TripleS 46 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 You've got Andreas athanasiou skating circles around people in gr, so who do we call up? Landon freaking Ferraro. Because he has 270 games of AHL experience playing against men (plus 4 NHL games) versus AA's 52 Games 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 George Costanza? LOL. That didn't sound very good. Coco the monkey? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 Because he has 270 games of AHL experience playing against men (plus 4 NHL games) versus AA's 52 GamesI like aa.Don't you bring logic into this. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,788 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 Because he has 270 games of AHL experience playing against men (plus 4 NHL games) versus AA's 52 Games Remember the great Jason Krog? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hack & Whack Rule! 160 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 George Costanza? LOL. That didn't sound very good. The one and only...remember the commercials? "You...with the pretzels! Get in there!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted April 6, 2015 You've got Andreas athanasiou skating circles around people in gr, so who do we call up? Landon freaking Ferraro. Ferraro is having a better year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleS 46 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 Remember the great Jason Krog? Haha yeah ... Ferraro has had a nice year though after signing at one-year deal so why not reward him as he's still fast (not as fast as AA I'm aware) and probably a safer Defensive play than AA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 You've got Andreas athanasiou skating circles around people in gr, so who do we call up? Landon freaking Ferraro. I thought I was the only one thinking the same thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 7, 2015 If everyone gets healthy... Z - Pav - Abby Cole - Sheahan - Tatar Nyquist - Helm - Weiss Miller - Glendening - Andersson/Jurco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) With Cole out for good., I'd roll these.. Z-Pav-Helm Tats-Sheahan-Abby Weiss-Andersson-Nyquist Miller-Glendening-Jurco Puke. We're so f***ed. Edited April 8, 2015 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Z-Dats-Abby Gus-Sheahan-Tatar Weiss-Helm-Jurco Anders-Glen-Miller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 I don't like Tatar and Nyquist on the same line together. They're too similar, in both their strengths and weaknesses. PLUS, it's a total waste of Sheahan's size to put him with two small, fast wingers. Also, I'd call up AA if we clench before the last game of the season. Because Andersson as a third line center all but ensures that line isn't scoring at 5 on 5. Ever. 1 jimmyemeryhunter reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings1905 2,694 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Remember when Babs called Helm the "best third line center" in hockey and now he suddenly can only play wing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) I don't like Tatar and Nyquist on the same line together. They're too similar, in both their strengths and weaknesses. PLUS, it's a total waste of Sheahan's size to put him with two small, fast wingers. Also, I'd call up AA if we clench before the last game of the season. Because Andersson as a third line center all but ensures that line isn't scoring at 5 on 5. Ever. Gus is buzzing right now, playing some of his best hockey imo even if it hasn't quite translated to a ridiculous scoring spree. I think it's dumb to have Helm playing wing of we move Z to wing Edited April 8, 2015 by joesuffP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Abdelkader Nyquist - Sheahan - Tatar Helm - Weiss - Jurco / Pulkkinen Miller - Glendening - Ferraro / Cleary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Helm won't be on the third, and Weiss won't be a center. So, wishful thinking I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoWings! 179 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 With Cole out for good., I'd roll these.. Z-Pav-Helm Tats-Sheahan-Abby Weiss-Andersson-Nyquist Miller-Glendening-Jurco Puke. We're so f***ed. Wimpiest 3rd line in the history of the NHL and yup...we're f***ed. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Wimpiest 3rd line in the history of the NHL and yup...we're f***ed. Lol I know. We really needed Cole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 I don't like Tatar and Nyquist on the same line together. They're too similar, in both their strengths and weaknesses. PLUS, it's a total waste of Sheahan's size to put him with two small, fast wingers. Also, I'd call up AA if we clench before the last game of the season. Because Andersson as a third line center all but ensures that line isn't scoring at 5 on 5. Ever. If I'm not mistaken, the Red Wings have used their post-TDL recalls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, the Red Wings have used their post-TDL recalls.Ha. We wasted our last recall on em effin Landon Ferraro? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,440 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 If I'm not mistaken, the Red Wings have used their post-TDL recalls. Ahhhh, you're probably right. Welp. Andersson as third line center it is then. Ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 Ahhhh, you're probably right. Welp. Andersson as third line center it is then. Ugh. Mrazek, Pulkkinen and Ferraro for sure. Jurco was sent down and called up on March 3rd as a paper transaction. I'm assuming it counts, though? Maybe someone with more knowledge on the subject. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Helm won't be on the third, and Weiss won't be a center. So, wishful thinking I guess. And this is what drives me nuts about Babcock. OK, so Weiss isn't good/fast enough to play a 200 foot game. You don't trust him at center, or in the top-six, Babs. Whatever, use him on the wing, then. On the flip side, Darren Helm who can play a 200 foot game is being used as a top-six winger, and has a whopping 31 points in the role. All of the responses about possession stats, Helm's speed and how he creates room are great and all, but it doesn't change the fact that he's underachieved (or perhaps, hit his ceiling) offensively. Perhaps, because he's not a top-six guy? He's finished with similar point totals in the past (2010-11, 2011-12), playing in the bottom-six with the likes of Draper, Eaves, Abby, Cleary and Bertuzzi. I know it all boils down to Babcock's style of play, but trying to win every game 2-1 gets a bit tedious, and eventually bites you in the a**. This is why I'm pretty much praying, as unlikely as it is, that Jurco or Mantha blow management away in training camp next season. Fat chance, I know... but Helm isn't the net-front, top-six winger this team is looking for. Abdelkader's grown into the role, Helm has not. (This isn't directed at you, kip. Kind of just got me thinking about the Helm situation) Edited April 8, 2015 by Jesusberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites