Pre-Game Talk: Toronto vs. Detroit | 7:30 PM ET | FSD

[Liferleafer]

heh seen that movie hundreds times. some of your fan may not like Babcock's style but when executed well it's very tough system to crack for any team. one problem is offensively it's not the most creative system in the world and can grind on players over 82 game schedule. still there's no doubt it works and it is going to change the way leafs fans see the hockey.

hopefully the rivalry doesn't pick up anytime soon. because you guys need to rebuild and we got a cup to win

Judging by the 1st game, we love his style...we owned the possesion stats and outshot the Habs....but as stated before, we just don't have any finish. Good luck tonight guys.

 

[DeYarmond Edison]

Man I would really love for Larkin to score tonight. Could you imagine if he outperforms Eichel and McDavid?

It's doubtful, but still funny to think about.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Let's gooooo

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Let's Go Red Wings almost 8 hours and counting to puck drop.

 

[Yzerman1919*]

I'm in "blue shirt" territory but you know I'm the only guy in red on the subway! LGRW!!!!!

 

[Hammettf2b]

Thinking of pizza for the first game. Maybe some wings as well.

 

[Frk It]

Kronwall-Kindl on the first PP.... interesting.

 

[Vladdy84]

Thinking of pizza for the first game. Maybe some wings as well.

I think everyone is. Making some killer srircha wings and making a fully loaded pizza. Adult beverages may also be consumed. Or rather a couple ginger ales!

 

[Hammettf2b]

Kronwall-Kindl on the first PP.... interesting.

I don't mind it. Kindl can be productive on the PP

 

[Frk It]

I don't mind it. Kindl can be productive on the PP

It's just.... 6 million for Green when he's just being used on 2nd pair and 2nd PP seems odd.

Green is a superior PP player, not sure why he'd not QB'ing a top unit.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Judging by the 1st game, we love his style...we owned the possesion stats and outshot the Habs....but as stated before, we just don't have any finish. Good luck tonight guys.

I think I figured out your problem.

 

[Vladdy84]

So Smith and Green on the 2nd unit!?

 

[Frk It]

So Smith and Green on the 2nd unit!?

No. Green and Richards on the point. Should be first unit IMO.

 

[Hammettf2b]

It's just.... 6 million for Green when he's just being used on 2nd pair and 2nd PP seems odd.

Green is a superior PP player, not sure why he'd not QB'ing a top unit.

I would assume Blash wants him to lead the second unit so both units have a good chance of scoring.

 

[Frk It]

I would assume Blash wants him to lead the second unit so both units have a good chance of scoring.

Right, but you flop Kronwall and Green and you still accomplish that, while having the better offensive player on the top unit.

We'll see. Nothing is set in stone.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Right, but you flop Kronwall and Green and you still accomplish that, while having the better offensive player on the top unit.

True. Honestly it doesn't really matter to me. I like that there is one good QB on each unit. Now all we need is to get Pulks in the line up to see how he can handle the PP on a consistent basis.

 

[Hammettf2b]

No. Green and Richards on the point. Should be first unit IMO.

hmmmm... not sure how I feel about both Mule and Abby being on the same PP unit.

 

[ArGarBarGar]

Right, but you flop Kronwall and Green and you still accomplish that, while having the better offensive player on the top unit.

We'll see. Nothing is set in stone.

I think over time Green will get more looks on the first PP.

Might as well stick with guys who are more familiar on the first unit. Chemistry is good to have on the powerplay.

 

[Vladdy84]

hmmmm... not sure how I feel about both Mule and Abby being on the same PP unit.

I feel the same way. But it allows Mule to snipe and avoid physical contact in the net front role.

 

[Frk It]

I think over time Green will get more looks on the first PP.

Might as well stick with guys who are more familiar on the first unit. Chemistry is good to have on the powerplay.

I do too. Just surprising that with the contract he got he wasn't given it from the start to me.

 

[Frk It]

I feel the same way. But it allows Mule to snipe and avoid physical contact in the net front role.

Franzen is a also great passer, IMO. Sees the ice very well on the PP. Does a good job of finding soft spots too.

 

[opivy]

Green-Kindl screams SHG to me.

 

[Fugu]

Someone put up the GDT already!

 

[Redwingsfan]

Thinking of pizza for the first game. Maybe some wings as well.

I think everyone is. Making some killer srircha wings and making a fully loaded pizza. Adult beverages may also be consumed. Or rather a couple ginger ales!

That stuff will kill you. This is where its at!