Rivalred 630 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Expectations are Wings will be #1 in division, with Chigaco being #2, and St. Louis #3. Interesting is the article does not mention the loss of Lilja while stating the addition of Salei replacing Lebda. Bit of a watered down article, but a different perspective if nothing else. http://network.yardbarker.com/NHL/article_external/An_in_Depth_Look_at_Central_Division/3082916 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 is this guy a leafs fan or something? no way lebda is better than salei Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 is this guy a leafs fan or something? no way lebda is better than salei Agreed. Lebda may be younger, but that's the only advantage he has. About the only thing Lebda does better than Salei is suck. Also, he says Salei has a Stanley Cup ring, when did he win that? In 2003 with Anaheim? I'm pretty sure that's the only time he's sniffed the Finals. 1 Lidstrom for life reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Agree with the top two, but Nashville is still better than St. Louis. The Predators are like the Minnesota Twins - they just go out and win each year (during the regular season at least). The Blues still don't have enough offense to seriously contend in the division even though Halak was a nice addition. I think the Central may have four playoff teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 This article reads like it was written by a 12 year old. Did they even attempt to re-read it at least once to check for errors? Hate to nitpick but that is seriously some of the worst professional writing I have ever seen. 1 Uncle Danny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Agreed. Lebda may be younger, but that's the only advantage he has. About the only thing Lebda does better than Salei is suck. Also, he says Salei has a Stanley Cup ring, when did he win that? In 2003 with Anaheim? I'm pretty sure that's the only time he's sniffed the Finals. salei won a cup with the Av's. someone actually posted his cup winning goal in 3OT on LGW just today or yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3chrisosgood0 7 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 lol at Lebda being the better player. I think just about any red wings fan was counting Lebda leaving is addition by subtracction. not a key loss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 salei won a cup with the Av's. someone actually posted his cup winning goal in 3OT on LGW just today or yesterday. Wasn't that Krupp? Mr. Dogsledding? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Wasn't that Krupp? Mr. Dogsledding? It definitely was. Salei's been to the finals, but he's never won a Cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX Wing 26 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 Any year our key losses begin and end with Lebda and Maltby is a good year by me. 4 GSBrooks13, Casey, Lidstrom for life and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowknife Redwing 57 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 This article reads like it was written by a 12 year old. Did they even attempt to re-read it at least once to check for errors? Hate to nitpick but that is seriously some of the worst professional writing I have ever seen. Not only this, but it's not an "in depth look" at all. It's a broad overview and quick summary of roster changes and expectations. I could have written those 5 summaries off the top of my head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted August 20, 2010 is this guy a leafs fan or something? no way lebda is better than salei It was a typo - he meant Lebda was easily better than a "rusty sleigh". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 St. Louis will be a hell of a well rounded team: Perron-Backes-Boyes Oshie-McDonald-Berglund McLement-Steen-Crombeen Winchester-Sobotka-Janssen E.Johnson-Polak Colaiocovo-? Strachan-Jackman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 I like Backes, but...he's a top line center now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Backes spent a lot of time with Kariya and Oshie last season. I can't remember if that was the first line but it probably was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Backes may have split time between the 1st and 2nd line. Either way, that's a solid lineup. Feisty bottom 6. Solid looking defensive pairings. Brewer is the guy I forgot about. Will Alex Pietrangelo get some ice time this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmad 18 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Not only this, but it's not an "in depth look" at all. It's a broad overview and quick summary of roster changes and expectations. I could have written those 5 summaries off the top of my head. Yeah, this reads like something you'd find in a High School writing class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) The sports forecaster magazine has Detroit finishing 3rd in the central, Blackhawks in 2nd, and the Blues are indeed said to finish 1st. While I like that it's a bold move, I think for this event to happen you have to hope Blackhawks bomb it. Reason being Detroit are regular season kings when healthy (knocking), and I don't see why the sudden drop to 3rd when everyone is rested and ready to play. If St.louis is 1st in our divison, Detroit will be 2nd. Edited August 21, 2010 by Superman54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Why is there a hard on for the Blues? They had promise going into last season and bombed. Why is there higher expectations now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 Expectations are Wings will be #1 in division, with Chigaco being #2, and St. Louis #3. Interesting is the article does not mention the loss of Lilja while stating the addition of Salei replacing Lebda. Bit of a watered down article, but a different perspective if nothing else. http://network.yardbarker.com/NHL/article_external/An_in_Depth_Look_at_Central_Division/3082916 It reads like it was written by a fifth grader. I hope that this guy isn't getting paid for his writing skills. 1 Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted August 21, 2010 It reads like it was written by a fifth grader. I hope that this guy isn't getting paid for his writing skills. And he thinks the Blues are an improved team, despite them losing Kariya and Tkachuk, and not adding much else. I know those players were over the hill, but just getting rid of them with nothing in return won't magically make this team better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 St. Louis will be a hell of a well rounded team: Perron-Backes-Boyes Oshie-McDonald-Berglund McLement-Steen-Crombeen Winchester-Sobotka-Janssen E.Johnson-Polak Colaiocovo-? Strachan-Jackman I hope youre joking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted August 22, 2010 (edited) St. Louis has a lot of potential, especially on defense and goaltending, but their forward group constantly underachieves with the exception of a few players. Edited August 22, 2010 by Stolberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 St. Louis has a lot of potential, especially on defense and goaltending, but their forward group constantly underachieves with the exception of a few players. Most of their forwards haven't been around long enough to say they 'constantly' do anything. A few guys had down years last season, but you're being a bit harsh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted August 22, 2010 The Central Division...hmm.... 1. Detroit. They have clearly the best roster with Chicago's firesale, the best coach, and a team that has established chemistry. They also have the best coach in the world. 2. Chicago. They have a defensive unit as strong as Detroit's, the best top six forwards of the remaining group with three excellent forwards, a solid bottom six and solid goaltending. Quenneville is also one of the league's better coaches. 3. Nashville. Mediocre forward group, strong group led by one of the league's best, and the best goaltender in the division. Solid coaching. 4. St. Louis. Decent roster, no significant strength, strong but overrated goaltending. 5. Columbus. Strong top end scoring, weak forward group, weak defense unit, Inconsistent goaltending. Division All-Stars: C: Henrik Zetterberg LW: Rick Nash RW: Patrick Kane D: Nicklas Lidstrom D: Duncan Keith G: Pekka Rinne 1 Namingway reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites