Patrick Eaves Watch Thread.

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

10:23 TOI last night. Not much going on.

I think he had a good game. Made some great plays and looks like he is really finding his niche.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Plus 1 with one shot, 2 PIM in 11:53 last night.

[thedatsyukian 7]

I probably won't be able to update the thread as often this season.

But, hopefully I'll get it updated for everyone over the next week or two.

[Guest Stolberg]

eaves - 3G 2A +2

10:58 TOI/G

3:03 SH TOI/G

hudler - 1G 4A -5

12:33 TOI/G

0:00 SH TOI/G

Edited November 20, 2010 by Stolberg

[esteef 2,679]

esteef

[Guest Stolberg]

only one PP goal has been scored while eaves has been on the ice

[stevkrause 1,247]

only one PP goal has been scored while eaves has been on the ice

With the way he's been playing, they can NOT sit him anymore... the problem is, Miller doesn't deserve it with his play either... which leaves us back to.............. this board is gonna get ugly for Hudles if this keeps up

[Doc Holliday 1,888]

With the way he's been playing, they can NOT sit him anymore... the problem is, Miller doesn't deserve it with his play either... which leaves us back to.............. this board is gonna get ugly for Hudles if this keeps up

Miller has not been all that special. If anyone should sit it is him.

[Rivalred 630]

With the way he's been playing, they can NOT sit him anymore... the problem is, Miller doesn't deserve it with his play either... which leaves us back to.............. this board is gonna get ugly for Hudles if this keeps up

I heard Hudler was going to play for the Wings this year after his stint in the KHL. When is he expected to join the team?

- Miller and Eaves should be in...

Edited November 20, 2010 by Rivalred

[LidsFan 68]

Eaves and Miller should not have to rotate, Hudler should be the one sitting out games. Eaves and Miller should be rewarded for their hard work and hustle and be allowed to play. I want the 4th line of Eaves, Helm, and Miller reunited.

[VM1138 1,921]

I still have to ask this: What exactly has Modano done? Both he and Hudler had great games a while back that we thought would jump start them...and nothing. I'm okay with both of them left in the lineup at this point, but if we're talking about someone sitting, why shouldn't Modano be considered, too? At this point every single play has made themselves invaluable except for the following:

Hudler

Modano

Holmstrom (I hate to say this because we all know how truly valuable he is, he just hasn't been as effective for whatever reason)

Homer shouldn't sit because we all know he works hard and is a necessary part of the team. That only leaves Modano and Hudler. Everyone else (even Miller) is contributing.

[titanium2 867]

I'm okay with both of them left in the lineup at this point, but if we're talking about someone sitting, why shouldn't Modano be considered, too?

Part of being a coach in the highest level of hockey (or any profession for that matter) is massaging egos. I remember Bert last year wasn't all that great to start. At least in my opinion he wasn't. But Babcock seemed to praise him every time someone in the media brought him up. Months later Babs starts to act tough on him. Bert was not allowed to play within the top six unless he was willing to play a Holmstrom like role. He praised him for his work early on but then started to demand a lot more once he got settled. Maybe that's just part of the way they have to deal with some veterans, especially a guy like Modano who some believe to be far away from being low maintenance.

Not saying I agree. To the best of my perception, it is what it is.

[thedatsyukian 7]

Part of being a coach in the highest level of hockey (or any profession for that matter) is massaging egos. I remember Bert last year wasn't all that great to start. At least in my opinion he wasn't. But Babcock seemed to praise him every time someone in the media brought him up. Months later Babs starts to act tough on him. Bert was not allowed to play within the top six unless he was willing to play a Holmstrom like role. He praised him for his work early on but then started to demand a lot more once he got settled. Maybe that's just part of the way they have to deal with some veterans, especially a guy like Modano who some believe to be far away from being low maintenance.

Not saying I agree. To the best of my perception, it is what it is.

Just to elaborate on this, having Modano in good spirits come playoff time could pay HUGE dividends. Quite frankly, I don't think we brought in a guy like Modano for what he's going to bring in the 82 game preseason. Babcock realizes this and as such, is going to give him every opportunity to get his game going. I want Eaves to play just as much as the next guy but I have to believe that Modano could be a more valuable asset than either Miller or Eaves.

Edit:Thread updated as well

Edited November 23, 2010 by thedatsyukian

[Guest Stolberg]

having a bottom 6 that does anything in the playoffs will be better than last year

[stevkrause 1,247]

having a bottom 6 that does anything in the playoffs will be better than last year

There's way too much going on in your posts... gives me a seizure...

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Hudler should be the one being rotated out instead of Eaves.

[titanium2 867]

Jesus... What the hell is Eaves on? Not sure what it may be but I think I'd like to try a dose or seven.

[HankthaTank 1,100]

LOL "Red Wings happy hugger"

On a related note (or not so much):

"Pimpin' ain't easy yah?"

[Guest screwdahawks]

Jesus... What the hell is Eaves on? Not sure what it may be but I think I'd like to try a dose or seven.

This guy is just a joy to watch. Anyone watching that clip would think Eaves had scored instead of Helms.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

13 minutes exactly TOI last night, no points and even.

[titanium2 867]

Why is it that whenever somebody from the bottom six needs to fill in on a scoring line that Babs chooses Miller over Eaves?

There has to be a good reason for it. I thought Eaves is the one with the greater upside offensively?

[Guest Stolberg]

miller is a "big body"

even though he doesn't play like it much

[titanium2 867]

miller is a "big body"

even though he doesn't play like it much

He is rather tall at 6'2 but weighs like 170 pounds.

[Aussie_Wing 354]

Thought Eaves was very, very good tonight. He even took a shift or two with Dats and Hank, I wonder if that was reward for his great play? He was full of energy, he had a couple of golden scoring chances (one off the post), he was hitting, and was strong on the PK. Love the guy.

[titanium2 867]

Thought Eaves was very, very good tonight. He even took a shift or two with Dats and Hank, I wonder if that was reward for his great play? He was full of energy, he had a couple of golden scoring chances (one off the post), he was hitting, and was strong on the PK. Love the guy.

I just wish we could see what he'd be like on the third line with more responsibilities on the offensive end. A line of Cleary-Abdelkader-Eaves sounds like a decent idea as far as offense from the third line goes. How is it that Miller gets Hudler's spot?