The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Game 3: Buffalo Sabres (0-0-1) @ Detroit Red Wings (2-0-0) 7:00 PM ET, Joe Louis Arena TV: FS-D STREAM Lineup: Johan Franzen - Pavel Datsyuk - Tomas Holmstrom Kris Draper - Justin Abdelkader - Patrick Eaves Tomas Tatar - Kris Newbury - Francis Pare John Vigilante - Francis Lemieux - Jeremy Williams Nicklas Lidstrom - Jakub Kindl Logan Pyett - Brian Rafalski Jonathan Ericsson - Brett Lebda Jimmy Howard Thomas McCollum Last Meeting: Red Wings 3, Sabres 1 Previous Red Wings Game: Red Wings 4, Rangers 3 Goals: Filppula (1), Lebda (1), Abdelkader (1), Williams (1) What to watch for: - The top line of Franzen, Datsyuk, and Holmstrom will make their second appearance together. - Highly-touted prospect Tomas Tatar will make his Red Wings debut tonight. - Defense prospect Jakub Kindl will make his second appearance alongside Nicklas Lidstrom. - Backup goaltender Jimmy Howard will make first start this season. - Expected to make up the third defense pairing, Jonathan Ericsson and Brett Lebda will make their first appearance together in the pre-season. Edited September 19, 2009 by The Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Ive missed Ken and Micky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Tatar tonight? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Here´s the lineup: Forwards: Johan Franzen-Pavel Datsyuk-Tomas Holmstrom Kris Draper-Justin Abdelkader-Patrick Eaves Tomas Tatar-Kris Newbury-Francis Pare John Vigilante-Francis Lemieux-Jeremy Williams Defense: Nicklas Lidstrom-Jakub Kindl Logan Pyett-Brian Rafalski Jonathan Ericsson-Brett Lebda Goalies: Howard McCollum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonan78 1 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 I'm looking for a big game out of Fish Sticks tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Kindl back for a third game, nice. Seems they want to get him as much ice-time during the pre-season as possible. Really interested to see Tatar in action, I hope he can impress and stick around for a bit longer. Like the second line but it would be perfect if you replaced Tatar with Draper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 I remember the good old days when at least 1 or 2 preseason games were televised... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 No Tardif again? Bleugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Wow, I'm really excited to watch tonight..man I've missed hockey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Yeah, "The Tater" is playing tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Bell Center Ice Anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Wearing my Datsyuk jersey in class right now for luck, been waiting for this for 3 damn months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Do not see the Wings losing this one unless the goalies are horrific. Will be an interesting game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Do not see the Wings losing this one unless the goalies are horrific. Will be an interesting game. Jimmy Howard! nough said' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 I have not been able to watch the past 2 preseason games. The first wasnt streamed and the game last night, I couldnt watch because Sopcast doesnt work on a Mac. Please tell me this game will be streamed somewhere tonight, with my two favourite prospects Tatar and Kindl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Can't wait to see Tatar, even though he can't possibly live up to the expectations I have based on all the glowing reports from training camp. Also, now is about the time when Howard needs to step up and start looking like an NHL goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gizmo 21 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Do not see the Wings losing this one unless the goalies are horrific. Hold that thought!!! I'm still of the thought that we need to say lots of prayers that Ozzie stays healthy this season! Edited September 19, 2009 by Gizmo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Can't wait to see Tatar, even though he can't possibly live up to the expectations I have based on all the glowing reports from training camp. Also, now is about the time when Howard needs to step up and start looking like an NHL goalie. yeah i feel as if when i see him he won't be able to live up to my expectations either. Everyone makes it sound like he is the next possible Datsyuk or Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 We're icing a fairly strong lineup tonight, so I expect a good effort. Fingers crossed for Tatar, Howard, and Kindl, and here's to hoping Abdelkader can continue his excellent play thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Abdelkader for a second game in a row sounds good, he looked great last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Thomas Vanek, Derek Roy, Jason Pominville, and Tim Connolly will all dress for the Sabres. Also, Ryan Miller is expected to play the entire game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Hold that thought!!! I'm still of the thought that we need to say lots of prayers that Ozzie stays healthy this season! I am a little dismayed that Ty was unable to stay. I guess this is Howards chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladiator 116 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Looking forward to watching Ken & Mick for the first time this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Just for the record, I don't really know what I'm doing with these GDTs, and I only plan on doing them for the pre-season, but if there's any other information you'd like to see over the next couple of games, please let me know. Edited September 19, 2009 by The Mule Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zackisonfire 16 Report post Posted September 19, 2009 Hello fellow fans. It's that time again. I'm super pumped even though it doesn't count for anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
