Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) I know there is a Griffs forum here, but its usually deserted, and we had a thread on the main board last year. GR opened on the road in Abbotsford last night and won 2-1 in double OT with a Ryan Sproul shot and a 55 save performance from Mrazek. Backman also scored with a beauty toe-drag and shot. Highlights: http://sendtonews.com/#!highlight/story/fzz5nkRr4w Note, the first round is a best of 5, first 2 on the road, then next 3 in GR. Edited April 26, 2014 by Nev Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Backman, Sproul, Almquist, Jensen, Oulette, Marchenko... Can we play any combination of these guys instead of Kindl and Lashoff? 2 dirtydangles and Z Winged Dangler reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 id take sproul and oulette right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Backman, Sproul, Almquist, Jensen, Oulette, Marchenko... Can we play any combination of these guys instead of Kindl and Lashoff? Can we keep the bitching and moaning about the Wings roster to the multitude of threads devoted to bitching and moaning about the Wings roster? Edited April 26, 2014 by Nev 5 Hockeymom1960, Frozen-Man, thegerkin and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Z Winged Dangler 2,082 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Can we keep the bitching and moaning about the Wings roster to the multitude of threads devoted to bitching and moaning about the Wings roster? That could also be taken as praise for our 6 GR Dmen, who are all quite good to say the least. It's nice to see that our D depts isn't depleted and there's 6 guys we'd rather be able to choose from on GR that would likely be better than the Wings 5-6 guys. On the topic at hand though, I really hope the Griffs do good, defend their championship and some of the players get some really good hard looks from the Wings brass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 GO GRIFFINS! GO BABY GOALIE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Great performance from M-raz, yet again. Not sure about Holland choosing to keep him there when he should be backing up Gustavsson... But he's getting great experience. Not to mention carrying the Griffs into the next round, it sounds like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 IF the wings aren't able to come back against the B's, who's eligible to go back to GR and help the cause? Sheahan, Jurco, and Glendening? Would be a big boost for an already strong team. Mrazek is gonna show why he's NHL ready this postseason for the Griffins. 2 Hockeymom1960 and nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Great performance from M-raz, yet again. Not sure about Holland choosing to keep him there when he should be backing up Gustavsson... But he's getting great experience. Not to mention carrying the Griffs into the next round, it sounds like. I think he's their best chance for a repeat. 1 FireCaptain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Backman's goal was so slick - didn't realize he had that kind of toolbox. I just thought he was a reliable guy that could chip in offensively and skate decently. 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 IF the wings aren't able to come back against the B's, who's eligible to go back to GR and help the cause? Sheahan, Jurco, and Glendening? Would be a big boost for an already strong team. Mrazek is gonna show why he's NHL ready this postseason for the Griffins. Just Sheahan and Jurco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Just Sheahan and Jurco Not DeKeyser? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Just Sheahan and Jurco And Oulette. I haven't heard anything about him being sent back down since his call up. I could be wrong, of course. 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 26, 2014 Not DeKeyser? Dekeyser was in the NHL all year. I think he would have had to have been sent down once or atleats had a "on paper" demotion to be able to play. It funny similar the Sproul winner was to Bostons in Game 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Grand Rapids is gonna repeat I'm calling it now ... That lineup is ridiculously good 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 LET'S GO GRIFFS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Go Griffins! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 7-2 win last night, Sproul with 1G 2A to go with his game winner in game 1. Game 3 Friday in GR, and they'll have Jurco, Sheahan and Oullet back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 The roster is hilariously awesome. It's kinda bittersweet for me, though. Knowing Blashill's going to be plucked by the Leafs and s***. blargh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightfall 871 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Griffins are getting back Sheahan, Jurco, and Oulette for their playoff run. I thought Glendenning was also a possibility, but oh well. Go Griffins! 1 cnot19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shinzaki 72 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) Felt bad for the Heat last night....they're getting kicked out of town by the arena authority (next stop, Glens Fals, NY?) so there were like a dozen people there for what was most likely the last home game ever. Griffs looked amazing...do not sleep on Andej Nestrasil. It took him a couple of years to develop, but he has a very nice game between the dots. I'm not sweating the Jarnkrok trade nearly as much having seen Janmark play a game or two. He's, bigger and he has some skills...he made a very nice move tot he cage to set up Parkes on that first goal last night. Edited April 27, 2014 by Shinzaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 The roster is hilariously awesome. It's kinda bittersweet for me, though. Knowing Blashill's going to be plucked by the Leafs and s***. blargh. The way he was talking last week it sounds like he wants to see out his contract with the Griffs (summer 2015) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 Griffins lighting up and The Mitch isn't even back yet. I've got a great feeling they can go all the way. A hockey team that plays with PASSION and ENERGY. Griffins have got an almost perfect blend of size, skill, speed and physicality. Gonna be heard to stop. Just wish the Wings took a few lessons on how GR has lit up the AHL the past few years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 I am not sure if this could happen but if i'm wrong someone please correct me. Anthony Mantha and Val'dor are down to the final game, if they lose they are eliminated. Mantha should be able to come to GR should his team be eliminated which makes our team even better. I have a feeling he will score quite a bit of goals for us. This will also help him get ready to hopefully get a chance for the team next year. The kid is incredible. Season Stats: 57GP 57G 63A 120P Playoff Stats: 15GP 17G 7A 24P 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilmrt 636 Report post Posted April 27, 2014 I am not sure if this could happen but if i'm wrong someone please correct me. Anthony Mantha and Val'dor are down to the final game, if they lose they are eliminated. Mantha should be able to come to GR should his team be eliminated which makes our team even better. I have a feeling he will score quite a bit of goals for us. This will also help him get ready to hopefully get a chance for the team next year. The kid is incredible. Season Stats: 57GP 57G 63A 120P Playoff Stats: 15GP 17G 7A 24P It's already been pointed out elsewhere that Mantha is disqualified from playing in this AHL postseason due to not being on the roster prior to the end of the regular season. This applies to DeKeyser as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites