redwingfan19 293 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 That's a complete overreaction 3 games into the season. The entire team has looked sluggish. overreaction? bertuzzi has looked like this ever since his back surgery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Come on, look: Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Leino-Filppula-Cleary Bertuzzi-Helm-Williams May-Draper-Abdelkader/Eaves It's not that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Law 15 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Wow this is bad, 4 months has to be the earliest possible most acl jobs are 8 months to a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 overreaction? bertuzzi has looked like this ever since his back surgery I guess I should've asked you what you meant when you said "done". Did you mean, done as in he is no longer the NHL star caliber player he used to be? Or did you mean he is completely finished and no longer even an NHL caliber player at all? IMO, I still think he is at least an average NHL player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 what a blow!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Dakota wings fan 7 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Come on, look: Datsyuk-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Leino-Filppula-Cleary Bertuzzi-Helm-Williams May-Draper-Abdelkader/Eaves It's not that bad. There are some possibilities for new line combos, that is for sure. They shouldn't have to worry about salary cap problems now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 4 months is a joke. Fischer wasn't back to 85% until a year and half later. And he never got back to 100%. The good news is that Franzen isn't a super skater in the first place. When he's fully recovered, he should look like he's always looked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Unless Babcock reunites the Eurotwins, our top six is Horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XxGoWingsxX 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 ohhhh nooooooooooooooo....and NHL 10 is doing bi-weekly roster updates now meaning that for once, even while playing online i will be crippled as the wings. Poor mule, shouldn't have kicked someone like a mule. I have confidence in this team though. Coaching/Management/Players will all endure and still kick ass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Jesus. Wow. What horrible news to come home to At least he'll be back quick enough to get a his timing back for the playoffs. One thing we do know is that Franzen's always quicker to recover from injuries than average, so hopefully his physio and recovery time is accelerated. This is a huge oppertunity for one of our youngsters-- more specifically for Leino. Leino's the only guy with bonefide top six credentials (aside from Filppula, who is a centre and will be needed to maintain offensive and defensive depth down the middle). It's also a good chance for Abdelkader to prove he's got a good enough scoring touch to play effectively on the third line... New lines assuming Babs keeps Datsyuk and Zetterberg split: Leino-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Bertuzzi-Zetterberg-Cleary Williams-Filppula-Abdelkader Draper-Helm-Maltby/Eaves/May Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Leino-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Bertuzzi-Zetterberg-Cleary Williams-Filppula-Abdelkader Draper-Helm-Maltby/Eaves/May Leino's skating has improved quite a bit but I'm not comfortable having him and Homer on the same line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 4 months is a joke. Fischer wasn't back to 85% until a year and half later. And he never got back to 100%. The good news is that Franzen isn't a super skater in the first place. When he's fully recovered, he should look like he's always looked. Franzen's hardly a bad skater. I'd put him slightly above average, especially compared to other guys his size. I'm just thinking out loud here, but now that we're short one bullish powerforward maybe Babs will play Ericsson as a forward on the 2nd PP? In Grand Rapids they played Ericsson as a forward on the PP quite a bit during his first few seasons there. It's not an ideal solution, but he was a valuable presence around the net-- especially as a screen. Of course this would be a rare thing since the PP depth is still strong. I only really think we'd see it if Z and Dats were split on the PP... and even then it'd be one of those once in a few games experiments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Wow this is bad, 4 months has to be the earliest possible most acl jobs are 8 months to a year. It is possible it wasn't a complete tear and the four months is an overestimate. Or maybe not, I know very little about the human body. *insert sex joke here* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 This was posted in a different thread...But I felt it was a good way to describe the way I reacted to the news.. Kinda like Batman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotorCityMadness 388 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 1) This really sucks because Franzen has become one of our better players 2) 3 knee injuries 3 seasons in a row, each one against Chicago...bad luck? Chicago taking liberties? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Sorry Mule, must be f**king frustrating. Well Detroit, you have a even steeper mountain to climb now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winged_Wheeler 3 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 This is a major loss...We need to put Zetterberg and Datsyuk on the same line if we're going to win now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown_Ryan 119 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 1) This really sucks because Franzen has become one of our better players 2) 3 knee injuries 3 seasons in a row, each one against Chicago...bad luck? Chicago taking liberties? Are You Serious????? All Against Chicago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenrebellion 415 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 I say we throw the year so we can get a #1 draft pick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Are You Serious????? All Against Chicago? That and the first game against Chicago to start the season right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holiday 0 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 This was posted in a different thread...But I felt it was a good way to describe the way I reacted to the news.. Kinda like Batman I remember posting that awhile back. Good picture. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 Mindfly must have put the evil eye on him during those games he attended in Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 This man might help us if Holland convinces him to un-retire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 The Mule needs to get healthy fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted October 9, 2009 This man might help us if Holland convinces him to un-retire. Captian Clutch we need your touch!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
