kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Retaining half the cap is probably the only way the rags would've included duclair too.. whether they could've fit yandle under the cap or not. Obtaining him probably had something to do with the yotes' motivation for retaining half the cap hit. He's going to look great with domi.. and potentially one of McEichel. The coyotes have a real good chance to build a long term contender in a few years or so if they do it right. Not after Old Man Doan squashes them with one of his patented body checks. Gotta let these little punks know you don't get anything easy on the Arizona Coyotes roster. It's Doan's way, or the broken bones way! 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Not after Old Man Doan squashes them with one of his patented body checks. Gotta let these little punks know you don't get anything easy on the Arizona Coyotes roster. It's Doan's way, or the broken bones way! Haha damn right. Although he sounds like he actually wants out.. and I don't blame him. Why be part of a rebuild at his age? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 @AnsarKhanMLive: Babcock said Zetterberg awaiting final clearance test this afternoon. If he's not cleared, Cleary will play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PenaltyShot 96 521 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Found out last night my brother had an extra ticket My only hopes are a Red Wings win and to see Captain Z back on the ice. LGW!!!! 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 You're... you're crazy, man. I like you, but you're crazy.You got a freak in dart in your neck!Is this bad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 "@AnsarKhanMLive: Power-play units: Nyquist-Datsyuk-Tatar, Sheahan (net front), Zidlicky Weiss-Zetterberg-Cole, Abdelkader (net front), Kronwall" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 "@AnsarKhanMLive: Power-play units: Nyquist-Datsyuk-Tatar, Sheahan (net front), Zidlicky Weiss-Zetterberg-Cole, Abdelkader (net front), Kronwall" Its weird to see two actual offensive d-men on our pp units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Its weird to see two actual offensive d-men on our pp units. Is that allowed in the nhl? 2 trule23 and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Is that allowed in the nhl?Idk.I'm expecting some sort of fine after the game. 2 trule23 and Euro_Twins reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Idk. I'm expecting some sort of fine after the game. A first offense should just get a warning. 2 Euro_Twins and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) A first offense should just get a warning. A second offense should get a fine. Pun in-ten-ded. Edited March 4, 2015 by kipwinger 3 amato, Euro_Twins and jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 "We really like Marchenko," Babcock said. "Marchenko is a real good player and he has played very well for us. You can never have too many D men at this time of the year. We wanted to make sure we had enough hands on deck. We're going to make sure he's playing." Like i said babs really wants Zids and Marchenko both in the line up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 "We really like Marchenko," Babcock said. "Marchenko is a real good player and he has played very well for us. You can never have too many D men at this time of the year. We wanted to make sure we had enough hands on deck. We're going to make sure he's playing." Like i said babs really wants Zids and Marchenko both in the line up Two rights don't make a right, or something 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ash11 78 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Lines Look awesome, could u imagine helm and franzen in, for the playoffs...well franzen is more then likley done but even when helm returns... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Is Jurco actually playing on the top line? Thats interesting, could possibly be Babs giving him one more shot before sending him down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) "We really like Marchenko," Babcock said. "Marchenko is a real good player and he has played very well for us. You can never have too many D men at this time of the year. We wanted to make sure we had enough hands on deck. We're going to make sure he's playing." Like i said babs really wants Zids and Marchenko both in the line up NO! Where did this quote come from? Gotta link? Edited March 4, 2015 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) NO! Where did this quote come from? Gotta link? http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=37665 I feel like this might have been taken out of context, though. Didn't Babs just say that he wanted Marchenko to play here OR go back down and play in the AHL - just not sitting as the 7th defender? I feel like NHL only used part of the quote. Edit: Holland said it, not Babcock. Edited March 4, 2015 by Jesusberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=37665 I feel like this might have been taken out of context, though. Didn't Babs just say that he wanted Marchenko to play here OR go back down and play in the AHL - just not sitting as the 7th defender? I feel like NHL only used part of the quote. No, Holland said that in a radio interview yesterday. Babs' comments here are different, but shouldn't come as a surprise considering he's made his preferences clear in the past. 1 Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) No, Holland said that in a radio interview yesterday. Babs' comments here are different, but shouldn't come as a surprise considering he's made his preferences clear in the past. Yeah. I just found the quote. You posted it yesterday, actually. Must've been what I was thinking. Holland says of Marchenko, "I want him in the lineup, or I want him playing in Grand Rapids...I'd rather have them [young players] playing than being here and practicing" So... consensus pick for the healthy scratch on defense = Smith? Maybe he can start a wrestling career and re-form the Motor City Machine Guns. Edited March 4, 2015 by Jesusberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Yeah. I just found the quote. You posted it yesterday, actually. Must've been what I was thinking. Holland says of Marchenko, "I want him in the lineup, or I want him playing in Grand Rapids...I'd rather have them [young players] playing than being here and practicing" For sure. In a second part of that interview, Holland made clear that it was Babs' decision on whether to keep Marchenko up and play him, or send him back to GR (as he did with Pulkkinen). Not that it guarantees anything, but when you start putting comments together you can maybe get a glimpse of what the the organization is thinking as far as the defensive pairings. They've said in the past that ideally they'd like all three pairings to be lefty-righty. Then Holland says he doesn't want Marchenko sitting, but that where he plays is Babs' decision. And then Babs' says "we're going to make sure he's playing". That may be an indication that he wants Marchenko AND Zidlicky in the lineup. Meaning that two of the six lefties will need to sit. So... consensus pick for the healthy scratch on defense = Smith? Maybe he can start a wrestling career and re-form the Motor City Machine Guns. Youtubing Motor City Machine Guns right now lol. As far as who's scratched, I'd imagine injuries will make a lot of those decisions for Babs. We're relatively healthy now, but I can't imagine that down the stretch the wear and tear of the season won't begin to show more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Zero percent chance any of Kronwall, Ericsson, DeKeyser, Quincey or Smith sit in favor of Marchenko. Not going to happen, despite what Holland and Babcock have said... The only way we see both Zidlicky and Marchenko in the lineup is if there is any injury to one of the other 5. Edited March 4, 2015 by krsmith17 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 I have a bad feeling that Quincy will worsen his ankle injury and Marchenko will be in.. *knocks on wood* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Quincey has been solid all season and I hope he along with the rest of our defense can remain healthy for the rest of the season, but if he isn't 100%, I have no issue in resting him and putting Marchenko in. I hope he doesn't require surgery before the offseason though... 1 TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Z has been cleared and will play tonight. 5 krsmith17, wings87, KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted March 4, 2015 Z has been cleared to play according to Kenny Holland Welcome back captain! 3 puckloo39, KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 and TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
