9/24 Exhibition GDT : at Red Wings 6, Pittsburgh Penguins 1

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

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Projected PIT Lines

Pittsburgh Lineup Card

Projected DET Lines

Franzen-Sheahan-Glendening
Miele-Larkin-Pulkkinen
Miller-Andersson-Ferraro
Bertuzzi-Athanasiou-Mantha

Smith-Marchenko

Lashoff-Sproul

Paetsch-Jensen

Howard

Next Game:

vs.

9/26, Bruins at Red Wings ; 7:30 EST

Edited September 24, 2015 by Hockeytown0001

[Euro_Twins 4,485]

I'll be there for this one. I hope I get to see Larkin and mantha tonight

[krsmith17 7,191]

I was thinking it would be the exact same lineup as we seen in Chicago, with Franzen added in. He would presumably be placed on the line with Sheahan and Glendening, but that would make Miele the odd man out. I'm not sure if that will be the case though, with the strong outting he had last game. If not Miele, I would want Andersson out, however he too had a very strong game. I'm just hoping Svechnikov isn't the odd man out. Who knows though, maybe it's a complete mishmash of lines... I'm sure the kids will be playing though... Larkin, Mantha, Athanasiou, Bertuzzi and likely Pulkkinen...

[amato 3,210]

I would like to see what a franzen-sheahan-pulk line could do. That's a third line chalk full of potential.

[Jesusberg 1,256]

I was thinking it would be the exact same lineup as we seen in Chicago, with Franzen added in. He would presumably be placed on the line with Sheahan and Glendening, but that would make Miele the odd man out. I'm not sure if that will be the case though, with the strong outting he had last game. If not Miele, I would want Andersson out, however he too had a very strong game. I'm just hoping Svechnikov isn't the odd man out. Who knows though, maybe it's a complete mishmash of lines... I'm sure the kids will be playing though... Larkin, Mantha, Athanasiou, Bertuzzi and likely Pulkkinen...

That's the most likely scenario, IMO. Frk basically filled in for him last night, since he filled in for Franzen the other day. I'm thinking tonight's we'll see the lines that were originally supposed to play on Tuesday:

Franzen-Sheahan-Glendening

Miele-Larkin-Pulkkinen

Miller-Andersson-Ferraro

Bertuzzi-Athanasiou-Mantha

Svech will probably play versus Boston on Saturday. I wonder if/when they're going to make more cuts, though. Maybe after that game?

Edit:

The Wheel Deal ‏@Bill_Roose 12m12 minutes ago

#RedWings Johan Franzen is expected to play tonight vs. @penguins. It's his first game since he suffered a concussion Jan. 6 at Edmonton.

Edited September 24, 2015 by Jesusberg

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Jesusberg good call on the lines

According to Khan:

Franzen-Sheahan-Glendening
Miele-Larkin-Pulkkinen
Miller-Andersson-Ferraro
Bertuzzi-Athanasiou-Mantha

[Jesusberg 1,256]

Just to add:

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3m3 minutes ago

Defense looks like: Smith-Marchenko Lashoff-Sproul Paetsch-Jensen Russo is skating, too

Weird that Ouellet isn't it. Maybe he's injured?

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3m3 minutes ago

Howard is starting with McCollum backing up.

Edit:

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 4m4 minutes ago

Power play units: Franzen-Sheahan-Larkin Smith-Pulkkinen Bertuzzi-Athanasiou-Mantha Miele-Sproul

Also, I asked Ansar about Ouellet's status, and he said he'll find out shortly. Hope it's nothing serious.

Edited September 24, 2015 by Jesusberg

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

Not a big fan of this preseason crap. Wish the real games would start already.

Any chance we can get a Cleary/Franzen/Rechlicz line for a game? That would draw my viewing attention from more important stuff in my life (like trying to unlock shortcuts in Bloodborne).

[HockeytownRules19 902]

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 8m8 minutes ago

Johan Franzen excited for preseason debut tonight. First game since Jan. 6. Also revealed he had off-season surgery for bone spurs in ankle.

God he must feel better.. haha

[Jesusberg 1,256]

Guess he won't be playing against Boston, after all...

Detroit Red Wings ‏@DetroitRedWings 1m1 minute ago

UPDATE: #RedWings assiagn Evgeny Svechnikov to the QMJHL’s Cape Breton Screaming Eagles - http://bit.ly/1PxrtkS

[rick zombo 3,739]

Guess he won't be playing against Boston, after all...

