Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 What will cement Tootoo as an all time legend in fans eyes, even if he were to get traded the very next day.... is if he absolutely beat the snot out of Weber the first game we play the Preds. Someone needs to. Bert honorably tried to, but lets face bert got beat silly... tootoo could teach Weber a thing or too though (i like tootoo puns almost as much as mickey redmond does) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Bert honorably tried to, but lets face bert got beat silly... tootoo could teach Weber a thing or too though (i like tootoo puns almost as much as mickey redmond does) Umm... what? Why do people make these things up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Umm... what? Why do people make these things up? memory was a little fuzzy, I forgot there was only like 3 punches thrown... I guess there was no real winner here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 So people initially didn't like the Tootoo signing? He fights, out scored our bottom six last year, and we don't have to face him anymore. What wasn't to like about the signing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 The good news is that we get better and better every game. Looks like it actually was the Lockout and the lack of preparation wich caused our problems. And as we are one of the oldest teams in the league : Old guys need their time to get going. Last night was the first night the Wings played like Wings I used to watch. It was great, it was fun but lets also not forget that it was against a tired team. Kronwall has to improve, but I'm quite certain that he will once he gets used to his new role. Cleary is a different matter. I'll go with Crymson on this : Once I liked him very much, the last games were just awful. But he had one Situation yesterday that made him look like in the old days when racing with a stars defenseman for the puck and nearly got a breakaway. That at least was a good effort you have to give him credit for. Tootoo and Brunner are both great acquisitions who fit perfectly in our rooster. Well done Wings and I'm looking forward for revenge against the Blues on Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I dont get the Kronwall hate...at least when Ericsson is on this roster. That.guy.is.terrible. I cant believe how little he's learned, even with years next to Lidstrom. Guy doesnt use his body, his stick, or his head. Im baffled by his contract extension. No, Ericsson barely played with Lidstrom. I think if he had, he'd be a lot better. I always wanted Big Rig to be partnered up with Lids but Babs wouldn't listen. Oh well..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPczmCiUVz4 1 Ram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 A few thoughts on the season so far after this game... Quincey has been solid since the poor start. Smith has also improved, and at times he looks very promising. Not his best showing yesterday though. Ericsson does not look very good. Nor does Kronwall although he was a bit unlucky with the penalties yesterday. Huskins is reliable. The top six is providing all the scoring. Brunner is efficient but very one dimensional. The bottom six has not scored a single goal if I'm not mistaken. Cleary and Miller have not looked good at all. We miss Helm badly. Tootoo is providing exactly what is expected. Howard is our most consistant player. Overall, things are looking good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I like how Huskins calms things down. There were one or two times when he calmly prevented some dangerous breakouts. We badly needed a defensive specialist. Brunner is the real deal, and Tootoo impresses me more every game. Usually our agitators are one dimensional talents, but Tootoo seems to be relatively smart, can shoot, and is an effective energy guy who could probably fill in on upper lines in emergencies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Kronwall makes mistakes, but let's not worry about his offensive output. He has 5 points in 6 games. That's pretty good for a defenseman. He's still the offensive minded guy he always was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NyquistianDeke 43 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I understand Hank and Burnner built chemistry during the lock out and obviously Flip and Datsyuk had it working last night but I still think in the long run the lines would be more balanced if Burrner and Flip flipped places I think it would bring slightly more balance throughout the lines, but after last night you can't do it at this point 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I understand Hank and Burnner built chemistry during the lock out and obviously Flip and Datsyuk had it working last night but I still think in the long run the lines would be more balanced if Burrner and Flip flipped places I think it would bring slightly more balance throughout the lines, but after last night you can't do it at this point I agree, I've been saying this for a while around here. I don't think it's a good idea to have the two guys who lead your team in shots on the same line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Season is short, so every chemistry build worth its playerweight in gold. And if those Lines produce like yesterday why should you break them ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I agree, I've been saying this for a while around here. I don't think it's a good idea to have the two guys who lead your team in shots on the same line. Brunner and Z play great together, and it even seems to keep Franzen going, he has been playing fairly well thus far. Not just on the scoresheet but he seems to play harder when he has to compete with a sniper on his line. Datsyuk and flip will be fine, he is a magician and that line will get lots of goals, you can expect between 75-100 goals this season between those lines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NyquistianDeke 43 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 Season is short, so every chemistry build worth its playerweight in gold. And if those Lines produce like yesterday why should you break them ? You shouldn't which is why I said at this point there is no way you split them up. However I still believe in the long run the balance on the two lines would be better if Flip and Brunner switched places Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
St. Michael (the Red Wing) 422 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 I wouldn't mind Brendan Smith getting it going offensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Why even discuss switching Filp and stunner after our top two lines produced like they did yesterday(and against minny for that matter)? The past couple weeks all we've been complaining about is lack of scoring and to me/at least for now.. It looks like we found some good scoring from our top two line combos. (And against a pretty damn good goalie too.) Also, I agree that putting mule up with B & Z is making him play harder.. I like that. Edited January 30, 2013 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) For what it's worth, I thought Ericsson looked alright last night. Big body leaning on guys and except for 1 or 2 jumps up into the play on scoring chances he did just fine staying home. He did well on the 5-3 PK too. My favorite was when he pushed Morrow down in front of the net after the whistle when Morrow was jabbing at Jimmy with the puck in his glove. Just be large around our net Big E! esteef Edited January 30, 2013 by esteef Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
