LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Kids, kids, kids! 3 2 Hockeymom1960, Dabura, Wheelchairsuperhero and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 3-0-0 to start is something, it is preseason, but it's a quality chance to see a lot of the kids all at once and what our potential future holds. Once the season starts, i'll start posting up some GDTs with graphics and whatnot, and as always, anyone else who wants to contribute is more than welcome. Let's make it 4, i'll be at work for this one but will be checking up on the score. LGW! 1 Wheelchairsuperhero reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersey Wing 1,521 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 At least one time in the preseason I'd like Ehn, Athanasiou and Frk on a line regardless of position so I can market shirts that say "The Frk-Ehn-A Line" 2 4 Rick D, Wheelchairsuperhero, 13dangledangle and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper84 333 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Is this game streamed anywhere by any chance? 1 brett reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jasper84 said: Is this game streamed anywhere by any chance? It's being streamed on the Pittsburgh website, but that's region locked. Otherwise, it's just being called on the radio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 I've got a stream if anyone's interested. (PM me.) Also, late HYPE! LGRW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 End of 1st. A very young Wings team is playing very rushed, very scrambly hockey. And this would be why no NHL coach wants to preside over a team full of kids. 1 Wheelchairsuperhero reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Rasmussen scores on a partial breakaway! Game tied at 1! AA! 2-1! Nice give-and-go action between AA and Mantha on that sequence. 2 krsmith17 and Wheelchairsuperhero reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Daley roofs it! 3-1! Outstanding setup pass from Veleno. YEAH BOI. And this is why every NHL coach wants to preside over a team full of kids. 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Pens score. Booo. 3-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 End of 2nd. Wings lead 3-2. Wings had no legs in the 1st but all kinds of jump in the 2nd. Fast-paced back-and-forth action. I like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Wings win! 3-2! 2 Jersey Wing and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownUW 18 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Really liked what Sulak showed tonight. Good game for the win, Wings! 2 Jersey Wing and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Pretty impressive 2nd and 3rd periods from the Wings. Great pace, aggressive quick-strike transitions, forced the Pens to play more defense than they would've liked. Didn't go into a shell when protecting the lead late in the 3rd. Didn't get too cutesy with the puck in the d-zone. 2 krsmith17 and Jersey Wing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 I think I feel a bit more comfortable in net now if Howard or Bernier goes out on injury, the fact alone that Sateri can hold a lead in the 3rd is something we haven't been able to say much in the last 3-4 seasons. He's been good. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, MabusIncarnate said: I think I feel a bit more comfortable in net now if Howard or Bernier goes out on injury, the fact alone that Sateri can hold a lead in the 3rd is something we haven't been able to say much in the last 3-4 seasons. He's been good. He's looked solid. Seems to be a pretty big upgrade over Coreau in that 3G spot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Optimism: Wings have a lot of good prospects Pessimism: Wings and all their old-ass deadweight aren't going to be this fun to watch come Oct 4th Blah!! 3 Hockeymom1960, marcaractac and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 Cholowski continues to impress. I think he's making a strong case to be first in line to grab one of the defense spots on opening night. 2 Wheelchairsuperhero and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 14 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Cholowski continues to impress. I think he's making a strong case to be first in line to grab one of the defense spots on opening night. My guess is he, Sulak, Ras, and Svech make the opening roster. I also feel Veleno may be fast tracked similar to how Larkin was. 3 krsmith17, Wheelchairsuperhero and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted September 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: It's too bad Holland can't move Nielssen and Abdelkader. That would be very helpful. It's going to be a real problem next year. When Veleno and Zadina are full-timers. (And Hughes) Nielsen is tradeable I think. Abdlekader? We're stuck with that lug forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,206 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Rasmussen's definitely in. Svechnikov probably has a slight edge over Zadina (who doesn't look ready), but I'm not sure he's on pace to outright steal a top-nine job over the next couple of weeks, which probably means he'd be spending time on the fourth line, which might not be the best situation for his development. So, if Frk is good to start the season, maybe Rasmussen is the only rookie forward in the lineup. I think Veleno has done enough to at least earn himself an NHL audition, but there's really no place for him on the roster at this time, so you might as well just send him back to junior after a couple more exhibition games. On D...I'm assuming Hicketts gets a spot, because I think everyone's ok with him spending time in the press box. So he's a kinda-sorta reserve, a 6D or 7D, depending on how Jensen and [other kid] are playing. I really don't know who [other kid] is going to be. The other day I said Hronek makes the most sense because he's a right-shooting PPQB and Blashill likes him as a PPQB and Green is out. But Hronek has looked a little shaky, and I still worry about his scrawny build (look how much physical abuse Green and Jensen take). Sulak has been impressive, but I feel like it's been sort of a superficial impressive; he's a fantastic forward-skater and puck-rusher, but Blashill said he needs to improve in certain areas and I don't necessarily disagree. Of the four defensemen (five if you count Saarijarvi), Cholowski has impressed me the most. He's smooth, steady, poised, precise. He makes good decisions. He makes good passes. He can run a PP. He can kill penalties. My only concern is that, at this stage in his development, he needs to be playing big minutes in a big role and I'm not sure he'd have that opportunity as a Wing right now, even with Green out. Edited September 24, 2018 by Dabura 2 krsmith17 and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 16 minutes ago, Jonas Mahonas said: Zadina has a weird situation with his contract and his junior team. Would be surprised if the Wings don't keep him up. Zadina is 100% eligible to play in the AHL this season. If that's what you meant 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xault 272 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 Rasmussen has look pretty good this pre-season. Wanted a D with that pick, but I am starting to like that pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 I don't know how Tippett is doing in Florida, but when Ras is contributing to this team this year and actually proving he was the right choice, my new Nick name will be Crow-Daddy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,934 Report post Posted September 24, 2018 So there are 4 spots going to kids. I believe Rasmussen has more than passed his audition. It's gonna be a close race between Zadina and Svech. On D, with all the talk of Hronek being the front runner, honestly I think Cholowski has been the one to earn the guaranteed spot on D. With Greens issue, it may not be a bottom 6 role either. He's done very well and there's no reason why he couldn't be top 4. The other D spot, IMO, is still up for grabs. It's a 3-way race between Hicketts, Hronek and Sulak. Back up front, if Frk is not ready to go, that opens up a 3rd forward spot to start the season. Come Oct, we could be looking at Ras, Svech, Zadina, Cholowski and Hicketts all on the roster. Not to mention if Kronners knees cause him problems this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
