He looked pretty comfortable to me.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.
Agreed. Pulu looks like a 2nd/3rd line tweener at best to me. It's best to trade him while his value is high. Nonetheless, he is small, slow (don't try and say otherwise) winger. There is no room for him here with already smallish forwards in Nyquist and Tatar, and other young talent such as Jurco, Mantha, etc.
I understand why people like Pulu. He has very good offensive instincts, and a great shot. I just believe his size and lack of speed will hold him back a great deal at this level.
Do people not understand how Detroit develops prospects. Holland wasn't attempting to deal Pulkkinen just for the sake of dealing him. He has been progressing well during his call up. How many prospects get brought up and light the world on fire. Both Nyquist and Tatar had their struggles but look what a little patience does. Heck there were many calling for Datsyuks head years back when he wasn't performing in the playoffs.
All I'm saying is let these guys learn to play in the NHL before we call them washed up. Just glad management isn't as knee jerk as some fans are around here.
Amen. Considering that, I'm glad that I landed up with the Wings and not elsewhere. Patience isn't always easy, but their drafting and development history speaks for itself.
Wow, I don't agree with any of this at all.
Compared to someone like Nyquist (for example) Pukkinen has better offensive instincts, is a better shooter, is a better passer, is stronger, and is more physical.
I really think people are underrating Pulkkinen. He didn't look slow or even close to slow in his time up with the Wings IMO.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.
Pulkinnen is going to be a great scorer in this league. I would be crazy upset if they traded him. The wings haven't had a player like this since Brett Hull. He shoots from everywhere and the kid wants the puck. I love watching him tap his stick. He loves to score and it would not shock me if he puts up 40 goals in a season in the future.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.
Hat trick in his first game in GR. Retakes lead for goals and for points in the AHL.
Pulks this year makes Jurco expendable.... since Mantha is a RW too. And with Cole replacing Franzen... if Franzen comes back Jurco will have to go, period.
Pukes was sent down because no one wanted to trade for him. Hopefully Holland gets rid of him during the draft and gets a decent RD in return.