Nev 1,085 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Congrats to Petr Mrazek on his first NHL shut-out. Am I the only one who hears his name in Blashill's voice announcing the line-ups, after the Griffins film of their Calder Cup run? In other news, the Edmonton Oilers are really, really bad. 4 Hockeymom1960, 13dangledangle, St. Michael (the Red Wing) and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfan1991 221 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Helm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Helm gets the game winner 5 minutes in, Tatar scores after that, Mraz gets his 1st career shutout…..and I didn't get to watch any of it cause CBC had the Habs/Avs game on and Gamecenter couldn't play the Wings/Oil game cause CBC had exclusive rights. Assholes! I guess I'll watch the highlights now and I sent Gamecenter a nastygram last night cause I'm still pissed. Alfredsson makes beautiful passes and Tatar will never sit again. 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Dallas Eakins is still having a problem creating a new "identity" for the Oilers? That's too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franzine 739 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I want to make love to that pass by Alfie...! Wear a cup Is a cup really necessary? I mean, it was a pretty soft pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I want this Also: the game last night wasn't a dream! Hurray! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanBarnes! 293 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Crazy thought... How would people feel about a Mrazek for Yakupov trade... Perhaps with some spare parts along for the ride but those two being the key players swapping sides?I wouldnt want Yakupov for a bag of pucks let alone Mrazek. Yakupov is trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Dallas Eakins is still having a problem creating a new "identity" for the Oilers? That's too bad. Perhaps their lack of an identity is their identity? Totally deep, I know. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Perhaps their lack of an identity is their identity? Totally deep, I know. The end of the beginning is the end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 you know you suck if you stand out negatively in a game full of positive. cleary and smith 1 RedWang reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 959 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Helm's goal couldn't have been picture perfect. As bad as the Oil's were it was good to see the outcome LGW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I think there would be a roster and cap crunch when Big E comes back. It sure was a fortunate coincidence for Ericsson that his injury got bad enough that he was out of the lineup on the very day his first child was born. So while he must be in a lot of pain from a shoulder injury no one saw happen, the upside is he gets to spend a few weeks with his new baby and the Wings get some roster space from him going on LTIR right as Helm comes back. All very fortunate coincidences I guess. 2 Rivalred and Internet.Unknown reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Tatar = 2 goals 1 assist in 7 games. esteef Edited November 3, 2013 by esteef 2 Dabura and Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Tatar = 2 goals 1 assist in 7 games. esteef He has a goal in each of our last three games.Edit. Sorry for lying. I didn't realize Andersson was credited with one. Edited November 3, 2013 by The Greek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 This guy is a total baddass Just look at him. Total badass. Tatar = 2 goals 1 assist in 7 games. esteef OK, did he or did he not get credit for that goal against the Flames? Honest question, because I really want to be able to say three goals in his last three games. I know he didn't actually touch it (it's Andersson's), but, "Three goals in his last three games." Badass. Totally badass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 This guy is a total baddass Just look at him. Total badass. OK, did he or did he not get credit for that goal against the Flames? Honest question, because I really want to be able to say three goals in his last three games. I know he didn't actually touch it (it's Andersson's), but, "Three goals in his last three games." Badass. Totally badass. I think they reviewed it and are giving it to Andersson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I think they reviewed it and are giving it to Andersson. Ah, thanks. Well, Andy deserves it. And hey, two goals and an assist is still mighty fine for a guy who seemed to start the season in Babs' doghouse. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Ah, thanks. Well, Andy deserves it. And hey, two goals and an assist is still mighty fine for a guy who seemed to start the season in Babs' doghouse. He was never in the doghouse. He was simply an unknown quantity in comparison to the veterans, and he needed to prove himself. I have absolutely no doubt that Babcock now considers him markedly superior to Samuelsson. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 Im agreeing with what others have already said. In such a positive blowout its now easier than ever to see who doesnt belong on this team. Cleary, Smith, Sammy. Possibly even Franzen. I know cleary/sammy will retire before being traded but atleast send them down. As far as franzen/smith goes Trade em, immedietly. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) He was never in the doghouse. Do I think he was? Not really. But certainly one could argue he was and has been for a little while now. We have no way of knowing for sure, though. He was simply an unknown quantity in comparison to the veterans, and he needed to prove himself. I agree and disagree. I think it's sort of silly to say he was an unknown quantity. Anyone who, at the very least, casually followed the Griffin's Calder run last season knew what kind of player he is, what he's about. And it's not like he had never played on the big team before (see: his brief stint last season). I agree, though, that he probably just had to give Babs one good reason to play him this season and he'd more or less be given ownership of a spot on this roster. I guess when I say doghouse I'm thinking more big picture, long-term - specifically, the past season or two. It's no secret that Tatar has basically been "over-ripe" for a while now, which has led to questions about his true standing in the collective eyes of The Powers That Be. Personally, I believe he was ready for a regular spot last season. But that's just me. Edited November 3, 2013 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greek 323 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 It's good to see that everyone has backed away from the ledge. I hope the pets of the lgw community survived the last week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 It's good to see that everyone has backed away from the ledge. I hope the pets of the lgw community survived the last week. Don't you worry, we'll get blown out by the Jets and everything will be back to normal. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themcityblues 249 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I want Franzen gone so badly. I'd even be happy if he started lighting it up for another team. Also, I'm sort of expecting Babcock to say at anytime now: "Tatar's been good. Real good. But we need to send him down to Grand Rapids to work on a few things. Helm has also been good. We will send him down for a few weeks to see what he can do in the AHL. We have a lot of veterans up front battling for a slot, so we can keep Gus in GR for a while. We're going to split up the only line that has been scoring [Pavs and Hank] to generate more scoring. But if it is a 2-2 game going into the third I will put the line back together. See ya." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I want Franzen gone so badly. I'd even be happy if he started lighting it up for another team. Also, I'm sort of expecting Babcock to say at anytime now: "Tatar's been good. Real good. But we need to send him down to Grand Rapids to work on a few things. Helm has also been good. We will send him down for a few weeks to see what he can do in the AHL. We have a lot of veterans up front battling for a slot, so we can keep Gus in GR for a while. We're going to split up the only line that has been scoring [Pavs and Hank] to generate more scoring. But if it is a 2-2 game going into the third I will put the line back together. See ya." Are you actually expecting him to say that, or are you merely being snide for no reason? Tatar can't be sent down without being exposed to waivers anyway. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWang 422 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 I think we'll mistreat the jets just like we did the oil. With smith out, hopefully franzen out, we'll be even better than last night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites