kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, _SP_ said: I thought you quit hockey after your left hand was amputated? How... how did you acquire a second thumb again? Two on one hand. I'm a freak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 4 hours ago, kipwinger said: Edvinsson for RoY, not Sodorblom. Whoops. I'm just that psyched about Sodabomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 41 minutes ago, bIueadams said: Whoops. I'm just that psyched about Sodabomb. Me too, believe me. Then again I'm probably more psyched about Edvinsson though. He's a boss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 Continue drafting and developing the Swedes! I have family in Boden. I wish I could make the trip across the pond to see Frolunda play in Lulea but unfortunately being a poor college kid wont allow it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, redw1ngs said: Continue drafting and developing the Swedes! I have family in Boden. I wish I could make the trip across the pond to see Frolunda play in Lulea but unfortunately being a poor college kid wont allow it. Whatre you studying? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 9 hours ago, kipwinger said: Who has two thumbs and a massive boner Just curious what one has to do with the other? 8 minutes ago, bIueadams said: Whatre you studying? The future Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,749 Report post Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, redw1ngs said: Continue drafting and developing the Swedes! I have family in Boden. I wish I could make the trip across the pond to see Frolunda play in Lulea but unfortunately being a poor college kid wont allow it. Boden is pretty based Edited April 20, 2022 by Akakabuto 1 Jonas Mahonas reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 21, 2022 Frolunda playing Lulea at 1:30 ET today on ESPN+ in case anyone is interested in watching our guys. This will be Edvinsson's first game of the series, ditto for the new guy Andreasson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 21, 2022 First look at Andreasson: he's very fast, and plays fast too. He's definitely got transitional/puck transporting value going forward. He hasn't show too much skill (yet) but that's probably because Frolunda's defense is pretty good, no space out there. He's also not small per se, but he definitely need to see the weight room more in order to hang on to the puck in the NHL. Also, Niederbach sucks. Thin, slow, plays with zero pace. He's a reasonably clever player, nifty with his dekes and passes, but he'll get eaten alive in the AHL even, unless he gets MUCH stronger (and therefore quicker) in this lower body. He's a puss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 21, 2022 Watching the Swedish feed of the Frolunda/Lulea game and they just showed a montage of Frolunda's defensemen beating the sh*t out of Andreasson so far this game. They are clearly targeting him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 21, 2022 (edited) Lulea 1-0. Andreasson with a sick backhand saucer pass for the primary assist. Edited April 21, 2022 by kipwinger Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 21, 2022 Correction, Niederbach isn't slow. He just glides around the ice a lot, a la Anthony Mantha. Barely moves his feet. When he actually skates his speed is probably average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bIueadams 776 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 9 hours ago, kipwinger said: First look at Andreasson: he's very fast, and plays fast too. He's definitely got transitional/puck transporting value going forward. He hasn't show too much skill (yet) but that's probably because Frolunda's defense is pretty good, no space out there. He's also not small per se, but he definitely need to see the weight room more in order to hang on to the puck in the NHL. Also, Niederbach sucks. Thin, slow, plays with zero pace. He's a reasonably clever player, nifty with his dekes and passes, but he'll get eaten alive in the AHL even, unless he gets MUCH stronger (and therefore quicker) in this lower body. He's a puss. This was my same thoughts on Pontus. Very fast. Not at all afraid to drive play and rush to scoring areas. He's basically an upgraded version of Brome that is also younger. I've never been impressed with Niederbach. But have kept him out of my mouth, hoping a 51st pick shows some progress. He's very boring to watch - which isn't always bad per say, but he does nothing impressive to me. Gonna keep hoping that he is just young and this is a transition year for him to the SHL. I worry the Wings have tunnel vision on Frolunda prospects. