Shaman 713 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 I think Callahan has a good chance in quickly climbing up that depth chart too if he keeps developing at even half the pace he has been... I was just glad we added someone with some snarl when we drafted him, but since, his hands have come a long way as well and now I'm more optimistic he could become a real, solid power forward... Lets not be too hasty, WHL is much different from the AHL and Callahan cooled considerably the second half of his season. If he climbs that's awesome, but right now I still think hes going to be a career call up player until he backs up his good WHL season with some AHL time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Lets not be too hasty, WHL is much different from the AHL and Callahan cooled considerably the second half of his season. If he climbs that's awesome, but right now I still think hes going to be a career call up player until he backs up his good WHL season with some AHL time. Come on now, it's not like I said he'll be on the 1st line in GR by November and on Detroit by Feb All I was saying, is that if he continues to progress the way he has been, that he has a good chance to be on the 3rd line by the end of the season in GR and who knows, maybe next year in GR possibly even get up to the top 6... but like I said, he needs to keep developing at the pace he has been for this to be a reality... I still think he's at least 3-4 years out from seeing any action with the big club... Enforcer - Enforcer - Enforcer Enforcer - Enforcer - Enforcer Enforcer - Enforcer - Enforcer Enforcer - Enforcer - Enforcer (Enforcer) Enforcer - Lidstrom Enforcer - Enforcer Enforcer - Enforcer (Enforcer) Enforcer Enforcer Coaching staff? Edited July 7, 2011 by stevkrause Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Come on now, it's not like I said he'll be on the 1st line in GR by November and on Detroit by Feb All I was saying, is that if he continues to progress the way he has been, that he has a good chance to be on the 3rd line by the end of the season in GR and who knows, maybe next year in GR possibly even get up to the top 6... but like I said, he needs to keep developing at the pace he has been for this to be a reality... I still think he's at least 3-4 years out from seeing any action with the big club... Coaching staff? Head coach: Babcock Offense: Larionov Defense: Anybody but McCrummy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Head coach: Babcock Offense: Larionov Defense: Anybody but McCrummy Nope, the correct answer was: Head Coach: Joey Kocur Asst Coach: Tie Domi Asst Coach: Stu Grimson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roz 2 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 As a current Michigan Tech student and long time Michigan Tech hockey fan (it's been tough, I know), this news made my day. He was unbelievable to watch in college and it'll really make me happy to hopefully see him get pulled up at one point and throw on that Wings jersey. 1 F2B&G reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Nope, the correct answer was: Head Coach: Joey Kocur Asst Coach: Tie Domi Asst Coach: Stu Grimson Wouldn't you want to keep it in the Wings family? Head Coach: Joey Kocur Asst Coach: DMac Asst Coach: Stu Grimson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Lets not be too hasty, WHL is much different from the AHL and Callahan cooled considerably the second half of his season. If he climbs that's awesome, but right now I still think hes going to be a career call up player until he backs up his good WHL season with some AHL time. If I'm not mistaken Darryl Bootland put up big numbers in the AHL but look at where it got him. Here's to hoping that's not Callahan's career path. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Wouldn't you want to keep it in the Wings family? Head Coach: Joey Kocur Asst Coach: DMac Asst Coach: Stu Grimson touche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 576 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Nope, the correct answer was: Head Coach: Joey Kocur Asst Coach: Tie Domi Asst Coach: Stu Grimson Grimson's out, he's gone soft. http://www.tvspots.tv/video/32159/FOUNDATION-FOR-A-BETTER-LIFE--HOCKEY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 The Eaveas penalty shot was worse. *shudders* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Don't invite it!!! That's like giving a baby a machine gun... He's on HF now, haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Minard-Johnson-Conner Tatar-Andersson-Ferraro Nyquist-Aubry-Parkes Callahan-Raedeke-Coetzee Meh... Underwhelming lines no matter how you cut it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KaPluie 1 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 I used to watch Conner star at Michigan Tech when I was a student there. He was absolutely electric in the WCHA. I'd say he's a fringe NHLer due to his size, but I'm excited to see him with the organization. 1 F2B&G reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Perhaps Conner can relieve some of the pressure defensively off of Johnson and Minard. That is, if Johnson and Minard remain as Griffins and if Conner plays on the same line as them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 The Eaveas penalty shot was worse. Atleast he just laughed it off though, Conner looked like it got in his head. I'd rather have a player be mentally strong especially infront of 18-20,000 people when they make a huge mistake like that. It's the small things that make a player great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F2B&G 15 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 As a current Michigan Tech student and long time Michigan Tech hockey fan (it's been tough, I know), this news made my day. He was unbelievable to watch in college and it'll really make me happy to hopefully see him get pulled up at one point and throw on that Wings jersey. +1. We're all in this together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus's Garden 147 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 Having watched the Pens a great deal this past year, I like this signing a lot. He's a nice guy to have in the back pocket in case injuries strike again, and maybe if he has a good year at GR, they can bump him up to the big club next season when they have some more roster space. He's not the most talented guy, but I love how he plays. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dobbles 252 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 i saw quite a bit of conner when he was with the iowa stars and peoria riverman. he is one of those guys that works real hard out there. when i saw him with the penguins i kept an eye on him as i remembered him from the ahl. i thought he played pretty well up there last year. definitely could be a guy to fill in for an injured player and be able to contribute solidly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted July 7, 2011 As a current Michigan Tech student and long time Michigan Tech hockey fan (it's been tough, I know), this news made my day. He was unbelievable to watch in college and it'll really make me happy to hopefully see him get pulled up at one point and throw on that Wings jersey. First thing I thought of was: Let's go Tech! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 I like his playing style. Welcome back to Michigan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UU4br_ThCOg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted July 8, 2011 I like this signing. Good depth player. He has speed and heart, two qualities that has taken Darren Helm pretty far with this franchise. I don't really understand the hatred Pens fans have for him. Its like "Chris Conner? HAHA! He sucks. You should've seen him botch this penalty shot." They're so glad to be rid of him and they only use THAT as their reason why. Bizarre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted July 11, 2011 I like this signing. Good depth player. He has speed and heart, two qualities that has taken Darren Helm pretty far with this franchise. I don't really understand the hatred Pens fans have for him. Its like "Chris Conner? HAHA! He sucks. You should've seen him botch this penalty shot." They're so glad to be rid of him and they only use THAT as their reason why. Bizarre. This. Apparently, they forgot when a certain Tampa forward didn't even make it within 20 feet of the net before falling down on a penalty shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
