MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Larkin - Mantha - Helm Ryan - Fabbri - Zadina Filppula - Namestnikov - Gagner Brome - Glendening - Erne DeKeyser - Hronek Staal - Merrill Nemeth - Djoos Bernier (unconfirmed) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Guess they think DeKeyser is ready for a full game, if they aren't going with 7 D. Wonder how it will work out if he is really going to be on the first pairing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,741 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Mantha playing at center is a bold move. 1 Austrianwing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gniwder 168 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 Post real lines 1 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 17 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Mantha playing at center is a bold move. They really are wanting to open up every opportunity for Darren Helm to thrive on the first line by putting the hardest working player on the team at Center. 1 Akakabuto reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 603 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I'll wait for the official line projections. If I see helm on the top line again, I'll be skipping back to back games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, TLGTrico said: I'll wait for the official line projections. If I see helm on the top line again, I'll be skipping back to back games. Yeah these lines aren't set in stone, this is what Khan reported were the lines in practice this morning. Obviously I goofed and Larkin is at C on the first line and Mantha on Wing, but Helm was on the 1st with them today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, TLGTrico said: I'll wait for the official line projections. If I see helm on the top line again, I'll be skipping back to back games. may as well skip all games until Blashill and Co. are no longer destroying these players careers. I haven't watched the last 10 games....at least. Edited February 23, 2021 by LeftWinger 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 603 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 32 minutes ago, LeftWinger said: may as well skip all games until Blashill and Co. are no longer destroying these players careers. I haven't watched the last 10 games....at least. If blashill is resigned, I won't be watching anymore games until he's gone. 2 F.Michael and LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 I hate to say it, but if I remember correctly, his contract expires at the end of next season. If they bring him back, it's just throwing a giant wrench in the rebuild and the progress of this team. This system does not work. Period. I'm so sick and tired, and extremely bored of the dump and chase, if they happen to get it, put it around the boards to the point. D shoots it, 1 on 5 make it on net without getting blocked. Rinse, repeat. They need new coaching, including Bylsma, they can both go. 1 1 LeftWinger and Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, MabusIncarnate said: they can both go. they all need to go. 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) ...and there they are, TWO waived players in the lineup! Fire Blashill now. Edited July 22, 2022 by LeftWinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 603 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, MabusIncarnate said: I hate to say it, but if I remember correctly, his contract expires at the end of next season. If they bring him back, it's just throwing a giant wrench in the rebuild and the progress of this team. This system does not work. Period. I'm so sick and tired, and extremely bored of the dump and chase, if they happen to get it, put it around the boards to the point. D shoots it, 1 on 5 make it on net without getting blocked. Rinse, repeat. They need new coaching, including Bylsma, they can both go. I believe holland gave him a 2 year deal right before Yzerman took over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 in the spirit of good sportsmanship, I am going to tune in tonight to see what happens. I am kind of perplexed. Nielsen gets waived, gets to play, Svechnikov gets called up, gets to sit. BTW, Namestikov will certainly enjoy his line mates. oh, and Helm on the top line? How in THE hell does this coach still have a job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, MabusIncarnate said: They really are wanting to open up every opportunity for Darren Helm to thrive on the first line by putting the hardest working player on the team at Center. 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 so...first thing, Ken Daniels says, "going forward the focus is youth..." as Nielsen is in the lineup and Svechnikov sits. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 1 hour ago, TLGTrico said: If blashill is resigned, I won't be watching anymore games until he's gone. If Blashill is resigned, that would be a good thing. Re-signed? Not so much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 remember when we had a game plan that involved puck control? Why the F did Erne just dump that puck in once he intercepted it. These coaches have ZERO game plan. F'ing embarrassing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 What was Merrill arguing there? That was the most interference call for interference i've seen in a while lol. 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) I've said this before, and I hold to it. I won't judge the crappy play by players or blame them for anything until we get a real coach in here to show these guys a real game plan and plays. That being said, I want to extend my apologies to Jonathan Ericsson for being so hard on him the last few years. I now know who was really to blame. Edited February 24, 2021 by LeftWinger 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Helm on the top line isn't helping my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Jimmy D was so right about Mantha...ugh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Wake me up when the game starts jeez.. snoozefest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,916 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 one thing worse than "Dump and Chase" is that STUPID drop pass on the PP rush.... 1 MabusIncarnate reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MabusIncarnate 5,343 Report post Posted February 24, 2021 Hate to go against the boys, but idk if I agree with that call. It looks like Erne interfered much more falling into Bernie, or he would have recovered from that bump from the Preds player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites