Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, kipwinger said: Not that anybody really has a chance of effectively defending McDavid, but Larkin is the kind of guy who would have the best shot. He can skate with 97, he's relentless, and he doesn't mind being borderline dirty. I want Larkin to eventually become our Ryan O'Reilly, so matchups like this are of special interest to me. McDavid's eaten Larkin's lunch a couple of times in the past, and we know how competitive Larkin is... 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Not that anybody really has a chance of effectively defending McDavid, but Larkin is the kind of guy who would have the best shot. He can skate with 97, he's relentless, and he doesn't mind being borderline dirty. How much fight does Dustin Byfuglien have? Because that's who I was always pining for. Right now Big Buff is chillin somewhere while have a few beers, and enjoying life...But yeah - he would've been a nice addition. Just now, Y19 said: Chihuahuas can't deliver a good body check. - Y19 Ever see Marchand submarine guys? 1 Y19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Dabura said: I want Larkin to eventually become our Ryan O'Reilly, so matchups like this are of special interest to me. McDavid's eaten Larkin's lunch a couple of times in the past, and we know how competitive Larkin is... Agreed. It's a favorable comparison, except that Larkin is probably a much better offensive player than O'Reilly was at this point in his career. If we can somehow land a 2nd line center who has offensive chops we'll be in the catbird seat going forward if that's the case. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 15 minutes ago, kipwinger said: A couple years ago I was beating the drum about how the Red Wings needed to sign/trade for someone who maybe wasn't the best player on earth, but who was full of swagger and confidence. In my mind's eye I was thinking of when the Pistons acquired Rasheed Wallace. Never fear, we now have Joe Hicketts. According to Ken Daniels that's why he's been called up. Ugh. I didn't think I needed to specify that I didn't want a midget. ******* SHEED was the best. Instant favorite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, F.Michael said: Right now Big Buff is chillin somewhere while have a few beers, and enjoying life...But yeah - he would've been a nice addition. Ever see Marchand submarine guys? Marchand is the exact opposite of "having fight". He hits guys dirty and then does everything in his power to avoid having to answer for it. As a heel, I love him. As a man, not so much. 1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: ******* SHEED was the best. Instant favorite. Dude kicked so much ass. I'd get so mad at him for bombing three balls from six feet beyond the arch, but then I'd remember how the rest of the team were a bunch of vanilla midgets before he came and I'd give him a pass. Plus, how much more Detroit could a player be? He was the right athlete at the right time on the right team. Only good move Dumars ever made as GM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, kipwinger said: Marchand is the exact opposite of "having fight". He hits guys dirty and then does everything in his power to avoid having to answer for it. As a heel, I love him. As a man, not so much. He's a dirty'lil rat alright, but I'd take him on my team any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, F.Michael said: He's a dirty'lil rat alright, but I'd take him on my team any day. For sure, but I was thinking someone more like Tom Wilson. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Agreed. It's a favorable comparison, except that Larkin is probably a much better offensive player than O'Reilly was at this point in his career. If we can somehow land a 2nd line center who has offensive chops we'll be in the catbird seat going forward if that's the case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Dabura said: I know. It would be so sick. But since the Red Wings NEVER take players I want I can't allow myself to get excited about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, kipwinger said: I know. It would be so sick. But since the Red Wings NEVER take players I want I can't allow myself to get excited about it. "With the 2nd overall pick in the draft, the Detroit Red Wings select that Russian goalie. F*** you, kip." - Steve Yzerman, 2020 PP. Let's get another one here, boys. Green just did a slow-mo version of the drop pass fakeout. Hicketts is running the 2nd PP unit. What a time to be alive. 1 Y19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 I wish LGW didn't automatically merge posts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 It's so weird seeing Tomas Jurco sitting on an NHL bench. Like, logically I know he's a professional hockey player, but I just can't imagine how or why. 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Marchand is the exact opposite of "having fight". He hits guys dirty and then does everything in his power to avoid having to answer for it. As a heel, I love him. As a man, not so much. Dude kicked so much ass. I'd get so mad at him for bombing three balls from six feet beyond the arch, but then I'd remember how the rest of the team were a bunch of vanilla midgets before he came and I'd give him a pass. Plus, how much more Detroit could a player be? He was the right athlete at the right time on the right team. Only good move Dumars ever made as GM. Rasheed was the only player in the NBA that I can remember that the more heated you got him the powerful he became. Like normally you're chirping and playing dirty to get someone heated and off their game, it just had the exact opposite effect on him. He would get all riled up, take a technical, then go beast mode and take over a game. The 2004 Pistons are one of my favorite teams of all time. Can't talk enough about em. Amazing how quickly Dumars was able to run that whole shabang into the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 PK. Dylan Larkin is good at hockey. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Nice work from Larkin, great chance, draws a PP 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Helm, sucha goon these days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 PK. Helm's second trip to the box tonight. In his defense, the officiating standards make no sense tonight. 1 puckloo39 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 What are you doing Darren Legend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 "Somebody" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: "Somebody" He's in the same boat as Bobby Ryan. He's on the back side of his career so he's declining, but he's not nearly as bad as he's made out to be. But since he makes a zillion dollars a year everybody f*cking hates his guts and wants to see him fail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Guys, the Wings are playing well. I'm scared. 3 puckloo39, MabusIncarnate and TLGTrico reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 Just now, kipwinger said: He's in the same boat as Bobby Ryan. He's on the back side of his career so he's declining, but he's not nearly as bad as he's made out to be. But since he makes a zillion dollars a year everybody f*cking hates his guts and wants to see him fail. Agreed. As well, everyone would be fine with Abdelkader I suspect if he made $2 mill a year, but he makes twice that. Queue the Seabrook trade rumors thou Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,524 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 I hate Gritty so much. Anybody else, or is it just me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Dabura said: Guys, the Wings are playing well. I'm scared. f*** Ken Holland *clap clap* *clapclapclap* 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,344 Report post Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Dabura said: Guys, the Wings are playing well. I'm scared. It will be okay, we still have the 3rd period to turn things around 2 Y19 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
