Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Not much ice-time until the 3rd period, but in the 3rd he looked very responsible, was strong in the corners, drew a penalty due to Murray's idiocy and had a nice takeway right in front of the bench. No more Williams please. If Eaves is back in for Game 5, I'd actually rather Ritola than Draper, but that's just me. 1 Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Really noticed his strength in the corners. I like what he brings to that 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finnish Wing 110 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 I didn't notice anything because there was that big mule blocking the sight. 2 Hossa4Life and zata40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DatsyukianDeke13 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Ritola > Williams. Always. 2 Hossa4Life and Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 He played decently physical and was good on the boards. If Eaves is ready to go, I agree, peace Drapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Really noticed his strength in the corners. I like what he brings to that 4th line. That's what I noticed the most too, he was very strong, tough to move off the puck. Put it this way, he certainly did ho harm to his future prospects on this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AIK'91 22 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 That's what I noticed the most too, he was very strong, tough to move off the puck. Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by that. That alone greatly improves his line's ability to cycle the puck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) he had a nice hit in the first too. i like him, i heard mick and ken say hes going to be a red wing next season. good looks i swear hes a filppula 2.0 Edited May 7, 2010 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Not much ice-time until the 3rd period, but in the 3rd he looked very responsible, was strong in the corners, drew a penalty due to Murray's idiocy and had a nice takeway right in front of the bench. No more Williams please. If Eaves is back in for Game 5, I'd actually rather Ritola than Draper, but that's just me. everyone seemed to think i was crazy when i said i wanted ritola on the team...guess i'm not so crazy now am i?? it may have been that i wanted him playing with Z and flip, but you guys saw the obvious skill and potential he has that i saw when the griffins played the moose. hope he's on the wings next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Ritola > Williams. Always. Williams should take Franzen's spot in the lineup for next game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 he had a nice hit in the first too. i like him, i heard mick and ken say hes going to be a red wing next season. good looks i swear hes a filppula 2.0 I'd imagine he'll begin next year as an extra forward and he'll get his chances to prove himself throughout the year.Looked decent tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyD 38 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) Put it this way, he certainly did ho harm to his future prospects on this team. Assuming that by 'ho' you mean 'no', then I completely agree. Obviously I (like I assume many here were) was looking out to see what he could provide, and I saw nothing that I didn't like. To be honest, I thought that he would be more of a softer, skilled player, the type of guy who can't really work in the bottom six. Perhaps a Leino, but obviously not that abysmal. But from what I saw, he was solid and strong on the boards and he worked like he wanted to play another game or two. I think that its safe to say that Williams is FINALLY done dressing in a Red Wings uniform, and that is just awesome. Anyways, I'm feeling pretty good about the win right now - Franzen is a f***in beast - and I'm feelin' pretty good, but I'm at least 4/5s in the bag right now from Captain Morgans and Stroh's so I hope that I made some sense here. Edited May 7, 2010 by DirtyD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 Good game for a rookie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted May 7, 2010 is ritola better than miller?? because I don't think we'll be signing both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vOrophin 5 Report post Posted May 7, 2010 He is a far better fit on the bottom 6 than Williams so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