Detroit Red Wings ‏@DetroitRedWings 1m1 minute ago

UPDATE: #RedWings assiagn Evgeny Svechnikov to the QMJHL’s Cape Breton Screaming Eagles - http://bit.ly/1PxrtkS

Now I can see him play when he comes to town.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Not a big fan of this preseason crap. Wish the real games would start already.

Any chance we can get a Cleary/Franzen/Rechlicz line for a game? That would draw my viewing attention from more important stuff in my life (like trying to unlock shortcuts in Bloodborne).

Normally I'd agree with you but watching Larkin, Mantha etc. match up against NHL players is pretty damn exciting

[kickazz 5,459]

Nervous/excited for Franzen's return.

[GMRwings1983 8,803]

Nervous/excited for Franzen's return.

I still think he's going to come back with long hair and facepaint, like Sting, and be a total enigma. Would be funny. He will become our avenger.

[Jesusberg 1,256]

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 17s18 seconds ago

Blashill said Xavier Ouellet is day to day with upper body injury.

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

I still think he's going to come back with long hair and facepaint, like Sting, and be a total enigma. Would be funny. He will become our avenger.

hahaha That would be funny.

Wonder if the pens will be running their a team or b team this game.

[LeftWinger 5,129]

Tonight will be Dylan Larkin's debut on the JLA ice playing for his hometown Detroit Red Wings. Stop and think about that for a minute. I know it happens all over the place from time to time, but the first shift he takes can you imagine the tears flowing from the eyes of his dad and mom? Can you just imagine for a minute all the years of practices, getting up at 3am, all the travel all the equipment purchased, all the money spent, all the memories of their child first learning how to skate using a chair or one of the newer plastic apparatus' they have now, all the tears Dylan cried when he thought he couldn't do it, he'd fall down and not want to get back up...my God, it's not only a rush of those memories because Dylan made it to the NHL, and that is overwhelming enough, 99% of the families who go through all the same motions don't even get a sniff of the NHL, but he was drafted by and is now playing for the hometown Detroit ******* Red Wings! Pardon my French.

Talk about dream of dreams, Mr. and Mrs. Larkin congratulations, God bless you and let those tears flow! All the years and struggles you have endured, the times you wanted to give up or had to call in sick to work to go to the next tournament or game or parent meeting, it has all been worth it. Exhale. You deserve it. I can't even imagine the euphoria they will be feeling tonight when he steps onto that hallowed ice. It most certainly is not his first time on that ice surface, hell, even two of my son's played tourney's on that ice, but as he pulls that sweater over his head, ties his laces tight, briefly remembering how many times his father had to do it for him, maybe just one more time wishing dad would make sure they were just right so he wouldn't fall and could share in this one time moment with him. As he walks down that hallway and puts his first foot onto that ice for the first time as a Detroit Red Wing in the arena he grew up (as well as his father grew up) watching their favorite players and fantasizing about being an NHL player. You made it, you are a Detroit Red Wing....Wow.

[Jesusberg 1,256]

hahaha That would be funny.

Speaking of..which Avenger do you see him more like? Same question for Cleary.

Wonder if the pens will be running their a team or b team this game.

Here's their roster for tonight (Sorry it's sideways): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPrXszWU8AAp6xH.jpg:large

Edited September 24, 2015 by Jesusberg

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

Here's their roster for tonight (Sorry it's sideways): https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CPrXszWU8AAp6xH.jpg:large

Thank you! So it looks like a mixture. At least no Crosby =)

[LeftWinger 5,129]

I am gonna do my best to give Howard the respect he has earned tonight. That being said, if he gives up all those goals again in just half a game, I will call him a ninny-poop and kindly ask that he be removed from the game.

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Mlive made an interesting choice of photos for their article about his return:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2015/09/red_wings_johan_franzen_looks_1.html

http://imgick.mlive.com/home/mlive-media/width620/img/redwings_impact/photo/16605780-mmmain.jpg

[hillbillywingsfan 794]

Mlive made an interesting choice of photos for their article about his return:

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2015/09/red_wings_johan_franzen_looks_1.html

http://imgick.mlive.com/home/mlive-media/width620/img/redwings_impact/photo/16605780-mmmain.jpg

Ok now that is funny.

[Jacksoni 418]

Cleary on for tonight I think? Should be good entertainment.

[LeftWinger 5,129]

I am gonna say this before he plays good or plays bad, I hope Franzen plays well and stays healthy that way when we waive someone at least it'll be worth while. I still don't have to like him though.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

I am gonna say this before he plays good or plays bad, I hope Franzen plays well and stays healthy that way when we waive someone at least it'll be worth while. I still don't have to like him though.

Waive who? Didn't you hear? We just traded Jensen for Jarnkrok.