dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Smith could bring an edge to this game like Abby. The kid has spunk but is always a risk to make a terrible play. 1 Yak19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) We won't win this with Howard. Only shot is midseason-form Mrazek. Exactly. For those saying that Mrazek sucked a "majority of the year"... Feb 14's game against Boston was his first real bad one and the start of his decline. So in his 16 starts with and after that, he was under .900 save% in 8 of them. So lets say 8 really bad games. He lost 6 games, won 6 games, lost in OT in 1. Out of 49 starts, that's nothing. 2.33 GAA and .921 save% on the season. Yeah, he was horrible. Howard's stats are 14-14-5 .906 save% and 2.80 GAA on the season. Not even a .500 goalie. Now add a playoff loss. Edited April 14, 2016 by chaps80 1 roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Nyquist just isn't a goal scorer, it's obvious I disagree. He is a goal scorer. Not an elite talent but a decent scorer. I think hes just not mentally strong. When he first came up there was no pressure on him to produce and he played a lot better. Once the team started needing him to produce is when hes gone to s***. Get a true scorer on the team and I think it will help him. Same goes for Tatar. They arent guys that are gonna carry the load 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Exactly. For those saying that Mrazek sucked a "majority of the year"... Feb 14's game against Boston was his first real bad one and the start of his decline. So in his 16 starts with and after that, he was under .900 save% in 8 of them. So lets say 8 really bad games. He lost 6 games, won 6 games, lost in OT in 1. Out of 49 starts, that's nothing. .233 GAA and .921 save% on the season. Yeah, he was horrible. Howard's stats are 14-14-5 .906 save% and .906 GAA on the season. Not even a .500 goalie. Now add a playoff loss. I think the main difference is Mrazek helps the D out the way Bishop does by moving the puck. Both goalies are shaky right now but Mrazek has that edge. 3 DRW Dominance, Rick D and roboturner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 As for tonights game..missed chances and bad defence and spotty goaltending were the downfall. Tighten some of that up and Tampa is easily beatable. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Exactly. For those saying that Mrazek sucked a "majority of the year"... Feb 14's game against Boston was his first real bad one and the start of his decline. So in his 16 starts with and after that, he was under .900 save% in 8 of them. So lets say 8 really bad games. He lost 6 games, won 6 games, lost in OT in 1. Out of 49 starts, that's nothing. .233 GAA and .921 save% on the season. Yeah, he was horrible. Howard's stats are 14-14-5 .906 save% and .906 GAA on the season. Not even a .500 goalie. Now add a playoff loss. I havnt seen anyone say hes sucked all year. Kid was a stud until the mid feb. Then his game went all to s*** with no signs of him finding it. It was bad enough where you could honestly say that bad Mrazek was worse than bad Howard. Goaltending is all about what have you done for me lately and lately Mrazek has been s*** where Howards has been good enough to get points. Edited April 14, 2016 by GoalieManPat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Smith could bring an edge to this game like Abby. The kid has spunk but is always a risk to make a terrible play. Well he can't do any worse than Helm did tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I think the main difference is Mrazek helps the D out the way Bishop does by moving the puck. Both goalies are shaky right now but Mrazek has that edge. True, Mrazek can play the puck quite well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Well he can't do any worse than Helm did tonight. Lets not challenge him to do so lol 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 anyone really expect to win a game? especially with our retarded coach? guy has datsyuk Z richards nyquist and abs out there the last 90 seconds cause any of them can score i dont have a problem with datsyuk but everyone else cannot find the back of the net and guys today was no different than all season play 45 mins and let off the gas the last 15 mins of the game. this has nothing to do with the players I am a huge zetterberg fan but his time is up AA came out flying tonight and he barely played after the first 10 mins of the game retarded coaching Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Kronwall was atrocious, he wasnt very good all season but today he didn't even look like he should be playing. I knew we needed someone else for the top pairing next season to play with Dekeyser and Kronwall on the 2nd pairing but now he is more like a bottom pairing D man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) AA did look uncharacteristically slow one shift.. He might've just been tired. Hopefully he didn't get hurt :x Edited April 14, 2016 by amato Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 He tries to make plays or passes up over half of his scoring chances, and I never see him aggressive in the crease which tells me he's not a goal scorer. He has a good shot no doubt but his first year he scored a bunch cause we had no one else to, second year same thing but mainly cause we had an amazing PP now the third year our pp is s*** and his numbers really take a hit. He's a guy who can make plays for your team and score when he has space because of his nice shot, I'd say he's more of a playmaker tho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 anyone really expect to win a game? especially with our retarded coach? guy has datsyuk Z richards nyquist and abs out there the last 90 seconds cause any of them can score i