joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Since Franzen was injured we lost 5 of 7. Like having size on D. White is brutal below the icing line and a team like the kings would punish us. Our D is almost healthy! Can't wait to see Smith again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) We're one point into a playoff spot ok, hold that thought until someone mistakenly says we're first in the west then... Edited February 27, 2013 by Euro_Twins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Don't care for White at all. Rafalski-(ultra)lite Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Anyone else find it funny that we're playing LA on "Rivalry Night" in the NHL? According to their website. Since when are Detroit and LA rivals? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 27, 2013 Don't like this move by Babcock at all. To me it is poor coaching. White has not been the worst Dman on this team and has played a solid game (not great) but solid nonetheless. The fact is Quincy played awful earlier in the season but Babs played him. Clearly played awful for practically the entire season until recently, but Babs kept playing him. How does Babcock justify benching a guy that has played better than the 2 before mentioned names? To me that is silly and inconsistent coaching. On a positive note, nice to have Smith back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Is White being benched due to poor play, or is a trade in the works? Or is it all mere speculation at this point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Strange that White is scratched...team was playing good last couple. Glad that Smith is in, but Quincey-Garbage should be the one scratched. I do agree on keeping Lashoff in though. I would even prefer Kindl over Quincey crappy ass. I think my gramma can play better than him... You guys will see him screw everything up tonight on D and Frazickle-Cell will drag down the O....oh Babs, why change things when you are flying high? Huskins has been better than both Kindl and Q....again, time to question Babs. Is it a requirement for you to throw a jab at Franzen in every, single, one of your posts? We all understand how you feel about Franzen, but it's getting tiresome reading the same line regurgitated by you every post. He's lazy but scores goals and has the best cap hit on our team. Give it a rest for a while will ya? 1 BigWillieStyle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Anyone else find it funny that we're playing LA on "Rivalry Night" in the NHL? According to their website. Since when are Detroit and LA rivals? Can't wait to see Magic and Isiah go head-to-head again. 1 e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrasco 1,312 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Anyone else find it funny that we're playing LA on "Rivalry Night" in the NHL? According to their website. Since when are Detroit and LA rivals? I didn't know the caps/flyers were rivals either. I'm actually more surprised NBCSN is picking up the late game as well. I wonder who is calling it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 White gets exposed against big teams. He doesn't want the puck below the icing line. A good fore checking team eats him alive he just throws the puck blindly to his partner causing turnovers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 I don't know if I want white to be traded. We need a righty defenseman and honestly what would white get us in a trade? White is not enough to acquire the top end guys that we actually need... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 He's not nearly physical enough. Always gets beat down low. It's a shame because I've always liked him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigWillieStyle 662 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 I didn't know the caps/flyers were rivals either. I'm actually more surprised NBCSN is picking up the late game as well. I wonder who is calling it? Probably, Dave Strader and (?). Not sure if Panger is still doing color with him. Strader has been paired with a few different color guys this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Let's do this boys! GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 He's not nearly physical enough. Always gets beat down low. It's a shame because I've always liked him. Not physical enough describes 90% of the team lol. But I do agree and while I like white and the fact he is right handed. I fail to see how he would get us a good return. This team doesn't need to add more bottom of the line up guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoobiedoobin 138 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Not physical enough describes 90% of the team lol. But I do agree and while I like white and the fact he is right handed. I fail to see how he would get us a good return. Because as usual not everyone thinks as poorly of our whipping boys as we do.He's a very good, experienced talented player. He's had a bad beginning to the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 ok, hold that thought until someone mistakenly says we're first in the west then... Regardless of the other person's post, you were arguing that we are a much more appealing team and I was pointing to the fact that we are in the same situation as them in the standings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DeGraa55 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Because as usual not everyone thinks as poorly of our whipping boys as we do.He's a very good, experienced talented player. He's had a bad beginning to the season. He isn't a whipping boy in my book. I actually like our d now and going forward if we ever got a number one. I'd personally like white on the third line being righty means he has some more value then others IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Per Adam Proteau "Ian White healthy scratch for Detroit + rumor of Hurricanes trading for veteran blueliner soon = Hmmmmnnn." Interesting... Ian White for Alex Semin.....hmmmmm...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkingOvertime 536 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 If anyone is waiting for the game, the Maple Leafs v. Canadians game is great so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Is it a requirement for you to throw a jab at Franzen in every, single, one of your posts? We all understand how you feel about Franzen, but it's getting tiresome reading the same line regurgitated by you every post. He's lazy but scores goals and has the best cap hit on our team. Give it a rest for a while will ya? considering I don't jab him every single post, I don't feel your pain. Go back and read my posts for today in other threads, you will see. But when the subject of him playing comes up (and no I do not bring him up myself) I will jab at him....if it bothers you...ignore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 If anyone is waiting for the game, the Maple Leafs v. Canadians game is great so far. Can't find a stream, unfortunately. Was looking forward to watching it. Ian White for Alex Semin.....hmmmmm...... Hell no. You think Franzen is a lazy floater? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Yeah, that rivalry night concept is pretty dumb. Yes, NHL and co, manufacture some more rivaliries while you're at it. Pittsburgh and Washington wasn't enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Lets speculate this Ian White trade possibility Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,963 Report post Posted February 28, 2013 Can't find a stream, unfortunately. Was looking forward to watching it. Hell no. You think Franzen is a lazy floater? I know, but isn't that Holland's type of player? I would trade Ian White for Jeremy Welsh, but don't think Carolina would do that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites