dawings1905 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 to score. Just wondering, does anyone else see Maltby out there and go... Hmmm, guess we arent' gonna score on this shift. Just saying, I would love to at least feel like that 4th line has some chance of scoring. I really think it is time to replace Malts on that line. As much as I love the old guys, he just isn't getting it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I actually thought our 4th line played well and had some decent chances. Abdelkaeder with Sammy and Maltby has been effective. Sure, it's not the grind line from 97 but it's far more effective than Anaheim's 2nd and 3rd lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawings1905 2 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I actually thought our 4th line played well and had some decent chances. Abdelkaeder with Sammy and Maltby has been effective. Sure, it's not the grind line from 97 but it's far more effective than Anaheim's 2nd and 3rd lines. Now, I not saying game 7 is the time to change things, but it is going to have to be addressed at some point. I just wonder why you bring a guy up, he scores 9 points in 13 games, and doesn't get a chance. What more does a guy have to do to prove he is ready? Just sayin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Maltby is useless - bring Downey!!! Z - D - H Hossa - Franzen - Hudler Sammy - Flip - Cleary Abdelkader - Helm - Downey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robat 13 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Maltby is useless - bring Downey!!! Z - D - H Hossa - Franzen - Hudler Sammy - Flip - Cleary Abdelkader - Helm - Downey McCarty - Helm - Downy* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominator2005 558 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 McCarty - Helm - Downy* That one is even better!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 McCarty - Helm - Downy* haha you change kopecky with helm and all of a sudden its a line that falls down while trying to skate too hard to hit someone but ends up missing them anyway. But with helm its a sweet line, he can just buzz around like a bee to distract players long enough for dmac/diesel to do some damage muahahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 (edited) Maltby is useless - bring Downey!!! Z - D - H Hossa - Franzen - Hudler Sammy - Flip - Cleary Abdelkader - Helm - Downey = fail Z - D - H Hossa -Flip - Franzen Sammy - Hudler - Leino Abdelkader - Helm - Cleary Edited May 13, 2009 by Shaman464 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Z - D - H Hossa -Flip - Franzen Sammy - Hudler - Leino Abdelkader - Helm - Cleary I don't think Hudler's strong enough to play center in the NHL. I liked our lineup last night. We just didn't work hard enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dano33 41 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Expecting to have four productive scoring lines is unrealistic. From the fourth line you look for energy, intensity, and hitting to go along with solid defense. They are doing a good job at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilmickeyli 40 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 No, no I don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest E_S_A_D Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Our 4th line with Helm and Abdelkader are creating some of the most havoc for the opposing team. What games are you watching!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Um, our 4th line IS a threat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Abdelkalder and Helm haven't played together on the 4th line. Helm is the 3rd line center right now. So yes our 4th line does suck at creating scoring chances, but then again, so did everyone else last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pretty Irish Girl 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 Maltby is useless - bring Downey!!! Z - D - H Hossa - Franzen - Hudler Sammy - Flip - Cleary Abdelkader - Helm - Downey YES! DOWNEY, DOWNEY!! What the F@#%& are they waiting for? He is the man who can get the job done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladifan 680 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 YES! DOWNEY, DOWNEY!! What the F@#%& are they waiting for? He is the man who can get the job done! Even.if.you.put.Downey.in.the.game.he.will.not.EVER.be.out.there.to.pound.on.the .first.or.second.string."enemy".who's.harrassing.our.stars. WHEN OH WHEN WILL WE ALL GET THAT FIGURED OUT???!! And he can't skate. He can't shoot or score. Other than that............................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 13, 2009 I remember when our 4th line stunk. Malts, Drapes and Kopecky. Damn, they were terrible at one point in the year. Now Abdelkader, Helm, Malts, ugh Sammy, are playing hard. 4th lines dont need to score, they need to hit and forecheck and creat turnovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
