The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Come on night shift! Let's hear it. No score. 4:53 P1 1 Y19 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Lol, was about to create a 4/19 - Created by an amateur because no-one else did - GDT In the meanwhile... Dammit Helm! And: Of course! Sigh. 1 The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotTooAbby 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 19 minutes ago, Austrianwing said: Lol, was about to create a 4/19 - Created by an amateur because no-one else did - GDT In the meanwhile... Dammit Helm! And: Of course! Sigh. I'm at the game; tell me about it. I'm just hoping we at least score one. 2 Austrianwing and The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, NotTooAbby said: I'm at the game; tell me about it. I'm just hoping we at least score one. Yeah, losing is one thing, but sitting in the other guys' barn you want to at least feel like it was competitive. Is it just me, or are those Dallas Unis almost like camouflage on screen? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotTooAbby 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 The simple fact that we're tied is remarkable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, NotTooAbby said: The simple fact that we're tied is remarkable. I won't disagree, but I'm happy to see that they haven't 'collapsed'. They are hanging in there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Where's Vrana? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: Where's Vrana? Out due to non-covid illness apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Just now, Austrianwing said: Out due to non-covid illness apparently Finally sunk in that he's been traded to Detroit. 1 Austrianwing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Funny how Gino was looking over at Luke when he snapped off that shot. Like "look for the rebound!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 660 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 A win tonight leap frogs us past LA, Columbus and San Jose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 1 minute ago, TLGTrico said: A win tonight leap frogs us past LA, Columbus and San Jose. Talk about mixed feelings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, TLGTrico said: A win tonight leap frogs us past LA, Columbus and San Jose. That is one heck of a trip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 I'm 2/3s drunk already, but Lindstrom has seemed calmly effective at both ends tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y19 2,488 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Achievement unlocked. Loser point earned. Can we get the other point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotTooAbby 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 I'm not looking forward to Benn in OT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick D 390 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Good looking OT. Probably the best hockey I have seen them play all year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Just now, Rick D said: Good looking OT. Probably the best hockey I have seen them play all year. They seemed to get better as time went on this game. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Y19 2,488 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Wings lose the skills competition. Sad end to a good game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austrianwing 71 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 I feel bad for Hronek, but really this is a pretty good outcome keeping draft odds in mind 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,754 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 Here's a microcosm of the Wings' woes: Our shooters in the shootout were Larkin, Gagner, Erne, Svech, and Hronek. Those are apparently the most talented offensive players we had available lol. No wonder our scoring is in the toilet. Also, it's maybe time for us to have the uncomfortable conversation that Dylan Larkin is just not all that offensively talented. He needs to be taken off the half wall on the PP, he can't make plays AT ALL. Starting today Vrana would be in that spot for me. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) 27 minutes ago, kipwinger said: Here's a microcosm of the Wings' woes: Our shooters in the shootout were Larkin, Gagner, Erne, Svech, and Hronek. Those are apparently the most talented offensive players we had available lol. No wonder our scoring is in the toilet. Also, it's maybe time for us to have the uncomfortable conversation that Dylan Larkin is just not all that offensively talented. He needs to be taken off the half wall on the PP, he can't make plays AT ALL. Starting today Vrana would be in that spot for me. I am ready to have this conversation. Although he looked hurt or exhausted last night. edit: it's no secret that we need a #1C with more skill than Larkin Edited April 20, 2021 by The 91 of Ryans 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,754 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 25 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: I am ready to have this conversation. Although he looked hurt or exhausted last night. edit: it's no secret that we need a #1C with more skill than Larkin I do like that the Yzerman/Draper brain trust seems to be much more inclined toward offense than Holland's team was. You look at the guys we've signed/traded for/drafted and offensive skill is definitely a big part of the package. But as much as I think Blashill has done a very good job getting what he could with the hand he's been dealt, I'm just not sure he really knows how to get much out of a team offensively. At this point I'm basically all in on Gerard Gallant. We've got the makings of a fast, tenacious, skilled team and that's basically the hallmark of his systems. I'll f*cking puke if they hire Lane Lambert (Barry Trotz's assistant) and we're back to defense first hockey again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 An offense built around Larkin is definitely problematic, as he'd fit more as a matchup center. This is why I'm also on the Berniers train for this draft. Mainly because I doubt we'll be bad enough next year for a top 3 pick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 I look at Larkin's future role as hopefully Landeskog-lite. Big part of the team's future soul. But not their best player. My vote is for Gallant too. No disrespect to Blashill who deserves at least one Jack Adams vote for what he's been able to do with this team over the past 15 games or so. 5 minutes ago, marcaractac said: An offense built around Larkin is definitely problematic, as he'd fit more as a matchup center. This is why I'm also on the Berniers train for this draft. Mainly because I doubt we'll be bad enough next year for a top 3 pick. Unless his offensive game mutates, Beniers is basically Larkin 2.0 no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
