dragonballgtz
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He's such a big body his movements appear to be in slow-motion at times. But it's also his giant frame that allows him to steal pucks and create space, but yeah let's pile on our 23 yo top scoring forward who's paid $850,000. I said before playing with Nyquist and Z is a possession black hole swallowing any chance he has at sustained pressure. Put him back with Larkin I believe he'll have a greater amount of effective shifts again.
I don't get the comments about effort level. We're talking about Glendening, Helm, Ouellet, Kronwall, Ericsson, Jensen, Nielsen, Daley. WTF do people expect from guys who are either sophomore players, guys WAAAY past their prime, or near an AHL talent level? Doesn't Holland realize the average age of NHL retirement is 28? What you see is what you get. If Detroit goes on a massive losing streak facing the quality of competition scheduled the next two weeks don't be surprised.
Floating around on the ice is not an illusion, Mantha doesn't move his feet most of the time. This has been a known issue for a long time now. He could be so much more if he actually played like he cared.
WTF do people expect? I expect a team to look like they give a f*** out there. You might lose but rolling over and dying is unacceptable.
Calling out leadership only accomplishes so much though, imho. Last night's game isn't the first time the compete level wasn't there nor will it be the last. Ultimately it's his job to come up with solutions for the deeper issues and not just call out surface issues.
I give Trashill as much crap as the next person, but wth is he suppose to be... these players psychiatrist? The bigger issue leadership is failing to get the younger players to buy into this Red Wings culture of hard work. You always hear them say "there is no point in getting angry or frustrated" BULLCRAP!!! Get angry get mad show you want to play with pride.