esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 How many times does this have to be said, we're keeping Miller to lure his brother here! esteef 2 F.Michael and lookalive07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 In a scoring role Konopka was great in the AHL and in the playoffs. Miller and Konopka have played roughly the same amount of NHL games, but Miller has roughly twice as many points. Konopka could be a 20 point guy for the Wings. But my wet dream is still Derek Dorsett. I've mentioned it a couple times and I know a few of the fight slappies know I'm a pro skill guy, but I'd still take Derek Dorsett, or Konopka, or Jared Boll, or Engelland(over Salei), the crappy Thornton, or even Avery (The dude can put up points) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 In a scoring role Konopka was great in the AHL and in the playoffs. Miller and Konopka have played roughly the same amount of NHL games, but Miller has roughly twice as many points. Konopka could be a 20 point guy for the Wings. But my wet dream is still Derek Dorsett. I've mentioned it a couple times and I know a few of the fight slappies know I'm a pro skill guy, but I'd still take Derek Dorsett, or Konopka, or Jared Boll, or Engelland(over Salei), the crappy Thornton, or even Avery (The dude can put up points) We've gone over this before Dorsett is gonna be a hell of a well-rounded player. Zenon Konopka, Jared Boll, Shawn Thornton,Chris Thorburn, Jason Chimera, Brad Winchester, Gregory Campbell, David Clarkson, Travis Moen, I mean the list goes on and on of guys that can do it all. Although he has calmed down since his days in Phoenix, Dan Carcillo is still a pain in the ass to play against. He's gonna be a free agent in the summer As far as defensemen go, I was surprised today when I was browsing TFP to see Detroit listed as one of the possible destinations for Steve Staios, which raises some questions about our defense pairings. TFP is usually pretty reliable, next to Eklund of course Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 In a scoring role Konopka was great in the AHL and in the playoffs. Miller and Konopka have played roughly the same amount of NHL games, but Miller has roughly twice as many points. Konopka could be a 20 point guy for the Wings. But my wet dream is still Derek Dorsett. I've mentioned it a couple times and I know a few of the fight slappies know I'm a pro skill guy, but I'd still take Derek Dorsett, or Konopka, or Jared Boll, or Engelland(over Salei), the crappy Thornton, or even Avery (The dude can put up points) Youre pro skill but at least youre one of the few that recognize guys like Engelland are solid players. If Bring back the bruise bros, GMR, UK or myself to name a few suggested Engelland as good as Salei people here would be all up in arms saying we overvalue fighters and that he is actually useless. I can't speak for everyone considered an enforcer slappy, but I am in the same boat as you. I dont want some meathead playing 5 minutes a game. I want guys like Dorsett added on the 4th line in place of Miller. Or a grittier guy added in place of Hudler. Fighters are called useless but apparent "skilled" guys like Williams or Hudler always seem to be in this line up. Adding a young guy could solve this problem for years. Matt Martin or Dorsett or Clarkson are all guys that could be acquired, help this team in more ways then these skilled guys seem to be signed every year. These guys would be better then someone like Miller too and Draper as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted January 6, 2011 Goalie thread --> Enforcer thread --> Goalie thread --> Enforcer thread --> Goalie thread --> Enforcer thread And around and around we go. blueadams feels left out. Red wings really cannot afford an enforcer (cap space) unless it's a two-way contract player. I don't see many players jumping at playing on a two-way contract on a regular basis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 Hey guise the rediwngs have 500 cups they did lotsa fights didnt they? Why they not have anderson silva?? I thot the point of hockey was to fite more and not score more than ur oponent. He lives! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 Youre pro skill but at least youre one of the few that recognize guys like Engelland are solid players. If Bring back the bruise bros, GMR, UK or myself to name a few suggested Engelland as good as Salei people here would be all up in arms saying we overvalue fighters and that he is actually useless. I like to recognize fighters too but I wouldn't use Salei as a comparison. He's been really solid. Salei to me is actually a luxury to have on the Wings right now. He has major veteran savvy and knows the game pretty well. His experience I think really pays off. He used to be a top four guy and now to me he's playing pretty well with less pressure. He's a guy who can make a good, solid first pass out of zone and has good defensive awareness. I look at the blue line today and while they make mistakes every now and again I feel like it's the best I've seen for the Wings in the post lockout era. It's really great to have someone as reliable as Salei out there instead of having to watch Lebda screw up. And although I love Lils for what he brought to the table, it's great to see Salei out there handle the puck with confidence and be a significant shooting threat from the blue line. So, I mean, it's better to use a different comparison than Salei. