Guest blueadams Report post Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) EDITED - Post-CLEARY lines: ideas? Franzen-Zetterberg-Bertuzzi Hudler-Filppula-Holmstrom Miller-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Mursak ??? The Franzen-Zeterberg-Bertuzzi line is dynamite when together, we all know that. The Hudler-Filppula-Holmstrom line might be able to get a little bit of poor man's z-d-h going (although it'd be bad defensively?). The bottom two lines could at least play defensively responsible hockey. Edited December 27, 2010 by blueadams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 Cheers! Franzen-Zetterberg-Homer Clears-Filppula-Bert Huds-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Miller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaman 713 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 right now...i believe...the plan is to roll 1) Zetterberg, Franzen, Holmstrom; 2) Filppula, Bertuzzi, Cleary; 3) Abdelkader, Hudler, Eaves; 4) Helm, Miller, Draper. i don't like these lines, because #1) Bertuzzi and Cleary on the same line together = poison (regardless of who's in between them); and #2) I think it's now or never to see if Huds is a top six forward. so here's what I'd do: Franzen-Zeterberg-Bertuzzi Hudler-Filppula-Holmstrom Cleary-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Miller i don't think we have the depth to put three scoring lines out there without Pav (and Modano). So, I'm going with two excellent scoring lines, and two excellent defensive lines. That first line is dynamite whenever they're together. That second line I'm hoping can get a little poor man's Z-D-H going. Then the third and fourth lines we know we can count on for responsible minutes. Thoughts? (merry christmas!) :chug: :beerbuddy: Merry Christmas LGW this round is on me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey v3.4 45 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 I say play Hudler for one game, and one game alone, with Zetterberg. See if he can even pull out 1 point. :chug: :beerbuddy: Merry Christmas LGW this round is on me. I'm coming to collect. What is your address? jk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) As much as I'd like to see the Triple-H line, Hudler and Homer will never play on the same line. Too weak defensively. I propose: Cleary - Zetterberg - Bertuzzi Franzen - Flip - Homer Abby - Helm - Eaves Enforcer - Draper - Enforcer Edited December 25, 2010 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 Franzen - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Cleary - Filppula - Bertuzzi Hudler* - Abdelkader - Eaves Mursak - Helm - Miller *or Draper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted December 25, 2010 i REPEAT, Bertuzzi + Cleary = garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pvilleguru 65 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 i REPEAT, Bertuzzi + Cleary = garbage. Cleary - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Franzen - Filppula - Bertuzzi Hudler* - Abdelkader - Eaves Mursak - Helm - Miller *or Draper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 As much as I'd like to see the Triple-H line, Hudler and Homer will never play on the same line. Too weak defensively. I propose: Cleary - Zetterberg - Bertuzzi Franzen - Flip - Homer Abby - Helm - Eaves Enforcer - Draper - Enforcer I like your 4th line best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 I like keeping the BFF line together. Cleary-Zata-Homer BFF Helm-Abby-Eaves Huds-Draper-Miller If the first line fails- Cleary is hot lately, so I have confidence in that line- then put Huds in to see if he can generate anything. By "anything", I mean "push Cleary to produce". The 4th line is kind of a "leftover line", but I figure with Drapes and Miller, you have defensive responsibility, and Huds tends to find his hands when playing low minutes. Who knows? All I know for sure is that we are going to see a lot of variety until Pavel gets back. :beerbuddy: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted December 25, 2010 franzen - zetterberg - holmstrom cleary - filppula - eaves hudler - abdelkader - bertuzzi draper - helm - miller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted December 25, 2010 honestly i want to see what ilari can do. hudler doesn't offer much at either end of the ice and at this point (no dats) we can't afford to have guys blatantly floating out there. he is wasting good ice time and racking up the minuses. Roll with this: Franzen-Zetterberg-Holmstrom I.Filppula-V.Filppula-Cleary Bertuzzi-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Miller 1 Zeke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 1) Kindl finally in for Ericsson 2) Ericsson moves up to forward for some needed muscle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpIkE 17 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 So exactly why does Bertuzzi and Cleary = poison? I actually remember Bertuzzi setting up a number of Cleary's goals lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stolberg Report post Posted December 26, 2010 1) Kindl finally in for Ericsson 2) Ericsson moves up to forward for some needed muscle rafalski would be a more appropriate forward, the way he's been playing lately... