When is the last time the Abby-Z-Nyquist line scored a goal at ES? Why in the hell is that line still together?
We need to shuffle that up and re-unite the TSN line, IMO.
Yeah they aren't necessarily a liability but there is no overwhelming positive energy either. As much as ones are calling out Nyquist, to me (I feel guilty saying it) the problem is Zetter. The last seasons he's lead the league in shots/game...how many has he gotten through lately? Or what real plays is he making from shift to shift, or battles won. He's turning the puck over a lot. He seems like dead weight right now holding that line back.
1. Fun game to watch...good effort from the home team but the Jets forechecked the Wings defense to death. Complete domination and destruction. Nothing you can do at this point, this defense is what it is and this game will be rinse and repeat in the playoffs and the main reason they won't get out of the first round
2. Gus isn't dangerous at all and really needs to diversify his game in the off-season. He's been scouted and game-planned and isn't close to being as dangerous as he was last season. He needs more tools in the tool-box to become the threat we need him to be.
3. Weiss is playing wing for a reason...he doesn't skate well enough anymore to be an effective center...especially in this system where it's demanded you play a 200 foot game. Weiss is skilled enough to be more of a threat on the wing where he doesn't have to worry about defense as much. He's not big and he's not fast, and while the same can be said for Hank the difference is Zetterberg can protect the puck and keep the play going with his incredible balance. Weiss doesn't have that ability. I think Babcock is doing Weiss a solid by keeping him at wing, because he would get exposed going back to center.
The domination and destruction was last game. Against the Jets the Red Wings held their own in a downright physical rumble. I thought the speed and puck movement was pretty crisp. We were winning 3 to 1 at one point folks! Leading in shots (thanks to the multiple PP's) through the 2nd, etc. they played a terrific game IMO, lots of heart from almost everyone.
Weiss is on the 4th line for the same reasons you posted, and I see no way with how good Jurco played tonight that will change. Glendening also has a ton more jump, enthusiasm, whatever you want to call it than Weiss. Is he sulking over his demotion or something? I don't know what his problem is but we need him to get his head out of his ass or call up Pulkkinen as a substitute.
If you were a neutral fan, that would have been a very entertaining game. Terrible goals let in by both goalies, and there were plenty of missed calls. All and all, t'was a good effort. Good show, guys. Good luck the rest of the way.
It was an entertaining game period. Lots of checks, good flow and speed. I am really pleased with the Wings bounce back after the loss in Pittsburgh. I haven't seen much of the Jets this season, they are a fun team to watch. Don Cherry said months ago they were making the PO's I think he might be right on this one!
