deltsig87 3 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 After watching his performance so far in the finals I believe Leino has been decent, but cannot bring as much to the table as Draper. Draper brings experience, speed, tenacity, faceoff skills, and PK ability. I believe all these factors combined definitely put him over the top, and at this point in the series Draper could have a large impact. We need more grit, improved faceoff winning, and obviously a better PK. Put Drapes in coach! On a side note, my proposed lines... mule-hank-clears hossa-flip-holmer sammie-helmer-huds malts-drapes-abbie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I'd rather see Draper replace Holmstrom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firehawk 305 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I think he needs to get in there if he's close to 100%. We can use his speed, defense, PK ability, and face off (puck possession) skills. He is missed for sure. I'm not sure who to take out of the lineup for him though, not really sure if we should take Leino out or not. It depends if the big guns are going to get ti going or not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heikks86 21 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 id rather put Draper in and take Sammy out. i hate Sammy on the point on the powerplay. yeah he has a right handed shot which is nice but id rather have Erricson or Stuart out there. Plus Sammy trys to do much with a puck and i expect him to turn it over every time he has the puck. Draper would help out the PK alot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentex 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Drapes in for Leino for the face-offs. Leino has played pretty well, but Drapes is a great face-off guy and that's big on the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I say put him in for the faceoffs and the fact that he scored a goal with his FACE last WCF. We could use that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Draper in, not only for the faceoffs, but we need his defensive abilities. He's a veteran who knows what's what. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Hmmmm..... Face off wiz, good at PK, known to score shorties, and lots of playoff experience..... I say HECK YEAH!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talex 1 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I'd rather see Draper replace Holmstrom. I think I would prefer put him in for Sammy or Leino, although Homer has not been the same since he came back from the injury, he is not parked in front of the net and has little impact in comparrison to what we are used to seeing from him, I do not think he is 100%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Draper in over Leino. Leino has looked fine dont get me wrong, but i think Draper's face off wins, His grit, and the fact he gets his nose dirty and will wear down the D alot more then what Leino is doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) I think he needs to get in there if he's close to 100%. We can use his speed, defense, PK ability, and face off (puck possession) skills. He is missed for sure. I'm not sure who to take out of the lineup for him though, not really sure if we should take Leino out or not. It depends if the big guns are going to get ti going or not... I agree on all levels. I definitely feels it needs to be Leino though... Leino fits on a 2nd scoring line role, not a 4th line checking role, and that's where we have him, so the sub is clear. Edited June 3, 2009 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Huds or Sammy out. I didn't even notice Huds playin last game, Leino to replace him in the 3rd line. kthxbai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltsig87 3 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Thank goodness Coach Babcock reads the LGW forums and saw our poll, Draper is in!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mariah 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Draper in please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soonboomer 31 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 This in an absolute no brainer. Experience is at a premium this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NomadFromKazoo 42 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I do think Leino is the one who should sit for Draper since we know now Draper is in. I'm looking forward to Leino in Detroit, but I think he needs more regular season time to be playing now above the others we have on the roster other then with injuries like we had. If Datsuk can play I'd sit Sammy, Huds or Maltby. If Sammy isn't nursing an injury, the argument for Hudler makes sense as his style doesn't seem to be a good match against the Penguins. I'd love him to score a hat trick tomorrow and stuff that statement in my face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitium 272 Report post Posted June 3, 2009 I'd rather see Draper replace Holmstrom. Absolute unadulterated insanity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRW40 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Hmmmm..... Face off wiz, good at PK, known to score shorties, and lots of playoff experience..... I say HECK YEAH!!!! I agree with everyone else...Draper is great for face off and pk killing...Right now I feel safer with Drapes in. If it was any other game other than game 4 of the stanley cup finals I say let leino get the practice...but we are 2 games away from another stanley cup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Lieno hasn't impressed me. Let's get a vet in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Just for how s***ty we are on faceoffs on the PK, we should play Draper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wingfan24 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2009 Drapers Key faceoff guy the wing need him especially in pittsburgh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
