Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 I posted this in the gameday thread but it was at the bottom of the page so I don't know if anyone saw it so I thought I'd start a new topic. What's up with our PK? We seem to have solid penalty killers and a good goalie, yet we are towards the bottom of the league this year. Is it a scheme thing? Law of averages (meaning we will do well going forward). It just seems strange that we have been disappointing on the PK this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 The CSSI reports on Winging It In Motown might give you a fairly good idea. It seems to me though that it's always about "trust" when it comes to any defensive issue with the Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toefuzz 58 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 The CSSI reports on Winging It In Motown might give you a fairly good idea. It seems to me though that it's always about "trust" when it comes to any defensive issue with the Wings. Hadn't seen that before... Will probably spend waaaay too much time exploring it at work tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,789 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Giving up easy entry into the zone and they are perenially the worst team in hockey at blocking shots. Not a good combination. Edited December 9, 2011 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) PK hasnt been good since 07-08. I think its a matter of time til it gets better this year. I see babs using datsyuk Z and flip for more than just faceoffs. Previous years he wasnt playing them on the PK. Another PPGA. Crap Edited December 9, 2011 by brett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Missing Eaves. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Hadn't seen that before... Will probably spend waaaay too much time exploring it at work tomorrow! It's good for your next vasectomy recovery I bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BryceWings 0 Report post Posted December 11, 2011 I also think their PP isn't doing very well either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Ericsson seems to be on the ice for most PPGA. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Missing Eaves. Bazinga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Bazinga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CopenhagenWing 38 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I see babs using datsyuk Z and flip for more than just faceoffs. Previous years he wasnt playing them on the PK. You and I must've been watching two different teams the last few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted December 12, 2011 almost no one blocks shots nearly every clearing attempt is a terrible pass right to the other team's player at the blueline. no one willing to clear the crease ...that about wraps it up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NeedMoreToughness Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Tied for 30th place in blocked shots, sums it up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 It's a good thing they're not blocking more shots. Detroit players seem unable to block a single shot without getting injured. I'd like to see some stats for how many shots Detroit block in the playoffs though. I feel like they always improve a lot in that area in the postseason, which is as it should be. We win games by staying out of the box more than almost any other team, being better 5-on-5 and having a good PP. In the regular season we can afford a PK that's not at the top of the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Ericsson seems to be on the ice for most PPGA. For your viewing pleasure: glorious statistics! It's all more or less proportionally in line with how much PK time they get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 For your viewing pleasure: glorious statistics! It's all more or less proportionally in line with how much PK time they get. Wait, are you saying not everything is Ericsson's fault?? 1 Zeowingsfan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmamolo 287 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Tied for 30th place in blocked shots, sums it up.. ahh, I would think that would mean they are tied for 29th. But a valid point PPGA players SH TOI Put it into context Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NeedMoreToughness Report post Posted December 12, 2011 It's a good thing they're not blocking more shots. Detroit players seem unable to block a single shot without getting injured. I'd like to see some stats for how many shots Detroit block in the playoffs though. I feel like they always improve a lot in that area in the postseason, which is as it should be. We win games by staying out of the box more than almost any other team, being better 5-on-5 and having a good PP. In the regular season we can afford a PK that's not at the top of the league. What a stupid thing to say, so you'd rather get scored on and lose games instead of preventing them and maybe just maybe get an injury... Kronwall is 6th in the entire league in blocked shots, he's extremely injury prone and hasn't been injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 I bet our PK would be better if we had an enforcer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Simple answer IMO Our 3rd and 4th liners are not as good as we thought they were on the PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Simple answer IMO Our 3rd and 4th liners are not as good as we thought they were on the PK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites