GDT: Game 54: Red Wings at flames 4:00 pm et 2/17/24 (ESPN+, BSD)

[Roomba With a Bauer]

It is difficult to explain but it seems this is the first time since Datsyuk left we simply outclassed the opponent. Few years ago that would be a yet another lost game.

And that's a good feeling.

Now that we are through the Van-Edm-Van gauntlet (where we did manage to snatch two points) the schedule gets a lot easier. Hopefully from here on out we see more of these games.

According to Tankathon, only 8 teams have a weaker schedule than Detroit to finish the season, and only one (Tampa) is our competition for the playoffs.

TOR, WSH, NJD, and PIT are all in the top-10 for remaining strength of schedule.

 

[dalem177]

Well that was fun to see live

Congrats!

 

[lilidk]

We have team capable to win playoff round
Lots of shots , but not much danger from Calgary

 

[LongTimeDRWF]

Now that we are through the Van-Edm-Van gauntlet (where we did manage to snatch two points) the schedule gets a lot easier. Hopefully from here on out we see more of these games.

According to Tankathon, only 8 teams have a weaker schedule than Detroit to finish the season, and only one (Tampa) is our competition for the playoffs.

TOR, WSH, NJD, and PIT are all in the top-10 for remaining strength of schedule.

MoneyPuck is not giving very good odds this morning for NYI or NJD to make the playoffs, schedule a large part of that. PIT is at 43% DET at 50.6%, tonight's win should bump them up to 56.15% or higher depending upon other scores.

 

[Euro Twins]

If Yzerman isn't careful the Wings could easily end up like them. Stuck drafting 6-12, get a few good players, lose some to FA and trade the rest, wash rinse repeat.

You better call him and let him know. I'm not sure if he knows how to draft or build a team ...

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

You better call him and let him know. I'm not sure if he knows how to draft or build a team ...

Sorry, I can't hear you through the Red Wings branded ballgag.

 

[Euro Twins]

Sorry, I can't hear you through the Red Wings branded ballgag.

oh good one.

If you can't see the difference between Calgary and Detroit's builds that is on you. You can resort to to childish insults all you like. I'll continue to watch as Yzerman builds a team that has a good culture that free agents want to be a part of.

 

[dalem177]

Sorry, I can't hear you through the Red Wings branded ballgag.

Oooo, they have those? I want one!

 

[dalem177]

So I watched the recap and I still don't like Reimer's form in goal, but if he can keep getting the saves, I will get over it pretty quickly.

Also, that 4th goal - Perron's? From the overhead it looks like it was through Markstrom but headed past the net until it hit Markstrom's own stick and caromed in. That's some angry hockey god energy right there.

 

[jkutswings]

So I watched the recap and I still don't like Reimer's form in goal, but if he can keep getting the saves, I will get over it pretty quickly.

Also, that 4th goal - Perron's? From the overhead it looks like it was through Markstrom but headed past the net until it hit Markstrom's own stick and caromed in. That's some angry hockey god energy right there.

Was it Markstrom's stick or the defenseman's? I saw it deflect from a Calgary stick, but at first glance I had assumed it was the defense that redirected it.

 

[lilidk]

It doesn't feel like Ras should be first line, he's solid bottom 6, just like majority of the team. Raymond Kane and Debrincat the most skilled guys on the team, but all small and not physical. Also Berggren is absolutely NHL ready, but he is just another small skilled guy, that should be on the top 6. Fabbri in the same category. Looking forward Fabbri, Berggren should get traded.
Our top 6 is Larkin, Raymond, Compher, Kane and Cat. Just missing skilled physical wing for our top 6. Perron is little too old for top 6

 

[FMichael]

Looking at the score you’d think the Wings were dominant…Just like we’ve seen throughout much of this season thus far: good team chemistry, opportunistic, and impressive results from a bunch of ‘Misfit Toys’.

 

[HoweFan]

We won a game when we had a 4-0 lead. That’s something

 

[dalem177]

Was it Markstrom's stick or the defenseman's? I saw it deflect from a Calgary stick, but at first glance I had assumed it was the defense that redirected it.

Looks like the haft of his stick that he was holding behind him.

 

[Rolo Tomassi]

It doesn't feel like Ras should be first line, he's solid bottom 6, just like majority of the team. Raymond Kane and Debrincat the most skilled guys on the team, but all small and not physical. Also Berggren is absolutely NHL ready, but he is just another small skilled guy, that should be on the top 6. Fabbri in the same category. Looking forward Fabbri, Berggren should get traded.
Our top 6 is Larkin, Raymond, Compher, Kane and Cat. Just missing skilled physical wing for our top 6. Perron is little too old for top 6

I would not lump Raymond into the same level of “small and not physical” as Kane and DCat. He doesnt throw a ton of big hits but he does win a lot of physical battles. I agree we do need a little more toughness in the top 6 (lol also everywhere else in the lineup too).

 

[Astyanax]

But can he crack corn? (Not that I care.)

Yeah, not sure it's best to reference "the blue tail fly" on the internet.

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

Yeah, not sure it's best to reference "the blue tail fly" on the internet.

Until I saw this comment I had no idea that "Jimmy crack corn" was from an old minstrel song.

You learn something new everyday.

 

[dalem177]

Until I saw this comment I had no idea that "Jimmy crack corn" was from an old minstrel song.

You learn something new everyday.

Hey, it's history. It happened, it can't hurt you.

But the Happy Happy Joy Joy song (an homage to Burls Ives version of Blue Tail Fly) is funnier anyway.

 

[Astyanax]

Until I saw this comment I had no idea that "Jimmy crack corn" was from an old minstrel song.

You learn something new everyday.

No worries, most people don't. I know so many random things and I just never forget.

 

[Roomba With a Bauer]

No worries, most people don't. I know so many random things and I just never forget.

 

[dalem177]

Can't sleep, so I checked the Flames GDT. They are having a bad sad. They sound like they're where the Wings were in 2018 or so. Not fun.

 

[Astyanax]

I

I love Futurama and bender. I first came across the blue tail fly when bugs bunny was singing it in an old looney tunes.

 

[TheMule93]

fun game, much needed W

 

[Oddbob]

Can't sleep, so I checked the Flames GDT. They are having a bad sad. They sound like they're where the Wings were in 2018 or so. Not fun.

Yeah they are in crap town right now. Too many high priced contracts and no performance from a lot of them. No way that team should be out of a playoff spot.

 

[raymond23]

Look at all the Americans on the scoresheet

Love to see it

Let’s go wings!