Peleshob 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 The article is here. http://www.freep.com/article/20090918/SPOR...0395/1053/rss17 Ultimately, it's probably a good idea. It's a great insurance policy to be able to throw D & Z together if needed. With the Leino-Flip-Williams line playing well, and Homer, Franzen, Cleary & Bert not being natural centres... Mule has some experience playing at C, but he's not big on puck distribution. Also, I posted this because of the funny undertones... "The Red Wings have one of the best emergency responses in the NHL in being able to throw superstars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg together when needed. But given that both are natural centers, it makes sense, for now, to use each at that position, which in Zetterberg's case means he gets to play between two thick-bodied wingers with great shots. Zetterberg, who was dealing with a tender groin during training camp, will make his exhibition debut tonight against the Rangers at Joe Louis Arena centering newcomer Todd Bertuzzi (6-3, 240) and Dan Cleary (6-0, 210)." That's some quality journalism, Helene. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zion 93 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 ****. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Boo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) Meh, nothing unusual. Lines will always be changing, and they've also had success at times being split up here and there. They'll be put back together again at some point, then split up again, and so on and so forth. Edited September 18, 2009 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 As someone already stated in one of the previous 1000+ line discussions, there will probably be a lot of line juggling this season as many guys are interchangeable. I hope Leino gets an opportunity on the PP, Filppula too but I think Leino is more scoring-oriented. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 PP1 Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Lidstrom-Rafalski PP2 Leino-Filppula-Franzen Williams-Kronwall Make it happen Babs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Bert is also pretty good on the PP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 I hope you can hear this Mike, because I'm groaning as loud as I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heaton 1 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Who plays with who doesn't matter until April. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 They will be back together at some point during this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Really though, the two lines makes perfect sense in terms of skill, at the moment. As far as the wingers go, Homer is probably "the worst" and is paired with Franzen, with Cleary and Bert in the middle. If Bertuzzi catches fire, though, Z's line could quickly become the better line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Who plays with who doesn't matter until April. ^ This x 1000. Until this team is in danger of making the playoffs, line combos aren't too big of a deal until then. I doubt this threat will start this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 And people were/are worried about this season?! Those top two lines are potentiall awesome and then there's Leino-Filppula-Williams as our THIRD? Yes please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 For some reason, I just don't see Bertuzzi, Z and Cleary meshing as a line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 For some reason, I just don't see Bertuzzi, Z and Cleary meshing as a line. Bert and Cleary get along pretty well. Z and Cleary get along well. If Bert can be like the 1B playmaker on that line so that Zetterberg is happy to get his goals then that line could very well supercede the Datsyuk line. Then again, that is a big IF in regards to Bert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 In Babcock we trust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2009 Did Babs simply forget the season him and Datsyuk had in 08? 92-97 points respectively. PUT THEM BACK TOGETHER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Welcome to September 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and now (not suprisingly) 2009. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Is this really news? When was the last time they were 'together'? Aside from a few shifts or the odd game every now and then. Edited September 19, 2009 by Broken 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Is this really news? When was the last time they were 'together'? Aside from a few shifts or the odd game every now and then. 2008. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) 2008. Exactly. Not exactly recent. Now saying that they will be together... THATS news. Edited September 19, 2009 by Broken 16 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norrisnick 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 2008. When was the last time that Mike Babcock started the season with them on the same line? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 When was the last time that Mike Babcock started the season with them on the same line? I have no idea, but I assure you I'm aware that everyone is going to play with everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
