LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 I am a bit excited, its too bad Kindl is the odd man out, but if Commodore plays the game he was signed to play and Ericsson goes back to the first 5 games Ericsson (fighter and hitter) this is gonna be one bad ass defense to play against... I am thinking Babcock might have to split up LIds and White though, maybe put White with Stuart and Kronner with Lids, but Ericcson and Commodore should be VERY intimidating as long as they keep away from head shots... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 i sent commie the video over the summer via twitter of kostopoulos' elbow on stuart. i hope he got it - i've been waiting for this game for a while. it wasn't an elbow, rather interference Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Probably not since Babcock dressed Downey. Although Jackman is not to be taken lightly, he is just as tough if not tougher than Commie. Great to see none the less. Jackman isnt the best fighter but he is a fighter none the less, I like Commies chances with him though, Jackman is a punching bag at times but a good player for the fourth line. Its still nice to have a guy who can play a regular shift, AND pretty much fight anyone in the league on a given night except the super heavy weights like Mcintyre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 Jackman isnt the best fighter but he is a fighter none the less, I like Commies chances with him though, Jackman is a punching bag at times but a good player for the fourth line. Its still nice to have a guy who can play a regular shift, AND pretty much fight anyone in the league on a given night except the super heavy weights like Mcintyre. Earlier in his career with the Islanders, Jackman wasn't a good fighter at all. He's gotten better as he's gained experience. Not the best fighter, for sure, but as long as Kostopoulos and Stortini are around, Jackman won't have to worry about being the NHL's official punching bag. I hope Commodore (Or anyone for that matter) goes after Kostopoulos directly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted November 3, 2011 It should be Stuart or Ericsson out, not Kindl. Not going to happen right now since Stuart is 2nd and E's 3rd on the team in PK time-on-ice per game and the PK's about the only thing that's going right at the moment. *shrug* Other than that I'd agree. Those two are also leading the defence in hits so at least they're doing something right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,961 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 This is just painful to watch... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 I rather have seen Kindl in there instead of Commors. But whatever. Doesn't really matter in the end now does it? Especially with the way this team is playing at the current moment. : ( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 Commodore was fine tonight, I can't say the same for Stuart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 Commie wasn't bad tonight. Being his 1st game and all, I actually liked Ericssons game tonight. It;s the forwards that are the problem right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 Commodore did indeed look decent. Stuart not challenging Kostoupopus was disappointing. Was he waiting for McCarty to do his job for him like Draper did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 What the heck is Brad Stuart's deal right now? Of the 11 games we've playeed, he's been horrible in 75% of them. I don't get what his deal is, he seems to be turning the puck over left, right and centre. And Kindl was the one benched? Behind Lids, he's probably been our most consistent defenseman this season. Talk about taking the easy route. Kronwall was awful again tonight, but I''m so glad we scratched Kindl!!!!!!!!!1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted November 4, 2011 What the heck is Brad Stuart's deal right now? Of the 11 games we've playeed, he's been horrible in 75% of them. I don't get what his deal is, he seems to be turning the puck over left, right and centre. there are actually some people here who think he deserves a raise. insanity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Convert 55 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 I thought Commodore actually looked pretty decent tonight, especially considering he hasn't played in a while. Would watch again. The D-men are not the problem here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted November 4, 2011 Commodore didn't do anything tonight, nothing good or bad. He needs to pick up the physicality. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 Commodore didn't do anything tonight, nothing good or bad. He needs to pick up the physicality. That's a great starting point for a 6th defensemen. IMO of you don't remember them playing, then they did well. For the worst defensemen on the team (being the 6th/7th), no mistakes is the best you can ask. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 Maybe Stuart should take retribution. Isn't he 6'2 and from Western Canada? Does he still do that? 1 lil Wing's fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 Does he still do that? I wish. 2 Detroit \# 1 Fan and lil Wing's fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 "The only thing I don't like about it is that you get a lot of people on there who are just writing whatever they can to try to get your attention, because it makes their day if you are mad. "But, if you block that out? It's interesting. It's fun." I'm pretty sure Commie is talking about Twitter but he could also be talking about LGW or HF or pretty much any Wings forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites