Congrats Christoffer Ehn on making the Wings

[Oddbob]

Congrats to Ehn, didn't even think he would be in the discussion to make the team, let alone make it. I am actually surprised that Cholowski made it, as I honestly thought he would start in the AHL. Hopefully he can be the big surprise we have badly needed on the blueline and be a positive major difference maker out there! I am also surprised that Witkowski got waived, as even if he was 13th or 14th FWD, him getting waived means someone else will get to play in his spot, which recently has not been the trend for this team, so good to see. I like some of what Witkowski brings, but he does go over the edge at times, which I dislike and seeing as he hardly plays anyways, it won't hurt us too much with him being in GR.

 

[Lampedampe]

Always knew he'd make the NHL at some point, let's see if he can stick.

 

[Henkka]

Ehn started really excelling from Traverse City. Big, fastskating defensively responsible guy. He went unnoticeable on first games, but then started heating up also offensively. Created scoring chance here and there on his limited minutes. He has been biggest surprise of this preseason for me, by far. Also was good on RED vs. WHITE. Then same continued on other preseason games.

Quite usable guy right now on defensive situations, and can both C and LW. Somebody mentioned that he is what Tomas Nosek was supposed to be, agree with that.

 

[TheRatPoisoner]

Figured Ras would make it. But Ehn? Was pulling for Zadina. Oh well at least Cholowski made it too.

They likely just don't want Zadina in a checking role, which is what Ehn's going to doing. The decision makes sense to me.

 

[Snuggs]

I love that post. I was trying to rationalize in my head why they would keep Ehn over Zadina and this is about it. Zadina should get top 2 line minutes in Grand Rapids. If he's doing great he's just a call away, and can slide into a 2nd or 3rd line role with the Red Wings.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Ehn started really excelling from Traverse City. Big, fastskating defensively responsible guy. He went unnoticeable on first games, but then started heating up also offensively. Created scoring chance here and there on his limited minutes. He has been biggest surprise of this preseason for me, by far. Also was good on RED vs. WHITE. Then same continued on other preseason games.

Quite usable guy right now on defensive situations, and can both C and LW. Somebody mentioned that he is what Tomas Nosek was supposed to be, agree with that.

I've seen him listed @ 6'2' 180lbs, so above average height, but light/lanky. Nosek scored 2 SHG last night vs. SJ's full lineup...Earlier this summer I had predicted Ehn to make the roster by 2020, behind Turgeon, whose injury/health issue last year seems to have set him back. I hope this means they'll move LGD before TDL '19. Svech, Z2 & Turgeon are all on the doorstep, especially Svech.

 

[The Flying Octopus]

Dan Cleary 4.0

Zadina, give him #11

 

[kliq]

Dan Cleary 4.0

Zadina, give him #11

I'm sure this is a knock on him, but I would bet that if Ehn turns into Dan Clearly most fans would be ecstatic.

 

[Ghost of Ethan Hunt]

Congrats to Ehn on his 1st NHL point, a 2nd assist on the Jensen goal.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Yep Ehn with his first career NHL point the 2nd assist on Jensen's goal.

 

[Lazlo Hollyfeld]

I'm sure this is a knock on him, but I would bet that if Ehn turns into Dan Clearly most fans would be ecstatic.

A defensively responsible heart and soul player who's a 20 goal 40 point guy? Hell yes!

 

[Filppula]

Ehn’s really impressed me. He’s like what Joakim Andersson wasn’t. Good skater, good size, can hold his own on draws, defensively responsible, and I actually think there’s some offensive potential there. He sees the ice well.

 

[Go Wings]

I love the way this kid plays. He played well against a strong offensive Toronto team.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Yeah, I mentioned him in the Toronto GDT. He's +2 thus far on the season. Getting lots of PK time. I've noticed him in a good way. He's another young player who can keep up with the speed of the NHL. Also good along the boards. Impressive start to his career.

 

[Flowah]

If Cory Emmerton and Joakim Andersson can both big time with the club when they were a PLAYOFF team, then surely Ehn is good enough to stick when we're bottom feeders. He looks better than both. Love his battling and speed. Looks like he's got a bit of offensive sense as well.

 

[turkleton85]

i am impressed by him. He has played well in all 4 contests so far, and his stick skills are pretty solid. I hope he's here to stay

 

[Ezekial]

He positions himself defensively like a veteran. His off-puck awareness is very high.

 

[avssuc]

What do you folks think so far? I like him and DLR on the 4th line from what I've seen of them.

 

[Filppula]

What do you folks think so far? I like him and DLR on the 4th line from what I've seen of them.

I think offensively he’s actually looked really strong the past few games. I like him.

 

[HIFE]

What do you folks think so far? I like him and DLR on the 4th line from what I've seen of them.

I'd say they've been more than acceptable. Good energy. For their size (6'3 Ehn, 6'2 DLR) they both skate and move really well. What's encouraging to me is their age. Ehn at 22 has years to improve. Maybe he's like a Helm or Abdelkader that begins to chip in on a 3rd line and eventually can perform higher in the lineup. Back when Holland signed Miller and Glendening I felt they need to go the direction we've been forced to now, just younger players overall. Remember how awful Miller was that last year or two? I'd rather gamble on younger guys that can do the same job given the opportunity.

Also this team isn't the Red Wings without at least a few Swedes in the mix.

 

[Martinez]

His goal made the espn top 10 plays

 

[Henkka]

Ehn’s really impressed me. He’s like what Joakim Andersson wasn’t. Good skater, good size, can hold his own on draws, defensively responsible, and I actually think there’s some offensive potential there. He sees the ice well.

Eh...

Andersson was +50% on faceoffs trough his whole career, and Ehn has been 45.9% so far...

Let's hope Ehn can develop himself better.

Only Attribute which is better on Ehn you listed, is that skating. Andersson also had good size, was strong, was defensively reponsible etc. Scored well at AHL level. and was better at Faceoffs.