GDT: Game 1: Detroit Red Wings @ Tampa Bay Lightning - 10/13/2016 | 7:30 PM ET | FSD
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GrafSk8r12
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Going to be tough to win this game going into Tampa. Based on the current rosters I'm expecting a 4-2 loss.
Vladdy84
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Have Tats and Z played together before? And that first line seems a bit soft. I'd prefer Gator and Tats flip. But ya know. Maybe Tats becomes the man this year. LGRW.
Why the hell is Vanek net front?
Why the hell is Vanek net front?
Big Poppa Puck
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It would be nice to see AA between Vanek and Gus and Helm on the 4th line replacing Ott/Miller but whatever.
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gretskidoo
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That's the only gripe I have so far. Helm to fourth line. AA centering two scorers. Sit Miller.
Vladdy84
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Nope. I just watch Wings games these days and don't follow the NHL too closely anymore. Just know that he was a 40 goal scorer and has been a dog the past 3 or 4 years for various teams.
Shaman464
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I lol'd at the goal against Detroit. Ericsson smashes him into our goalie. Classic.
On a more serious note, I think all but one of the goals was scored between the circles and beneath the hash-marks. That is exactly what this team needs. Ill be pleased if we can get 20ish goals out of him.
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Naively optimistic over a new season to start of course. Tatar has looked like a man on a mission in the WC/Pre-season, I hope that carries through.
I think it's a good move to let speed run through the middle, but I'm hoping Larkin can get a little more to work with than that. Abdelkader for pulling the piano yes, but Sheahan has some to prove playing winger on a scoring line.
4th line has the risk of being awful but I hope they're not.
I think it's a good move to let speed run through the middle, but I'm hoping Larkin can get a little more to work with than that. Abdelkader for pulling the piano yes, but Sheahan has some to prove playing winger on a scoring line.
4th line has the risk of being awful but I hope they're not.
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That seems much more realistic, sadly. We'll see how long my "optimism" lasts this season.
Vladdy84
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If that line isn't shutting down the opposing side. Then it needs to be altered. No loyalty or veteran preference. Sorry Helm, go back to the 4th line.
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Go Wings 
Forward group could be sooo sexy with a Helm-Glenny-Sheahan 4th line and then both kids up. I guess that's asking for a lot tho. Very afraid of what role the current 4th line is given.
D group is scary. Guess we have to hope for some major progressions by Marchy. Definitely afraid of Sproul being waived, loved what I saw in the preseason.
Honestly don't know what to expect this season. But for some reason I feel cautiously optimistic, probably because of Mrazek.
Forward group could be sooo sexy with a Helm-Glenny-Sheahan 4th line and then both kids up. I guess that's asking for a lot tho. Very afraid of what role the current 4th line is given.
D group is scary. Guess we have to hope for some major progressions by Marchy. Definitely afraid of Sproul being waived, loved what I saw in the preseason.
Honestly don't know what to expect this season. But for some reason I feel cautiously optimistic, probably because of Mrazek.
Unfriendly Ghost
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If anything, the Wings should call up Mantha and just have him watch Vanek and ask him questions and stuff. If he can learn a little bit about playing in front of and around the net, it'll be huge for him. Vanek is a master at that role.
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