arag 308 Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Kenny is that you? No. It's me. 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hatethedrake! Report post Posted July 11, 2012 Kenny is that you? Yes this is Kenny. I have little to do right now. Semin wants too much term and money and Doan doesn't know what he wants to do. I have no interest in anyone else besides Yandle and he isn't really available. I like my team and I am doing my due diligence. Smith is ready but he has to earn his way into the starting 6. Oh wait I only have 6 dmen right now so I guess he has already achieved this. Did I say I like my team? Yeah I may wait until later this summer or even into October or November when the prices come down. I may keep my Cap space for the deadline. I like our team. I believe we can be better as a group. There is not much separating 1st from last anymore and parity is at its all time height. I like our team and believe we can compete for the Cup. I will only make a trade if it makes sense. 6 Danielsm, Rick D, St. Michael (the Red Wing) and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 947 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) 42, how could you even say that?! Bears eat beets, bears, beats... Battlestar Gallactica... Crymson went and asked Deep Thought how many points Smith would get this season, and he told him the answer - six by nine. Edited July 12, 2012 by Nev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Smith to win Hart, Art Ross, Norris, Calder, and the Vezina. Howard will be our #2 dman and Smith can play goal as well as dman at the same time. He is this good. He will eat lightning and crap thunder and never leave the ice and we will all bow to his supreme dominance. Anything less than this and Kenny will be fired and replaced by Mike Milbury. I'm afraid you didn't put the proper consideration into the fact that Smith will be beat out for all of those by Barret Jackman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 I hope so, I really hope so. We haven't had a prospect have a major impact their first year since Datsyuk and Zetterberg. Maybe Helm, but not in a super-star way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Based on the dozen-or-so game sampler from last season, I'm quite confident in his offensive capabilities, patience, and vision. What I'm worried about is his backwards skating and his responsibility in his own zone. This is what worries me. Watching him last year in a limited capacity was often cringe worthy with the bad passes and turnovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 This is what worries me. Watching him last year in a limited capacity was often cringe worthy with the bad passes and turnovers. WTF??? You saw what you expected to see out of a rookie He was credited with 4 giveaways and 5 takeaways (most veteran d-men are credited with more giveaways than takeaways) and the impression I got was that he is really smart and composed and was surprised at how few errors he made considering it was his first few games 1 SwedeLundin77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 "So it's unfortunate Suter didn't come here, but for me, there's kind of an upside." From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitne...7#ixzz20Pe5x5Xq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 WTF??? You saw what you expected to see out of a rookie He was credited with 4 giveaways and 5 takeaways (most veteran d-men are credited with more giveaways than takeaways) and the impression I got was that he is really smart and composed and was surprised at how few errors he made considering it was his first few games I am trying to be a realist. So many are gushing and seemingly expecting the world of this kid and didn't bother to pay attention to those mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 I think the only downfall to smith is simply just learning when he can pinch. Which is only going to come with experience and learning from mistakes. The boy has a hell of a ceiling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 I think Smith is gonna steal the show this year, and I'm glad that he's coming in confident and wanting a big role with the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 I am trying to be a realist. So many are gushing and seemingly expecting the world of this kid and didn't bother to pay attention to those mistakes. Again he was credited with 4 giveaways in his first 14 games prorate that over 81 games gives you 23, which is less than Stuart had in his 81 games 22 over 77 games, 10 fewer than White 20.5 over 72 games 13 less than Quincey 20 over 70 games 3 less than Lidstrom And if I prorated his takeaways the only one who beats him is Lidstrom by 2 You were deluded by your preconceptions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Again he was credited with 4 giveaways in his first 14 games prorate that over 81 games gives you 23, which is less than Stuart had in his 81 games 22 over 77 games, 10 fewer than White 20.5 over 72 games 13 less than Quincey 20 over 70 games 3 less than Lidstrom And if I prorated his takeaways the only one who beats him is Lidstrom by 2 You were deluded by your preconceptions Give me the stats for bad passes or being out of position. Look, I'm not dumping on the guy. By all account he looks to be the real deal but c'mon, let's not prematurely give him the Calder already and anoint him as the next Red Wing legend. Tone down the expectations before we become disappointed if he doesn't live up to them. Kindl was a pretty highly thought of prospect, obviously not as high as Smith, but many would be fine if he were run out of town because he didn't live up to his limited amount of hype. I fail to see how watching objectively makes me deluded. But as Walter said to The Dude, "I'm calmer than you are" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 giveaways is a stat for bad passes Give me the stats for bad passes or being out of position. Look, I'm not dumping on the guy. By all account he looks to be the real deal but c'mon, let's not prematurely give him the Calder already and anoint him as the next Red Wing legend. Tone down the expectations before we become disappointed if he doesn't live up to them. Kindl was a pretty highly thought of prospect, obviously not as high as Smith, but many would be fine if he were run out of town because he didn't live up to his limited amount of hype. I fail to see how watching objectively makes me deluded. But as Walter said to The Dude, "I'm calmer than you are" Giveaways is a stat for bad passes Great movie by the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwedeLundin77 460 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Give me the stats for bad passes or being out of position. Look, I'm not dumping on the guy. By all account he looks to be the real deal but c'mon, let's not prematurely give him the Calder already and anoint him as the next Red Wing legend. Tone down the expectations before we become disappointed if he doesn't live up to them. Kindl was a pretty highly thought of prospect, obviously not as high as Smith, but many would be fine if he were run out of town because he didn't live up to his limited amount of hype. I fail to see how watching objectively makes me deluded. But as Walter said to The Dude, "I'm calmer than you are" I believe that Kindl is better than people give him credit for, he just needs consistent playing time. I also believe that Smith will have a solid rookies season and compete for the Calder, given that he gets the appropriate ice time and powerplay time. The kid is over-ripe and ready to bust out. 7 points in his first 14 games with limited ice time. To say he can pot 41+ over 82 games is not out of the question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valas19 50 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 giveaways is a stat for bad passes Giveaways is a stat for bad passes Great movie by the way True but passes that don't necessarily result in a turnover, are those counted? They still don't connect with the intended target. But whatever, I have no more nits to pick. Here's a virtual beer to you for hoping that he is the next Lids! I don't care if it is only 10am, it's 5 o'clock somewhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Johnz96 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 True but passes that don't necessarily result in a turnover, are those counted? They still don't connect with the intended target. But whatever, I have no more nits to pick. Here's a virtual beer to you for hoping that he is the next Lids! I don't care if it is only 10am, it's 5 o'clock somewhere. I don't think he will be the next Lids but i do think he will be a great hockey player 1 SwedeLundin77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 I don't think he will be the next Lids but i do think he will be a great hockey player I'm hoping (and cautiously expecting) that Smith can be the Wings' replacement for Rafalski. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Can't wait for Smith to play a full nhl season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dat's sick 1,002 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Big opportunity this year for Smith, Ericsson and maybe even Kindl. We'll see what they're really made of. Could be a fun year, could be a frustrating one.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 Merged with yesterday's thread about an article on Smith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 when is quincey's arbitration? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted July 12, 2012 when is quincey's arbitration? July 25th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites