Red Wings’ Alex Nedeljkovic goes to Grand Rapids for conditioning

[norrisnick]

Yeah, but still, you can't just take small sample sizes and say all are bad. All NHL goalies have good months and bad months. They should always be analyzed on long run. We can take 2-year sample size and Husso beats Ned easily.

You what?

 

[Detroit Knights]

Same here, One of the Griffin insiders said he looks very sluggish and really not totally engaged.

I'm confident that if it isn't a conditioning issue, then it's him not caring because the AHL is not his "caliber" and he is just buying his time until he returns to NHL.

Unfortunately for him, DET can make him stay in GR for a very long time.

 

[jaster]

Yeah, but still, you can't just take small sample sizes and say "all are bad" or "good months won't count".

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Very funny, how Ned looked good again on the Griffins. Chaos "Ben Simon" defensive system, losing hockey, guy shines there. Not a fit for any winning team on the long run.

You started off so strong, Henkka

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

I'm confident that if it isn't a conditioning issue, then it's him not caring because the AHL is not his "caliber" and he is just buying his time until he returns to NHL.

Unfortunately for him, DET can make him stay in GR for a very long time.

That very well could be, Pretty sure if it were me. I'd feel the same way about playing in the AHL.

 

[norrisnick]

That very well could be, Pretty sure if it were me. I'd feel the same way about playing in the AHL.

That's probably why you're not a world class athlete.

 

[jaster]

That's probably why you're not a world class athlete.

Hey dude, just back off and let people project their entitlement on to these professional hockey players. Like, yeah, man, if I were an NHLer I wouldn't take shit from none of those coaches, I'd tell them where to go! Yeah!

Kinda reminds me of people who are like, "man, the military couldn't handle me, I'd punch out those drill sergeants in basic training as soon as they started yelling at me!"

 

[Gniwder]

That's probably why you're not a world class athlete.

I'm sure that's the only reason, lol.

 

[SoupNazi]

@jaster

There's a Nickelback joke in here somewhere.

 

[norrisnick]

There's a Nickelback joke in here somewhere.

There's a Nickelback joke everywhere.

 

[Perfect Human]

2gp, 59 SA, 3 GA, 1.51 GAA, 0.952 %

 

[14ari13]

2gp, 59 SA, 3 GA, 1.51 GAA, 0.952 %

Is he 2-0?

 

[Perfect Human]

Is he 2-0?

yes

 

[GoBoltz56]

So we've confirmed he's good at minor league hockey. Now what?

 

[Oddbob]

Well at least one goalie can play well in GR, those two Euro guys certainly couldn't stop a beachball.

 

[nhlisawesome]

Well at least one goalie can play well in GR, those two Euro guys certainly couldn't stop a beachball.

neither could the big ol' Canadian boy

 

[Killerjas]

Cossa who? We got Nedeljkovic!

 

[Henkka]

So we've confirmed he's good at minor league hockey. Now what?

Good goaltender behind a chaos defence,

 

[gritdash60]

Wings have shit defence, it's not rocket science. Not ned's fault either.

neither could the big ol' Canadian boy

Soft euros don't even throw their body around!

 

[Gniwder]

So we've confirmed he's good at minor league hockey. Now what?

That's actually a legit question. If he plays well in his third game I'm sure he'll get another start for the Wings.

I'm guessing Elmer gets sent down if they need roster space.

 

[Perfect Human]

2-0-1; 1.63 GAA; 0.950 SV%; 5 GA on 100 shots

He is indeed a very good AHL goalie.

 

[Gniwder]

2-0-1; 1.63 GAA; 0.950 SV%; 5 GA on 100 shots

He is indeed a very good AHL goalie.

.... and I was right, ELmer sent down because Ned had a good 3rd game.

The question will be if Zadina or Bergy get sent down next. Joey is playing center so he won't get sent down. Zadina will get a conditioning stint either way.

 

[14ari13]

.... and I was right, ELmer sent down because Ned had a good 3rd game.

The question will be if Zadina or Bergy get sent down next. Joey is playing center so he won't get sent down. Zadina will get a conditioning stint either way.

I don't see what's the big deal about being sent down for a week or a month.

 

[Pavels Dog]

So we've confirmed he's good at minor league hockey. Now what?

He has shown that he can be good in the NHL too. So giving him more chances seems reasonable.

 

[sepster]

I'm trying to figure out why Zadina is being penciled in for a roster spot? He was a healthy scratch at the start of the season. only got into the lineup due to injuries, and then proceeded to produce absolutely nothing. Sure, Wings have to make a roster decision when Bertuzzi is ready, but Zadina, there is no reason he should be bumping anyone off the roster.

 

[Mister Ed]

I'm trying to figure out why Zadina is being penciled in for a roster spot? He was a healthy scratch at the start of the season. only got into the lineup due to injuries, and then proceeded to produce absolutely nothing. Sure, Wings have to make a roster decision when Bertuzzi is ready, but Zadina, there is no reason he should be bumping anyone off the roster.

Zadina was signed this off-season for a 3 year deal and will still be a RFA after the deal ends, that's the only thing, for me, that is putting him ahead of Erne in terms of waivers. Erne is a UFA in the summer.

Zadina has been lapped by Berggren in terms of utility, potential, fit in the lineup. He's redundant in my books.