Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 HYPE! LGRW! 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 This one's for you Auston! 5 krsmith17, ChristopherReevesLegs, Dabura and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,741 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 All the kids play tonight except Cholo so nobody probably play tomorrow’s dress rehearsal. Bad news: all the kids are AHL locked. Good news: except Cholowski! HYPE!! 1 1 krsmith17 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 My buddy started a hair metal(ish) band about a year ago. They're finally touring the Pacific NW this year. This seems to be their most popular song on youtube. HYPE! 2 TheXym and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 34 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: All the kids play tonight except Cholo so nobody probably play tomorrow’s dress rehearsal. Bad news: all the kids are AHL locked. Good news: except Cholowski! HYPE!! Yup. wtf i hate yzerman now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 12 minutes ago, Dabura said: Yup. wtf i hate yzerman now Not surprising. None of them look ready to me. 2 Dabura and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 Like I've said previously, I'm completely fine with all 4 of Rasmussen, Veleno, Zadina and Svechnikov starting in GR. I'll definitely be tuning into a lot more Griffins hockey again this season. I wouldn't hate Seider and Cholowski starting down either, but it's looking like Cholo may be pushing his way on the big club again (at least to start), which is also fine by me. 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Like I've said previously, I'm completely fine with all 4 of Rasmussen, Veleno, Zadina and Svechnikov starting in GR. I'll definitely be tuning into a lot more Griffins hockey again this season. I wouldn't hate Seider and Cholowski starting down either, but it's looking like Cholo may be pushing his way on the big club again (at least to start), which is also fine by me. at least until Oct 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Like I've said previously, I'm completely fine with all 4 of Rasmussen, Veleno, Zadina and Svechnikov starting in GR. I'll definitely be tuning into a lot more Griffins hockey again this season. I wouldn't hate Seider and Cholowski starting down either, but it's looking like Cholo may be pushing his way on the big club again (at least to start), which is also fine by me. In terms of chance of making this team I think: 1. Seider 2. Ras 3. Cholo 4. Veleno 5. Zadina 6. Svech If Seider does not make this team my kvetching will kno no end Edited September 27, 2019 by ChristopherReevesLegs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 Predictable. Rasmussen looked pretty good in last night's outing, I like to see him up with the Wings sooner rather than later, but it's no biggie. There'll be injuries or under performers and opportunities abound. If the Wings open with Hronek and Cholowski wearing winged wheels I'll be content with that. Sick to death of seeing so much Daley, Ericsson, ...and to a lesser extent Green. Glad the youth movement on the back end is finally taking hold. 1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: In terms of chance of making this team I think: 1. Seider 2. Ras 3. Cholo 4. Veleno 5. Zadina 6. Svech Cholowski is probably ahead of Seider. Agree on the rest. You just know Cholowski will be on a short leash though...with apples waiting by the phone. I don't care much either way, as long as it's the "good Dennis" showing up for work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: In terms of chance of making this team I think: 1. Seider 2. Ras 3. Cholo 4. Veleno 5. Zadina 6. Svech If Seider does not make this team my kvetching will kno no end I think you gotta switch Zadina and Veleno. MOstly because of the position they play. And also because Zadina's looked a little better. Also switch Cholowski and Rasmussen. Again, because they want Rasmussen playing center and that's a tough gig to earn why you've got the 35 point euro dominion jamming up those middle six center spots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 57 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Not surprising. None of them look ready to me. Agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: I think you gotta switch Zadina and Veleno. MOstly because of the position they play. And also because Zadina's looked a little better. Also switch Cholowski and Rasmussen. Again, because they want Rasmussen playing center and that's a tough gig to earn why you've got the 35 point euro dominion jamming up those middle six center spots. I don't disagree, I had readiness in mind and not so much position. Zadina flys up my list in terms of position Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 Just now, ChristopherReevesLegs said: I don't disagree, I had readiness in mind and not so much position. Zadina flys up my list in terms of position Fair enough. He looks more ready than Veleno tho IMO. As he should. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 1 minute ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Fair enough. He looks more ready than Veleno tho IMO. As he should. I guess being wrong is fun too sometimes 1 1 The 91 of Ryans and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Zadina needs confidence...badly. He's been snake bitten for awhile and it shows. He's got a great shot, but nearly every shot lately whistles wide or plugs the goalie in the chest. He needs to abuse some 2nd tier Dmen and goalies for a bit to get his game back imo. I rather see flip moved to a wing for awhile to give Ras or Veleno a shot at 3C duties. It'll happen, just a question of when. Edited September 27, 2019 by solarion 2 The 91 of Ryans and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, solarion said: Zadina needs confidence...badly. He's been snake bitten for awhile and it shows. He's got a great shot, but nearly every shot lately whistles wide or plugs the goalie in the chest. He needs to abuse some 2nd tier Dmen and goalies for a bit to get his game back imo. That, and I think he also needs to get stronger in his legs and upper body. I'd expected to see more power and explosiveness in his skating stride after what I'd assumed was going to be a very intense summer of Rocky montage training. Anecdotally, I haven't seen it. I was also expecting him to be or at least *look* better equipped to handle the pushing and shoving and boxing-out and grinding and headhunting of the pro game. Anecdotally, I haven't seen that. (Skating is part of it.) There've been times where he's narrowly avoided a big hit and I've felt my heart skip a beat because I was honestly afraid he was about to have his spine snapped, Bane style. Edited September 27, 2019 by Dabura 2 solarion and Wheelchairsuperhero reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) Agree. He's a bit too easy to push around. To be fair, it does look like he's keeping his head up more than he was, so he is making progress, but yeah he's not strong enough yet to be rubbing up against NHL caliber Dmen. I never thought of Hickey as particularly imposing, but he casually pushed Zadina off the puck in that 3v3 awhile back. If a relatively small guy like Tom Hickey can do that, what's Zadina going to do about a guy like Shea Weber? Chara? Zadina was never a great skater, just not horribad. His greatest asset is his shot and that's not paying off...so he's going to have to work on some stuff. Reminds me a bit of Datsyuk's first playoff series. He got pushed off the puck a few times too. ...he went to the gym and I don't recall that happening with any regularity again. Dude could leg press a school bus. Hopefully #11 watches some tape and follows suit. Edited September 27, 2019 by solarion 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, The 91 of Ryans said: at least until Oct 15 When Ericsson comes back? 1 hour ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Fair enough. He looks more ready than Veleno tho IMO. As he should. Literally the only person I've heard / read say this... 1 hour ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: In terms of chance of making this team I think: 1. Seider 2. Ras 3. Cholo 4. Veleno 5. Zadina 6. Svech If Seider does not make this team my kvetching will kno no end Never mind position, in terms of readiness, I'd say they're all on very similar trajectories (within a year away)... I think all could use a little more seasoning, but getting one or two up now, another one or two up after the trade deadline, and the rest up to start the 2020-21 season, may be the best way to slowly inject the youth... 1 solarion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,012 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 6 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: 1. When Ericsson comes back? 2. Literally the only person I've heard / read say this... Never mind position, in terms of readiness, I'd say they're all on very similar trajectories (within a year away)... I think all could use a little more seasoning, but getting one or two up now, another one or two up after the trade deadline, and the rest up to start the 2020-21 season, may be the best way to slowly inject the youth... 1. When they play in Vancouver. 2. u need cooler friends 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 I mean Zadina looks like he already has decent size: 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,741 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 13 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: I mean Zadina looks like he already has decent size: That lack of chest hair is a concern. I bet Veleno sports a full rug under his shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, krsmith17 said: Literally the only person I've heard / read say this.. Everyone's welcome to their own opinion I suppose. Even if they're clearly wrong. :p 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Akakabuto said: That lack of chest hair is a concern. I bet Veleno sports a full rug under his shirt. You know CRL is just being an a**hole right? That's not Zadina... That's the infamous 1st overall bust, Yakupov... 2 Akakabuto and ChristopherReevesLegs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,741 Report post Posted September 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: You know CRL is just being an a**hole right? That's not Zadina... That's the infamous 1st overall bust, Yakupov... lol didn't look close enough Share this post Link to post Share on other sites