Speculation: What if Riley Sheahan wasn't the world's drunkest Teletubby for Halloween?

[Run the Jewels]

Would he be in Detroit right now playing for the Red Wings? I can understand management wanting to make sure he is mature enough to handle his responsibilities within the organization. So this isn't a criticism of Ken Holland. However with Cleary and Abdelkader skating in the top 6 it's obvious a big body like Sheahan who was drafted to be a scoring line forward would typically get strong consideration for getting a call up with Sammy, Bert and Mule out of the lineup. Cleary and Abby, as we all know, are not skilled enough to be scoring line forwards.

It's obvious we have a lot of small forwards who like to do a "fly by" in front of the net but will not sit there, where the cookies are plentiful. Abby to his credit does take a beating in front of the net. Cleary is a fly by specialist. Brunner can find open ice when it's available but he cannot plant himself in front of the net. Andersson is a budding net front guy on the second power play unit but he's not a scoring line forward.

Here's hoping that if the organization feels like Sheahan has learned his lesson that they'll give him a chance to help out the big club during this incredible rash of injuries.

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[Henkka]

It's others turn first. Sheahan is a "freshman" in our Hockey College (called the Griffins), and his time will come later (next season).

That incident was basicly the best that did happen for him. It was a wakeup call and he has turned everything around since. If that incident would not have happened, he would be still drinking and driving drunk somewhere and ruining his career totally.

 

[Huddy*]

His incident has to be one of the funniest moments ever for a hockey fan

 

[icKx]

Would he be in Detroit right now playing for the Red Wings? I can understand management wanting to make sure he is mature enough to handle his responsibilities within the organization. So this isn't a criticism of Ken Holland. However with Cleary and Abdelkader skating in the top 6 it's obvious a big body like Sheahan who was drafted to be a scoring line forward would typically get strong consideration for getting a call up with Sammy, Bert and Mule out of the lineup. Cleary and Abby, as we all know, are not skilled enough to be scoring line forwards.

Thing is, the coach does not agree.

Babcock had Abby centering the 2nd line in the '11 playoffs ffs.

 

[Run the Jewels]

That incident was basicly the best that did happen for him. It was a wakeup call and he has turned everything around since. If that incident would not have happened, he would be still drinking and driving drunk somewhere and ruining his career totally.

I agree with this, he seems to have really turned his career around since the incident. I am impressed with his turnaround and am pulling for him.

 

[Animus]

His incident has to be one of the funniest moments ever for a hockey fan

There are many funny hockey moments (many of Patrick Kane's come to mind) but this one is GOOD!

Btw...I about died at the title

Sheahan will get his time next year along with Nyquist. This year it's Tatar and Andersson. Though I do think he makes the team in the future.

 

[joe89]

I really don't think so. His start was slow and every callup(Nyquist, Tatar, Andersson) earned it over Sheahan. I'm sure Sheahan would've been next in line, but not ahead of that trio. If Ferraro was called up over him, then I'd speculate.

 

[newfy]

Sheahan wouldnt because that wake uup call he got made him start putting up points and playing better

 

[RedMenace]

Nah, he wouldn't be up this year regardless of the DTT incident.

I mean, barring injur... er, MORE injuries, or the Griffins missing the playoffs, the first really good look he'll get is next year in camp; I wouldn't be surprised to see Sheahan and Ferraro get serious consideration for Wings' roster spots.

 

[Henkka]

Nah, he wouldn't be up this year regardless of the DTT incident.

I mean, barring injur... er, MORE injuries, or the Griffins missing the playoffs, the first really good look he'll get is next year in camp; I wouldn't be surprised to see Sheahan and Ferraro get serious consideration for Wings' roster spots.

At next season they are those temporary replacements for Bertuzzi and Samuelsson, if either one isn't healthy. Kind of 80% Tuzzi+Sammy and 20% of Sheahan&Ferraro.

When Tuzzi and Sammy are gone after 2014, we take the kids in full-time.

 

[SoupNazi]

I really don't think so. His start was slow and every callup(Nyquist, Tatar, Andersson) earned it over Sheahan. I'm sure Sheahan would've been next in line, but not ahead of that trio. If Ferraro was called up over him, then I'd speculate.

I agree completely. Sheahan is probably fourth on the forward call-up pecking order, behind those three. Ferraro is fifth, I'd guess.

Besides, even if he is a big body, Babcock will stick him on the 4th line for six minutes of IT a night.

 

[Bench]

Besides, even if he is a big body, Babcock will stick him on the 4th line for six minutes of IT a night.

This homer cheerleader attitude of yours is getting out of hand. Hit the subforum titled Bastion of Optimism, pronto.

 

[SoupNazi]

This homer cheerleader attitude of yours is getting out of hand. Hit the subforum titled Bastion of Optimism, pronto.

You know me! A tireless homer!

 

[fimoknete]

At next season they are those temporary replacements for Bertuzzi and Samuelsson, if either one isn't healthy. Kind of 80% Tuzzi+Sammy and 20% of Sheahan&Ferraro.

When Tuzzi and Sammy are gone after 2014, we take the kids in full-time.

not if holland find some 38 year old replacements in 2014 for bert and sammy. by the way. who will turn 38 in 2014?

 

[sepster]

Thing is, the coach does not agree.

Babcock had Abby centering the 2nd line in the '11 playoffs ffs.

Abdelkader showed more in College, GR and his first couple of games with Detroit than Sheahan has to this point, so if Abdelkader isn't skilled enough to play in a scoring role I don't know what Sheahan has done to show that he is?

 

[Henkka]

not if holland find some 38 year old replacements in 2014 for bert and sammy. by the way. who will turn 38 in 2014?

This will be different situation with them. We don't have to sign veterans in front of them to control their caphits after ELC, because first of all, Sheahan and Ferraro are defensive line players, and second, the 1st wave of prospects (Nyquist & Tatar) will also control it. The first wave needed those old goats to eat their icetime, and keep them developing full time at minors and burn the ELC years away. This is pretty clear plan that we are experimenting right now, and it leads Red Wings very caphit controlled and young roster in few years.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

I really don't think so. His start was slow and every callup(Nyquist, Tatar, Andersson) earned it over Sheahan. I'm sure Sheahan would've been next in line, but not ahead of that trio. If Ferraro was called up over him, then I'd speculate.

Listen I know he is out of options down there after this year, but Sheahan deserved the call over Andersson on play. So I disagree with that a little bit, although I know why Andersson is up and I understand the decision by the GM and it helps Babcock has been openly in Joakim's camp for a while.

Abdelkader showed more in College, GR and his first couple of games with Detroit than Sheahan has to this point, so if Abdelkader isn't skilled enough to play in a scoring role I don't know what Sheahan has done to show that he is?

Sheahan is a much better skater and has a better release. His tools are better when you watch him. Of course I think Abdelkader can be better offensively as the net guy on a good line but that hasn't shown as much here as I hoped. Still think with Mule out Gator is our best net front option.

Sheahan is actually pretty good at the net front as well. Like I said the big difference is the tool box, he is not quite as gritty but he has a lot of things that really jump out when you watch him play.

He is scoring in the same ballpark as a lot of other impressive first round picks in their first seasons in the AHL.

Sheahan with each promotion of linemates appears to be a guy that gets better as the talent around him gets better will be interesting to track going forward. I just think he has impressed me everytime I watch.

 

[Syckle78]

This homer cheerleader attitude of yours is getting out of hand. Hit the subforum titled Bastion of Optimism, pronto.

I laughed.

 

[RedWinger10]

It's others turn first. Sheahan is a "freshman" in our Hockey College (called the Griffins), and his time will come later (next season).

That incident was basicly the best that did happen for him. It was a wakeup call and he has turned everything around since. If that incident would not have happened, he would be still drinking and driving drunk somewhere and ruining his career totally.

Couldn't have said it better.

 

[RedWinger10]

By the way...best thread title ever! hahaha

 

[RedMenace]

At next season they are those temporary replacements for Bertuzzi and Samuelsson, if either one isn't healthy. Kind of 80% Tuzzi+Sammy and 20% of Sheahan&Ferraro.

When Tuzzi and Sammy are gone after 2014, we take the kids in full-time.

Well yeah, barring some sort of miracle -- like absolutely killing it in camp -- they'll likely be the first forward call-ups.

This homer cheerleader attitude of yours is getting out of hand. Hit the subforum titled Bastion of Optimism, pronto.

Come on, man.

 

[Run the Jewels]

Abdelkader showed more in College, GR and his first couple of games with Detroit than Sheahan has to this point, so if Abdelkader isn't skilled enough to play in a scoring role I don't know what Sheahan has done to show that he is?

In my ideal world Cleary would get bumped down and Pav would center Sheahan and Abdelkader. We know #13 likes having a big body on his line to open up some space on the ice. All Cleary really does on Pavs' line is dig the puck out of the corners. Sheahan could do that and would add more of a net front presence and a guy who can shoot the puck. Sheahan's offense has started to thaw out this season now that he's no longer at Notre Dame. Imagine putting him a line with Datsyuk. It would be like going from driving a Smart Car to driving a Ferarri 458.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

In my ideal world Cleary would get bumped down and Pav would center Sheahan and Abdelkader. We know #13 likes having a big body on his line to open up some space on the ice. All Cleary really does on Pavs' line is dig the puck out of the corners. Sheahan could do that and would add more of a net front presence and a guy who can shoot the puck. Sheahan's offense has started to thaw out this season now that he's no longer at Notre Dame. Imagine putting him a line with Datsyuk. It would be like going from driving a Smart Car to driving a Ferarri 458.

Sheahan almost never loses board battles, when you watch the Griffins that is one of his most impressive qualities.