ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Ericsson confirmed gone for the game. Probably longer. Edited December 24, 2013 by ShanahanMan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 What's new? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Oh, are the Red Wings playing tonight? Nobody bothered to tell me...or them. Edited December 24, 2013 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Wait..so now Bert AND E are both out??? But no worries, people... We have Kyle ******* Quincey to save the day!!! *forehead slap* 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) Wait..so now Bert AND E are both out??? But no worries, people... We have Kyle f****** Quincey to save the day!!! *forehead slap* Bert is 40 years old and Ericsson has been hurt before on several occasions, if I'm not mistaken. This team has too many injury prone players. Same culprits every year. Fragile bodies, poor trainers, etc. Maybe they don't do enough stretching before games. Edited December 24, 2013 by GMRwings1983 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Again, not so. Two seasons ago, Girardi was an all-star. Since then, he has ranged from average to mediocre. He also led the league in blocked shots if I remember correctly. The Rangers have been pretty bad as a whole the past couple of seasons, while some of it falls on his shoulders I think the team's bad play reflects on that more than his individual performance. He played better under Tort's system I felt like also, but who knows how he'd perform here. Again, kind of unlikely that either would land here but I like Girardi as a player personally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) A new coach, a different system, and a better supporting cast turned Quincey from a decent defenseman into a total failure. While it's all well and good to claim that a change can help, often it does not help, and sometimes it can even make things worse. Having given up a 1st for Quincey in a weak draft year is hard pill to swallow; imagine giving up much more for Edler or Girardi, only to watch them do poorly also. I think you're arguing for the sake of arguing. Am I saying it's guaranteed that they'd be superstars as Wings? No. Am I saying I think it's worth taking a chance on one of them or a player of the same general value, given our needs on the blue line, how obscenely difficult it generally is to fill such needs, and the fact that at least one of the aforementioned players (who could go a long way in helping the cause, and, at worst, would still probably be better than what we have) is being shopped? Yes. Our blue line needs help. If we're looking to win the Cup here and now (and I think we should be thinking that way, though not recklessly, of course), that help has to come from outside. And I'm giving you two names who fit the bill and may be available, even though I'm fairly certain you'll shoot down any name I offer, because that's the way you are. Edited December 24, 2013 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Defense is thin to begin with, but not having one of Kronwall, E or DeKeyser is really bad. Definitely need a top-four player that can move the puck next summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 There is no way we get SHUTOUT by Nabakov before Christmas... 2 Hockeymom1960 and datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) C'mon boys! Turn it up! Keep hamming boys!! You'll get one!!! Edited December 24, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,477 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 The goal post needs to get out of our way lol 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 With Ericsson out, waaayyy to much ice for Quincey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Wings are buzzing, but this is why you start on time as Babs says. Tough to get out of a three goal deficit when you already struggle to find the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Ya never know...Maybe a change in scenery is needed for him to regain what he once had? Maybe, or maybe not. As I've said, Quincey got worse with a change of scenery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Ya never know...Maybe a change in scenery is needed for him to regain what he once had? How about the Iserlohn Roosters? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 We need to crash the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Any chance the Flyers still want Dan Cleary? 1 esteef reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 (edited) These refs must want to go home early tonight not calling any penalties. Edited December 24, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Shut out by the Isles? Really? Really? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Wow they CAN call penalties! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Wow a PP, who cares tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 5 goals to 0 good job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Ok what's wrong with Smith? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Looks like a shutout against the Isles How wonderful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted December 24, 2013 Smith injured Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
