmstrom's fault because he was out during the first period and Cleary took his spot. All I know is this is really Bettman's fault. The refs are calling the puck dead the second it touches Hiller's pads. They even called it dead in game 3 AFTER the goal, but ruled intended to be dead before the goal. WTF? The ducks are getting away with murder. Ponda center's ice sucks. We'll close it out in a blow out in JLA game 7, but really this was all about stretching this series out so there would be more money in the coffers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidstromIsASuperhero 29 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I think there are three factors that have to deal with Datsyuk's lack of point production, each one contributing to the next: 1. Niedermayer is the only defenseman I have ever seen that can consistently get the better of Datsyuk, most likely due to the fact that he is quite possibly the best skater in the league. 2. The Ducks are using a very effective defensive box in the neutral zone and in their own zone that they are hooking and holding to keep players on the outside of. 3. Mickey Redmond said, and I agree, that Datsyuk needs to use his linemates more instead of doing everything himself. I have never seen him move as quickly as I did last night at times, but he needs to pass the puck. So in other words, Datsyuk can't do much one on one, and he can't pass to his team mates because they are being bullied out of the play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Maybe the Russian mafia has a finger on one of his relatives... Who knows - players go through streaks like this. I agree with everyone that has said other players like Homer, Hossa, Hudler, Flip etc.. aren't chipping in much either. The streaky play from individual players really doesn't surprise me with what we saw during the regular season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 We need Datsyuk more then ever now, with a 1 game series tomorrow. Detroit has managed to win even without his presence but you can only go so far when your best player isn't producing. I'm not saying he is having a horrible series or anything, its just time the guy put at least one in the back of the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Pick up on your countrymen Hudler or wahtever his name is, Detroit need to trade him. You mean the guy that saw barely a handful of shifts in last nights game, and in that short span, got the primary assist on the only goal we scored? You mean the guy that scored the GWG in Game 5? You mean the guy that has more points that Holmstrom, Filppula, Datsyuk, Samuelsson, Kronwall and Hossa? You mean the 4th highest scoring forward on this team, with the 9th most ice time? Yeah - Detroit clearly needs to trade Hudler. What a bucket full of fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 he is beyond snake bitten he needs to get it going bad, hopefully Scott N is good for something and knocked something lose to get Datsyuk going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Maybe the Russian mafia has a finger on one of his relatives... Who knows - players go through streaks like this. I agree with everyone that has said other players like Homer, Hossa, Hudler, Flip etc.. aren't chipping in much either. The streaky play from individual players really doesn't surprise me with what we saw during the regular season. Filppula and Hudler are doing MORE than their fair share. Hossa and Datsyuk need to step up. They get the 1st line minutes. They need to at least produce like top sixers. The fact that Hudler and Cleary are 2 of our 4 top scoring forwards right now says all we need to know about the playoffs thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glubki 17 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Filppula and Hudler are doing MORE than their fair share. Hossa and Datsyuk need to step up. They get the 1st line minutes. They need to at least produce like top sixers. The fact that Hudler and Cleary are 2 of our 4 top scoring forwards right now says all we need to know about the playoffs thus far. Star players have to play like stars and role players have to elevate their games in the playoffs. Flip is playing well but he isn't burying the puck. He has 0 goals in 10 games. Take out the 3 assist game when he moved onto Franzen's line and he has 3 points in 9 games that is not exactly burning up the offensive stat sheet. His all around game is pretty good. Hudler has 6 points in 10 games which is below his regular season pace. The majority of the team needs to pick it up not just Pavel although his absence is the most glaring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 He has "Robert Lang Syndrome". They say it can't be cured. If that were the case, he'd be scoring clutch playoff goals when the Wings needed them the most. He's definitely over-thinking things out there. The only cure is for him to find the back of the net, and lets hope thats tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwashington2000 42 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 Doubtful. Datsyuk has been playing like crap for quite some time. You must be one of the best wings fun, I will say you must be one of a crapiest fun I have ever seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10 Minute Misconduct 104 Report post Posted May 14, 2009 CBC just said that datysuk and babs had a "heart to heart" on the plane ride home last night due to his lack of production. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
