Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 15, 2009 The team has a nice streak going---an dwith no Franzen, no Filppula and no Williams! What say you all??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I was hoping for steak in this thread. A streak is okay too, though... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 :banana: :carrot: esteef! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Toledo 233 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I really like the way the team is playing right now. It seems like they're really playing with a defense-first mindset and that's helping to get the offense going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted November 15, 2009 We have some expendable parts now, and it shows since we can win without some very valuable players. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuck in socal 56 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 The team is starting to gel and get in a groove like we all knew they could :w00t2: :w00t2: . woohoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdinc 45 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 (edited) The young talent are truly stepping up. Leino, Abby, Helm, Miller, Eaves, Howard are playing very well. its going to show how great the front office is. With Mule Flip, & Williams out, these kids are playing very well Edited November 15, 2009 by tdinc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 it's gonna take a miracle for us to make the playoffs.. lower your expectations guys, this is gonna be a struggle of a year where we will have to win games 2-1, not like last year when we had hat-tricks left and right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 This team is so exciting to watch this year. Not that they weren't last year, but it seems they have more drive to win lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I say that this thread should delete before jinx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 3-0 without williams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CMatt89 63 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I really think this lineup is the toughest we're going to see this year. I mean, 8 of 12 forwards are North American and 3 of 6 defenseman.....that's unheard of in Detroit haha. But really, Miller, Helm, Abdelkader, May, Eaves, and Draper make up the 3rd and 4th lines...they all have speed, they all hit, they go into the corners and are responsible, or getting better at being defensively responsible. Whats going to happen when Williams, Franzen, and Fil come back..This current lineup has great chemistry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I really think this lineup is the toughest we're going to see this year. I mean, 8 of 12 forwards are North American and 3 of 6 defenseman.....that's unheard of in Detroit haha. But really, Miller, Helm, Abdelkader, May, Eaves, and Draper make up the 3rd and 4th lines...they all have speed, they all hit, they go into the corners and are responsible, or getting better at being defensively responsible. Whats going to happen when Williams, Franzen, and Fil come back..This current lineup has great chemistry. Franzen-Datsyuk-Cleary Bertuzzi-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Leino-Filp-Williams Draper-Helm-Eaves This is what happens! Well im not really sure, but this looks amazing. All of those lines can hang with almost any other teams top line on the ice IMO. Now THATS depth! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 it's gonna take a miracle for us to make the playoffs.. lower your expectations guys, this is gonna be a struggle of a year where we will have to win games 2-1, not like last year when we had hat-tricks left and right. The team is playing really great right now, but like Mickey said, we can't expect them to score 7 or 9 goals each night. Most games are going to be like Vancouver 3-1, tight, grind out games. However, we don't necessarily need to lower our expectations or worry about the playoffs just yet. Let's just enjoy watching our team gel and learn how to work with one another. They may still go through rough patches in the coming months, but they've learned a lesson from the embarassment they suffered in October, and I think that is what gives them the drive to get back in the game like they did tonight. They don't want to experience that feeling of "Oh, no, here we go again." And they didn't have "hat tricks left and right" last year--we haven't had one since 08 until Z's tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Franzen-Datsyuk-Cleary Bertuzzi-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Leino-Filp-Williams Draper-Helm-Eaves This is what happens! Well im not really sure, but this looks amazing. All of those lines can hang with almost any other teams top line on the ice IMO. Now THATS depth! I wouldn't shift the line-mates that aren't impressing alongside Datsyuk down to Zetterberg. Leave the Zetterberg line as intact as possible in light of the success they've had ever since they were put together. They haven't had a bad game since. Also, the Filppula line above was great in the preseason and in Sweden, but hasn't produced since. I think it's safe to shake them up. I'd go with: Franzen-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Leino-Zetterberg-Cleary Bertuzzi-Filppula-Williams Draper-Helm-Eaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 it's gonna take a miracle for us to make the playoffs.. lower your expectations guys, this is gonna be a struggle of a year where we will have to win games 2-1, not like last year when we had hat-tricks left and right. If your being serious about it taking miracle, then you are a idiot... but I'm pretty sure your being sarcastic since we didn't have hat-tricks left and right last season.... They are playing really well right now and our offense is really starting to take off.... keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pavel Hossyukstrom 2 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I really think this lineup is the toughest we're going to see this year. I mean, 8 of 12 forwards are North American and 3 of 6 defenseman.....that's unheard of in Detroit haha. But really, Miller, Helm, Abdelkader, May, Eaves, and Draper make up the 3rd and 4th lines...they all have speed, they all hit, they go into the corners and are responsible, or getting better at being defensively responsible. Whats going to happen when Williams, Franzen, and Fil come back..This current lineup has great chemistry. I knew this was going to happen I could feel it after he Canucks game. They just look poised and ready for anything coming they're way. I've noticed a trend with the Wings over the years no matter how they start in Oct, good/bad . From about the last week in Oct through til late Nov. the team gets it going. That's when the team won 9 in a row 2 out of the last 3 years since 2006. I think we woulda had one last year but the Pens beat us 7-6 in OT last Nov. I'll never forget that game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 If your being serious about it taking miracle, then you are a idiot... but I'm pretty sure your being sarcastic since we didn't have hat-tricks left and right last season.... They are playing really well right now and our offense is really starting to take off.... keep it up! Sarcasm detector fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Henrik Zetterberg. That is all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 I wouldn't shift the line-mates that aren't impressing alongside Datsyuk down to Zetterberg. Leave the Zetterberg line as intact as possible in light of the success they've had ever since they were put together. They haven't had a bad game since. Also, the Filppula line above was great in the preseason and in Sweden, but hasn't produced since. I think it's safe to shake them up. I'd go with: Franzen-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Leino-Zetterberg-Cleary Bertuzzi-Filppula-Williams Draper-Helm-Eaves Actually, I do like that a bit more. I was trying to keep Z and Dats together, but with those 2 plus helm and drapes on the same line it was tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Actually, I do like that a bit more. I was trying to keep Z and Dats together, but with those 2 plus helm and drapes on the same line it was tough. Yeah, while I prefer keeping Dats and Hank together, I think having them always play together on the PP will help keep the chemistry going between them. Right now we just don't have a the extra elite forward to hold the 2nd line together. I suppose we could do this when everyone is back, though: Zetterberg-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Cleary Bertuzzi-Williams-Leino Draper-Helm-Eaves The problem there is that Williams is a crappy centre on the Wings because he's not responsible enough defensively. Even without Draper and Helm glued together we lack a quality 3rd line centre. Helm could do it but he doesn't provide the offensive upside Filppula does when he's on the 3rd. Plus, Helm is waaaaayyy more dangerous when he's with other guys who can keep up with his insanely fast skating. Right now the big concern is either getting Bertuzzi's shot selection and timing back or getting someone else up with Datsyuk who can actually do something with the puck when handed it. I'm sick of seeing Bertuzzi hold the puck or try and pass it when Datsyuk hands him a brilliant scoring chance on a platter. Bertuzzi's a great guy to bull around, but he doesn't seem to have the hockey sense you'd want from a guy who's going to be Datsyuk's goal-puppet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Is scratching Williams a bad idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 Sarcasm detector fail. ha, i was being optimistic from that pessimistic comment... i guess i just don't get why people think it will take a "miracle" for us to MAKE the playoffs... i mean, we are not as dominate as last year, but we are not terrible by any means... they are 7-1-1 in their last 9 and are 1 point out of the lead for the central... he just makes no sense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 ha, i was being optimistic from that pessimistic comment... i guess i just don't get why people think it will take a "miracle" for us to MAKE the playoffs... i mean, we are not as dominate as last year, but we are not terrible by any means... they are 7-1-1 in their last 9 and are 1 point out of the lead for the central... he just makes no sense The other guy was being sarcastic in regards to the feeling prior to the recent games that the Wings would struggle to score. The give away that he was being sarcastic was when he remarked that they got hat-tricks all the time last year (noting that the Wings didn't score a single hat-trick last year). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hak 21 Report post Posted November 15, 2009 i love streaks (hot ones!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