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Don't know but I think huds should get one game with zetterberg and I think eaves is a capable 2nd line winger. He's got a scoring touch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlakKy 58 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Rolling Chair - Zetterberg - Holmstrom the other lines stay the same. I put the rolling chair on the wing rather than in center because typically they are really one way players (they don't have much foresight in decision making)... and since it is new to the team I don't want to load it up with responsibility. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I want to see Hudler given a legitimate shot at the top 6. Give him a chance with Zetterberg and Cleary/Holmstrom. It's now or never for Hudler to produce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Hudler should be given a legitimate shot in the top six with Dats out. Hudler getting back on track is the only realistic way to make up for the scoring lost with Dats out. Putting him in the top 6 and giving him a real shot to play is the best way to make that happen quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 right now...i believe...the plan is to roll 1) Zetterberg, Franzen, Holmstrom; 2) Filppula, Bertuzzi, Cleary; 3) Abdelkader, Hudler, Eaves; 4) Helm, Miller, Draper. i don't like these lines, because #1) Bertuzzi and Cleary on the same line together = poison (regardless of who's in between them); and #2) I think it's now or never to see if Huds is a top six forward. so here's what I'd do: Franzen-Zeterberg-Bertuzzi Hudler-Filppula-Holmstrom Cleary-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Miller i don't think we have the depth to put three scoring lines out there without Pav (and Modano). So, I'm going with two excellent scoring lines, and two excellent defensive lines. That first line is dynamite whenever they're together. That second line I'm hoping can get a little poor man's Z-D-H going. Then the third and fourth lines we know we can count on for responsible minutes. Thoughts? (merry christmas!) Horrific line IMO. Franzen-Zeterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Eaves Cleary-Abdelkader-Bertuzzi Draper-Helm-Miller Just don't like Bert with Flip, they don't make anything happen. 2 Shaman and Theophany reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theophany 110 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Horrific line IMO. Franzen-Zeterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Eaves Cleary-Abdelkader-Bertuzzi Draper-Helm-Miller Just don't like Bert with Flip, they don't make anything happen. I actually really like those lines, though I worry about any line with Homer and Mule together in our defensive zone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey v3.4 45 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 (edited) I still say put Huds with Z for one game. If anything will get Hudler acting like a top 12 forward (). If he can't get a point centering Zetterberg......... If Hudler drag's Z down, or can't get a freaking single point, scrap the line. We've tried Hudler with everyone else. Pick a soft opponent, and start Huds up front with Holmstrom and Z. Just for one game. It's unlikely to happen though. In Detroit line advancement is usually earned. Even when it's experimental, it's still typically earned slots. Earnings wise, Hudler shouldn't even be daydreaming of playing on Z's line. Edited December 26, 2010 by Joey v3.4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey v3.4 45 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 Franzen-Zeterberg-Holmstrom Hudler-Filppula-Eaves Cleary-Abdelkader-Bertuzzi Draper-Helm-Miller I actually really like those lines, though I worry about any line with Homer and Mule together in our defensive zone. Yeah, Zetterberg would have to play a heavy defensive game. But it would provide a lot of opportunity for him to use his passing ability. His shot percentage is pretty low this year, so in my opinion he could use a string of assists. I've never seen us have so much flexibility on one roster Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest blueadams Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I've changed my mind since the OP...the Huds-Flip-Homer line would be too bad defensively, so how about: Hudler-Zetterberg-Holmstrom Franzen-Filppula-Bertuzzi Cleary-Abdelkader-Eaves Draper-Helm-Miller I know it SEEMS crazy to put Huds on the first line, but really, I think it makes a lot of sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted December 26, 2010 I'm pretty surprised this thread didn't show up on Wednesday around 8:15. Seriously, I checked the boards on my phone from the bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites