GDT: Red Wings @ Calgary Flames - 9:00 EST

[Ezekial]

NOTE: Wilson did not practice yesterday - skated today rotating with Booth. Blash says GTD - Wilson thinks he can go.




5 game home-stand and 8 of the next 10 are home after this game.

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[TheMule93]

Has the Tatar-Zetterberg-Nyquist-Abdelkader-Kronwall PP unit scored a goal yet this year? I legitimately can only remember goals from our second unit. They must have, right?

 

[Ezekial]

Has the Tatar-Zetterberg-Nyquist-Abdelkader-Kronwall PP unit scored a goal yet this year? I legitimately can only remember goals from our second unit. They must have, right?

Yea, they scored against Tampa on the 6 on 5. Nielsen.

Hank has 2 PPA and Kronner has a PPA so maybe that specific unit has has at least 1 one at 5 on 4. Coulda been with Daley though.



EDIT: Just looked

 

[Hammettf2b]

I know Blash said he wasnt going to be changing the lines again anytime soon, but its nice to see AA at the center position. Hopefully it boosts Frk's contributions 5v5. Wonder what the minutes will look like for that line. Also, Abby back in the top-6, yuck

 

[Ezekial]

I know Blash said he wasnt going to be changing the lines again anytime soon, but its nice to see AA at the center position. Hopefully it boosts Frk's contributions 5v5. Wonder what the minutes will look like for that line. Also, Abby back in the top-6, yuck

Same lines as last game. Frk only played 10.5 mins (8.5 ES) and AA 12.5 (10.5 ES).

 

[theYman]

I hope Mrazek's last game is a sign of things to come. Abby on that 2nd line? Wtf? Feel bad for Larkin. AA is centering 4th line? Guess the Blash blender is in full force again.

 

[Ezekial]

I hope Mrazek's last game is a sign of things to come. Abby on that 2nd line? Wtf? Feel bad for Larkin. AA is centering 4th line? Guess the Blash blender is in full force again.

They're the same lines as last game.

 

[Hatter of the Beach]

Hope AA’s line gets some more ice time this game. He’s been playing better than the scoresheet indicates.

 

[Lampedampe]

Alright... Why is AA on the 4th line?

 

[Ezekial]

Alright... Why is AA on the 4th line?

Blashill wants him to get time at Center, and he's not going to displace Z, Larkin, or Nielsen.

 

[Lampedampe]

Blashill wants him to get time at Center, and he's not going to displace Z, Larkin, or Nielsen.

Well alright, that actually makes sense.

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

Alright... Why is AA on the 4th line?

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n...ndreas-athanasious-best-attributes/844456001/

 

[TheMule93]

I just hope AA playing on the "4th line" doesn't mean his minutes get significantly reduced

 

[Rzombo4 prez]

I just hope AA playing on the "4th line" doesn't mean his minutes get significantly reduced

That is always the concern when you start talking about matching lines. I think the fourth line has enough skill to be offensively impactful, but Blash can't go overboard with the matching.

 

[aar000n]

Has the Tatar-Zetterberg-Nyquist-Abdelkader-Kronwall PP unit scored a goal yet this year? I legitimately can only remember goals from our second unit. They must have, right?

our second unit is our first but blashill is to stupid to know that.

 

[Powerslave]

our second unit is our first but Trashill is to stupid to know that.

Here... fixed it for ya.

 

[Ezekial]

our second unit is our first but blashill is to stupid to know that.

As much fun as it is to bash Blashill that unit has led PP time the last 3 games.

 

[TheMule93]

Flames really need to return to their 80s jerseys

 

[aar000n]

How do you pick one guy out when both are going back and forth?

 

[Ezekial]

Mrazek playing with confidence tonight apparently.

 

[TheMule93]

Saddledome and LCA the only two arenas who can go to a wider 100 ft ice. Very interesting.

 

[RedWingzz]

How dumb does Vegas feel for passing on Mrazek? I know, it's early, but he looks in the zone again. I really hope he plays well all year, and we keep him longterm. No doubt about it, he can make saves.

 

[TheMule93]

The kids are buzzing tonight

 

[SoupGuru]

and that's a great example of why you don't forecheck on the PK

 

[RedWingzz]

I love watching Gaudreau play. Oh so smooth.