Training Camp 2017

[Ezekial]

He was a rookie in his first playoffs in a series we got dominated in. You're proving my point.

 

[Invictus12]

He was a rookie in his first playoffs in a series we got dominated in. You're proving my point.

Like I said, I hope they learn to adjust but that hasn't happened yet, has it? Was Tatar effective at creating chances? I'd say that's a no. He capitalized when opportunity arose but hardly created any himself. Not by himself not the team as a whole.

 

[Pavels Dog]

Well, if our last 3 playoff round showed anything, it's that our players are easily neutralized when opposing teams discipline themselves to take the body first. Tatar and Nyquist were really stand-outs of how they were just unable to create anything in that environment. They have talent but showed lack of creativity in finding ways to get around that. Hopefully experience plays it's role though but looking at other scenarios in Hockey, physical play tend to be best neutralized by structured playmaking.

Even Crosby can be shut down in the playoffs. Put Nyquist and Tatar on Pittsburgh and I bet their playoff numbers go up by 10000%. Yeah, they're not Zetterberg and Datsyuk 2.0 but you can't judge their playoff performance when they've yet to have a chance to play on a team that's actually favored to win in a 7-game series.

 

[Invictus12]

Even Crosby can be shut down in the playoffs. Put Nyquist and Tatar on Pittsburgh and I bet their playoff numbers go up by 10000%. Yeah, they're not Zetterberg and Datsyuk 2.0 but you can't judge their playoff performance when they've yet to have a chance to play on a team that's actually favored to win in a 7-game series.

That's absolutely true. However, 'm not talking about just numbers. He had trouble getting into the zone. He had problems getting around to get down low. To create any sort of set up. He couldn't find openings to shoot the puck. He couldn't open to get his teammates to set him up for a shot. Nyquist was the same story. So far, it has been well displayed that both guys are pretty easily neutralized by physical play. Can they adjust, I think so. I think there are always ways to get around the problem. That said, have they so far, that's a no. That's still a problem nonetheless just as it would be if Crosby was shut down year in and year out for Pittsburgh.

 

[RedMenace]

This doesn't really seem like a Training Camp discussion, you know?

Here, have some information on camp cuts: https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/9/18/16314998/red-wings-trim-camp-roster-by-13

 

[EXTRAS]

How d sulak look? Could he eventually be an NHLer?

 

[Dotter]

How d sulak look? Could he eventually be an NHLer?

He wasn't good.

 

[Elvs]

is Luke Witkowski playing right wing in Detroits? That's where THN is listing him, as opposed to defense.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

is Luke Witkowski playing right wing in Detroits? That's where THN is listing him, as opposed to defense.

Thanks in advance.

This is correct. The Wings signed him primarily to play wing.

 

[LeafChief]

What kind of lineup are the Wings sending to Toronto tonight?

 

[SimplySolace]

What kind of lineup are the Wings sending to Toronto tonight?

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

is Luke Witkowski playing right wing in Detroits? That's where THN is listing him, as opposed to defense.

Thanks in advance.

Yup Detroit primarily signed him to play 4th line RW i guess if we suffer enough injuries on D he could go back there as well. But Blashill wanted him as a 4th line RW.

 

[EXTRAS]

Booth gonna make it?

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

So McIlrath, Coureau, Street, Lorito, Lashoff were all put on waivers to day nothing about Sproul yet so i wonder if he's staying in Detroit.

 

[LeafChief]

So McIlrath, Coureau, Street, Lorito, Lashoff were all put on waivers to day nothing about Sproul yet so i wonder if he's staying in Detroit.

Wouldn't mind grabbing Coreau.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Wouldn't mind grabbing Coreau.

I believe it was McKenzie saying that he wouldn't be shocked if either the Leafs or Flames were to grab up Coreau for some depth purposes. But honestly he's a career AHLer nothing more he's only has 14 games at the NHL level.

 

[golffuul]

Rasmussen sent back to juniors...per Ansar Khan

 

[Tatar Shots]

So McIlrath, Coureau, Street, Lorito, Lashoff were all put on waivers to day nothing about Sproul yet so i wonder if he's staying in Detroit.

No reason to waive Sproul now. Even with him on the roster we have 22 players. Unless they plan on keeping both Rasmussen and Booth on the roster, or one of them and AA signs, we have no reason to risk losing him.

Edit: didn't see Rasmussen was sent back to juniors. Looks like Booth has a spot on the team.

 

[golffuul]

The Detroit Red Wings today assigned forwards Axel Holmstrom, Dylan Sadowy and Dominic Turgeon; defensemen Joe Hicketts, Dan Renouf and Vili Saarijarvi; and goaltender Tom McCollum to the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids Griffins. The team also released forwards Colin Campbell, Matthew Ford, PA Parenteau and Dominik Shine from their tryout contracts and assigned forward Michael Rasmussen to the Western Hockey League's Tri-City Americans.

 

[golffuul]

Guess Holland isn’t THAT interested in making the playoffs this year, with Hicketts being sent down

 

[Pavels Dog]

Guess Holland isn’t THAT interested in making the playoffs this year, with Hicketts being sent down

He'll be called up. He had a good pre-season but still has things to work on. I predict he finishes the season on the Wings.

 

[golffuul]

I guess he might be up soon, if Kronwall continues to “feel great”.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Guess Holland isn’t THAT interested in making the playoffs this year, with Hicketts being sent down

He made allot of mistakes and at this point is not as good a people are making him out to be.

 

[Martinez]