LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Nope, was ready to dump all those guys for a while now. Don't get confused, not just after one pre-season game, but for about 2 years now, some for longer. But ya, I saw some real good kids tonight that could step right in and no one would miss ANY of the mentioned players. Sheahan and Glenny eliminate the need for Barbie. Trade him before he loses all his stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 At least we got a point! Oh wait..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Leftwinger is ready to trade 25% of the Detroit Red Wings team after 1 preseason game. Yep, hockey season is back. NO... I've bee ready to trade 50% of the team for 2 years! Leftwinger is immune to all ration Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Youngest Wing tonight was Svechnikov. That kid has the potential to be a beast of Mastodonian proportions. Heavy heavy forecheck, great hands. As others have said, Jensen, Larkin, and Mantha looked good. McCollum was solid. Smith was solid. Sheahan and Luke were great, as expected. Howard was not sharp at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Youngest Wing tonight was Svechnikov. That kid has the potential to be a beast of Mastodonian proportions. Heavy heavy forecheck, great hands. As others have said, Jensen, Larkin, and Mantha looked good. McCollum was solid. Smith was solid. Sheahan and Luke were great, as expected. Howard was not sharp at all. Why would Howard look like Sharp even a little? They play different positions and Sharp doesn't even play for the Hawks anymore. Get with it man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Why would Howard look like Sharp even a little? They play different positions and Sharp doesn't even play for the Hawks anymore. Get with it man. Hey, at least toews of the goals on Jimmy were bad. Maybe even all three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Hey, at least toews of the goals on Jimmy were bad. Maybe even all three. O hey everyone look at the smart guy. Clever smart guy here! Howard deserves better than this team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Is Blashill better than Babs yet? I judge by the post-game interviews. Until he gets some solid Blashisms there will be no comparison. Also, how is his death stare? 1 number9 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 O hey everyone look at the smart guy. Clever smart guy here! Howard deserves better than this team. I agree. Let's trade him to Toronto. 1 nyqvististhefuture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 I agree. Let's trade him to Toronto. A real smart guy would have known he should go to Buffalo. Home state and the need is there. You've been had Rick Zombo! if that is your real name... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 In other news babs and his leafs beat Montreal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) A real smart guy would have known he should go to Buffalo. Home state and the need is there. You've been had Rick Zombo! if that is your real name... Lehner > Howard In other news babs and his leafs beat Montreal...*pffft* All you have to do to beat Montreal is score more than one goal. Edited September 23, 2015 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewdanna 143 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 looks like the refs are in midseason form... nice no call in OT chumps. That 3 man team of Larkin, Jensen, and Mantha was nice... Mantha has to bury that one-timer. Really liked Jensen's pace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,953 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Because we've got about 200 NHL ready defensemen. He kinda gets lost in the fray. obvious sarcasm is obvious? Maybe it wasn't... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vladinator16 236 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Jimmy making a good case to be starter. Shots fired. Shots fired... and they all went straight past Howard. 5 roboturner, UpstateNYRedWingsFan, Ekmanc and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Did anybody else think that 3 on 3 was stupid? I mean, it was exciting sure. But so is the shootout once you're finally watching it. But 3 on 3 hockey doesn't resemble an organized sport. It resembled a game of keep away between kids on a pond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Did anybody else think that 3 on 3 was stupid? I mean, it was exciting sure. But so is the shootout once you're finally watching it. But 3 on 3 hockey doesn't resemble an organized sport. It resembled a game of keep away between kids on a pond. I get the same vibe, but it's an upgrade over the shootout, IMO. It's not "real" hockey, but it's closer. I think it's progress. Also, I'm still sitting here thinking about how impressed I was by Jensen. I really hope he can put together a couple solid games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Great showing by the kids. Larkin played great, but I'm still hoping he plays a full season down in Grand Rapids, and in all likelihood he will. Mantha played a good game too and looks to be gaining confidence every game he plays (including intrasquad games). I'm hoping Larkin and Mantha can get a full season playing together, gaining some more chemistry and be a great duo in Detroit in the future. I'm kind of surprised to see so many people say that they weren't impressed with Athanasiou. I thought he was one of our better forwards. He had a few really good looks, lead the team in shots on goal with 5, not including the post he hit, that ended up being an assist on Glendening's game tying goal. Bertuzzi wasn't as noticeable as I was hoping, neither was Pulkkinen, despite his goal. Svechnikov played a good game for an 18 year old kid. I thought the plan was to convert Svech to center... is that still the plan for him in Cape Breton this season? I hope so... I was surprised by both Andersson and Miele and how well they played. I still don't think Andersson should be in the lineup, but good for him. Smith had a decent game, and once again Jensen is impressing in camp / preseason games. I wonder if he will once again be the last defenseman to be sent down... Howard had an awful game, hopefully he can bounce back. And McCollum had a great showing. Overall impressive game against a Stanley Cup winning squad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nyqvististhefuture 1,002 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Because we've got about 200 NHL ready defensemen. He kinda gets lost in the fray. I know it's just one pre season game but maybe we should make some way for some people instead of always letting them stay in Grand Rapids forever? Brendan smith has some speed and tools to help offensively but seems things never get better and he keeps turning the puck over ... Just checked he's 26 , he's not getting any younger or much better at this point Jensen is rid up there in age with smith, 25 and never got a shot + he's the right handed dman we always wanted , let's not keep him down cause we got mike green now I know we won't get rid of smith/kindl before letting them play some games under Blashill but for me personally there's nothing to see ... Ship out those 2 and replace them with 2 of jensen/ouellet/marchenko and rotate games between the 2 of them and maybe a Quincey and when injuries no doubt occur so they both end up with at least 40-55 games Kids need to get some games in , don't want to start a season with 3-5 rookies in the lineup ... Same thing with the group upfront Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Did anybody else think that 3 on 3 was stupid? I mean, it was exciting sure. But so is the shootout once you're finally watching it. But 3 on 3 hockey doesn't resemble an organized sport. It resembled a game of keep away between kids on a pond. Pretty much. I love how they got complaints about the SO being a gimmick so they fixed it by creating another gimmick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Wings Goals: The Great Mantha/Larkin/Jensen 3 on 3 OT Shift, with the blatant no call and the GW Goal: Edited September 23, 2015 by HockeytownRules19 3 krsmith17, rick zombo and Cloune reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick zombo 3,739 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) The Great Mantha/Larkin/Jensen 3 on 3 OT Shift, with the blatant no goal and the GW Goal: You meant "non call" right? What happens if there's a penalty during 3-on-3? I assume they go 4-on-3? Edited September 23, 2015 by rick zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Miele was probably our best forward. He hung on to the puck so we'll all game and really gave Mantha the opportunity to get open Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 You meant "non call" right? What happens if there's a penalty during 3-on-3? I assume they go 4-on-3? That's my limited understanding Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted September 23, 2015 Yeah I mistyped... I corrected it ha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
