sharomyga 6 Report post Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) I'd rather have Meech over Lebda, but for the love of god Lilja get better! I have agree with you man. Edited October 6, 2009 by sharomyga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FedorovMan91 1 Report post Posted October 6, 2009 OMG! Our #7 and #8 Defencemen aren't NHL caliber!!! OMG!! Everyone in this board expects Lebda to be Lidstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) Edited October 6, 2009 by P. Marlowe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) Anyone but Lebda. I have always disliked this guy, the idiot doesn't do anything productive yet he pinches all the time. He is always the third man back too, even though he is credited with "good speed". Edited October 6, 2009 by Superman54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lnvincible Report post Posted October 6, 2009 Not hurting the team as much as Holmstrom, but close. ^ this comment is stupid, of course its hurting the team more when you have a guy like that playing defence, and getting beat and outplayed every time. But hey , its only 2 games in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stiffy 0 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 I feel that there is a hint of a chance that Lebda could improve and play more consistently like he performed in the playoffs, especially against Chicago. But to me, it seems as if he just lacks the motivation to push himself. He says he knows what role he is asked to play as a 3rd line defenseman, but I think he uses that more as an excuse to get away with a bare minimum performance for most of the season except in games that really matter to him (i.e. the Winter Classic and the Chicago series). Why? I don't know. If it's money, everyone has to make their way up through the system and prove that they are worth more money throughout their contract by continually improving their game and proving to Babcock and Holland that the position is theirs to take and keep. If it's being on the 3rd line and less ice time, he hasn't shown enough to be considered for the 1st let alone the 2nd line. If it's just that he doesn't care except when his is in his hometown, then get off the team because our team has higher standards than that. I think it's sad because I think the potential is there, but it's buried under a bad work ethic, misguided presence on the ice (joining in on rushes during every shift that result in horrible turnovers and goals against), and a lack of motivation to be more than just average or worse. This is the Red Wings. After four years, he should be well acquainted with their high expectations of each and every player to contribute all they have every single night. Unfortunately, there are so many other players dying to have his spot who would run with it and make the most of the opportunity given to them to be part of the Red Wings. But Lebda, who knows. It's just disappointing that our defense has to suffer for it. Miss Wing Queen, you nailed it. If he or anyone had to fight for his job, then things just might happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted October 7, 2009 LOL @ David Lankow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 To me those are three clips of Lebda submarining guys, to varying degrees. Clutterbuck's was about the only one close to being a good hip check. I'm not condoning Lankow's choke move, but Lebda gets down way too low and is in danger of taking out a guy's knees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
P. Marlowe 748 Report post Posted October 7, 2009 To me those are three clips of Lebda submarining guys, to varying degrees. Clutterbuck's was about the only one close to being a good hip check. I'm not condoning Lankow's choke move, but Lebda gets down way too low and is in danger of taking out a guy's knees. Maybe those checks are quite dangerous, but they look great anyway. They are not something you'd expect from Lebda. That was not Langkow's greatest night for sure. First he gets checked by Lebda of all people and then he shows how well he could take it by resorting to a sucker punch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icesurfer 75 Report post Posted October 8, 2009 I am a bit confused.... Was it Lebda and Abby playing with hangovers this last weekend or was it Cabrera and Garcia???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 meech - yes, lebda - at least he has puck poise and can hipcheck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 (edited) If Ericsson's out, I cant wait to see Lebda and Meech take on Ovechkin on Saturday Edited October 9, 2009 by uk_redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 If Ericsson's out, I cant wait to see Lebda and Meech take on Ovechkin on Saturday They'll be at the Joe, fortunately, and I expect Mike to have the third pairing avoiding the Cap's big line like a plague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 meech - yes, lebda - at least he has puck poise and can hipcheck see above youtube clips. Lebda can't really hipcheck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