dont have a problem with datsyuk but everyone else cannot find the back of the net and guys today was no different than all season play 45 mins and let off the gas the last 15 mins of the game. this has nothing to do with the players I am a huge zetterberg fan but his time is up AA came out flying tonight and he barely played after the first 10 mins of the game retarded coaching Sucks but it's true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I havnt seen anyone say hes sucked all year. Kid was a stud until the mid feb. Then his game went all to s*** with no signs of him finding it. Goaltending is all about what have you done for me lately and lately Mrazek has been s*** where Howards has been good enough to get points. I didn't say all year, but may be majority was the wrong word. Anyways, people act like one bad month has ruined his career when most of what we've seen from him has been very good to elite performances. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lidstromrules16 7 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I thought the Wings played pretty good up until the third period. That was MUCH better than last year's first game. For most of the series last year, it looked like the Wings were just barely hanging on....and they still managed to push it to 7. If Wings can play this well for the rest of the series and can get some decent goaltending, they might be in good shape. 1 Hockeymom1960 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyquistfan14 489 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Mantha is in the minors, those lines are terrible. Why put Larkin with Z, I can keep up to Z right now. Larkin should be with Sheahan and Gus. Okay then put mantha with z and d I'd be fine with that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Things to clean up like faceoffs, communications between forwards and defense as there were some troubling situations of backside defense going to the net unmarked, and the powerplay must pot one. Don't care how just knock one home. Nyquist and Tatar, one of you please live up to your lofty press clippings.A solid road game, I thought Blashill did well and most importantly, sans an 8 minute hard push by Tampa in the third nothing that says the Wings can't compete in, or win this series. Better effort next game and maybe a couple lucky hops will come our way. 2 amato and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,794 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I thought the Wings played pretty good up until the third period. That was MUCH better than last year's first game. For most of the series last year, it looked like the Wings were just barely hanging on....and they still managed to push it to 7. If Wings can play this well for the rest of the series and can get some decent goaltending, they might be in good shape. We should have won last year. We blew the series with numerous chances to finish them off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 anyone really expect to win a game? especially with our retarded coach? guy has datsyuk Z richards nyquist and abs out there the last 90 seconds cause any of them can score retarded coaching Yes how dare he put out most of the teams top scorers when he has Andersson there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrazekFanBoy 223 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Holland is the idiot, It's clear who's running the show in Detroit and its him he constantly ices this s***ty defense. I'm sure he inclines Blash to play the vets too AA and Larkin need more ice time and the other needs to start playing center asap. If that doesn't happen and Mrazek doesn't get the net in time this series is over, future is bright indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 I didn't say all year, but may be majority was the wrong word. Anyways, people act like one bad month has ruined his career when most of what we've seen from him has been very good to elite performances. One month doesnt ruin a career. When it comes in the middle of a playoff race in the last month of the season though you cant expect to keep your starting job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Tough loss. Just felt like we came up short in a close game. Not much between the teams Swap AA and Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 anyone really expect to win a game? especially with our retarded coach? guy has datsyuk Z richards nyquist and abs out there the last 90 seconds cause any of them can score i dont have a problem with datsyuk but everyone else cannot find the back of the net and guys today was no different than all season play 45 mins and let off the gas the last 15 mins of the game. this has nothing to do with the players I am a huge zetterberg fan but his time is up AA came out flying tonight and he barely played after the first 10 mins of the game retarded coaching Preach brother - I don't remember the last time i EXPECTED to win a playoff game. Probably back in 2013. We need to give up this ridiculous idea of the euro twins and actually play with some speed. That line was terrible tonight because they went horizontal. AA goes vertical and creates chances and draws penalties - blashill is blind if he can't see that or stupid if he chooses to do nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barabbas16 499 Report post Posted April 14, 2016 Tonight's loss isn't on Howard and hardly warrants a change in goal, imo. I remember people on LGW used to call Lebda "Lebderp." Well, with that precedent, tonight we saw Derpen Helm. What a complete butt clown that guy was. Maybe, if he tries to get more than $2.75 million per next season, they can just play tonight's game tape to talk some sense into him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites