Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 My thing is I've thought this exact thing the last 3 years, and Holland has always managed to manage it. This year I've finally accepted that he knows better and I'm not going to think about it. Hello head in sand, call me when we win the cup. I agree, to an extent. Obviously, the team is in great shape right now. It just always irks me that there's an Emmerton, Samuelsson or Cleary hanging around. I'm sure I'm just nitpicking, but I would have liked to see full time for guys like Tats and Nyquist in prior seasons, Callahan this year. It just comes down to not wanting to lose Pulkkinen or Callahan for Andersson. A minor gripe, but still something in the back of my mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 I agree, to an extent. Obviously, the team is in great shape right now. It just always irks me that there's an Emmerton, Samuelsson or Cleary hanging around. I'm sure I'm just nitpicking, but I would have liked to see full time for guys like Tats and Nyquist in prior seasons, Callahan this year. It just comes down to not wanting to lose Pulkkinen or Callahan for Andersson. A minor gripe, but still something in the back of my mind. I think that was Nestrasil this year. they tried him out, but just like emmerton and co, they couldn't stay, only those guys could afford to have longer stays than nestrasil do to their situations at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted December 5, 2014 Looking forward to the game tonight. I haven't watched many since Mantha has been in the lineup, probably only 3 or 4. It seems like every night the Griffins have been playing the Wings have been playing the same night... He hasn't been producing much since I watched him last, so I'm looking forward to see if he's still playing as well as he was the first few games, or if he's struggling to adjust to the pro game... Big W and 2 points for Mantha tonight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted December 6, 2014 Looking forward to the game tonight. I haven't watched many since Mantha has been in the lineup, probably only 3 or 4. It seems like every night the Griffins have been playing the Wings have been playing the same night... He hasn't been producing much since I watched him last, so I'm looking forward to see if he's still playing as well as he was the first few games, or if he's struggling to adjust to the pro game... Big W and 2 points for Mantha tonight... What's the update? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted December 20, 2014 Teemu Pulkkinen breaks 3 game slump, scores 2 goals (Miele got 1+4) Andy Miele 1+4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted December 23, 2014 Pulkkinen and his 15th goal of the season. 1 Shaman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) 1+3 Well,not sure whats going on,way too good player for the AHL,trade him or call him up,do something total waste of tallent. Clearly best player in the AHL. Edited December 28, 2014 by GybonB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 5 game streak going on,good job Teemu,you are one heck of a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Sproul is really turning his game around (as expected) of late. In his first 18 games this season, he was really struggling with just 1 goal and 1 assist and a team worst -9, since then, in his past 9 games he has 2 goals, 8 assists and a +7. He is now tied for the team lead as a defenseman, mirroring Nathan Paetch's totals, 3 goals, 9 assists, 12 points, -2, in two fewer games. For those that were worried this kid may be a bust because of his slow start, he is the real deal. I highly recommend watching some Griffins games if you don't already. Even before this current streak, he was playing well, just couldn't get the bounces. The puck is finally starting to settle down for him and he is reading plays really well. You can tell, the past few games, he is playing with a ton of confidence, the same confidence he had when he was ripping up the OHL. I can't wait to see his smooth skating and right handed bomb of a shot on the Red Wings blue line full time in the near future... Pulkkinen really deserves a call-up really soon. He is definitely one of the best players not in the NHL right now in my opinion. He is second in AHL scoring and will be first within a week or two for sure, unless he is called up before then... (doubt it). The Wings could really use his right handed bomb on the power-play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 I also think that Nosek really has replaced the loss of Jarnkrok in our system. Nosek has 3 goals, 7 assists and a +4 in 14 games, just coming off a hand injury. He may not be quite as flashy as Jarnkrok, but he definitely has the size advantage, as well as a speed advantage in my opinion. I think Holland and co. may have found another diamond in the rough with Nosek. And it's nice to see Tvrdon finally cementing a spot in the Griffins lineup. He has a goal and 5 assists, and is a +5 in just 5 games so far this season. He has been flying out there, he is looking really good as well. 1 Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Huh, I had pretty much written off Tvrdon at this point. Good to hear he's doing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Pulkkinen,Miele 1+1,good job guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 1, 2015 Best moments of Pulkkinen so far this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 3, 2015 The streak!!! 1 Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel1 32 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Yeah, just a couple short years ago he really was somewhat of a poor skater. It amazes me how much he has improved in that regard. You're right, his work ethic is outstanding, and it has paid dividends for his game today. I'm really excited to see his right handed bomb of a shot on the power-play next season. I think he has the potential to have a somewhat Tatar / Nyquist transition to the NHL next season. He is leading the league in points and he is only heating up now. I'm also very excited to see Callahan up with the Wings, hopefully by next season. He's having another unreal season with the Griffins and has a real nose for the net. He is probably the most versatile forward down in Grand Rapids. He scores in all sorts of ways, be it a wrist shot, slap shot, tip-in, dirty goal in front of the net, he plays power-play and is a great penalty killer. I think he will be a great addition to our forth line. Miller out. Callahan in. Sounds about right to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Nice story about Teemu Pulkkinen,trying to tie the franchise record. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4kHWGf_fSs#t=66 2 jimmyemeryhunter and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Here it its,the tying goal. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 25, 2015 Pulks finishes his 21st goal of the season. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted January 30, 2015 Pulkkinen hat-trick 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 Pulks gone streaking again,now 1+2 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted February 14, 2015 Pulu scores his 28th and his 29th goal of the season,only 2 short from last season 31 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted February 15, 2015 Now has 30 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted February 16, 2015 Yep and heres his 30th goal 2 jimmyemeryhunter and arag reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted March 5, 2015 PULKKINEN SCORES HAT-TRICK IN HIS GRIFFINS COMEBACK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GybonB 21 Report post Posted March 7, 2015 Guess you can't score 3 in every game,2 might of gotten the win for Griff's tonight, tough loss to Milwaukee,OKC lost too so nothing gained,nothing lost,here's his 34th goal of : 2 TheXym and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
