sjr2012 439 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Check our scoring stats and our place in the standings if you're unsure about why changes are necessary. And it's Feb. 24. 5 days left for our genius GM to do something. Z D Abby Tat AA Larkin Goose richards jurco shehan helm glendening Edited February 24, 2016 by sjr2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 That 3rd line is an enormous liability. Tatar and Richards are terrible together. I know it's not popular (yet), but I'd like to see Frk and Mantha called up. Mantha-Larkin-Frk Jurco-Datsyuk-Zetterberg Abdelkader-Sheahan-Nyquist Athanasiou-Helm-Glendening Tatar and Richards have been so piss poor over the last 10 games. I like Tatar, but he needs to either take that next step and become a defensively responsible player, or he needs to be replaced. Do as Datsyuk does should be his motto. Lol @ frk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 960 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 As much as I wouldnt want to switch up the D & Z line I just think they add so much depth to two lines and really can bring out more from their linemates helping our scoring situation. This is what I would ice, pulks is out of place on line 4 but I would have him on the PP as well Tatar Zetterberg Larkin Richards/Jurco Datsyuk Nyquist Sheahan Anthanasiou Abdelkader Helm Glendening Pulkkinen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Lol @ frk Save this for halfway thru next season. You're going to see him in preseason next year and be surprised. Then after he has 15 goals thru 22 games in GR next year and gets called up, you're going to eat your crow hard. The guy has turned it around big time. Watch the Grifs games and you will see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 You guys better back up all that talk with a bet or something... Although I don't know if Bill did pay or still owe that jersey he betted on a Smith's hatty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Save this for halfway thru next season. You're going to see him in preseason next year and be surprised. Then after he has 15 goals thru 22 games in GR next year and gets called up, you're going to eat your crow hard. The guy has turned it around big time. Watch the Grifs games and you will see. Lol sure. I'm sure emmerton will come back too and lead the wings into the Stanley cup final and Kindl will ride in on his white horse. Frk isn't going to even come anywhere near sniffing nhl time next year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Save this for halfway thru next season. You're going to see him in preseason next year and be surprised. Then after he has 15 goals thru 22 games in GR next year and gets called up, you're going to eat your crow hard. The guy has turned it around big time. Watch the Grifs games and you will see.Same thing was said about Pulkkinen 1 Jesusberg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted February 24, 2016 Never thought I'd see the day I'd agree with DD, but here we are...Not saying it's impossible, but I doubt we'll see Frk's get a crack at the NHL (not with the Red Wings, anyway). Even if he were to get the chance, I don't see his game translating quickly enough to impress management. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 You guys better back up all that talk with a bet or something... Although I don't know if Bill did pay or still owe that jersey he betted on a Smith's hatty Do i owe somebody? Refresh me. Im no welch. Whoever i owe, pm me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Do i owe somebody? Refresh me. Im no welch. Whoever i owe, pm me. I shouldn't have used "owe" since I didn't follow what happened to the bet. I remember it was at the beginning of the season, and I do 'cause I wanted to make my wager in that bet and thought it was really cool to see that happen (the bet). I'll try to look it up and pm you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Speaking of bets! I'm not sure who it was I bet but I made a $50 (Canadian) bet that Abby would score 13 or more goals this year. I think he's sitting at 12? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Speaking of bets! I'm not sure who it was I bet but I made a $50 (Canadian) bet that Abby would score 13 or more goals this year. I think he's sitting at 12? it was 15 goals not 13 hah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 it was 15 goals not 13 hah! Was it you? Doesn't sound like you... Somebody that was irate after Abby signed his deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NerveDamage 4,176 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 it was 15 goals not 13 hah! it was around the time he signed the extension right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Was it you? Doesn't sound like you... Somebody that was irate after Abby signed his deal Nah it wasn't me but I witnessed the proposal. (I don't like Abby's term length btw but I like his cap hit). I'm not actually sure if anyone took the bet. I know you offered it. The way things are going he might not actually hit the 15 goals even though he's with D and Z.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Nah it wasn't me but I witnessed the proposal. (I don't like Abby's term length btw but I like his cap hit). I'm not actually sure if anyone took the bet. I know you offered it. The way things are going he might not actually hit the 15 goals even though he's with D and Z.. I'll have to bump the thread at some point 3 goals in a month? I don't like the chances of us making the playoffs if Abby can't deflect a few or get a few empty netters playing on our only scoring line I remember when he was sitting at 12 I was like I got this in the bag and he hasn't scored a goal in like two months Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Imagine a line of Larkin-AA-Abby. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Imagine a line of Larkin-AA-Abby. not bad abby opens up space for AA and Larkin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 I shouldn't have used "owe" since I didn't follow what happened to the bet. I remember it was at the beginning of the season, and I do 'cause I wanted to make my wager in that bet and thought it was really cool to see that happen (the bet). I'll try to look it up and pm you. Sounds good. Lemme know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) I'll have to bump the thread at some point 3 goals in a month? I don't like the chances of us making the playoffs if Abby can't deflect a few or get a few empty netters playing on our only scoring line I remember when he was sitting at 12 I was like I got this in the bag and he hasn't scored a goal in like two months He has 14 goals. And it's only been 1 month. Done! You're on! Edited February 25, 2016 by Buppy 1 joesuffP reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Gotem! Theres your bet Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted February 25, 2016 Nice find! Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjr2012 439 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 (edited) a line of Larkin AA and Helm would be the road runner line lol but i doubt helm brings anything positive there Z Dats Tats Shehan Richards Goose Larkin AA Abby Helm Glendening Jurco/pulks Edited February 26, 2016 by sjr2012 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Berzeench 310 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 a line of Larkin AA and Helm would be the road runner line lol but i doubt helm brings anything positive there Z Dats Tats Shehan Richards Goose Larkin AA Abby Helm Glendening Jurco/pulks That 2nd line is complete garbage. Richards does not belong in the lineup. And any combo of Richards/Tatar/Nyquist is a huge liability. I'd honestly rather see Nosek than Richards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted February 26, 2016 hard to make up lines when our center depth begins and ends with Z and D and they play on the same line Richards, Sheahan, AA and even Larkin (as center) just aren't good enough to be counted on as an offensive threat that's defensively responsible. Blash needs to start working Larkin in as center because we are going to need him to be a good center men very soon Larkin has always been a center, hasn't he? I just figured Blashill was easing him into the league by using him as a winger first.And I don't see how Blashill can't be tempted to try Larkin-Athanasiou-Datsyuk at least for one game. Total dominance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
