hockey&beer 16 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 http://www.mlive.com/griffins/index.ssf/2011/04/red_wings_recall_15_griffins_t.html Looks like the Wings are either going into the POs pretty banged up or plan on getting these kids a good look at Detroit playoff hockey. Have they ever called up this many? I usually only recall 6 or 8 (that could be because GR was in the playoffs themselves) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Griffins' season is all done so might as well get a look at as many as you can here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I think it's probably due to GR not making the playoffs (I dont follow GR too closely so I cant speak for previous years). But I dont really see any harm in calling up as many players as they can, I doubt any of them will see any time at all unless there are injuries (maybe an exception for Mursak if the team needs a boost). But why not bring them all up, let them see what Red Wings hockey is all about and then have them come into training camp next year with even more motivation to make the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I never notice the Wings "call up" the coaches, medical and equipment guys, too. How does that work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 No Nyquist? 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I could see Smith seeing action if Salei and Kindl arent hacking it. Or getting dressed and not played really unles its a blowout or something. Put him out there and let him and Abby send a message to the coyotes if they try any funny stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwings1914 18 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 No Nyquist? Probably don't want to use up a year of his contract since he was only playing this year in GR on an ATO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I could see Smith seeing action if Salei and Kindl arent hacking it. Or getting dressed and not played really unles its a blowout or something. Put him out there and let him and Abby send a message to the coyotes if they try any funny stuff watching the D pairing of salei and kindl is depressing. I could see Smith seeing action if Salei and Kindl arent hacking it. Or getting dressed and not played really unles its a blowout or something. Put him out there and let him and Abby send a message to the coyotes if they try any funny stuff watching the D pairing of salei and kindl is depressing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Probably don't want to use up a year of his contract since he was only playing this year in GR on an ATO. Is that what happened with Abdelkader in 07-08? By the way, no Jamie Tardif? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTex 1 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Sergei Kolosov has been a black ace in years past but not now. Is he hurt or has that many defensemen passed him by? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I never notice the Wings "call up" the coaches, medical and equipment guys, too. How does that work? Because they aren't under the contract of the Wings. Those personnel work for the Griffins and not the Wings. It wouldn't make sense to have your employees going to another company. No Nyquist? He's not under contract until July 1st. I would assume the Wings probably have given him tickets right near where the other Black Aces will be sitting, though . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I could see Smith seeing action if Salei and Kindl arent hacking it. Or getting dressed and not played really unles its a blowout or something. Put him out there and let him and Abby send a message to the coyotes if they try any funny stuff I couldn't. Smith will be solid, but he's not NHL-ready and certainly isn't playoff ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsdiehard13 33 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Because they aren't under the contract of the Wings. Those personnel work for the Griffins and not the Wings. It wouldn't make sense to have your employees going to another company. Fraser and a couple others will be working for the Wings throughout the playoffs. Edited with link Edited April 11, 2011 by wingsdiehard13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevieisthebest 80 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Sergei Kolosov has been a black ace in years past but not now. Is he hurt or has that many defensemen passed him by? I wanna say he got hurt not too long ago... Broken leg or something? But I'm not completely sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Black aces are called up every year. Helm and Abdelkader were special circumstances, none of the Black Aces will see the ice during the playoffs. The Wings just like to get them and the GR coaching staff up to let them get a feel of what it's like and also to help out by giving the best looks that they can at practise during the playoffs. Love the concept, but lets not go crazy here folks Edited April 11, 2011 by Detroit # 1 Fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I could see Smith seeing action if Salei and Kindl arent hacking it. Or getting dressed and not played really unles its a blowout or something. Put him out there and let him and Abby send a message to the coyotes if they try any funny stuff I couldn't. Smith will be solid, but he's not NHL-ready and certainly isn't playoff ready. Janik and Meech are the obvious choices. Each has a few NHL playoff games of experience, and have played at least two full seasons on an NHL roster. Meech holds the advantage in that he was on the Wings' roster for 07-08, 08-09, and 09-10; putting him as part of a very talented defensive corps which went to the finals twice in a row. Or we could go based on Cup rings, and pick Meech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 Janik and Meech are the obvious choices. Each has a few NHL playoff games of experience, and have played at least two full seasons on an NHL roster. Meech holds the advantage in that he was on the Wings' roster for 07-08, 08-09, and 09-10; putting him as part of a very talented defensive corps which went to the finals twice in a row. Or we could go based on Cup rings, and pick Meech. Thats true I forgot about him. Thats if he makes it through re entry waivers though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 I wanna say he got hurt not too long ago... Broken leg or something? But I'm not completely sure. Injured his ACL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 11, 2011 By the way, no Jamie Tardif? He's done as a Red Wing. They've wasted his time and effort this season. Again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Thats true I forgot about him. Thats if he makes it through re entry waivers though Re-entry waivers are likely why Janik saw time instead of Meech this season when a call-up was needed. Janik is 31, while Meech turns 27 in less than two weeks. But we don't have to worry about that anymore, so Meech in the postseason is quite possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) I guess this is Hockeytown no limits... Or is it no limits Grand Rapids? Edited April 12, 2011 by Majsheppard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) I know the injuries are bad, but come on guys... Edited April 12, 2011 by Majsheppard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 they do know, that even though Z is worth 15 players, they won't let them all play... Okay, this is too much fun!!! 2 Peadydog and Jenny reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 Seems a bit ridiculous. I would've thought: Mursak, Tatar, Emmerton, Smith, Lashoff, maybe Andersson too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 12, 2011 it's pretty much a list of who they consider to be worthy prospects in GR. They want to show them the ropes of the playoff atmosphere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
