Hiei 192 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 MAY DAY! MAY DAY! MAY DAY!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Poor May. May isn't an upgrade over Williams offensively or in terms of speed. May's grit would be great to have around but right now the Wings desperately need speed and scoring so they can push this to a fifth game. May just isn't going to help much in that department. Now, if this were the other way around and the Wings were up 3-0 I could see putting May in. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 I approve at least kid can get some experience even if it's only one game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Yes, yes 1000 times yes please. With that being said, it was not Williams' fault we lost in overtime even though that's popular belief given it is Williams. He can't help it if defensemen pinch beyond absurd levels unnecessarily. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 If this is true, it pretty much confirms Williams won't be back next season. Babs clearly isn't impressed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grateful Gadsby 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) If this is true, it pretty much confirms Williams won't be back next season. Babs clearly isn't impressed. How can he be? Is anyone impressed with Williams? Edited May 6, 2010 by Grateful Gadsby Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MannyK 16 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 It wont happen uhh.. yes it will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenny 315 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 I like the idea. Williams, bless his heart, has been useless, an anchor, and many other things others have already gotten into. Putting Abdelkader in the lineup in last year's playoffs provided some energy for the whole team. Maybe Ritola can do the same. At the very least it will be nice to see what he can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 I wouldn't mind seeing Ritola in. If we were actually going to make it past this series I would say May but might as well give the young gun a shot to show what he's got now that we're pretty well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 My 8 year old brother could be better than Williams. But Ritola could be the unknown factor that could help the Wings finally win a game. I like where this is going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Another important point is that Ritola looks like he'll be the 13th forward next season. I'm sure Holland would love to see how Ritola reacts to being thrown into the thick of things tomorrow. I'm sure the Wings are a bit hesitant to throw Ritola in as a spare part since they don't want to stall his development. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Ritola and Abby played well together in GR this season, so maybe that chemistry can translate to the Wings. I agree that anyone would be an upgrade to Williams. I'd like to see May, but he and Draper on the same line worries me and I don't think the third line would be changed to accommodate him (Draper up, Eaves or Miller down). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Keith Jones just lit Williams up on VS. basically saying what has been posted here (but in a more polite manner) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vOrophin 5 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Keith Jones just lit Williams up on VS. basically saying what has been posted here (but in a more polite manner) I loved it. It was horrible execution by Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 How can he be? Is anyone impressed with Williams? I'm impressed with his ability to be consistently terrible. He's probably our most consistent player. 1 Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 (edited) Can't. She's out having a tonsillectomy.. Dad had a coupon for buy one surgery, get one free. Ritola, Meech, May, Larsson, Heck put in Ella Maltby... (She's the one in the middle.) Edited May 6, 2010 by FireCaptain 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 ritola is flip 2.0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyMountainWingGal 108 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 I think (and hope) we saw Williams last game in a Red Wing uniform (boy did he go out in style). I'd be tempted to root for the Sharks if I see him out there ...OK that's going a bit far..,but the Williams experiment has been a failure...a few times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Off topic: sorry didn't want to create a new thread just for this, but talking of lineups..is Eaves back for game 4? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Off topic: sorry didn't want to create a new thread just for this, but talking of lineups..is Eaves back for game 4? no i read he'll be out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 People severely underrate Ritola. The guy has good size, tons of skill, and is responsible defensively. I think the fact that they're considering inserting him is a good sign that he'll be a Wing next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 People severely underrate Ritola. The guy has good size, tons of skill, and is responsible defensively. I agree with you. Although it worries me that he can't seem to use his skill consistently enough to put good numbers up in the AHL. He has the potential to be a Franzen type of guy who just explodes all of the sudden once he's in the NHL. I hope Ritola can establish himself and get a bunch of confidence... once he does he can use those hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grateful Gadsby 10 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Keith Jones just lit Williams up on VS. basically saying what has been posted here (but in a more polite manner) Damn -- I missed that. If anyone has a clip, please post it! Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rikadyn 16 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 Hell, Put Osgood in as a forward, kill 2 birds with 1 stone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holmstrom96 347 Report post Posted May 6, 2010 While we're at it, let's deport Jonathon Ericsson, not only does he suck, he actualy has reinvented sucking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
