joshy207 156 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Coreau is up because Gustavsson is banged up (again... surprise, surprise). Can't rest Howard if Gustavsson can't go, Coreau is an ECHL goalie. Datsyuk needs to play and get in as good of game shape as possible. Sitting Kronwall would mean they'd have to recall a defenseman, which they could do, but it would really weaken their D for that game. Bertuzzi could sub in for Alfredsson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Rest them no need in risking injuries or gassed players come playoff time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingedominance13 112 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Definitely should rest Kronwall, Alfie, Howard after tonights game. Dats needs to get in game shape and the kids should play unless they have any unknown public injuries Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Definitely should rest Kronwall, Alfie, Howard after tonights game. Dats needs to get in game shape and the kids should play unless they have any unknown public injuries I would give Nyquist some rest, the guy played lights out and carried the team give him some well earned time off. 2 wingedominance13 and WingsAlways reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings10 300 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Looks like no rest tonight Johan Franzen-Pavel Datsyuk-Justin Abdelkader Tomas Tatar-Riley Sheahan-Gustav Nyquist Darren Helm-David Legwand-Daniel Alfredsson Drew Miller-Luke Glendening-Tomas Jurco Joakim Andersson and Todd Bertuzzi (healthy scratches) Brendan Smith-Niklas Kronwall Kyle Quincey-Danny DeKeyser Brian Lashoff-Jakub Kindl Jimmy Howard (starting) Petr Mrazek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Mike Babcock. No one rests, he wants to win the next 2 games and go into the playoffs on a high point. The playoffs won't start till Weds/Thurs, lets win out and see what happens. 1 wings87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Coreau down, Mrazek up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings4thecup06 504 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 (edited) I agree with Babcock. This team has had issues with consistency all year long. Confidence is relatively high right now as the boys made it in, so keep it rolling. You can't iron out the kinks in the last 2 games ready for the playoffs with half the top guys out. Edited April 11, 2014 by wings4thecup06 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 If Detroit loses and Columbus wins tonight, the Wings will be locked into the #8 spot. If that happens, give a few key guys a rest vs. St. Louis on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I understand the getting into sync thought. But Datsyuk is playing on one leg. His knee needs surgery as he mentioned last week. No need to risk him on meaningless games. But I am not the coach. babs will play everyone and someone WILL go down. Watch and see...... (I hope I am wrong BTW) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nawein 324 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 If Detroit loses and Columbus wins tonight, the Wings will be locked into the #8 spot. If that happens, give a few key guys a rest vs. St. Louis on Sunday. We could still pass Philly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDetroitRedWings 286 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I don't want anyone rested. Not only can we still move up in the standings, but we also don't wanna lose the edge we've been playing with. Gotta stay sharp and prepared for the big dance. Sitting some of our top guys will only mess with what we've been doing lately. Not to mention Pav hasn't been back for very long, so he's definitely gonna need these next few games to help get him back to full speed. Especially with the intensity of playoff hockey around the corner. So hopefully Babs will do the smart thing and keep the lineup as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I understand the getting into sync thought. But Datsyuk is playing on one leg. His knee needs surgery as he mentioned last week. No need to risk him on meaningless games. But I am not the coach. babs will play everyone and someone WILL go down. Watch and see...... (I hope I am wrong BTW) He is not gonna get in game shape in the press box. He needs these last 2 games more than anybody. To put it bluntly, the team knocked out Anaheim last year because they were in playoff mode to end the season. They went up 3-1 vs Chicago for the same reason, as Chicago absolutely coasted through the first round last year. If the Wings rest guys now, we'll likely draw Boston and get killed in 5 games. They need to keep the intensity up these last 2 games to have a prayer in the first round. Yeah, guys will be tired. But we get through round 1 and we get backup in Hank and E. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest L3T5G0W1NG5 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Why are people saying that these last 2 games don't matter? I think the Red Wings would much rather play the Pens than the Bruins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhah 195 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I have to agree with the play Dats thing, not sure I have opinion on others. Dats just looks a little slow out there still, I am sure he wanted to help the team really bad make sure they got in, but seems like he is still afraid to push because of the injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivalred 630 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Play Petr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 I have to agree with the play Dats thing, not sure I have opinion on others. Dats just looks a little slow out there still, I am sure he wanted to help the team really bad make sure they got in, but seems like he is still afraid to push because of the injury. He has been steadily improving each game. I figure come game 1 of the playoffs we will get the leaving it all on the ice pav. 2 Rhah and wings87 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Play them to keep the mo flowing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 He has been steadily improving each game. I figure come game 1 of the playoffs we will get the leaving it all on the ice pav. Exactly and with 6 min left in the Pens game, Pav finally started to look like himself. 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loutswings 47 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 You have to play these guys. I get we had a lot of injuries but the young guys need the reps. I don't want to sit our key players the last 2 games and they come back out of sync. Had we won more games and clinched earlier I think it would be smart. But these guys have been in playoff mode for over a month now and there's no time to let up on the gas now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 I guess the players took things into their own hands last night. the whole damn team took the night off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahkmed 25 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 I guess the players took things into their own hands last night. the whole damn team took the night off. not really..it looked like they outplayed the canes, at least when you take into account how many empty net scoring chances they missed (Goose, Tats, Gator), but I agree that their intensity went down a notch, aside from the kid line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Franzen has been resting since the start of March. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 ahkmed reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Rest. And go full out from minute 1 on Wednesday or Thursday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richdg 267 Report post Posted April 13, 2014 Franzen rests for about 60 games per season. Plays great the other 15 he is healthy for..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
