Broken 16 381 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 As we've often seen from pretty anybody anybody who has spent time in the top six not named Datsyuk, Zetterberg or Cleary. I hate to spark a bunch of "You don't know hockey" replies but is floating a part of being a scoring line player? I don't know about floating being part of a "scoring line player's" game, but it sure seems to be a big part of Modano's game. And it doesn't work well on the third line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Maybe he'll think today's game is tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised to see him in Game 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Only if he replaces hudler. He cannot replace any of the PKers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised to see him in Game 3. Why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Unless new injuries pop up, I don't see him cracking the lineup just yet, even with the game that slowly went into doubt today. Even though today didn't need to be nerve-wracking, overally in the grand scheme of things these 2 games have gone very well considering how much we've worried about inconsistent play and whatever else. And I'd be one of the first people that would be thrilled to see him play even though he's had a frustrating season overall, but if it isn't broken (or not completely broken), no need to fix anything. Edited April 16, 2011 by SouthernWingsFan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 agreed that detroit needs eaves, miller and draper out there. Draper doesnt lose faceoffs, miller and eaves are gritty and hit. IF ANYTHING, if hudler flops terribly, mo comes in then, but other than that or injuries, i really dont see him coming in soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted April 16, 2011 Honestly, as much as I've been pleased with Modano's game since his return, we gotta go with the lineup that's getting us wins. But the great thing about all of our depth is, if we have any further injuries, Modano can come in and help fill the void. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 I think Mo's injury just killed any chance he had of really finding a niche with the team. Helm really took a step forward. Abby coming on strong late. Draper holding up well. Miller and Eaves always work hard and find a way to pitch in... Add that to 8 top-6 forwards, and Mo is #14 on the depth chart. I've always liked Mo and had hoped he'd find a nice place on the team, hopefully go out in style...but now I think he (and his fans) just have to accept being an injury replacement. It'll be a tough enough choice finding someone to sit once Hank is ready to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 I think Mo's injury just killed any chance he had of really finding a niche with the team. Helm really took a step forward. Abby coming on strong late. Draper holding up well. Miller and Eaves always work hard and find a way to pitch in... Add that to 8 top-6 forwards, and Mo is #14 on the depth chart. I've always liked Mo and had hoped he'd find a nice place on the team, hopefully go out in style...but now I think he (and his fans) just have to accept being an injury replacement. It'll be a tough enough choice finding someone to sit once Hank is ready to go. yeah, basically. tough decisions for when hank comes back. Good luck, babcock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 agreed that detroit needs eaves, miller and draper out there. Draper doesnt lose faceoffs, miller and eaves are gritty and hit. IF ANYTHING, if hudler flops terribly, mo comes in then, but other than that or injuries, i really dont see him coming in soon. agreed. especially with the penalty parade, we need eaves, miller, draper to kill penalties. those guys will be in. its hudler or modano Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjm502 165 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Hudler has been invisible as of late imo, give my man a shot to show everyone hes still got it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 give drapers old ass a break, he hasnt been bad, but modano deserves a chance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 So bench Hudler, bench Draper... Anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 So bench Hudler, bench Draper... Anyone else? well....salei but that really has nothing to do with mo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 I wouldn't be surprised to see him at Game 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 At this point he's just a filler. He's not a game changer, so there's no reason to insert him into the lineup. He's not going to do anything that's not already being done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 17, 2011 Hudler has been invisible as of late imo, give my man a shot to show everyone hes still got it! I could see both Hudler and Modano scratched to be honest when Z comes back. Hudler averaged just under 9 minutes a game so far these playoffs and both times he logged the least amount of ice time on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I've been really, really impressed with our bottom line of Draper, Helm and Eaves. To me they've been playing perfect playoff hockey. Eaves in particular has been so impressive, winning so many battles, hitting, even creating scoring chances. Keep it up Patty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 ^^ That. And to think somewhere in this thread someone said Eaves is "rotational". HA! Anyway, roll with the same lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Chris Osgood, though, was happy to let Modano score on him. "He looks so fabulous coming down the ice, I just let him do what he wants," Osgood said.http://www.freep.com/article/20110418/SPORTS05/104180410/1053/sports05 I think some of the fans on here would echo the same sentiment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Wonder if he'll see any time this series. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Hudler has been invisible as of late imo, give my man a shot to show everyone hes still got it! Hudler has been effective away from the puck and scored a big goal on a primarily individual effort. Only one word in that sentence applies to how Modano has played this season; individual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Detroit's "Designated Leino”. ™ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Detroit's "Designated Leino”. ™ Not really though... nobody really expected much from Mo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
