Cyborg Yzerberg
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And the only high profile defender even traded was Yandle.
In a VERY small sample size(two games) he has helped their possession metrics exponentially.
And the only high profile defender even traded was Yandle.
In a VERY small sample size(two games) he has helped their possession metrics exponentially.
In a VERY small sample size(two games) he has helped their possession metrics exponentially.
No surprise.
We'll look back at this in 3 years to re-evaluate.
I wasn't all that enthused about trading for Cole and after last night's game nothing has changed my opinion. Perhaps he will prove to be a solid acquisition but I didn't feel the need to age the team with a guy who may end up being a very minor upgrade over Franzen. I wasn't pushing to trade for Zidlicky either but at least he addresses a very clear need. That goal last night was total luck but hopefully it is a sign he will have a productive career in Detroit - however long that may be.
He's a pretty massive upgrade over Franzen. Franzen isn't playing at all.
Cole in the top six gives the Wings a more potent 3rd line, which if we've learned anything in the past playoff series, the 3rd line can really tip the scales in a tight series. That 3rd line against the Hawks almost pulled it out for us in 2013.
This, of course, assumes Cole produces in the top 6. Next to Zetterberg, I'm thinking he should be okay. But we'll see.
I thought we paid a lot for Cole but I thought we got a great deal on Zids.
Liked a lot what I saw from Cole today, Zids scored the OTW.
Hard to complain yet
I mean, he performed pretty well with both Seguin and Spezza. He should perform well with Zetterberg who is definitely better than Spezza. Still paid too much for him. Guy isn't particularly great. Third liner at this point in his career. So long as we don't resign him in the offseason, I can deal with it.
I wasn't all that enthused about trading for Cole and after last night's game nothing has changed my opinion. Perhaps he will prove to be a solid acquisition but I didn't feel the need to age the team with a guy who may end up being a very minor upgrade over Franzen. I wasn't pushing to trade for Zidlicky either but at least he addresses a very clear need. That goal last night was total luck but hopefully it is a sign he will have a productive career in Detroit - however long that may be.
I wasn't all that enthused about trading for Cole and after last night's game nothing has changed my opinion. Perhaps he will prove to be a solid acquisition but I didn't feel the need to age the team with a guy who may end up being a very minor upgrade over Franzen. I wasn't pushing to trade for Zidlicky either but at least he addresses a very clear need. That goal last night was total luck but hopefully it is a sign he will have a productive career in Detroit - however long that may be.
The goal was not total luck. He went very deep and scored the goal just outside the crease.