Guest irishock Report post Posted December 20, 2012 We know Datsyuk and Bertuzzi are #1 and #3 fixtures for the shootout, but now that Hudler's gone who's taking #2? Zetterberg again? Perhaps Brunner? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Filpulla... shoulda always been Fil over Hudler anyways. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Nyquist or Brunner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 I think Z should definitely get a look again. He doesn't have the best shootout numbers, but he has an insane backhand. Filppula obviously has a good chance at it, and I'd love to see either Brunner or Nyquist get some looks on the shootout, especially if it goes beyond 3 rounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Axe Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Kronwall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Kronwall Kronwall is actually handy in the shootout. I remember watching a game against the Wild a couple years ago when the shootout went seven or eight rounds and Kronwall finished it for Detroit. It was pretty sweet. Edited December 20, 2012 by kipwinger 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Patrick Eaves 2 Hockeymom1960 and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 350 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 I'd say it would be Fill too, at least until we get a better look at Brunner. He has always had better numbers in shootouts than Z. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 I absolutely hated Huds' tendency to just shoot the puck. He did have a knack for coming through more than not though. And I saw his Forsberg winner in person. I really don't know who Babs would choose. I would say Z, just because it makes sense. LOL @ Patty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Given Huds' tendecy to find the logo more often than not, could his best "replacement" be Samuelsson? 2 Hockeymom1960 and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted December 20, 2012 You would think Franzen would at least get a look. I'm not advocating for him don't get me wrong... just raising the option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Brunner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 You would think Franzen would at least get a look. I'm not advocating for him don't get me wrong... just raising the option. Hockey seems like such a distant memory that I can't recall, but was he used in the shootout much? or at all? Because you're right, you'd think he'd be a candidate. Great shot, good hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 350 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Hockey seems like such a distant memory that I can't recall, but was he used in the shootout much? or at all? Because you're right, you'd think he'd be a candidate. Great shot, good hands. After playing a whole game, and an overtime. A long skate from center ice to the goal might be too much work for him. 2 Hockeymom1960 and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 (edited) Not a big Franzen guy, but I feel like the shootout would be right up his alley as well. His hands are sick and he probably has the best wrist shot on the team. He could stay engaged and interested for that brief skate and attempt, right? Given Huds' tendecy to find the logo more often than not, could his best "replacement" be Samuelsson? I laughed. This thread is more humorous than anything. Edited December 20, 2012 by GoWings1905 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 I like Filppula in the shootout, he's slick with the puck. But honestly I prefer him in the 4 or 5 spot in case one of either Datsyuk or Bertuzzi misses. Having one more guy back is always good in case something goes wrong. You don't really want to front load it because if you tie after three you've got nobody left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted December 20, 2012 After playing a whole game, and an overtime. A long skate from center ice to the goal might be too much work for him. Maybe if they let him leave through the zamboni gate, the shootout is kind of on the way? 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted December 20, 2012 Actually Brunner would be a great choice since he's right handed and has the ability to beat goaltenders 1 on 1. it's whether or not he can play in an NA rink that is the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Patrick Eaves i remember laughing pretty hard at this.... would have been a lot funnier if he managed to put it in though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Who? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
germanwing 154 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Brunner. Yeah! Give this guy a chance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FireCaptain 563 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 I was at the game in Nashville. Watching it live was a trip (pun intended). i remember laughing pretty hard at this.... would have been a lot funnier if he managed to put it in though 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Yeah! Give this guy a chance! That was pretty nice. Better than a logo hunter, that's for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Anyone else remember this move ? Bertuzzi should go 2nd imo just incase it doesn't get to the 3rd round. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted December 21, 2012 Yeah! Give this guy a chance! Looks similar to Giroux's shooutout goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites