detroitsociety 0 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 How does everybody feel about Larkin and playing Center this upcoming season?? https://hockey.town Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 (edited) So it's looking like... Tatar Zetterberg Nyquist Abdelkader Larkin Mantha Athanasiou Nielsen Helm Bertuzzi Sheahan Glendening DeKeyser Daley Kronwall Green Ericsson Jensen ...I think? Edited September 17, 2017 by Dabura 2 joesuffP and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 I think those are the best lines you can expect with this roster. I have a personal investment in Abby getting back on track and getting around 20 goals or else that contract will be one of the worst in the league. Heard reports he's skating a lot better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BinMucker94 302 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 I hope XO can steal Es spot in the line up. I feel like this could be his year to break out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishconnection 36 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 1 minute ago, BinMucker94 said: I hope XO can steal Es spot in the line up. I feel like this could be his year to break out. I'm still trying to understand what folk's fascination with XO is. I'm not being mean or judgy - I'm seriously interested in what people see? When I watch him play I see a mediocre skater with marginally larger than average size. His speed is one of his serious flaws and I saw it repetitively in losing puck chases into corners last year. He really reminds me of Brian Lashoff with better offensive potential. Nothing over the top, but somewhat steady for the most part. If that is what other see, then I guess I get it - that at least he isn't lazy and doesn't suck? How is he that much different than any of our other #6 - #10 defensemen? I'm Ron Burgundy? 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,755 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 41 minutes ago, swedishconnection said: I'm still trying to understand what folk's fascination with XO is. I'm not being mean or judgy - I'm seriously interested in what people see? When I watch him play I see a mediocre skater with marginally larger than average size. His speed is one of his serious flaws and I saw it repetitively in losing puck chases into corners last year. He really reminds me of Brian Lashoff with better offensive potential. Nothing over the top, but somewhat steady for the most part. If that is what other see, then I guess I get it - that at least he isn't lazy and doesn't suck? How is he that much different than any of our other #6 - #10 defensemen? I'm Ron Burgundy? I've always liked his vision. I can think of a number of instances where he has put the puck right on a shooters stick with that shooter being in a prime position to score. I think he is a solid defender, and I don't really notice a ton of mistakes. IMO he is a very good 3rd pairing D-man. 1 BinMucker94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BinMucker94 302 Report post Posted September 17, 2017 1 hour ago, swedishconnection said: I'm still trying to understand what folk's fascination with XO is. I'm not being mean or judgy - I'm seriously interested in what people see? When I watch him play I see a mediocre skater with marginally larger than average size. His speed is one of his serious flaws and I saw it repetitively in losing puck chases into corners last year. He really reminds me of Brian Lashoff with better offensive potential. Nothing over the top, but somewhat steady for the most part. If that is what other see, then I guess I get it - that at least he isn't lazy and doesn't suck? How is he that much different than any of our other #6 - #10 defensemen? I'm Ron Burgundy? I think XO has spent his time in the pros rounding out his defensive game for the NHL level. He's pretty solid, at least for what this team has. He plays a smart safe game but he's always had the extra offensive ability. I feel that this is the year for him to utilize his offense more. He's pretty good at picking his times to join the rush but I think if he's a little more aggressive he could break out offensively. In my opinion he has all the tools to be a really good top 4 defenseman in the NHL. I also don't find him to be any slower than any of our other defenseman. DK and Ericsson are both pylons out there and Kronwall doesn't have any knees. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMyRedWings56 73 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Dabura said: So it's looking like... Tatar Zetterberg Nyquist Abdelkader Larkin Mantha Athanasiou Nielsen Helm Bertuzzi Sheahan Glendening DeKeyser Daley Kronwall Green Ericsson Jensen ...I think? Yup once AA resigns and it sounds like it could be in the next couple of days, That pretty much is our season opening lineup at least from what Blashill and Holland were saying outside of any injuries of course. