Slabby 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I love Helm as much as every other Wings fan, but man, Abdelkader is closing that gap. It seems like he's taken his speed to the next level, and now he's catching d-men off guard. He's turning into Helm with hands. He looks like a very, very mature player. What insanity it is to send a guy like this to the AHL. on a sidenote, I'd pay good money to see Eaves-Abby/Helm/-Cleary. That would be a tough forechecking line with offense down low. Eaves is really channeling the "I am a wrecking ball" mantra. Just like Cleary did. Tatar, skill-wise, is absolutely ready. But he needs to get stronger, and most importantly, he needs to add a first step. You can tell that he's still adapting to the North American game; he looks dynamite standing still, but can look lost when he has to skate the puck somewhere (and he's a little too slow to do that right now anyway). OHL vs AHL is a tough one for him. Maybe give him 10 games and see if he can hack it, physically, and then send him to Plymouth if he isn't ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nero 20 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 How the hell can you be down 2-1 when you are outshooting the other team by 2-1 SOG? They are the Detroit Red Wings! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I love Helm as much as every other Wings fan, but man, Abdelkader is closing that gap. It seems like he's taken his speed to the next level, and now he's catching d-men off guard. He's turning into Helm with hands. He looks like a very, very mature player. What insanity it is to send a guy like this to the AHL. on a sidenote, I'd pay good money to see Eaves-Abby/Helm/-Cleary. That would be a tough forechecking line with offense down low. Eaves is really channeling the "I am a wrecking ball" mantra. Just like Cleary did. Tatar, skill-wise, is absolutely ready. But he needs to get stronger, and most importantly, he needs to add a first step. You can tell that he's still adapting to the North American game; he looks dynamite standing still, but can look lost when he has to skate the puck somewhere (and he's a little too slow to do that right now anyway). OHL vs AHL is a tough one for him. Maybe give him 10 games and see if he can hack it, physically, and then send him to Plymouth if he isn't ready. I've been saying for a while now that Abdelkader is one of our most underrated prospects. He's improved each and every season since being in our system and he has all the makings of a 25 goal, 50 point power forward. He's a terrific prospect. And I think Patrick Eaves will become a fan favourite, obviously a long way to go but I'd put a bit of money on him returning next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skacore 2 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 That game sucked as bad as my internet connection. That game needed a fight or two to get going. hahahhaha...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 hahahhaha...... The streams of the Flyers-Leafs game were too high quality for how slow my internet was last night Dont laugh at the misfortunate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I've been saying for a while now that Abdelkader is one of our most underrated prospects. He's improved each and every season since being in our system and he has all the makings of a 25 goal, 50 point power forward. He's a terrific prospect. And I think Patrick Eaves will become a fan favourite, obviously a long way to go but I'd put a bit of money on him returning next season. It's good to hear that Howard is really the only dud in our system. I was really excited to see how Eaves would do and it sounds like he was really good out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted September 20, 2009 eaves was invisible the whole game besides crashing into the net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayze 81 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 eaves was invisible the whole game besides crashing into the net He we good on the forecheck, wasn't bad in his own zone either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
