GDT 4/5 GDT : Washington Capitals 2 at Red Wings 1

[GoWings1905 2,694]

PETR!!!!!!!!!!!!

He did well to bail himself out.

[Nyquistfan14 489]

This team isn't even in the same league right now. Rather pathetic

[wings_fanatic 677]

Hank looks really slow!! Why can't babs put him on the wing with pav and just put the kid line back together to create momentum and maybe get zetty going.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

He did well to bail himself out.

Agreed.

I know Mrazek plays an aggressive style, but he's being a little too aggressive here.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Hank looks really slow!! Why can't babs put him on the wing with pav and just put the kid line back together to create momentum and maybe get zetty going.

If Hank played on a line with Stu Grimson and Tony Twist, he'd still look slow. He looks like Undertaker last year at Wrestlemania.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

He did well to bail himself out.

Yep he sure did!

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I guess you don't watch too many Bruins games.

I can't believe Datsyuk would make that kind of pass.

If memory serves the Columbus crew is pretty awful as well. Especially their color guy, (and former Red Wings captain) Danny Gare. I don't think he announces for them anymore though.

[Mckinley25 679]

If memory serves the Columbus crew is pretty awful as well. Especially their color guy, (and former Red Wings captain) Danny Gare. I don't think he announces for them anymore though.

Gare was the worst for mispronouncing names or misidentifying players.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

If memory serves the Columbus crew is pretty awful as well. Especially their color guy, (and former Red Wings captain) Danny Gare. I don't think he announces for them anymore though.

Wow, I'd never guess you were an MLS fan.

[Echolalia 2,961]

He really is. . Terrible pass right to Washington and not ready for the pass from Nyquist on the PP.

I agree 100% on the unforced giveaway to Washington. I think the pass from Nyquist was more on Nyquist putting it too far ahead of Weiss. But my initial post was referring to Weiss who was covering for Smith on D when Smith pinched in to keep the play alive at the half-boards, and Weiss just let the puck-carrying forward skate right past him which lead to a scoring chance.

Like, I know he's offensively capable. But its like he has nothing else to provide besides scoring the occasional goal. If he's pressured along the boards; turnover. If he's pressured at center ice; turnover. He doesn't steal pucks back. He's not smart defensively. He's ineffective as a forechecker. Outside of whenever he scores a goal, I don't notice him in any positive manner. And its so upsetting because I've been rooting for this guy for two years (and still am). If he could even get to be average at protecting the puck and getting involved, he would be so much more effective. But until them I'm scared whenever he's out there that the puck is going to end up in our zone, or our net.

[Franzine 739]

I thought about Columbus too. That guy is probably worse than Pittsburgh.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

He really is. . Terrible pass right to Washington and not ready for the pass from Nyquist on the PP.

Yea how about Nyquist shoot in when in the slot instead of making a bad pass. But let's blame Weiss anyways...

[derblaueClaus 1,668]

Given our turnover rate in the slot we're lucky to be down only 1:0. Time to switch to desperation mode.

Edited April 5, 2015 by derblaueClaus

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I agree 100% on the unforced giveaway to Washington. I think the pass from Nyquist was more on Nyquist putting it too far ahead of Weiss. But my initial post was referring to Weiss who was covering for Smith on D when Smith pinched in to keep the play alive at the half-boards, and Weiss just let the puck-carrying forward skate right past him which lead to a scoring chance.

Like, I know he's offensively capable. But its like he has nothing else to provide besides scoring the occasional goal. If he's pressured along the boards; turnover. If he's pressured at center ice; turnover. He doesn't steal pucks back. He's not smart defensively. He's ineffective as a forechecker. Outside of whenever he scores a goal, I don't notice him in any positive manner. And its so upsetting because I've been rooting for this guy for two years (and still am). If he could even get to be average at protecting the puck and getting involved, he would be so much more effective. But until them I'm scared whenever he's out there that the puck is going to end up in our zone, or our net.

Absolutely agree.

I wish I saw the guy play in Florida so I'd have a better idea if something's changed or if he just was never that sort of player. It's baffling he was a first or second line center.

I'm guessing part of the reason he's playing on the wing is to reduce his defensive responsibility.

[derblaueClaus 1,668]

Absolutely agree.

I wish I saw the guy play in Florida so I'd have a better idea if something's changed or if he just was never that sort of player. It's baffling he was a first or second line center.

I'm guessing part of the reason he's playing on the Wing is to reduce his defensive responsibility.

He was No.1 center on a team that was essentially a bottom feeder. You can probably get away with that kind of deficit easier when your team as a whole isn't good and/or has other areas that are much more problematic.

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

I could care less about Weiss defensively. He was brought here to score points and he's not doing that. And I agree with anyone who says that Babcock isn't giving him top 6 minutes. It's a no win situation for either him or Babcock.

[gowings00 545]

We can very easily win this game but Babcock and Zetterburg need to answer why we never start on time.

[Andy Pred 48 337]

in his 15 yr pro NHL stint #90 has been a minus in 11 of those, so maybe he aint defensive orientated ?

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I could care less about Weiss defensively. He was brought here to score points and he's not doing that. And I agree with anyone who says that Babcock isn't giving him top 6 minutes. It's a no win situation for either him or Babcock.

It's not like I expect him to shut down Sidney Crosby. I'm talking about his inability to win battles along the boards and maintain puck possession in the offensive zone.

When he has space he's good. In traffic he's usually brutal. He doesn't deserve top 6 minutes.

I guess if he was a total sniper then his floating game would be acceptable because he wouldn't have the puck on his stick very long, but that's certainly not the case.

[CaliforniaWingsFan 464]

Not able to watch this one, but it seems that they are up to their old tricks again...,and by tricks I mean s***ty, pathetic play.

[TimeBinder 28]

if we keep turning over the puck - our chances do not look as good

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

I sure wish we'd play desperate hockey.

[derblaueClaus 1,668]

PP again. Bunghole time.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

That looked like a set play. Z shoots it wide, Sheahan with a backhand pass to Weiss who's sitting at the other post.

[Hockeymom1960 5,107]

Ugh

It sure would be nice too if we could clear the puck

Edited April 5, 2015 by Hockeymom1960