Nev 1,085 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Wonder if Babs will start the game with a Swedish 5 like the old Russian 5? Franzen-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Lidstrom - Kronwall He's normally a pretty classy guy for this kind of thing. He dressed 7 defenceman so Chelios and Lebda could play in the Winter Classic and even started Chelios. He also re-united the Grind Line and started the game with them when McCarty made his comeback. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It's definitely possible. I mean those lines aren't exactly teeming with flaws. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 that'd be pretty cool, but I don't see it happening... I think it'd be different if they were a line on the Olympic team, but their generally split up even there... just them dressing and playing will be all the tribute needed... I just hope Lilja is at the game, even if in the press box... that's gotta be a real bummer for him that he can't play in these games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 That doesn't sound completely unlikely as a PP formation, and would be awesome to see. But Babcock probably thinks there are enough swedes as it is so there's no need to bundle them all up together if he doesn't think it would help the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It'd be cool to see, but at this point I'd be glad if I got to watch the game, period. Since I don't have Versus anymore, I don't know how that'll be possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I just hope Lilja is at the game, even if in the press box... that's gotta be a real bummer for him that he can't play in these games... I completely forgot about the Pain Train....its triple bummage for him to not be able to play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 He also started Draper on the top line for a shift for his one thousandth game. I remember because, impossibly, Mindfly took issue with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Let 'em play the first shift. Let pre-season determine if they stay together the whole game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovin Jiri Fischer 147 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) He probably will. We had the grind line reunited last year for a shift. And it's one shift, no big deal. 17 days to go! Edited September 14, 2009 by Lovin Jiri Fischer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Nah, 4pts are on the line, the best lines possible will go on ice no matter what nationality they have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waitahochiminute 2 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It'd be cool to see, but at this point I'd be glad if I got to watch the game, period. Since I don't have Versus anymore, I don't know how that'll be possible. just stream it live... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It'd be cool to see, but at this point I'd be glad if I got to watch the game, period. Since I don't have Versus anymore, I don't know how that'll be possible. All NHL games 100% free and illegal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 Would be nice! And put Larsson in the net! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waitahochiminute 2 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 If it's just for the sake of playing players in there native country then I would like to see them at least start with a swede line...Keep it mind it is the regular season opener and starting with a win is a must! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3Crowns 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 If it's just for the sake of playing players in there native country then I would like to see them at least start with a swede line...Keep it mind it is the regular season opener and starting with a win is a must! It wouldn't be just because they are all from Sweden. Yea it takes power away from the other lines, but those five are dominate. It would be fun to watch them for more then once shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waitahochiminute 2 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It wouldn't be just because they are all from Sweden. Yea it takes power away from the other lines, but those five are dominate. It would be fun to watch them for more then once shift. I would prefer 4 solid lines personally... Theres no doubt those 5 players are talented and would be insane together but they can only be on the ice together for so long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I think they should at least start the game with five Swedes. If they split it up, that would be fine, but that would be amazing to have an all Swede line taking the opening faceoff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I would prefer 4 solid lines personally... Theres no doubt those 5 players are talented and would be insane together but they can only be on the ice together for so long I don't see a problem if they do it for the opening shift. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey 145 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 All NHL games 100% free and illegal. No good for tonight, but useful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingsFan4Life 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I doubt he'll do anything differnt then he would do in any regular season game. I would guess he would put whatever lineup he thought was the best matchup out on the ice. This isn't and exhibition game it counts the same as any other and you never know how big those 2 points could be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It'd be cool to see, but at this point I'd be glad if I got to watch the game, period. Since I don't have Versus anymore, I don't know how that'll be possible. At least one of the games will be broadcast on CBC, if you set up a Canadian proxy (which isn't difficult) you'll be able to watch the stream on their site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cern 0 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I doubt he'll do anything differnt then he would do in any regular season game. I would guess he would put whatever lineup he thought was the best matchup out on the ice. This isn't and exhibition game it counts the same as any other and you never know how big those 2 points could be. Well, he did reunite the Grind Line when McCarty came back, that line is pretty ineffective nowadays and it was during a regular season game. And it's not like that lineup is a trainwreck waiting to happen - at worst they chip the puck down the ice at the first chance of possession and switch up the lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 I don't see it for a full game, but for the first shift I could see Babs doing it. Would be nice for the players and the Swedish fans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 At least one of the games will be broadcast on CBC, if you set up a Canadian proxy (which isn't difficult) you'll be able to watch the stream on their site. Thanks, I'll give it a try. I have streamed games online before, but never from a Canadian proxy on CBC as far as I can remember. Hope the country won't mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted September 14, 2009 It's already happened a few times. Back in '05-'06 when Lilly played with Nick and Z spent most of the year with Homer and Sammy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
