Guest fat guy in a maltby jersey Report post Posted October 19, 2013 so smith sucks defensively, and he also sucks offensively so they can't play him on the point. brendan smith, what exactly is it that you do? are you good at anything? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 so smith sucks defensively, and he also sucks offensively so they can't play him on the point. brendan smith, what exactly is it that you do? are you good at anything? He's played 66 games in the NHL. How good were Kindl, Ericsson, Quincey, or even Kronwall 66 games into their career? Smith unfortunately has to develop on an already inexperienced blueline. Those other guys (especially the first two) got to develop under a very solid defensive corps. 2 marcaractac and GoWings1905 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 He's played 66 games in the NHL. How good were Kindl, Ericsson, Quincey, or even Kronwall 66 games into their career? Smith unfortunately has to develop on an already inexperienced blueline. Those other guys (especially the first two) got to develop under a very solid defensive corps. Not to mention they also got extended time with #5 still on the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) I hate the Sammy in just to play the point on the PP. He brings nothing to it other than the ability to destroy shinpads. I would take any of the regular 6 dman on the point instead of Sammy. It also kills the 4th line which other than the top line has been Detroit's best the last 4 games. Lotsa games in a short time for the Wings + Sammy change I wouldnt be surprised to see the team regress and the Coyotes take this one 2-1. Edited October 19, 2013 by GoalieManPat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pucktividi 472 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 so smith sucks defensively, and he also sucks offensively so they can't play him on the point. brendan smith, what exactly is it that you do? are you good at anything? What does Sammy bring on the 4th line...except cap issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 He's played 66 games in the NHL. How good were Kindl, Ericsson, Quincey, or even Kronwall 66 games into their career? Smith unfortunately has to develop on an already inexperienced blueline. Those other guys (especially the first two) got to develop under a very solid defensive corps. This. I still don't understand why people can't understand this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakerbert 211 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Q: What do the Phoenix Coyotes and the Titanic have in common? A: They both look good until they hit the ice! 1 Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Q: What do the Phoenix Coyotes and the Titanic have in common? A: They both look good until they hit the ice! Much more applicable to the NYR of the late 90's and early 00's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 This. I still don't understand why people can't understand this. Easy. it was the hype. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franzine 739 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Only possible outcome tonight: Klinkhammer'd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Good to hear...on my end things look a bit fuzzy and not sharp at all. For example, I can't even read the Jobing.com Arena text logo under "Live From", it's so blurred. Perhaps you've been drinking? That is acceptable That makes sense. Although our Point-Guys weren't that effective. I wonder if it would be a better choice to shift someone like Z or Dats on the Point and keep Tootoo in the Lineup instead of Sammy.I'd rather see Alfie-Kindl and DeKeyser feed Ericsson one-timers. Sammy is garbage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freshy 181 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 Hate the Sammy insertion for Toots. Why can't it be Kindle & Alfie on the 1st PP points and DD & Big Rig on the second? Isn't that what we did last game? Seemed to work out pretty well....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted October 19, 2013 (edited) Getting ready to head over to Westgate. Catch y'all on the flip side! Oh, who am I kidding. I'm totally going to post from the game. LGW! Edit: I'm here now. There is someone up in one of the suites who from far away looks very much like Bettman. I know it's probably not, but I can't fight the regret that I didn't try to smuggle in something nasty to dump on him... Edited October 20, 2013 by BottleOfSmoke 4 St. Michael (the Red Wing), derblaueClaus, MidMichSteve and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidMichSteve 1,115 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Edit: I'm here now. There is someone up in one of the suites who from far away looks very much like Bettman. I know it's probably not, but I can't fight the regret that I didn't try to smuggle in something nasty to dump on him... Smack him with an octopus. Edited October 20, 2013 by MidMichSteve 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Getting ready to head over to Westgate. Catch y'all on the flip side! Oh, who am I kidding. I'm totally going to post from the game. LGW! Edit: I'm here now. There is someone up in one of the suites who from far away looks very much like Bettman. I know it's probably not, but I can't fight the regret that I didn't try to smuggle in something nasty to dump on him... Run up and kick him in the dodgeballs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Run up and kick him in the dodgeballs I'm sure that if she forgot to bring something to dump on him that she also forgot to bring her magnifying glass. 2 MidMichSteve and BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Couple observations now that warm up is over. The Bettman alike is gone now, so I could not exact my revenge. Next time, Bettman. *shakes fist* I don't normally notice how lanky DK is on the ice, but he looks really skinny in person. Bert was lobbing pucks into the air and AppleFritter was bouncing them on his head. I can't stand Quincey's face. Z is stunningly beautiful in person. Let's all take a moment. *sigh* I judge players on whether or not they high five the kids as the head back into the tunnel *glares at Sammy* Parading your mascot around the ice to the tune of "who let the dogs out" is lame. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 My god Ozzy is awkward. 1 Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SensViking 20 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 LGW- Pav, Z,Alfie....bring it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) My god Ozzy is awkward. Ozzie has always been awkward and stumbling over his own words. Makes me further believe that it wasn't Murphy just stumbling over his words that made em go bye bye Edited October 20, 2013 by evilzyme Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Couple observations now that warm up is over. The Bettman alike is gone now, so I could not exact my revenge. Next time, Bettman. *shakes fist* I don't normally notice how lanky DK is on the ice, but he looks really skinny in person. Bert was lobbing pucks into the air and AppleFritter was bouncing them on his head. I can't stand Quincey's face. Z is stunningly beautiful in person. Let's all take a moment. *sigh* I judge players on whether or not they high five the kids as the head back into the tunnel *glares at Sammy* Parading your mascot around the ice to the tune of "who let the dogs out" is lame. How bout who let the kids out, and it pans to Tatar moping in the press box, while plotting Sammys death, and nyquist nowhere to be found Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Stuck with the Coyotes feed on Center Ice. Tyson Nash sounds like Norm MacDonald talking through his nose. Howie with a couple of good saves early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Verify range to target. One PING only... 2 derblaueClaus and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheXym 2,606 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Wings hit a post, I think it was DeKeyser. Sweet feed to him by Pavs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derblaueClaus 1,668 Report post Posted October 20, 2013 Damn. That was close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites