GDT: WCQF Game 6 | Anaheim @ Detroit | 8:00 PM EST | FSD / CNBC / TSN2 / KDOC

[Shoalzie]

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 4 min
Based on the skate looks like Eaves is out tonight as Abdelkader returns

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3 min
Samuelsson moved to Eaves' spot on line with Emmerton and Bertuzzi.

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3 min
Looks like Colaiacovo might be in tonight in place of Lashoff.

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 1 min
Here are lines they're skating with: 40-13-8, 93-51-11, 14-63-24, 44-25-37; and on D; 55-52, 27-2, 28-4

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 22 s
Daniel Cleary is playing tonight in Game 6. #RedWings

Scratching Eaves says to me that Babs is going all-in offensively...glad he doesn't dare break up that 3rd line. I hope he can keep that 4th line away from the Etem line...those guys will skate circles around Bert and Sammy.

The Wings put up 40+ shots...I can see this either being a blowout win for the Wings or the Ducks steal this one late because Hiller goes crazy.

 

[TheOtherOne]

Uh oh, Cleary playing injured? Is his effectiveness going to drop from what it has been for the rest of the season?

 

[Shoalzie]

Uh oh, Cleary playing injured? Is his effectiveness going to drop from what it has been for the rest of the season?

If he's hurt, you'd think Babs shuffles the lines. Bert would make more sense on that second line anyway.

 

[TheOtherOne]

If he's hurt, you'd think Babs shuffles the lines. Bert would make more sense on that second line anyway.

If he's hurt, I'd THINK he sits out for Eaves, 22, or Tatar Tot. But yea we all know how that goes.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Ansar Khan ‏@AnsarKhanMLive 3 min
Colaiacovo confirms he is in tonight. Lashoff is out.

'Bout time.

 

[JPE123]

Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 22 s
Daniel Cleary is playing tonight in Game 6. #RedWings

Collective sigh of relief

 

[crashman]

Absolutely hate Datsyuk and Zetterberg on the same line. How the heck is it that our 3rd and 4th lines are better than our 2nd easily. Poor Lashoff, cost us Game 5 and now probably won't play again this season barring someone getting hurt. That's gotta be tough to blow another opportunity

Honestly, he shouldn't have been out there in the first place. Although I wasn't shocked to see Babcock choose him over White and CC for the last game, I thought it was a bad decision. I think CC is our best option.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

All of Sharks nation will be pulling for you guys tonight, good luck!

Thanks mate, all the best to you in the second round.

 

[TheOtherOne]

I thought some of you in particular might enjoy this sentence:

Though Samuelsson worked out fine on the top line, coach Mike Babcock is glad to have Abdelkader back where he belongs.

http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=670026

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

I thought some of you in particular might enjoy this sentence:


http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=670026

That's been my fear: that Abby is cemented in as a top 6 first line fixture now.

 

[smurfyeah19]

See this is why the Tigers are currently better than the Red Wings. Players like Cleary would be gone by mid season, let alone in a key spot in the playoffs. That's what bothers me about Holland and Babcock at the moment, there are obvious fixes on this roster to make them their very best and I'm just a lifelong fan. I wouldn't even be complaining about the present talent that has been assembled which could be better, it's just the best players aren't playing or aren't in the right spot. No reason Cleary should be in over Eaves and Tootoo, no way

 

[mindfly]

Yes, no Lashoff!

 

[WingedWheel1987]

I thought some of you in particular might enjoy this sentence:


http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=670026

Absolutely sickening.

 

[WingedWheel1987]

Yes, no Lashoff!

The damage is already done.

 

[Squirrel in the Hole]

Honestly, he shouldn't have been out there in the first place. Although I wasn't shocked to see Babcock choose him over White and CC for the last game, I thought it was a bad decision. I think CC is our best option.

I can hear Babcock: "Those ******* over on HFBoards say I never play the kids, rely on the old, rusty vets. So, I play Lashoff and they are STILL not pleased. I give up. Thank God Abby's back, he's real better. Where's my scotch?"

 

[TheWestWing]

Uh oh, Cleary playing injured? Is his effectiveness going to drop from what it has been for the rest of the season?

Sarcasm 2X

 

[TheOtherOne]

I predict a Gordie Howe hat trick with the GWG for Hattrickader.

 

[PullHard]

I thought some of you in particular might enjoy this sentence:


http://redwings.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=670026

What happened to the Red Wings? We used to have too much talent, and now... well... yeah.

 

[Shoalzie]

That's been my fear: that Abby is cemented in as a top 6 first line fixture now.

He's like Holmstrom only less graceful and less effective...it makes sense, right?

So does this basically mean they're not going after Clarkson or Horton this summer? They're going cheap on the power forward role...I'd be alright if you could get at least 20 goals from Abby.

 

[Heaton]

He's like Holmstrom only less graceful and less effective...it makes sense, right?

So does this basically mean they're not going after Clarkson or Horton this summer? They're going cheap on the power forward role...I'd be alright if you could get at least 20 goals from Abby.

The decision is between Abdelkader, Samuelsson and Bertuzzi - it's not like Abdelakder is playing on the first line over Hossa or Parise. I think if there was truly a slam dunk better option it would be someone else playing there.

 

[redwings85]

Great GDT.

I'll be missing tonights game... heading to see the Mariles and Griffins duke it out .

Go Griffins!
Let's Go Red Wings!

Make it 7.

 

[Sameheda]

That's been my fear: that Abby is cemented in as a top 6 first line fixture now.

He's pretty much replaced Holmstrom, so I don't know why you're surprised or upset. He's a dude that'll stand in front of the net, and will retrieve pucks along the boards. The end.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Dear god if Abby is in top6 next year or even for the duration of his contract.

 

[PullHard]

Dear god if Abby is in top6 next year or even for the duration of his contract.

lirl, yeah. I'd be fine if he was on the 2nd line if we had the group of forwards the Hawks have, for example. But if we have what we have (and maybe minus Datsyuk?) moving forward, we need to be looking to bring in some talent, not promote the likes of Abby. I worry about this at night.

 

[theYman]

No changes on Defence according to Khan, From Babcock's comments it sounds like Abby will be back on the top line. No word on who is sitting out could be Eaves, Emmerton, Cleary Samuelsson or Bertuzzi.

I'll update as soon as I know.

So wait, Lashoff is still in? Cause it says Cola in all the lineups.