Franzen will play tonight; Hudler will also

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Babs is unsure who will sit though

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/11/red_wings_johan_franzen_will_p.html

[jollymania 162]

I would say eaves, the only thing i remember him doing last game was getting laid out a few times

[kook_10 1,705]

I would say eaves, the only thing i remember him doing last game was getting laid out a few times

The fact that you remember him doing anything at all puts him one step above Miller.

[stevkrause 1,247]

I would say eaves, the only thing i remember him doing last game was getting laid out a few times

it WILL be Miller

[Evans_18 4]

Im with all of you, Miller to sit. My question is, who's playing 4th line Abby or Huds?

[mmamolo 287]

Despite Miller's PK ability we do have so many guys that can fill in tonight. Hudler doesnt bring any speed to that line and although Miller isn't slow he clearly is the slowest of Eaves, Helm and himself so I think it makes the most sense to sit Miller out. I think we'll just see some extra PK time from Cleary and/or Filppula in Miller's absense.

I would think the only way it's not Miller is if there is an undisclosed minor injury to another (not Franzen) player.

[stevkrause 1,247]

Despite Miller's PK ability we do have so many guys that can fill in tonight. Hudler doesnt bring any speed to that line and although Miller isn't slow he clearly is the slowest of Eaves, Helm and himself so I think it makes the most sense to sit Miller out. I think we'll just see some extra PK time from Cleary and/or Filppula in Miller's absense.

I would think the only way it's not Miller is if there is an undisclosed minor injury to another (not Franzen) player.

You nailed it - For all these reasons, it's a pretty clear choice and you almost have to feel bad for Miller, because he's played VERY well given his role, but the fact is, he's the least talented of our 13 healthy forwards right now...

[mmamolo 287]

Im with all of you, Miller to sit. My question is, who's playing 4th line Abby or Huds?

Hudler - I dont think you'll see the 3rd get broken up after it took 8 games for them to start clicking a bit. That's not to say you wont see Hudler - Modano - Cleary for a couple of shifts at some point but I think to start we see:

Abdelkader - Modano - Cleary

Hudler - Helm - Eaves

Miller (sitting)

You nailed it - For all these reasons, it's a pretty clear choice and you almost have to feel bad for Miller, because he's played VERY well given his role, but the fact is, he's the least talented of our 13 healthy forwards right now...

Exactly - plus you just get the sense that Hudler would mesh better with Eaves. The speed that Eaves brings should create more space for him. It'll be interesting to see 1. if we're right, and 2. how they mesh

[stevkrause 1,247]

Hudler - I dont think you'll see the 3rd get broken up after it took 8 games for them to start clicking a bit. That's not to say you wont see Hudler - Modano - Cleary for a couple of shifts at some point but I think to start we see:

Abdelkader - Modano - Cleary

Hudler - Helm - Eaves

Miller (sitting)

I think there's a great chance you see merri-go-round on the bottom 2 lines tonight, with essentially all 6 getting mixed and swapped at various points...

Abdelkader-Modano-Cleary

Hudler-Helm-Eaves

Hudler-Modano-Cleary

Abdelkader-Helm-Eaves

Adbelkader-Modano-Hudler

Cleary-Helm-Eaves

Hudler-Abdelkader-Modano

Cleary-Helm-Eaves

I wouldn't be surprised to see any of those at some point throughout the night, not to say they will be that way all night, but at some point, for a look...

Edited November 5, 2010 by stevkrause

[Guest Stolberg]

I would say eaves, the only thing i remember him doing last game was getting laid out a few times

didn't he deny a really good scoring chance along with stuart the other day?

[stevkrause 1,247]

didn't he deny a really good scoring chance along with stuart the other day?

yes he did, not to mention he registered 3 shots on net to Miller's 0 and played just an overall very solid defensive game, while generating some offense as well...

[newfy 695]

Eaves shouldnt be sitting for if Miller is in the line up. I think Hud will be on the 4th line after the solid game we saw from the third line last game

[Evans_18 4]

Im not sure how Hudler will fit in with the fourth line. We all know Helm has the speed to back check and set up a play, but God I am hoping Hudler does not try to set him up. I still do not trust Helm's shot.

I have to agree with you Stev, the bottom 6 is going to be mixed unless they play extremely well. I would love to see if Hudler and Filp still play well together but we all know we will not see that happen, that 2nd line has been way too good for us despite there little slow down.

[dragonballgtz 273]

I want to see

Eaves-Cleary-Mo

Helm-Midget-Abby

*Disclaimer- Don't get all pissy with me because I didn't list them in the right position. It's just a line combo I want to see.

[stevkrause 1,247]

I want to see

Eaves-Cleary-Mo

Helm-Midget-Abby

*Disclaimer- Don't get all pissy with me because I didn't list them in the right position. It's just a line combo I want to see.

Cleary and Hudler at center???? What the hell is wrong with you?!?!?!?!?!?

seriousness though, I think there's a good chance that we'll see that at some point, I personally think those would be very complementary lines as well...

Edited November 5, 2010 by stevkrause

[Guest mindfly]

Skill doesn't do it for wings on most nights, work ethic is everything especially against a young fast team... i think this is a bad descision, hudler won't be any better and Miller is one of the 10 best forward PK'ers in the league (yeah you heard me)...im not so sure abdelkader is ready for pk duties yet he has only just come back from injury while miller is in a rythm

Edited November 5, 2010 by mindfly

[wings1110 184]

eaves sits tonight miller sits tomorrow or visa versa

[Guest Stolberg]

[germanwing 154]

Seems, that Eaves will sit tonight!

http://www.freep.com/article/20101105/SPORTS05/101105037/1053/Wings-Franzen-says-hes-OK-to-play-tonight-Hudler-in

[dragonballgtz 273]

Seems, that Eaves will sit tonight!

http://www.freep.com/article/20101105/SPORTS05/101105037/1053/Wings-Franzen-says-hes-OK-to-play-tonight-Hudler-in

Even with him injured I rather him play instead of Miller. Helm and Eaves on the PK is sexy.

[mmamolo 287]

Even with him injured I rather him play instead of Miller. Helm and Eaves on the PK is sexy.

And there's the undisclosed minor injury...

[stevkrause 1,247]

And there's the undisclosed minor injury...

I still hope Eaves plays tonight... that article is only speculation...

[Guest Crymson]

Why wouldn't Franzen play? I haven't heard anything.

[Guest mindfly]

Why wouldn't Franzen play? I haven't heard anything.

Sore hip flexor... where have you been?

[dicksmack 33]

I say play Hudler with at least one other skilled offensive player that he's gelled with in the past on his line or trade him, as his offensive talent is wasted. Hudler should be on the second pp unit. I would give him a chance to re-adjust to the NHL first before trading him. If he were to be traded to the Eastern Conf., he'd be ripping it up in no time. We might get a decent player in return for Huds or a draft pick. I predict (and hope) though, that Hudler will step up to the second line and pp unit as a result of the inevitable minor injuries and slumps (ie. Bert) we'll face this year and will re-establish himself in the D.