Playoff Lines

[Soft Rock Renegade]

abs-z-cole
helm-dats-tatar
nyquist-sheahan-franzen/pulks
miller-glendenning-jurco/franzen

kronwall-marchenko
quincey-dekeyser
oullette-zidlicky

I know this has no chance of happening but I truly believe this is our best lineup. smith and Ericsson have become huge liabilities and it would be great if we can start playing oullette and marchy now so that they will be prepared for larger roles in the playoffs.

 

[Frk It]

I hope Mule comes back

Nyquist-Zetterberg-Abby
Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm
Franzen-Sheahan-Cole
Miller-Glendening-Jurco

PP1

Nyquist-Zetterberg-Franzen-Abby-Zidlicky

PP2

Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm-Cole-Kronwall

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

I hope Mule comes back

Nyquist-Zetterberg-Abby
Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm
Franzen-Sheahan-Cole
Miller-Glendening-Jurco

PP1

Nyquist-Zetterberg-Franzen-Abby-Zidlicky

PP2

Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm-Cole-Kronwall

But Franzen is lazy or something.

 

[Henkka]

Akader - Zeta - Cole
helmer - Datsyuk - Tatar
Franzen - Sheahan - Nyquist
Andersson - Glendening - Miller

(Weiss, Cleary)

Jurco and Pulkkinen to Grand Rapids playoffs.

 

[RRhoads]

Abdelkader - Datsyuk - Pulkkinnen
Cole - Zetterberg - Nyquist
Helm - Sheahan - Tatar
Miller - Andersson - Glendening

Weiss and Jurco sits, Franzen is injured.

Kronwall - Marchenko
Dekeyser - Quincey
Smith - Zidlicky

Big E sits.

 

[PureDust]

Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm/Pulkkinen
Abdelkader-Zetterberg-Cole
Nyquist-Sheahan-Pulkkinen/Weiss/Helm
Miller-Glendening-Weiss/Helm/Jurco

Kronwall-Zidlicky
Dekeyser-Quincey
Ericsson-Marchenko
Smith

Howard
Mrazek

 

[Big Poppa Puck]

If they have no intention of waiving Cleary then Jurco should be sent down when Helm comes back, not Pulks.

 

[InjuredChoker]

Аrpon Basu ‏@ArponBasu 1h1 hour ago
The Detroit Red Wings play a game every second day from March 20 to the end of the season April 11, then start the playoffs. That's tough.

 

[Henkka]

If they have no intention of waiving Cleary then Jurco should be sent down when Helm comes back, not Pulks.

There's no need to waive anybody. Roster size in unlimited.

If Babcock decides too many times to let Jurco on the pressbox, Kenny will send him down.

 

[TheRatPoisoner]

Аrpon Basu ‏@ArponBasu 1h1 hour ago
The Detroit Red Wings play a game every second day from March 20 to the end of the season April 11, then start the playoffs. That's tough.

Good for us Wings' fans though!

 

[Retire91]

Abdelkader-Datsyuk-Cleary
Nyquist-Zetterberg-Cole
Tartar-Sheahan-Helm
Miller-Glendening-Weiss

Kronwall-Zidlicky
Dekeyser-Quincey
Ericsson-Marchenko
Smith

Howard
Mrazek

 

[Heaton]

Abdelkader-Datsyuk-Cleary
Nyquist-Zetterberg-Cole
Tartar-Sheahan-Helm
Miller-Glendening-Weiss

Kronwall-Zidlicky
Dekeyser-Quincey
Ericsson-Marchenko
Smith

Howard
Mrazek

Seriously?

 

[Cyborg Yzerberg]

Seriously?

FORMER Red Wings fan though.

 

[Retire91]

Seriously?

Just thought it would be fun to revisit last season

Would like to see them pair Zetterberg and Daytsuk together. I think there is enough offensive threat now to put those two together and work the magic.

 

[Shaman464]

I'd really like to see Pulks getting time in the playoffs. He makes the team a lot more dangerous than Jurco, Miller or Weiss.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Tatar-Datsyuk-Helm
Abdelkader-Zetterberg-Cole (Z always play good when he gets 2 gritty wingers)
Nyquist-Sheahan-Pulkkinen
Miller-Glendening-Jurco

Kronwall-Zidlicky
Dekeyser-Quincey
Ericsson-Smith

Howard
Mrazek

Weiss and Andersson is healthy scratch.

 

[Chip39]

Is weiss really worse than pookie? He has been scoring more than him or is it just to have the right shot for the pp?

 

[Eye of Ra]

Is weiss really worse than pookie?

Weiss does not strick me as an playoff-player.

Pulk can bring some fresh energy.

 

[Mijatovic]

Babcock hates Weiss. Here is how I would have it

Tatar - Datsyuk - Helm
Abd - Zett - Cole
Nyquist - Sheahan - Pulkinnen
Weiss - Glendening - Miller

Kronwall - Marchenko
DDK - Q
E - Zidlicky

 

[Mijatovic]

Or if Franzen makes it back, swap him with either Pulkinnen/Weiss. Probably Weiss due to Babcock hate.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Babcock hates Weiss. Here is how I would have it

Tatar - Datsyuk - Helm
Abd - Zett - Cole
Nyquist - Sheahan - Pulkinnen
Weiss - Glendening - Miller

Kronwall - Marchenko
DDK - Q
E - Zidlicky

Weiss on a checking-unit? Players on checking-unit is supposed to give energy, not take it. He is so far away from being an energy guy is not even funny....

Jurco have the grit that Weiss lack.

 

[Mijatovic]

I disagree. Jurco has energy but if you fail to control the puck you are less than useless on any line.

 

[Orthodox Caveman]

with Franzen:

Tatar - Datsyuk - Helm
Abdelkader - Zetterberg - Cole
Nyquist - Sheahan - Franzen
Weiss - Glendening - Miller

Kronwall - Zidlicky
Dekeyser - Quincey
Ericsson - Marchenko

 

[DanZ]

Аrpon Basu ‏@ArponBasu 1h1 hour ago
The Detroit Red Wings play a game every second day from March 20 to the end of the season April 11, then start the playoffs. That's tough.

I believe it's a lot of home games and easier matchups though. Could be wrong, that was just my impression.

 

[Luke]

Guys, the Wings estimate Franzen has had 10 concussions over the course of his career.

http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/3/6/8164431/johan-franzen-injury-update-estimated-concussion-totals-in-double-digits

I think he's destined for LTIR unfortunately. This latest concussion was a lovetap and he's been out for almost 10 weeks.