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 6, 2011 I like to recognize fighters too but I wouldn't use Salei as a comparison. He's been really solid. Not to nitpick ya, titanium but, I can hardly say Salei looks solid out there. I could almost state he has been similar to Abby this season. Nothing glaringly inconsistent but also nothing that jumps out and says "solid." Meh, maybe even Abby isn't a good comparison because at times he has been solid. Oh well. Carry on lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Shoreline Report post Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) I would be happy with an enforcer, but it's not the end of the world to me the Red Wings don't carry one. They win hockey games. A lot of them. That's enough for me. This. I support my team, with or without enforcers. I'm not gonna keep bitching about the fact that the things I like most about hockey (or in this case, a sideshow) aren't being embraced by my team. Winning is more fun when you can also punch people in the face. Just ask the Pens and Flyers. I'd ask the Pens but 90%+ of their fans didn't exist when Mario needed them most. Flyers fans likely would enjoy smashing car windows, setting them on fire, burning down buildings, as well as burning Penguin memorabilia more than winning the Cup, if how they act of other league championships are any indicator. Edited January 6, 2011 by Shoreline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 This. I support my team, with or without enforcers. I'm not gonna keep bitching about the fact that the things I like most about hockey (or in this case, a sideshow) aren't being embraced by my team. I'd ask the Pens but 90%+ of their fans didn't exist when Mario needed them most. Flyers fans likely would enjoy smashing car windows, setting them on fire, burning down buildings, as well as burning Penguin memorabilia more than winning the Cup, if how they act of other league championships are any indicator. Haha sideshow..you're something else, man. 3 ManLuv4Clears, F.Michael and esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Not to nitpick ya, titanium but, I can hardly say Salei looks solid out there. I could almost state he has been similar to Abby this season. Nothing glaringly inconsistent but also nothing that jumps out and says "solid." Meh, maybe even Abby isn't a good comparison because at times he has been solid. Oh well. Carry on lol. Hmm. Maybe I'm just seeing things. I don't know. I think he's been great to watch. Especially after having to suffer through Lebda last year. Ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Especially after having to suffer through Lebda last year. Ridiculous. Literally, everything has been a pleasure to watch but that pylon. Kevin Hodson holds more of a special place in Wings' lore than Lebduh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Literally, everything has been a pleasure to watch but that pylon. Kevin Hodson holds more of a special place in Wings' lore than Lebduh. To me though, it's not like Salei has only been a little better than Lebda but A LOT. A whole lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 To me though, it's not like Salei has only been a little better than Lebda but A LOT. A whole lot. Well he has taken some completely dips*** penalties at inopportune times. I mean it is not like he is the only one by far and at times his play has stuck out. But yes, compared to Lebda, good signing Kenny. Nothing terrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 Well he has taken some completely dips*** penalties at inopportune times. I mean it is not like he is the only one by far and at times his play has stuck out. But yes, compared to Lebda, good signing Kenny. Nothing terrible. Well if you're not named Lidstrom then pretty much everybody on the team has had their equal fair share of mental collapses. For Salei it's the penalties. For everything else it seems like they're having a contest of who can make the fanciest pass possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 7, 2011 (edited) Well if you're not named Lidstrom then pretty much everybody on the team has had their equal fair share of mental collapses. For Salei it's the penalties. For everything else it seems like they're having a contest of who can make the fanciest pass possible. Touchè. Salei is definitely not the biggest problem on defense. Seems to be the collective unit SEE: Ericsson and Raf ) . As is always grounds for great discussion, these pairings, as usual could use a tweaking here and there. But putting that in an enforcer thread nearly seems redundant. Edited January 7, 2011 by HankthaTank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted January 8, 2011 Red Wings already have a tough guy geeeezzzzzz.... /thread. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Red Wings already have a tough guy geeeezzzzzz.... /thread. Best believe Howard is gonna get into one or two before his time is up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 We've gone over this before Dorsett is gonna be a hell of a well-rounded player. Zenon Konopka, Jared Boll, Shawn Thornton,Chris Thorburn, Jason Chimera, Brad Winchester, Gregory Campbell, David Clarkson, Travis Moen, I mean the list goes on and on of guys that can do it all. Although he has calmed down since his days in Phoenix, Dan Carcillo is still a pain in the ass to play against. He's gonna be a free agent in the summer As far as defensemen go, I was surprised today when I was browsing TFP to see Detroit listed as one of the possible destinations for Steve Staios, which raises some questions about our defense pairings. TFP is usually pretty reliable, next to Eklund of course Clarkson would be the perfect Wing. He's able to play offensively and defensively well, as well as being a tough guy. I'd love to see him here, a third line of Clarkson-Abs-Cleary would be sweet to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Best believe Howard is gonna get into one or two before his time is up! I'm honestly expecting him to. He's already been involved in a couple scrums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheveldae32 32 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 The better question is where are LGW's tough guys??? Mindfly, Carman, where are yoooouuuuuuu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 The better question is where are LGW's tough guys??? Mindfly, Carman, where are yoooouuuuuuu? No kidding. When they're gone, I usually get more flack. They're definitely my enforcers around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 I'm honestly expecting him to. He's already been involved in a couple scrums. He had a fight or 2 in the AHL as well if I'm not mistaken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 Yes, without a backup, we should definitely be encouraging Jimmy Howard to fight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DyingAlive 27 Report post Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Enforcer? Dats is good enough for me. Edited January 10, 2011 by DyingAlive 1 Doc Holliday reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites