Truculence and the Red Wings

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

 

We need it.

This team is not going to be a "powerplay is our enforcer" level team for at the very least a few seasons if not more.

We absolutely need to supplement the current team with enforcers/grinders who can protect developing talent.

Under no circumstance should Larkin be fighting. And it's mismanagement that there wasn't a McIlrath waiting there already.

What preceded the dynasty wings? The bruise bros Probert wings. That's the formula we need to a lesser extent.

IMHO the biggest mistake Yzerman has made so far was not re-signing Witkowski.

 

 

[krsmith17 7,191]

I'm not generally a fan that wants players that can *only* fight. I much prefer skill over grit. However, I tend to agree with you here. We simply don't have the horses to play a skilled game right now. We're not going to win many games. Might as well be entertained in these losses... Add some players that can muck it up, and stand up for the little talent we do have on the roster. I don't want Larkin and Mantha fighting. McIlrath is called up. Call BriseBois and trade Saarijarvi for Witkowski. F*** it! Bring in all the heavyweights...

[Learn2LuvIt 245]

"Keep the flies off" - Babs

[F.Michael 4,590]

7 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

 

We need it.

This team is not going to be a "powerplay is our enforcer" level team for at the very least a few seasons if not more.

We absolutely need to supplement the current team with enforcers/grinders who can protect developing talent.

Under no circumstance should Larkin be fighting. And it's mismanagement that there wasn't a McIlrath waiting there already.

What preceded the dynasty wings? The bruise bros Probert wings. That's the formula we need to a lesser extent.

IMHO the biggest mistake Yzerman has made so far was not re-signing Witkowski.

 

 

What team was more exciting to watch?

1985 Red Wings, or 2019 Red Wings?

[krsmith17 7,191]

11 minutes ago, F.Michael said:

What team was more exciting to watch?

1985 Red Wings, or 2019 Red Wings?

I was just a fetus in 1985, but I think I know the answer...

[AtlantaHotWings 987]

2 hours ago, F.Michael said:

What team was more exciting to watch?

1985 Red Wings, or 2019 Red Wings?

The fights soothed our wounds back then.....

[F.Michael 4,590]

50 minutes ago, AtlantaHotWings said:

The fights soothed our wounds back then.....

It also made opponents realize that Detroit wasn't going down without a fight (pun intended)...Now they're just docile lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

Edited November 6, 2019 by F.Michael

[marcaractac 3,963]

9 hours ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

 

We need it.

This team is not going to be a "powerplay is our enforcer" level team for at the very least a few seasons if not more.

We absolutely need to supplement the current team with enforcers/grinders who can protect developing talent.

Under no circumstance should Larkin be fighting. And it's mismanagement that there wasn't a McIlrath waiting there already.

What preceded the dynasty wings? The bruise bros Probert wings. That's the formula we need to a lesser extent.

IMHO the biggest mistake Yzerman has made so far was not re-signing Witkowski.

 

 

our powerplay is enforcing our odds on drafting Lafreniere

[F.Michael 4,590]

1 minute ago, marcaractac said:

our powerplay is enforcing our odds on drafting Lafreniere

We're destined to drop back 2, or 3 spots.

[AtlantaHotWings 987]

2 minutes ago, F.Michael said:

We're destined to drop back 2, or 3 spots.

we are destined for top 5 and lets pray we are in the top end of the top 5 as far as pick

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

43 minutes ago, F.Michael said:

I also made opponents realize that Detroit wasn't going down without a fight (pun intended)...Now they're just docile lambs waiting to be slaughtered.

The giving up 5-6 goal games will stop with fighters. We still might lose 3 to 1 or something, but I think the embarrassment for fans and players stops.

I hate Barnaby, but I was listening to an interview with him and he pretty much says if his team was down by 2 goals there's pretty much no way you're going to stop him from going out and picking a fight with someone. That's exactly what this team needs, and it can probably be added cheaply. It's about changing the narrative of the game and building confidence.

I think I'd rather see Witkowski and Brian McGrattan in Ehn and DLR's roster spots

[Dabura 12,207]

Givani Smith

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

Bring up E then.

[Dabura 12,207]

Just now, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Bring up E then.

[cop movie]

ERICSSON: I'm just glad this is my last day on the job. Retirement is so close I can taste it. It's gonna be great being retired and having no concussion stuff to worry about.

LASHOFF: Amen, partner.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

3 minutes ago, Dabura said:

Givani Smith

Did G Smith fight when he was up?

2 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Bring up E then.

The big Scottish guy was the right choice

[krsmith17 7,191]

21 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Did G Smith fight when he was up?

Nope, but he definitely would first chance he gets.

[The 91 of Ryans 3,014]

31 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

Did G Smith fight when he was up?

 

Preseason vs Leafs maybe?

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

40 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

The big Scottish guy was the right choice

Why not both? Put them on the 3rd pair. Skate around and knock guys down.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

5 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Why not both? Put them on the 3rd pair. Skate around and knock guys down.

That's McIlrath's MO

Ericsson's MO for the last 10 years has been stand in front of Howard and give everyone the 1000 yard stare.

[Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083]

1 minute ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said:

That's McIlrath's MO

Ericsson's MO for the last 10 years has been stand in front of Howard and give everyone the 1000 yard stare.

Yeah. But tell E to start using his size to knock guys off their skates or getback on the bus to GR. Maybe he toughens up.

[ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022]

19 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said:

Yeah. But tell E to start using his size to knock guys off their skates or getback on the bus to GR. Maybe he toughens up.

I mean it's a lil late for that I think

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

Honestly, if this team signed Jiren I still wouldn't find them entertaining.