number9 3,297 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Sorry if someone already posted this Edit: I'm seriously retarded at embedding tweets. But I've been seeing that he'll start tonight from multiple twitter accounts *Mod Edit* One source I've found, @RedWingsFeed... Petr Mrazek will make his NHL debut tonight in St. Louis via @longballswalls. Source: Petr Mrazek #RedWings Edited February 7, 2013 by Jedi Twitter source Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redwingmachine 189 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Can't wait to get a look at this kid. Also, can't wait to hear the proper annunciation of his name. 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RedWingsDad Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Sweeet... after hearing so much and never seeing him in action im excited to see what all the hype is about. Perhaps our team will be motivated to play harder in front of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Excited to see him play (and glad it's not McCollum), but please everybody keep their expectations in check. This is not some overripe Jimmy Howard type working his way through the system - this kid is 20. And defense in front of him has been suspect to the point where even Jimmy has a 3.00-ish GAA. Sent on iPhone using Tapatalk 2 derblaueClaus and dat's sick reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Awesome news, can't wait to see him in action! I have high hopes of him, hopefully he does well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Yikes!!!! Good luck Petr. I know you can kick ass tonight! Hope this team shows up for him tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motown4013 350 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Ok boys, time to show up and play for this kid. He is the guy the Wings will rely on in the upcoming years! lets go WINGS! Edited February 7, 2013 by Motown4013 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Yikes. I know Babs was mulling over who to start tonight, but talk about trial by fire. I guess there is no time like now. Eager to see how the kid steps up in his biggest game yet. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Perhaps we'll see the team rally around him they way you sometimes see teams rally around a goalie who's coming in mid-game. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyphoenix 153 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Hopefully they don't leave him out to dry, this kid has serious potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Interesting... I only remember him from the World Juniors a few years back when he was dancing around the ice. Hopefully he can keep those emotions in check and take care of business. I don't mind if he expresses himself, but be sure to back it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaCkaveli20 275 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I'm so pumped for this kid. YES!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 here's to hoping he lives up to the hype right away. it'd be realll nice to have a solid backup and give howie the breaks he needs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Outstanding, but nothing like getting thrown into the fire. Luckily, some personalities excel when given the chance like this. Hopefully Mrazek can live up to his hype, and his performance during the WC and in the AHL. I agree that our boys will be motivated to play in front of him, but St.Louis just came off of a 6-1 kicking from Nashville, they're just as hungry as we are. We better come out battling hard, they a.) want revenge for that match penalty that turned the course of the game, and b.) they just came off of a devastating lost at home to start their 4-5 game home stand. I was really hoping Mrazek started tonight, just because MacDonald is talking like he's ready to play come Saturday inwhich it would've been unlikely that we saw Mrazek then. Hopefully the kid can prove something tonight when given the stage for the very first time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Can't wait to get a look at this kid. Also, can't wait to hear the proper annunciation of his name. I just hope that most around here don't set their expectations too high & think it's pronounced "Jesus". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 is Jimmy Howard tired or something? It's kind of odd that a rookie's first start is against a team that you'll be battling with to win the division... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) is Jimmy Howard tired or something? It's kind of odd that a rookie's first start is against a team that you'll be battling with to win the division... Babcock said earlier that he was going to see how Howard felt and evaluate the situation. I'm sure he doesn't want to look like an ******* either way, but he'll look like an ******* either way if we don't win tonight on these forums. I can already see it now; "OH MY GOD IF WE PLAYED HOWARD WE WOULD'VE WON!", "OH MY GOD IF BABCOCK DIDN'T OUTPLAY HOWARD AND GAVE MRAZEK A CHANCE, WE WOULD'VE WON!!". You can never win here. Realistically, he made the right choice. Jimmy just looks overwhelmed, drained and frustrated, he needs atleast one game to just watch from the bench and know that someone IS there to take his spot if needed. Hopefully Mrazek doesn't fall on his face and get Jimmy thrown in there right away. I got faith in Mrazek, but unfortunately i'm not sure how much faith I have in him against St.Louis in his first NHL game. Luckily, he's been playing in the AHL and it isn't starting up a cold lawn mower like MacDonald. Edited February 7, 2013 by evilzyme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carman 387 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) is Jimmy Howard tired or something? It's kind of odd that a rookie's first start is against a team that you'll be battling with to win the division... one of the few goalies that's started every game for his team. But I agree, this is a hell of a game to throw Mrazek in. Sink or swim, hopefully this puts some pressure on the team knowing they have a rookie starting. Edited February 7, 2013 by Carman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I'm totally flabbergasted. Mrazek should have played against the Flames. 4 Rick D, e_prime, Hockeymom1960 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM 114 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I'm totally flabbergasted. Mrazek should have played against the Flames. I read somewhere that the Red Wings wanted to get him into a few practices with the big club before they gave him a start. Hence, why he didn't start on Tuesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdetroit 189 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I just hope that most around here don't set their expectations too high & think it's pronounced "Jesus". LOL. The expectation on LGW are always low. We could have the best team in the league and the LGW posters would want to blow it up... 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 For those keeping track at home, Mrazek will wear #34. Also, he has the Griffins' crest logo on his pads, which is awesome. I'd also expect him to get in one of the back-to-back's coming up, either vs. Edmonton on Saturday, or LA on Sunday. 2 Hockeymom1960 and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Quick someone over analyze his play!!!! Wait taken care of by LGW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSM 114 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 I'm keeping my expectations neutral. I'm just excited to see the kid play, as I would be for any player making thier Red Wings debut. Hopefully he gives us something positive to discuss on here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cnot19 191 Report post Posted February 7, 2013 Here we go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
