Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Poor Homer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I feel bad for Homer... I really do... But at the same time, LMFAO 2009-2010 all over again Only this time they're in a much better position for a playoff spot. 2 Bradster1984 and megaelixir reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Brutal. Well if there's a trophy for most man-games lost to broken bones we'll win it this year. 85 year old female astronauts break fewer bones than Red Wings. On the other hand this will give the young guys in GR way more NHL time than they'd otherwise see. Time for the cream to rise to the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 We're going to acquire many players at the deadline, as Holland is likely to say. Datsyuk, Cleary, Ozzie, Stuart, Modano, and now Homer. What, exactly, would you have Holland do? With so many injuries there's no way to tell what the team really needs. The team may be struggling now but there's such a good chance that those guys coming back will be exactly what the team needs. I get tired of hearing this attack. They'll all be back before the playoffs start, so the team won't be missing anyone (knock on wood). What move would you make to clinch the Cup for the Wings if you were GM and facing the injuries that throw any evaluation of the team out of the window? Eaves undoubtedly crossed my mind, don't get me wrong. I just think Babs likes the way the Helm line is when they're at their forechecking best. The line might be the best on the team at maintaining possession of the puck because they all have great speed and work ethic. He might not want to break that up. At the same time, Babs is looking for someone with size who can retrieve pucks and stand in front of the net. They've always like Miller for sometimes seemingly inexplicable reasons as they would move him up instead of Eaves at times. He has good height and has played the net front role last year and was good enough to be a stopgap. But we shall see tomorrow. Eaves on the first line? Yes, please. I think he's got talent, might as well give him a chance to show it while there's room at the top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 At least the majority of our injuries are happening to our forwards. We struggled so much last year because most of our Defense was out. We are super deep at forwards, but incredibly shallow at defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 At least the majority of our injuries are happening to our forwards. We struggled so much last year because most of our Defense was out. We are super deep at forwards, but incredibly shallow at defense. Exaggerate much? I think this is the perfect chance to bring I. Filppula up and evaluate him. I'm a huge fan of Tatar but I. Filp is only signed to a 1 year contract is will likely move on if he can't break the roster this season. He's healthy and still producing in GR so they should bring him up and see what he can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricky0034 89 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Exaggerate much? I think this is the perfect chance to bring I. Filppula up and evaluate him. I'm a huge fan of Tatar but I. Filp is only signed to a 1 year contract is will likely move on if he can't break the roster this season. He's healthy and still producing in GR so they should bring him up and see what he can do. well compared to forward it's true anyways I think an important distinction to make there to make it more accurate is that the Wings are shallow at defense once you get past the roster spots,but even that isn't so bad with Kindl,Smith,Janik and really how many other teams even have 6 good defensemen? just Vancouver and Philadelphia really Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey v3.4 45 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) My conspiracy theory is that this is Babcocks way of resting the team, and rapidly developing new talent. Shortly after the All Star break everyone will be magically healthy, and we will cruise to an end of the season mad rush, similar to what we did last year. I just hope we have a better plan for the playoffs though Everyone important, or old gets a nice mid season vacation. All of our prospect get to strut their stuff. Even though it's a conspiracy theory, it genuinely seems like it would be viable Edited January 15, 2011 by Joey v3.4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
under_par_00 45 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Meh, this isnt as bad as someone like Datsyuk, Cleary, or Stuart going down. I'd almost rather have someone like Tatar in the lineup, who is half Homer's age, and full of piss and vinegar. We will miss Homer's screening ability, but Abs/Franzen/Eaves will have to move into that roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 My conspiracy theory is that this is Babcocks way of resting the team, and rapidly developing new talent. And or he's lobbying for the Jack Adams award. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 it's out for 5 weeks with a broken ankle I didn't think I'd be coming into this thread and lol'ing 2009-2010 all over again More like 2008 when we had literally half the team out and didn't win a game in February. It seems like most of our injured guys are going to be coming back at around the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norwegian Red Wing 107 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 bah..Did not like this news.. The list goes on and on for the Wings it seems... