Lonewuhf 47 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Anyone else disappointed in our "top line" so far this year? We're four games in and together they have 5 points. That's barely 1 point per game for the entire line. The second line has 13 points and so far is the only line keeping putting up any real points. It seems like Zetterberg and Datsyuk are continuing their mediocre point production from last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted October 15, 2010 We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in 3 Frozen-Man, Booster313 and crotty99 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyerberger 279 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Needs to produce. Weak link is sadly Homer, so far. I wouldn't mind getting a look at: Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Cleary Bertuzzi - Flip - Franzen (Hudler if no Franzen) Hudler - Modano - Eaves Miller - Helm - Holmstrom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 ya, z and dats need more ice time i think. with the 3 lines going, its less time for our top line so far i have noticed. they just need more time out there to get the spark going. also its nice when rafi is playing cause he usually plays on the back end, now they get lids and stuart as their top dpair and it gets exponentially worse from there with janik and kindl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) Where's my boy Jake Ryan to say what everyone is thinking right now? Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way. Edited October 15, 2010 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Where's my boy Jake Ryan to say what everyone is thinking right now? ugh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotty99 302 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Where's my boy Jake Ryan to say what everyone is thinking right now? First thing I thought too. Z and D will produce we all know that. It's only been 4 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Lets just say that Z and D could use some more time and space. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Where's my boy Jake Ryan to say what everyone is thinking right now? Let's get the elephant in the room out of the way. What would that be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Zetterberg and Datsyuk have looked pretty bad this year so far. Homer has nothing to do with the turnovers and poor defensive coverage that these two have been committing. They just aren't playing with the passion that they had a couple years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Four Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Zetterberg and Datsyuk have looked pretty bad this year so far. Homer has nothing to do with the turnovers and poor defensive coverage that these two have been committing. They just aren't playing with the passion that they had a couple years ago. Datsyuk has actually looked good imho. He can't do everything, he needs support from his wingers and he ain't getting s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 What would that be? Holmstrom. 5 on 5, he's useless out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Holmstrom. 5 on 5, he's useless out there. and we have him for what another two years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Datsyuk has actually looked good imho. He can't do everything, he needs support from his wingers and he ain't getting s***. I've been thinking the exact opposite. Datsyuk has had a lot of uncharacteristic giveaways so far and hasn't really had that magic yet that we're used to. That line as a whole isn't meshing too well. I've seen Zetterberg and Datsyuk try to take on four guys at once way too many times already. I think its too soon to blow the line up though. The potential that they have when they're all on the same wavelength is worth the potential losses it takes to get to that point, imo. I hope Babs makes them fight through for it a little longer before adjusting the lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 im giving them a break for now, considering a lot of the other top players in the NHL aren't producing that much yet(crosby,gabby,parise, etc) but yes i was saying all night where the f*** is our top line? theyre are top line for a reason get some chances at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in Have to agree with this. There is not a season that I remember where Datsyuk hasn't had a slow start. Four games in they have not looked THAT bad, they just haven't really put the puck in the net. I've seen a lot of chances though and a lot of opportunities. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Anyone else notice how they didn't get any ice time in the 3rd until like the 13 or 12 minute mark? Or am I just seeing things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 They aren't clicking nearly as much as they should be. Datsyuk has looked lost half the time in the games we lost. Zetterberg isn't shooting enough and Holmstrom isn't deflecting shots or screening effectively right now. Our 2nd and 4th lines are the only ones working right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 I've been thinking the exact opposite. Datsyuk has had a lot of uncharacteristic giveaways so far and hasn't really had that magic yet that we're used to. That line as a whole isn't meshing too well. I've seen Zetterberg and Datsyuk try to take on four guys at once way too many times already. I think its too soon to blow the line up though. The potential that they have when they're all on the same wavelength is worth the potential losses it takes to get to that point, imo. I hope Babs makes them fight through for it a little longer before adjusting the lines. I wonder if it's just the re-acquaintance. Watching them so far they do seem to do things uncharacteristically, and it looks like they're trying to get used to each other, figure out what they can do and what can't they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 Zetterberg and Datsyuk have looked pretty bad this year so far. Homer has nothing to do with the turnovers and poor defensive coverage that these two have been committing. They just aren't playing with the passion that they had a couple years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in We're four games in If this was a 4-game season, we'd be in deep s**t!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozen-Man 144 Report post Posted October 15, 2010 If this was a 4-game season, we'd be in deep s**t!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Hopefully the goal Homer got will spark him a little bit. Not that he wasn't trying hard enough or anything. You just want to build on your performances and get better every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Hopefully the goal Homer got will spark him a little bit. Not that he wasn't trying hard enough or anything. You just want to build on your performances and get better every game. Homer was supposed to be past his prime 3 seasons ago and surprised everyone last year by becoming one of our leading scorers. The past couple of seasons I have always thought of Homer's production as a nice little bonus to whatever line he's playing on. To me, whether or not he pots a goal is irrelevant as long as the line he is on continues to produce. The great thing about Homer is that he always occupies at least 1 defensemen (usually the #1 guy), sometimes 2, and the goalie. Doesn't matter if he gets tips or goals, his job is very clear and he does it very well. Take up space, screen the goalie, piss off the defense, draw penalties. 1 Datsyuk Fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted October 24, 2010 Homer was supposed to be past his prime 3 seasons ago and surprised everyone last year by becoming one of our leading scorers. The past couple of seasons I have always thought of Homer's production as a nice little bonus to whatever line he's playing on. To me, whether or not he pots a goal is irrelevant as long as the line he is on continues to produce. The great thing about Homer is that he always occupies at least 1 defensemen (usually the #1 guy), sometimes 2, and the goalie. Doesn't matter if he gets tips or goals, his job is very clear and he does it very well. Take up space, screen the goalie, piss off the defense, draw penalties. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
