Post-Game Talk: I typed James Neal into my phone

[Claypool]

Babcock had some high praise for Marchenko in the post-game. Said he was real intelligent with the puck and doesn't seem to ever been on the returning end of bad defensive breakdowns (paraphrasing).

 

[needzmoarcleary]

Didn't see much of Pav tonight. Except from the play on the PPG, he was pretty invisible most of the time, especially in the first two.

I personally didn't think he was invisible. He didn't per se do anything too flashy...he had that one sick takeaway during the second that really stood out. I think over all he kind of played a solid under the radar game.

 

[mindfly]

It would be cool of Marchenko could be a main-stay on this team for a long time... a lot, beforehand, was against that... Russian factor, injury-prone during junior days, 7th rounder... Was it HÃ¥kan that selected him?

 

[8snake]

I really think the Wings should make a move. Lets go for it. We only got a couple more years of Dats and Z.

Yup. A solid deal for a d-man and this team is ready to roll. Pav is gonna be 37, Hank 35...Babcock may not even be coaching here next season. Go all in.

 

[TheOtherOne]

I really think the Wings should make a move. Lets go for it. We only got a couple more years of Dats and Z.

The entire Grand Rapids Griffins roster for Crosby, straight up.

Get on it Holland.

 

[Jusek]

Marchenko's goal was a beauty, didn't know he could shoot the puck like that. And against Rinne of all goalies.

 

[Overclass*]

Good game for Smith, penalties on him were ********. Seemed to have upped his game past 3-4 games. Maybe sensing the heat of possibly being trade bait.

 

[InjuredChoker]

The entire Grand Rapids Griffins roster for Crosby, straight up.

Get on it Holland.

we are about 500K short in cap space and would have to waive andersson or some other valuable piece and don't want to do it.

 

[Henkka]

5th road game in 8 days, helm injured, going on the 3rd period trailing 3-2 with 11 forwards, against the best team in the league.

What happens?

Wings win 3-4.

Nothing surprises me anymore with this team. They _know_ what it takes to win.

Get the Cup back.

 

[edmundbenz]

I missed the fun during the game because I was working. I just listen to NHL radio. LOL

 

[Hunting Bow*]

Question?

Didn't a Neal penalty result in a Wings goal?

 

[chances14]

 

[edmundbenz]

Marchenko is getting better, even if we trade him for Crosby, Holland will reject it..

 

[Spitfire11]

I think Sheahan has been outstanding this entire roadtrip.

All season. Just wish he'd shoot more.

 

[Hunting Bow*]

All season. Just wish he'd shoot more.

Sheahan and Glendening are hidden MVP's on this team.

 

[Claypool]

Question?

Didn't a Neal penalty result in a Wings goal?

Yes, the elbow to the head of Smith, I believe.

 

[kerjuxaxaxa]

I don't watch a lot of games, but I've never seen Sheahan losing a board battle

 

[Hunting Bow*]

Yes, the elbow to the head of Smith, I believe.

GWG as a result? I watched the game but can't remember?

 

[NervousPerson]

I noticed him on a couple of their powerplays, but otherwise not so much. Not necessarily a bad thing for a D who was tagged as being underwhelming defensively by many. I personally don't think a ton of him but I can't deny his stat line looks good this year. Glad Holland didn't give a 1st for him still.

You're right. I just remember hearing his name in the 3rd and thinking, "Oh yeah, he's on Nashville now." Glad too. Didn't want him.

 

[edmundbenz]

Sheahan and Glendening are hidden MVP's on this team.

They are the most underrated players on our Wings.. They always make a difference.

 

[edmundbenz]

We survived the treacherous West Coast Road trip with 4-1-1 record.. Dang so nasty..

 

[rx7dryver]

I've never quite understood the Wings' tendency to let great point men bomb away without playing a little higher on them. It used to drive me crazy with guys like MacInnis and Pronger.

I remember it seemed like MacInnis was good for a goal a game against the wings.

 

[ap3x]

Question?

Didn't a Neal penalty result in a Wings goal?

Yes, the elbow to the head of Smith, I believe.

No, you're talking about Fisher's Tripping penalty against Tatar. Neal's first was shortly after that, but didn't result in a goal.

 

[Shoalzie]

Loved that win long time...great end to a challenging road trip.

 

[Gyldenlove]

10-0-2 against central, still owning that division even if we aren't in it anymore.