GDT: Senators at Wings - December 31, 7:00

[SoupNazi]

Win or lose, I hope we don't give up four or more again. We need to tighten the defense up.

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[RED WINGS STOMP]

Different d pairings would help, count me in the “break up 53 & 8” group.

 

[lilidk]

Different d pairings would help, count me in the “break up 53 & 8” group.

Demote Seider the third pairing and give him Edvinsson to play with.
Demote Raymond to fourth line, put him with Veleno and Berggren.
Ottawa just like Buffalo has bright future, will be very hard game

 

[RED WINGS STOMP]

This is where I think the Wings are hesitant to break Mo and Chia up. They don’t want to bump either one down to the third pair as that show some bad optics for putting the two of them together in the first place.

Rip the band aid off, put one of them on the third pair with Oesterle. I like the idea of Seider and Walman on the first pair.

 

[GMR]

Let's not spot Ottawa a 4 goal lead.

 

[norrisnick]

This is where I think the Wings are hesitant to break Mo and Chia up. They don’t want to bump either one down to the third pair as that show some bad optics for putting the two of them together in the first place.

Rip the band aid off, put one of them on the third pair with Oesterle. I like the idea of Seider and Walman on the first pair.

Nothing better for avoiding looking bad for a decision than doubling down...

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

Chiarot and Seider need to be broken up and I'm not sure why Lalonde won't do it.

 

[Geezer WC]

Demote Seider the third pairing and give him Edvinsson to play with.
Demote Raymond to fourth line, put him with Veleno and Berggren.
Ottawa just like Buffalo has bright future, will be very hard game

Ed is not playing more than 9 games in the NHL this year. Same as McTavish last year.

 

[Filppula]

Yeah, Seider and Chiarot really need to be broken up. It’s a really bad pairing.

I wonder if Berggren will continue on line 2, or if the kids will be back together. Kubalik on line 4 would be okay and Berggren deserves more ice-time but hate to ruin a good thing.

 

[14ari13]

Can we finally beat a team we are supposed to beat?

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Haven't beaten Ottawa in a good while now. Would be nice to change that.

 

[redwings8831]

 

[norrisnick]

'Bout f***ing time

 

[Stony Curtis]

Proof that Lalonde reads hfboards. We have a voice!!

 

[norrisnick]

Proof that Lalonde reads hfboards. We have a voice!!

Sadly that voice appears to be on a 4 month delay.

 

[GreatGordie9]

Hellberg is starting tonight, Husso still battling illness.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Win or lose, I hope we don't give up four or more again. We need to tighten the defense up.

A new warm up song and goal celebration for the Wings?

(I refuse to type "celly")

 

[norrisnick]

A new warm up song and goal celebration for the Wings?

(I refuse to type "celly")

Liar.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

Liar.

haha. ok. I refuse to type "celly" in earnest without at least mocking quotes?

 

[jaster]

Oh great so now Hronek’s season is going to crater. Can we at least put Chiarot with Oesterle, who already sucks?

 

[haulinbass]

Glad to see Berggren up on 2nd line with Raymond. Not sure how you justify not getting him on a PP unit though.

Berggrens anticipation could really help our units. Last game he made two really great plays that led to a goal and a dangerous chance. He made quick reads on where the puck was going to end up and got to the puck with an extra step or two over the opposition. They were lighting fast reads and reactions. To me those little things make the difference between an OK and good/great player.

I'm really impressed with this kid and within a couple seasons I expect he may be one of our top wingers if not our best.

He's going to face some harder matchups tonight so it will be interesting to see where he currently stands with his development. Hopefully he can create some time and space for Raymond to do what he can do. I think Berggren is currently the best active player to make the most of Copp. I'm not a fan of Copp, but the reality is he is in a tough situation, he's not a playmaker and not a big puck carrier, unfortunately we don't have many wingers that can offer that type of support and the ones we do have been injured almost all season.

Would love to see Veleno have another big night on the 3rd line as well. Get these young guys enough confidence and momentum going and who knows how far they could run with it.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Yeah, Seider and Chiarot really need to be broken up. It’s a really bad pairing.

I wonder if Berggren will continue on line 2, or if the kids will be back together. Kubalik on line 4 would be okay and Berggren deserves more ice-time but hate to ruin a good thing.

I think Raymond needs Berggren right now. They have chemistry together, and Raymond seems to be having a tough time carrying the play this year. Berggren can do that and it maybe gives them something to build on.

I like Kubalik - Veleno - Soderblom, And would like to see how they play together on a consistent basis.

I don’t think Copp has a place on this team long term. He just seems a step slower and behind the play all the time. I know he’s signed for 5 years but I would be surprised if he makes it through year 3 if this keeps up.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

I think Raymond needs Berggren right now. They have chemistry together, and Raymond seems to be having a tough time carrying the play this year. Berggren can do that and it maybe gives them something to build on.

I like Kubalik - Veleno - Soderblom, And would like to see how they play together on a consistent basis.

I don’t think Copp has a place on this team long term. He just seems a step slower and behind the play all the time. I know he’s signed for 5 years but I would be surprised if he makes it through year 3 if this keeps up.

no changing your opinion on copp. You made your bed now you lie in it

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

no changing your opinion on copp. You made your bed now you lie in it

Hey, Copp may change all of our opinions and turn things around. He’s a better player than he has been with Detroit. I’m not going to hold my breath though.

 

[MabusIncarnate]

I want to see this Walman Seider experiment last for a few games, not a period and we see Ben back with him by the 2nd.

I think keeping them apart and finding a partner for Mo that is gonna pass to him and not jump into the play as much is going to be pretty vital.

I pick we beat Ottawa tonight 5-2, LGW!