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diehardredwingsfan58 123 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 Lulea up 3-1 over Frolunda, Saturday could be Frolunda's last game. And then Yzerman signs Edvinsson and Soderblom to their ELCs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 6 hours ago, diehardredwingsfan58 said: Lulea up 3-1 over Frolunda, Saturday could be Frolunda's last game. And then Yzerman signs Edvinsson and Soderblom to their ELCs. If GR was going to make the playoffs Id be excited about this. Since there not I hope Frolunda can turn things around and go on a run. Yzerman will be signing Soderblom and Edvinsson and probly Wallinder this summer anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scott R Lucidi 444 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 3 hours ago, redw1ngs said: If GR was going to make the playoffs Id be excited about this. Since there not I hope Frolunda can turn things around and go on a run. Yzerman will be signing Soderblom and Edvinsson and probly Wallinder this summer anyway. I really hope Evinsson, Wallinder, and Soderblom make the big club next year. No reason to waste time on the Osterles and Juolevis of the hockey world any more. Let those guys go and be mediocre elsewhere. They're just costing our kids experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 13 minutes ago, Scott R Lucidi said: I really hope Evinsson, Wallinder, and Soderblom make the big club next year. No reason to waste time on the Osterles and Juolevis of the hockey world any more. Let those guys go and be mediocre elsewhere. They're just costing our kids experience. It depends on what happens on May 10. If we win the draft lottery and take Wright Yzerman should jumpstart this rebuild. sign Forsberg trade for Chychrun. If we dont win the draft lottery we need to be bad enough next season to have a shot at Bedard. In this case resign Gagner and Staal hell even top pair Dekeyser for another season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,963 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, redw1ngs said: It depends on what happens on May 10. If we win the draft lottery and take Wright Yzerman should jumpstart this rebuild. sign Forsberg trade for Chychrun. If we dont win the draft lottery we need to be bad enough next season to have a shot at Bedard. In this case resign Gagner and Staal hell even top pair Dekeyser for another season. I don't think a lottery win this year impacts things in any way tbh. I think we get our top 10 pick this year, whether it's 1/2 or not, and a top 10 pick next year. THEN the playoff push will begin. I would love to see a Chychrun trade though. But have it centered around a top 10 protected 2023 draft pick. Obviously, it would take a lot more than that, but we know for a fact a first-rounder has to be included. I still think a 3-way trade that involves us moving Bert would be a nice way of landing Chychrun that could allow the Wings to retain all first-round picks. I'm not one who wants to see Bert moved for the sake of it, but if the right opportunity presents itself... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redw1ngs 149 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, marcaractac said: I don't think a lottery win this year impacts things in any way tbh. I think we get our top 10 pick this year, whether it's 1/2 or not, and a top 10 pick next year. THEN the playoff push will begin. I would love to see a Chychrun trade though. But have it centered around a top 10 protected 2023 draft pick. Obviously, it would take a lot more than that, but we know for a fact a first-rounder has to be included. I still think a 3-way trade that involves us moving Bert would be a nice way of landing Chychrun that could allow the Wings to retain all first-round picks. I'm not one who wants to see Bert moved for the sake of it, but if the right opportunity presents itself... A lottery win would have a big impact unless you dont think Wright will be an impact player. If we add Wright Edvinsson any possibly Soderblom this offseason I dont think were in the running for a top10 pick next year. A FA signing and trade on top of that and we could be a playoff team imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 Let's see what we have with Edvinsson, Wallinder, and Johansson before trading for another young dman. Giving up Bertuzzi, or another forward, and creating a hole at forward, in order to fill a position that may not need to be filled, seems premature. 1 kipwinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Let's see what we have with Edvinsson, Wallinder, and Johansson before trading for another young dman. Giving up Bertuzzi, or another forward, and creating a hole at forward, in order to fill a position that may not need to be filled, seems premature. Agreed, just sign two mid-level lefties in FA rather than giving up assets in trade. 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,522 Report post Posted April 23, 2022 Two more points for Berggren last night. If GR misses the playoffs it sure won’t be because this guy didn’t live up to expectations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 622 Report post Posted April 23, 2022 Lulea eliminates Frolunda. That's three Red wings prospects done for the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,749 Report post Posted April 23, 2022 Niederbach is signing with Rögle for next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 622 Report post Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Niederbach is signing with Rögle for next season. Meaning we likely won't have any prospects in Frolunda next season unless we draft one this year Edited April 23, 2022 by TLGTrico Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
