diehardredwing19 11 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 hey guys dissapointing, embarrassing loss but just wondering what do you guys think of sitting meech and calling up andy delmore from GR. i mean maybe it wouldnt be a bad thing, he certainly is bigger n has more offence touch n passing skills, i think him n ericsson pairing could do some damaage offensively n defensivley, i mean he cant be worse then lebda or meech....thoughts please... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lamothe 5 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Hate to say it, but I'd rather see Kindl than Delmore... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 In his own end, Delmore is the worst defenceman that I've seen play this year (based on the pre-season). Or darn close. And I've watched quite a few games. After a 6-2 loss, I don't think bringing up a D who can only play offensively is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LidsFan 68 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I see nothing wrong with giving him a try, he certainly couldn't play any worse than some of our defense has. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 He's easily the worst defensive option we've got. Definitely the best offensive option of all the call-ups, but his defense alone ruined his shot at a sustained NHL career, despite leading the league in PP goals one year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsideplaya 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 I think Delmore is more a luxury than a guy this team needs right now. I rather find a good stay at home guy for our 3rd pairing and have Delmore as our 7th man over Lebda and Meech. I would like to see what Janik or Kolosov could do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namingway 146 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 (edited) Hate to say it, but I'd rather see Kindl than Delmore... This. Edit : At this point I'd rather even see Kolosov suited up with the Wings. Edited October 14, 2009 by Namingway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 5,131 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 as long as we have the added cap space, why not bring some other D up? Sit Meech, and play Kindl a few, Kolosov a few, hell, maybe the diamond is waiting in GRR and when its all said and done, BOTH Meech and Ledba can be traded for a 4th round pick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Delmore is just meech with a shot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 bring up Kindl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snazzy 0 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Nope. Lebda should get the spot. We have enough new-comers on the roster, we don't need to keep adding to that. Wings are still trying to gel, can't do it if you want to keep changing players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Nope. Lebda should get the spot. We have enough new-comers on the roster, we don't need to keep adding to that. Wings are still trying to gel, can't do it if you want to keep changing players. Lebda should get his ass traded. That guy is the weak link in the D. I don't know if Kindl is ready yet (he sounded a season away from the training camp reports). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest micah Report post Posted October 14, 2009 True - however do you honestly believe Meech is better than Lebda cause I certainly don't...All that hogwash of "well Meech can also play forward" is just that...Hogwash! This. Versatility is nice and all, but I don't think sucking at two positions is all that much more valuable than sucking at one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p_diddy_datsyuk_13 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 After seeing two or three guys in the Buffalo game walk right around Meech before scoring, I would say something needs to be done... That is obvious... but Delmore is no better defensively... bring on Kolosov!! Meech needs to come out of the lineup... he decent offensive player, at best, but in a 6th or 7th defenseman, you need a guy who can play defense, and Meech has proven time and again, nearly everytime he plays, that he may be the easiest D-man to beat one-on-one. Although not much of an upgrade, Lebda at least has the speed to catch up with the play when he gets beaten. Even Kyle Quincey is better in his own end than Meech. Which is the big reason I knew they let the wrong guy go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
9-HoweFan 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Hate to say it, but I'd rather see Kindl than Delmore... Sweet avatar, LOLOLOLOLOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 For all the criticism Lebda and Meech are deservedly getting, keep in mind that Ericsson has played like crap so far this year. We don't have anyone to call up that's significantly better than Lebda/Meech, let alone good enough to carry an underperforming Ericsson. We either need to change up the pairings to try to get them going, or play the top four 28 minutes a game. When he was paired with Chelios, Lebda actually looked like he belonged in the NHL. Same when he was paired with good Ericsson in the playoffs. Basically, with a reliable partner, he's fine for the 3rd pair. Put him with Kronwall, and Ericsson with Stuart, see how that works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 He's easily the worst defensive option we've got. Definitely the best offensive option of all the call-ups, but his defense alone ruined his shot at a sustained NHL career, despite leading the league in PP goals one year. Leading the league in PP goals? That's for defensemen I assume...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted October 14, 2009 Leading the league in PP goals? That's for defensemen I assume...? Yeah, I think so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
