All Purpose Grand Rapids Griffins Thread

[krsmith17 7,191]

Yeah, I'm sure they didn't care too much about losing a couple days off, being called up to the Wings, even if they didn't play any games (Nosek still might after the break, although I doubt it). I do agree though that it'd be awesome to see Nosek replace Andersson...

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Idk, being called up (at least for Nosek) is probably a huge thing. I'd give up a few Christmas break days off to be called into the NHL hah. Plus they actually get the practice with the squad and see the system which is nice.

Yah. Never pass up a shot at being in the show.

[Richdg 267]

15 in a row! 7-3 win tonight over Lake Erie. Campbell with the hatty. Lil Bert with a fight.

[Dr Dubya 32]

Streak ends at 15.

What a streak though!

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

Nice to see frk tearing it up of late , had all but considered him a bust in the wings prospect pool but the kids got life in him yet

It's a good time to be a wings fan:)

Oh and thank god Robbie Russo defected to the wings , kid looks like he's gonna be a good one

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Nice to see frk tearing it up of late , had all but considered him a bust in the wings prospect pool but the kids got life in him yet

It's a good time to be a wings fan:)

Oh and thank god Robbie Russo defected to the wings , kid looks like he's gonna be a good one

I wish you would change your user name! Nyquist is looking like a huge defensive liability and not the future. Russo is for real tho. You are right!!

[kickazz 5,459]

I wish you would change your user name! Nyquist is looking like a huge defensive liability and not the future. Russo is for real tho. You are right!!

Hypocritical Bill.

You make a hundred excuses for Smith - who has a track record for defensive issues. Yet you're quick to criticize Nyquist.

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Hypocritical Bill.

You make a hundred excuses for Smith - who has a track record for defensive issues. Yet you're quick to criticize Nyquist.

Smith has been our best defenseman. 5 pts in last 5 games, brah.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Smith has been our best defenseman. 5 pts in last 5 games, brah.

If Smith has been our best defenseman for any period we are in serious trouble.

[Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453]

If Smith has been our best defenseman for any period we are in serious trouble.

Admittedly he has been pretty good lately. I think Smith is going to be one of those you take the good with the bad kind of defensemen. He'll never be a defensive stalwart in my opinion (see last night's over commitment on the first goal) but he does bring some good things to the game. I like a lot of things he does offensively.

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Admittedly he has been pretty good lately. I think Smith is going to be one of those you take the good with the bad kind of defensemen. He'll never be a defensive stalwart in my opinion (see last night's over commitment on the first goal) but he does bring some good things to the game. I like a lot of things he does offensively.

He has to get by the hump of playing from the opening puck drop. He starts slow almost every game and then excels in the 2nd and 3rd. We need him to excel in the first too.

[kickazz 5,459]

Smith has been our best defenseman. 5 pts in last 5 games, brah.

That doesnt matter. It's great that Smith is doing well. But re read at my post again.

You make excuses for Smith, yet you're quick to judge Nyquist. All of a sudden you label him as a defensive liability?

And then you constantly complain about how the forums rag on Smith. You're being hypocritical.

Anyways I've made my point. Back to topic.

I think Tangradi will be swapped for Andersson soon.

Edited December 29, 2015 by kickazz

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Smith has been our best defenseman. 5 pts in last 5 games, brah.

Smith's been good recently, but not so much last night. He got beat for that first goal and also was responsible for giving a breakaway.

Edit: Oops, Grand rapids thread. from our call-ups I do think Mantha will be next. We've seen AA, Nosek, Tangradi time for big Tony.

Edited December 29, 2015 by PavelValerievichDatsyuk

[Bill Berzeench 310]

That doesnt matter. It's great that Smith is doing well. But re read at my post again.

You make excuses for Smith, yet you're quick to judge Nyquist. All of a sudden you label him as a defensive liability?

And then you constantly complain about how the forums rag on Smith. You're being hypocritical.

Anyways I've made my point. Back to topic.

I think Tangradi will be swapped for Andersson soon.

Did you want to talk about Nyquist or my hypocrisy? You are right. I'm a little lost on your point, as there are 3 subject matters you could be referring to. I created a Smith thread so we can get out of this one.

Russo and Mantha need call ups soon. They have earned them. Marchenko is losing steam fast and Kindl is press box for life material. We really need to do something with Kindl, Andersson, and Miller soon. Those 3 guys are going to hurt us once Quincey, Ericsson, and Miller are all healthy. I'd like to see a trade to keep room for the Grand Rapids guys on the team.

[joesuffP 1,746]

4-1 Win

[Bill Berzeench 310]

4-1 Win

Sweetness

[joesuffP 1,746]

Mantha with 20 points in 25 games. Looks like he's starting to adapt nicely, especially considering the Griffins abysmal start. It would be nice to see more goals from him but it's hard to complain. He's making a lot of progress and that's all you can ask at this point.

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Mantha with 20 points in 25 games. Looks like he's starting to adapt nicely, especially considering the Griffins abysmal start. It would be nice to see more goals from him but it's hard to complain. He's making a lot of progress and that's all you can ask at this point.

He's doing great. He's only 21.

[Jacksoni 418]

If Smith has been our best defenseman for any period we are in serious trouble.

That is correct. Thus we are in serious trouble. And the schedule getting harder ahead. You figure out the rest.

[krsmith17 7,191]

Mantha also has 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) in the 10 games since he was a "healthy scratch". He had points in 7 / 10 of those games. The Griffins were 7-0 in the games he registered at least one point and 1-2 in the 3 games that he didn't, one in which the team was shut out.

I've said it before but I've been very impressed with Mantha all season. I missed the last 3 games but watched most of yesterday's game, and again he was the best player on the ice for either team. I still think he is better off finishing out this season in GR, but I can't wait to see him wear the winged wheel, and it won't be long before he is if he keeps up this level of play.

[Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453]

Mantha also has 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) in the 10 games since he was a "healthy scratch". He had points in 7 / 10 of those games. The Griffins were 7-0 in the games he registered at least one point and 1-2 in the 3 games that he didn't, one in which the team was shut out.

I've said it before but I've been very impressed with Mantha all season. I missed the last 3 games but watched most of yesterday's game, and again he was the best player on the ice for either team. I still think he is better off finishing out this season in GR, but I can't wait to see him wear the winged wheel, and it won't be long before he is if he keeps up this level of play.

Always appreciate your input as I never get to watch the Griffin's games. I'm still pretty excited about Mantha and love to hear he's trending upward. I'm in agreement, let him ride the full season out down there, learn to dominate/gain some confidence.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Mantha should get a call up sometime this year similar to AA with significant ice time just to get his feet wet. A season of being the go to guys and a deep playoff run with another good training camp and they'll both be approaching overripe status and should dominate the AHL next year (until their full time red wings at least)

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Mantha also has 12 points (6 goals, 6 assists) in the 10 games since he was a "healthy scratch". He had points in 7 / 10 of those games. The Griffins were 7-0 in the games he registered at least one point and 1-2 in the 3 games that he didn't, one in which the team was shut out.

I've said it before but I've been very impressed with Mantha all season. I missed the last 3 games but watched most of yesterday's game, and again he was the best player on the ice for either team. I still think he is better off finishing out this season in GR, but I can't wait to see him wear the winged wheel, and it won't be long before he is if he keeps up this level of play.

Cool. I hope they pull him up this year though. No reason to waste any more time on Andersson and Miller. They're lame ducks at this point. Get Mantha and Athanasiou in the line-up.

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

A guy who isn't getting talked about enough is Jared Coreau. I think we definitely have our back up of the future, and he might not be that far off from the NHL. He was just named goaltender of the month for December, after going 9-2 with a 1.92GAA and a .938sv%. After a solid first year in GR last year going 16-8-1 with a 2.20GAA and a .927sv%, his next win will tie his record all of last year as he's sitting at 15-4-1. His numbers and consistency are improving, just turned 24 in November, and best of all he's 6'6. I don't think goal tending will be a problem in Detroit for a long time with Mrazek/Howard right now, and Mrazek/Coreau in the future.

[TheXym 2,606]

I just want to take a moment to thank those who get to actually watch the Griffins and post the updates for those of us who don't have the opportunity to do so.