GDT: Rangers at Wings | February 23

[SoupNazi]

Need to keep winning.

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[JediOrderPizza]

Hopefully Raymond is back, and Larkin doesn't get a suspension. I'd keep Vrana in and sit out Sunny if Raymond is indeed returning.

 

[norrisnick]

Hopefully Raymond is back, and Larkin doesn't get a suspension. I'd keep Vrana in and sit out Sunny if Raymond is indeed returning.

Has there been an update on Fabbri?

 

[JediOrderPizza]

Has there been an update on Fabbri?

Haven't seen anything.

 

[datsyukfan]

If Raymond is back and Fabbri is good to go I would scratch Kubalik for Raymond and then scratch Sunny for Zadina. Would have to also waive someone and I think it has to be a d-man (hagg, lindstrom, osterle). Would like to see these lines:

Bert-Larkin-Berggren
Vrana-Copp-Raymond
Fabbri-Veleno- Perron
Zadina-Suter-Rass

Line 1: I think for the 1st line Berggren could be a guy that can find both Larkin and Bert and hopefully they can capitalize on his great feeds.

Line 2: intrigued by a Raymond and vrana pairing and I think have a pivot in Copp with size and good defensive play is a good fit

Line 3: this line could feed off of 3rd pairing D and maybe other teams 4th lines. Have energy with Veleno and Fabbri and then veteran guy in perron who is good at puck protecting.

Line 4: Suter has been super solid and him and Zadina have been good together. I think using Rass here gives a similar look to what Sunny does there but it’s an upgraded look. Again I think they can take advantage of other teams bottom line and bottom pairing

 

[Henkka]

We need REVENGE after that 8-2 EMBARRAsSMENT.

 

[lhsgolf19]

Fine for Larkin, No suspension

 

[NickH8]

Fine for Larkin, No suspension

If this was consistently how it was punished I'd have no issue. Accident or not you're responsible for your stick.

It's the inconsistencies that bug me

 

[SoupNazi]

If this was consistently how it was punished I'd have no issue. Accident or not you're responsible for your stick.

It's the inconsistencies that bug me

Yeah, that's my problem with it. That stuff doesn't always get fined.

 

[DoMakc]

Fine for Larkin, No suspension

Well there goes the hope of signing him for under 9 millions.

 

[izlez]

Well there goes the hope of signing him for under 9 millions.

$9.005 million?

Does the league ever hand out fines LESS than the maximum allowable amount?

 

[SoupNazi]

Does the league ever hand out fines LESS than the maximum allowable amount?

Can't say I've ever seen that.

 

[norrisnick]

NHL fines need to be percentage based. $5K hurts a guy making league min, but does nothing for the guys at the top.

Take a page out of Finland's speeding tickets.

 

[jaster]

NHL fines need to be percentage based. $5K hurts a guy making league min, but does nothing for the guys at the top.

Take a page out of Finland's speeding tickets.

I'd be fine with that.

 

[norrisnick]

I'd be fine with that.

In talking over the fine, I have arrived at the perfect maximum fine amount. Whatever salary would be lost if said player was suspended 1 game. So you can punish a player financially up to the point that would equate to a 1 game suspension. Because any bigger punishment would include missing time and that missing time has a fine baked in anyway.

 

[TheOtherOne]

In talking over the fine, I have arrived at the perfect maximum fine amount. Whatever salary would be lost if said player was suspended 1 game. So you can punish a player financially up to the point that would equate to a 1 game suspension. Because any bigger punishment would include missing time and that missing time has a fine baked in anyway.

I find your fine to be fine.

 

[raymond23]

LETS GO RED WINGS

I BELIEVE

 

[lilidk]

If Raymond plays , l believe Berggren will sits . Another must win game

 

[Detroit Knights]

If Raymond plays , l believe Berggren will sits . Another must win game

Why would Berggren sit? He's pretty important lately..

 

[NickH8]

LETS GO RED WINGS

I BELIEVE

I BELIEVE

 

[lilidk]

Why would Berggren sit? He's pretty important lately..

He played less than anyone else last game.

 

[Henkka]

Raymond can stay sidelined, because we have seen the best Red Wings hockey without him, since he arrived to Detroit.

That's the unpleasant truth. It's like a climate change. You don't want to admit that.

I wouldn't put him back until there's an injury.

 

[saska sault]

Raymond can stay sidelined, because we have seen the best Red Wings hockey without him, since he arrived to Detroit.

That's the unpleasant truth. It's like a climate change. You don't want to admit that.

I wouldn't put him back until there's an injury.

I think that's just a coincidence, Raymond is a positive for this team even if some fan thinks Bergs is the better player.. Raymond still is a big piece for us. Need him healthy and productive for the stretch run more than Zadina or Vrana.

 

[jkutswings]

Raymond can stay sidelined, because we have seen the best Red Wings hockey without him, since he arrived to Detroit.

That's the unpleasant truth. It's like a climate change. You don't want to admit that.

I wouldn't put him back until there's an injury.

Imagine where things would be if Holland did that to Larkin during his sophomore slump.

Raymond is a talented kid who will work through any struggles and develop into a very good player. If he was downright horrendous this year and outright costing the team games, that's one thing. But this year is all about improving on the backs of the young players, and it's ok if he needs time to get there.

 

[GreatGordie9]

The big concern I have is that the team may not respond well after a long road trip. Most teams struggle at least the first game back. Keep our fingers crossed.