Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 1. Datsyuk 2. Bertuzzi 3. Zetterberg 4. Filpulla Then play around all you want until Franzen gets back and gets in a rhythm. Then he needs to be near the top as well. This Cleary with the game on the line sh!t needs to stop PRONTO! Hell, put Lidstrom in before Cleary. He's actually pretty good when he gets a breakaway. Also, they need to make breakaways part of the practice routine. Too many missed opportunities during games and they are amplified in the SO. And a goalie can never have enough practice stopping them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I'm ready to take Z off the shootout. He's always had poor numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lilja4mvp Report post Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) filppula is pretty s*** at shootouts, too. i guess you missed yesterday? williams would actually be useful for one thing right about now... Edited January 17, 2010 by lilja4mvp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Howard is to blame for this shootout. I'm not a stat expert, but I would imagine that when a team scores 2 shootout goals, they win 95% of the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Howard is to blame for this shootout. I'm not a stat expert, but I would imagine that when a team scores 2 shootout goals, they win 95% of the time. True. But most teams don't have Toews, Kane, and Hossa as their first 3 shooters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 That's the thing. On paper I'd pick Flip over Cleary, guessing he's got some euro moves he could bust out. But they run shootouts in practice and pick the guys based on that. Who knows what's actually going on. Maybe Cleary really is the next best guy in the current lineup. After the first three, the pickings get pretty slim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Howard is to blame for this shootout. I'm not a stat expert, but I would imagine that when a team scores 2 shootout goals, they win 95% of the time. That's what happens when you play both games in a back-to-back. It's a shame Howard had to be ridden like this, otherwise he probably would have had a decent game and gave Detroit the win in regulation. That's what upsets me most. That Babcock has so little faith in Osgood he can't put him in on a back-to-back and feels like he has to ride a rookie goaltender at every opportunity. Bad call on his part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phazon 24 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I'm ready to take Z off the shootout. He's always had poor numbers. ovechkin is actually doing even worse, yet i am sure caps will never take him off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 That's the thing. On paper I'd pick Flip over Cleary, guessing he's got some euro moves he could bust out. But they run shootouts in practice and pick the guys based on that. Who knows what's actually going on. Maybe Cleary really is the next best guy in the current lineup. After the first three, the pickings get pretty slim. euro moves? That's what happens when you play both games in a back-to-back. It's a shame Howard had to be ridden like this, otherwise he probably would have had a decent game and gave Detroit the win in regulation. That's what upsets me most. That Babcock has so little faith in Osgood he can't put him in on a back-to-back and feels like he has to ride a rookie goaltender at every opportunity. Bad call on his part. I heard that Ozzie raped Babcock's pet kittens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Hank has never been good in shootouts, I wouldn't be against Mike trying someone like Eaves or some other random guy in there. But the Wings really ought to be better in shootouts because Datsyuk and Bertuzzi are both good shooters. They just can't seem to put it together in a shootout, annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokike 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 That's what happens when you play both games in a back-to-back. It's a shame Howard had to be ridden like this, otherwise he probably would have had a decent game and gave Detroit the win in regulation. That's what upsets me most. That Babcock has so little faith in Osgood he can't put him in on a back-to-back and feels like he has to ride a rookie goaltender at every opportunity. Bad call on his part. Shootouts are lucky stuff. No need conspiratory theories here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lilja4mvp Report post Posted January 17, 2010 when williams is back, i could see him going dat, bert, williams with Z 4th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 when williams is back, i could see him going dat, bert, williams with Z 4th. agreed.. williams has some good hands and a good shot, and he as always been pretty good at shootouts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyuk2Zetterberg 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 pull a boston and put Ericsson out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard He Do It?! Report post Posted January 17, 2010 pull a boston and put Ericsson out there. The Kings use Jack Johnson in the SO all the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Barry 230 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 euro moves? I heard that Ozzie raped Babcock's pet kittens. I heard it was consensual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 Shootouts are lucky stuff. No need conspiratory theories here. The first goal on Howard (the second I really have no idea what he was looking at) was weak and it showed that he was tired. Babcock has even stated he has faith in Howard to win games so he plays him, and having him play two days straight shows he doesn't have much faith in the backup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokike 1 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 The first goal on Howard (the second I really have no idea what he was looking at) was weak and it showed that he was tired. Babcock has even stated he has faith in Howard to win games so he plays him, and having him play two days straight shows he doesn't have much faith in the backup. backup so far has played pretty poorly and this team desperately needs points so it is understandable why head coach did not take risks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 The first goal on Howard (the second I really have no idea what he was looking at) was weak and it showed that he was tired. Babcock has even stated he has faith in Howard to win games so he plays him, and having him play two days straight shows he doesn't have much faith in the backup. I agree with Babs decision to play Howard. They are going up against the top scoring team in the league. If he wanted to get Ozzie in, he would have played him against Dallas. My guess is that Howard said he was good to go and showed it in practice. Other than the first goal, I thought Howard played well. It's not like he let in a bunch of softies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I agree with Babs decision to play Howard. They are going up against the top scoring team in the league. If he wanted to get Ozzie in, he would have played him against Dallas. My guess is that Howard said he was good to go and showed it in practice. Other than the first goal, I thought Howard played well. It's not like he let in a bunch of softies. The first shootout goal was a softie. Also, he didn't challenge very well or look too confident on the other shootout goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) The first shootout goal was a softie. Also, he didn't challenge very well or look too confident on the other shootout goals. He's not perfect, and we're all entitled to a team that consistently obliterates the competition! Let's kill him, then let's move on to Holland! So what if he made a bunch of hard saves and was laid out to dry by the defense on at least one of the goals! Spoooooiiiilllllleeeeddd.... Edited January 17, 2010 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 He's not perfect, and we're all entitled to a team that consistently obliterates the competition! Let's kill him, then let's move on to Holland! So what if he made a bunch of hard saves and was laid out to dry by the defense on at least one of the goals! Spoooooiiiilllllleeeeddd.... Get over it already man. We're all entitled for a consistent hard working team every game. We haven't had that the last few weeks. They played hard today, but yesterday took the last 2 periods off. You need to be a little more critical and less homerical (if that's a word). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I agree with Babs decision to play Howard. They are going up against the top scoring team in the league. If he wanted to get Ozzie in, he would have played him against Dallas. Well then he should have played that game. My guess is that Howard said he was good to go and showed it in practice. Other than the first goal, I thought Howard played well. It's not like he let in a bunch of softies. Well considering one soft goal by Osgood means he had a bad game, I don't see how Howard played well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 I don't even get excited when we get a breakaway and I see that it's Cleary. That's how much I know that he won't score. Definitely agree that he should be one of the top guys in the shootout. I'd probably rather see Filppula, Abdelkader, Eaves and Miller before Cleary. Certainly Franzen when he gets back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,804 Report post Posted January 17, 2010 If Leino played these last two games, he would have scored on both the shootouts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
