GDT: TAMPA BAY @ DETROIT / 10-14-7:30 / SEASON OPENER

[Frk It]

Look at you running around flexing all your new super powers

old super powers

I changed the prefix to pregame talk. We'll make sure to flip it to the GDT tag on Thursday.

 

[lhsgolf19]

So Greiss gets hurt after giving up his 1 goal and forces Ned to come in? You know damn well we will be forced to watch Greiss on opening night.

Greiss deserves to be opening night starter

 

[DetroitRed]

Just listened to the Raymond press meeting about making the team and then Blashill talking about roster moves.

I just feel like I will love watching Seider and Raymond this season, these guys are going to generate some buzz around the league. Not to mention, we get to see Ned, Leddy and Suter.

Generally feel good about what Steve has done with first-round picks and with who he was able to sign and trade for (don't want to forget Vrana even though he's injured).

One slight surprise for me coming out of the preseason is Veleno is not with us yet. I thought he played well enough in the preseason. I was thinking they could put him at center on the third line with Rasmussen back on wing. But Veleno earning a call-up is one more thing to look forward to now.

Can't wait!

 

[raymond23]

*chefs kiss*

 

[Bench]

*chefs kiss*

No kidding. I love those units.

Is this Tanguay's influence?

 

[Frk It]

Erne/Gagner on PP1?

 

[Bench]

Erne/Gagner on PP1?

I actually really like Erne in that spot.

Gagner less so but if I switch either of those guys the second unit is far weaker.

 

[ThankGord]

Namestnikov is hands down our number 1 best EN goalscorer in the organization.

IDK if he can even claim that title with Hronek’s 200ft bombs.

 

[Frk It]

I actually really like Erne in that spot.

Gagner less so but if I switch either of those guys the second unit is far weaker.

I would hope Rasmussen would get a look there before Gagner.

We have hardly any big bodies up front anymore.

 

[ThankGord]

I would hope Rasmussen would get a look there before Gagner.

We have hardly any big bodies up front anymore.

I think Gags gets a look based on being one of our only right hand shooters.

 

[Bench]

I would hope Rasmussen would get a look there before Gagner.

We have hardly any big bodies up front anymore.

I hear you. I can see the logic in both decisions.

I'd like to see how Erne looks with this group before I start theory crafting new lineups. It's a long season, I'm confident we'll see changes many times.

Overall though I really think they nailed the balance and putting guys into their positions of strength.

 

[FabricDetails]

No kidding. I love those units.

Is this Tanguay's influence?

Wait how is it different from last year template wise and not so much personnel wise?

Edit: Hronek not the QB? Larkin on the opposite flank?

 

[Bench]

Wait how is it different from last year template wise and not so much personnel wise?

Edit: Hronek not the QB? Larkin on the opposite flank?

Yeah, mainly what you put in your edit. Hronek may get to play more like a triggerman.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

I don't think I have ever seen someone format power play lines like that. Terribly confusing.

 

[Gniwder]

9 mil above.

You meant Abby, Nielsen, and Panik above the floor, lol.

(Combined value is pretty close)

 

[Bench]

I don't think I have ever seen someone format power play lines like that. Terribly confusing.

I think it's supposed to be visual?

 

[Gniwder]

6-1 Bolts

Seider gets "walked" multiple times, gets labeled a bust.

Tough game to start a season.

 

[Bench]

Seider gets "walked" multiple times, gets labeled a bust.

Boy you're getting a jump on the haters early here.

 

[Henkka]

Seider will make Corey Perry look like a ragdoll.

That's the only target for that game.

Stephens and Erne will score for us.

 

[jkutswings]

Seider will make Corey Perry look like a ragdoll.

If Seider gets a nice hit on anybody in his first NHL game - let alone on that weasel - Detroit could lose 10-0 and I would still be happy.

 

[Hen Kolland]

I think Gags gets a look based on being one of our only right hand shooters.

I wish I could let someone borrow Raymond’s sense for finding soft spots and his quick release from the mid slot for the powerplay.

He’s a brilliant powerplay quarterback, but man his ability to get open and pick corners QUICK from the slot is brilliant as well. I just want two of him on the ice at all times.

 

[Hen Kolland]

Seider will make Corey Perry look like a ragdoll.

That's the only target for that game.

Stephens and Erne will score for us.

I think the Stephens thing is going extremely interesting to watch. He skates quite well and I think he’s more talented than people give him credit for just reading through his old scouting reports and what not. I hope he can do what Erne did last year.

 

[GreatGordie9]

6-1 Bolts

Seider gets "walked" multiple times, gets labeled a bust.

Tough game to start a season.

I totally disagree with the Tampa and Detroit game. It will be 4-2 Tampa with an empty net. Ned and or Greiss won't give up 6.

 

[GreatGordie9]

I totally disagree with the Tampa and Detroit game. It will be 4-2 Tampa with an empty net. Ned and or Greiss won't give up 6.

Tampa looks terrible tonight down 2-0. If they play like that against the Wings. We will win.

 

[Gniwder]

Wait how is it different from last year template wise and not so much personnel wise?

Edit: Hronek not the QB? Larkin on the opposite flank?

Based on pre-season play there will be more player and puck movement and rotation. No more stationary PP.