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 how about bringing up Smith and putting Big Rig into hommers role, after all he is the biggest body we got to do the screeing and he did start off as a forward. just a though, although id like Tatar get some time on Z and Mule line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry 2 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Oh my god! It's very similar to last season... Red Wings will go to the playoff, for sure, but I hope that the team will be healthy... because it will be a long road... Good luck boys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 1) Heal the team and go into playoffs healthy and rested 2) Wreak destruction on rest of NHL with healthy playoff roster 3) Parade 5 PenaltyShot 96, Vladifan, Theophany and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest screwdahawks Report post Posted January 15, 2011 And it all started with that ******* Samuelsson reaching out and INTENTIONALLY tripping Datsyuk. I hope that f***in piece of s*** goes into the worst slump in history and NEVER scores another NHL goal. f***in wad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) I dont think this call up should be Tatar We know the wings aren't going to keep him up full time next year, so now they need to check out some other guys. Emmerton is out of options next year, Owens has been playing great hockey in Grand Rapids, Iflip is putting up points (but does not impress me on the defensive side of the puck, perimeter guy really) and Tardif like Owens would be good to throw on the 4th line, provide energy and maybe even kill a penalty if he has too. Tatar played well when he was up though so I guess calling him up wouldn't be horrible Edited January 15, 2011 by newfy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mroepke5 9 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 I dont think this call up should be Tatar We know the wings aren't going to keep him up full time next year, so now they need to check out some other guys. Emmerton is out of options next year, Owens has been playing great hockey in Grand Rapids, Iflip is putting up points (but does not impress me on the defensive side of the puck, perimeter guy really) and Tardif like Owens would be good to throw on the 4th line, provide energy and maybe even kill a penalty if he has too. Tatar played well when he was up though so I guess calling him up wouldn't be horrible I honestly would like to see Tatar get called up again. He obviously has talent so we need to get him up to speed. I know last time wasn't great, but he needs to develop a feel for the line, team, and league. The more opportunities he gets on the Wings, the better he will become. I know we all hate to admit it, but we do have some old guys. Tatar will need to be a regular at some point in time. 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 And it all started with that ******* Samuelsson reaching out and INTENTIONALLY tripping Datsyuk. I hope that f***in piece of s*** goes into the worst slump in history and NEVER scores another NHL goal. f***in wad. Good grief. Calm down before you have a stroke. 3 nate94gt, Vladifan and commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 What, exactly, would you have Holland do? With so many injuries there's no way to tell what the team really needs. The team may be struggling now but there's such a good chance that those guys coming back will be exactly what the team needs. I get tired of hearing this attack. They'll all be back before the playoffs start, so the team won't be missing anyone (knock on wood). What move would you make to clinch the Cup for the Wings if you were GM and facing the injuries that throw any evaluation of the team out of the window? Hudler and a pick for Carey Price. 2 Detroit \# 1 Fan and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Hudler and a pick for Carey Price. Are you Mindfly's replacement? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 What's the big deal? Put a cast on him and put him in front of the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Wing Queen 154 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 And it all started with that ******* Samuelsson reaching out and INTENTIONALLY tripping Datsyuk. I hope that f***in piece of s*** goes into the worst slump in history and NEVER scores another NHL goal. f***in wad. OMG . . . :rotflmao: But seriously, I think the blame goes to Umberger for starting all this s***. If he hadn't been trying out his triple axle jump, Mike wouldn't have started the injury parade. 1 commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Looked like a break when they were holding it. Gotta tell ya, this is a s*** ******* sandwich. Yeah, when they showed it during the game, his hand looked pretty f***ed up and swollen as s***. This sucks. Its deja vu of lsat year. f*** this s***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Hudler and a pick for Carey Price. This. It solves our goaltending issues, and we dump Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites