uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) With Darren Helm back and playing well, forward Kris Newbury has been assigned to Grand Rapids. Link Matthias Ritola is being called up instead, MLive and RWC are now reporting. Newbury doesnt deserve to be sent down. Number 21 does. Edited December 21, 2009 by uk_redwing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Newbury down, Ritola up. Kenny Holland says, "Newbury gave us a good little push there, but you know, we are going to try something else -- shake it up a little." And there was much rejoicing. Riiiiiiitola Edit: Hmm ... that's supposed to say "Never Fear, Ritola's Here" .... stupid Mondays. Edited December 21, 2009 by Octopus's Garden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Link MLive reports that Filppula might be ready to return. Newbury doesnt deserve to be sent down. Number 21 does. You understand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 You understand? I do yes. Leino sucks. Newbury has been a far greater asset than he has whilst hes been here. Turns out Ritola is getting called up anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
useyourillusion 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 i agree, leino sucks. newbury should have stayed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) No harm done, it's a new fear for the opponents! EDIT: Aussie is going to love this. Edited December 21, 2009 by FinWing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 i agree, leino sucks. newbury should have stayed. Yeah. I'm glad Babcock and Holland don't suck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Nice! That could be interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xBrave_Heartx 0 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 He hasrdly produces any points, He's soft, He will play timid just like the last game he played for the wings. For god sakes I would have rather had Jeremy Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinRedWing 172 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 No harm done, it's a new fear for the opponents! EDIT: Aussie is going to love this. And Versus is broadcasting the other BJ's game on the 28th,Aussie's gonna see the man play in high def. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z and D for the C 712 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 I would expect that Leino waivers. Despite how the all-mighty LGWers feel about him, he isn't worth losing over Newbury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 As disappointing as Leino has been it's still very early in his career. That said, NEWBURY NOOOOOOOOOOOO ack, at least it was a treat to have him up here for a little bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 If I recall, Filp and Leino had some good chemistry when they were together. The kid has talent, he just needs to get stronger on the puck and not be afraid to get some dirt on his face. So will Filpulla be back for Wednesday's game, then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 So will Filpulla be back for Wednesday's game, then? No. Ritola is replacing Newbury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Ryan 1 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Need more Helms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 No. Ritola is replacing Newbury. Thanks for clearing that up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robb himself 143 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 yeah I really liked what I saw from Newbury, but if it means Filppula is coming back... so be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Should have been Jamie Tardif. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 I haven't been to a Griffins game in a couple years so forgive my ignorance, but Newbury was outperforming Ritola in the minors in every category; more points in less games played, more penalty minutes, better +/-. Besides, Newbury wasn't doing all that poorly in the NHL(1 goal, 4 pm, +1) Why would Ritola be replacing Newbury? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick Zombos Ghost 82 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 should have been TATER TOTS first Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 Need more Helms. No, not until Helm starts scoring goals, anyway. Leino has the potential to be a goal scorer as he showed last year, so that's why the Wings keep giving him a chance in the hopes that he rediscovers his confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Eh. Ritola is having yet another mediocre season so perhaps this is to assess where he's at in his progression? Otherwise you would think there are better options to call up. Edited December 21, 2009 by thedatsyukian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted December 21, 2009 should have been TATER TOTS first He's joined team Slovakia for the World Junior Championships. http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/r...ses/?id=3941038 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Would have prefered Leino to be sent down, it can be good to have a pissed off player on the ice, newbury that is.. Haven't seen Ritola play much only a few games with detroit a couple of season ago... From what I've read and been told he's a team guy, great work ethic and solid attitude, quite the opposite of Ryno and Axelsson, so i think he deserves a chance just because of that. Edited December 21, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