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buppy 1,720 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Dabura said: So it's looking like... Tatar Zetterberg Nyquist Abdelkader Larkin Mantha Athanasiou Nielsen Helm Bertuzzi Sheahan Glendening DeKeyser Daley Kronwall Green Ericsson Jensen ...I think? That is highly unlikely due to the cap situation. Might be possible if we were to dump both Ouellet and Sproul, and let Witkowski serve double-duty as both 13th F and 7th D, but I don't see that happening. Could also work if Mrazek gets dealt, but I don't think the interest is out there right now for that. Assuming no one gets hurt, Sheahan seems to be the only realistic trade candidate, then either go with just 12 F or dump one of Ouellet/Sproul and sign Parenteau or call up Svech. Though I'm guessing someone will end up hurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 I was away for the weekend, so wasn't able to keep track of much of the action over the weekend. Thanks to those providing updates though. Greatly appreciated. I will be watching the Red and White game this afternoon though. Looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 8 hours ago, Buppy said: That is highly unlikely due to the cap situation. Might be possible if we were to dump both Ouellet and Sproul, and let Witkowski serve double-duty as both 13th F and 7th D, but I don't see that happening. Could also work if Mrazek gets dealt, but I don't think the interest is out there right now for that. Assuming no one gets hurt, Sheahan seems to be the only realistic trade candidate, then either go with just 12 F or dump one of Ouellet/Sproul and sign Parenteau or call up Svech. Though I'm guessing someone will end up hurt. Right. I wasn't really considering the cap situation, just saying those appear to be Blashill's ideal lines and pairings, cap situation be damned. Kronwall might go straight to LTIR, though it sounds like he'll be suiting up for Game 1. Someone will probably get hurt in a preseason game. There are whispers that the Pens are interested in Sheahan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BinMucker94 302 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Anyone know what time the Red and White game is and if it will be streamed anywhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 26 minutes ago, BinMucker94 said: Anyone know what time the Red and White game is and if it will be streamed anywhere? 12:00 p.m. EST. It will be streamed live on MyFoxDetroit.com. I'm not sure if it's being broadcasted anywhere else, so if anyone else knows of another stream, let us know. 1 BinMucker94 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Team Red Svechnikov - Larkin - Mantha Helm - Rasmussen - Parenteau Booth - Elson - Witkowski Ford - Turgeon - Campbell DeKeyser - Daley Hicketts - McIlrath Sulak - Russo Mrazek McCollum Team White Tatar - Street - Nyquist Bertuzzi - Sheahan - Glendening Lorito - Holmstrom - Frk Esposito - Elkins - Sadowy Cholowski - Jensen Ouellet - Saarijarvi Renouf - Hronek Howard Coreau Apparently the game is not going to be streamed... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMyRedWings56 73 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 52 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Team Red Svechnikov - Larkin - Mantha Helm - Rasmussen - Parenteau Booth - Elson - Witkowski Ford - Turgeon - Campbell DeKeyser - Daley Hicketts - McIlrath Sulak - Russo Mrazek McCollum Team White Tatar - Street - Nyquist Bertuzzi - Sheahan - Glendening Lorito - Holmstrom - Frk Esposito - Elkins - Sadowy Cholowski - Jensen Ouellet - Saarijarvi Renouf - Hronek Howard Coreau Apparently the game is not going to be streamed... Pretty sure that our future #1 line will be Svechnikov-Larkin-Mantha can't wait that line should be exciting and dangerous to watch. 2 krsmith17 and amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 End of 1st, Red 3 vs White 0 Daley, from Mantha and Helm Mantha, from Sulak and Rasmussen Larkin, from Russo and Mantha Mantha with a goal and two assists so far. Can't wait to watch him rip it up this season. 2 amato and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 13 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: End of 1st, Red 3 vs White 0 Daley, from Mantha and Helm Mantha, from Sulak and Rasmussen Larkin, from Russo and Mantha Mantha with a goal and two assists so far. Can't wait to watch him rip it up this season. I'm hoping Larkin and Mantha develop some special chemistry. Euro NA Twins FTW. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Ya that top line is pretty sexy Svech-Larkin-Mantha Abby should be able to hold down Svech's role for 1-2 years until he's ready. That's a dynamic group Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Khan on the Svechnikov-Larkin-Mantha line: That's what I like to hear. Edited September 18, 2017 by Dabura 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Game over. White comes from behind and wins 5-4. Lorito, from Frk and Holmstrom Sadowy, unassisted Elkins, from Cholowski and Sadowy Bertuzzi, unassisted Sulak, from Hicketts Tatar, from Jensen and Nyquist Edited September 18, 2017 by krsmith17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 Wonder how Rasmussen looked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMyRedWings56 73 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 So 5-4 final for the White team after being down 3-0 after 1 period Preseason starts tomorrow night for the Wings. Let's Go Red Wings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 On 9/16/2017 at 10:55 AM, Jonas Mahonas said: Why the f are we not getting Rasmussen and Svechnikov into the mix? What is there to lose right now? Vets will all bounce back ,play like they're 29 and healthy, and the team will win the Cup. At least that's what Kenny hopes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted September 18, 2017 So Holmstrom appears to be having a great camp? Is he starting in GR this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 21, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 10:44 AM, kickazz said: Wonder how Rasmussen looked Better than Owen Tippett, worse than Gabe Vilardi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
