rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 If Franzen doesn't put in an effort tonight I'd like them to seriously consider this for tomorrow's game vs the Flames Nyquist - Zetterberg - Abdlekader Weiss - Datsyuk - Helm Tatar - Sheahan - Jurco Miller - Glendenning - Andersson 3 Detroit \# 1 Fan, LeftWinger and datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Yes!!! I like those lines! Definitely gonna watch this one tonight now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 We've got one too many forwards. Actually two too many if you consider Andersson is a plug. 1 Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 We could put Cujo in net. 1 Jersey Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Why would they put a rabid dog in net? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 We've got one too many forwards. Actually two too many if you consider Andersson is a plug. Truth. Callahan > Andersson. Lines do look better with Weiss in an offensive role, but there's Helm on the 2nd line wing again. Guess you have to give to get with Babs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Truth. Callahan > Andersson. Lines do look better with Weiss in an offensive role, but there's Helm on the 2nd line wing again. Guess you have to give to get with Babs. Yeah, and to be honest that Weiss-Dats-Helm line was really good when it played together before. I didn't think it would be, but I was wrong. So hopefully they'll do the same this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 I would rather see Tatar up with Pav instead of Helm, but this is an improvement over Weiss stuck on the 4th line. Gotta get two points tonight. The schedule is way too tough coming up not to take advantage of the Oilers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 we got this one theres no excuse 6-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 I like Helm as a winger he has been much more effective. At least he can get in on the forecheck quickly and stir up s***. He handles the puck too much as a centre he needs to simplify his game and crash and bang, even though he's one of the teams best face-off men. I believe he can be a better Abby as a top 6. Weiss can bang home pucks around the net. Like the lines tonight 4-0 Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Yay Weiss on the top line Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 With the change in the lines, and playing the putrid Oilers, gotta get 2 points in regulation tonight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 I'm happy about the line changes but will reserve my excitement until I see it lasts 5 minutes into the 1st at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 yea this defensive way needs to stop we got to go at them harder you cant win games 2-1 when your dumping and chasing all the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Why do people think we've suddenly changed our approach? We're dumping and chasing because the defense can't move the puck. Scoring goes through dry spells, especially ours. Everybody should know this as wings fans. Babs wanted the team better in their own zone and they have been. At least on the stat sheet. It's not like once we get the puck in the offensive zone the players are told to be defensive minded. It's anything goes to get the puck in the net just like it's always been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Why do people think we've suddenly changed our approach? We're dumping and chasing because the defense can't move the puck. Scoring goes through dry spells, especially ours. Everybody should know this as wings fans. Babs wanted the team better in their own zone and they have been. At least on the stat sheet. It's not like once we get the puck in the offensive zone the players are told to be defensive minded. It's anything goes to get the puck in the net just like it's always been. Iit does seem like we are just trying to much to win games with low scores which I think is fine if your going against teams that aren't scoring much but when you try against teams like TB MTL PIT CHI etc your going to get bit in the end so you have to try alittle harder to pour on the offense Edited January 7, 2015 by sjr2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Iit does seem like we are just trying to much to win games with low scores which I think is fine if your going against teams that aren't scoring much but when you try against teams like TB MTL PIT CHI etc your going to get bit in the end so you have to try alittle harder to pour on the offense We've always played as a 5 man defensive unit. It just seems lately we can never get that goal to make the game easy for us but when our backs are against the wall we seem to be able to find a way to get a goal. I'm sure Babs doesn't tell them to back off it's just a mentality in the players to play safe. I mean we haven't blown leads really it's just been a struggle to score. Our chances per game have dropped considerably as well. I just think the way they were scoring earlier wasn't sustainable and this is the reality of this roster. I mean Datsyuk, Weiss and Tatar were all scoring at a unreasonable pace. I've noticed teams have really keyed on Datsyuk the last month or so and Z hasn't been able to pick up the slack That's why its dumb to play Z and D together. We don't have the luxury of playing two world class centers together. One line is going to get the tough assignment the other is supposed to take advantage. That's the point of depth. I put Z and D together when you're out of options and nothing is working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 We've always played as a 5 man defensive unit. It just seems lately we can never get that goal to make the game easy for us but when our backs are against the wall we seem to be able to find a way to get a goal. I'm sure Babs doesn't tell them to back off it's just a mentality in the players to play safe. I mean we haven't blown leads really it's just been a struggle to score. Our chances per game have dropped considerably as well. I just think the way they were scoring earlier wasn't sustainable and this is the reality of this roster. I mean Datsyuk, Weiss and Tatar were all scoring at a unreasonable pace. I've noticed teams have really keyed on Datsyuk the last month or so and Z hasn't been able to pick up the slack That's why its dumb to play Z and D together. We don't have the luxury of playing two world class centers together. One line is going to get the tough assignment the other is supposed to take advantage. That's the point of depth. I put Z and D together when you're out of options and nothing is working I totally agree Z and D need to be on opposite lines I love the goose z franzen line and the tats dats Weiss line but for sure keep them apart unless its the pp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Ok Oz we don't care how well Ryan Miller played. We heard it all last game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yztheman 29 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 team underwhelmed a bit last time out hope they got in and got some adjustment...need to take advantage of a team in turmoil, more so than our own lol Go WIngs! lets get at least that 50th point tonight BTTW (b@lls to the wall) lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datterberg1340 626 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Let's Go Wings! woo-hoo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desert Rat 78 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Quincey playing physical.....nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,476 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 I hope i don't fall asleep during this snoozer. I gotta be up at 5:15 am Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Good start... when's the last time we scored a soft goal on a goalie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowings00 545 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 I say this every time we play EDM but what's the deal with this arena and the inability to pay for appropriate lighting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
