GDT: Wings at isles 7:00 pm et
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Steve Yzerlland
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Lineup is projected, Wings had a very optional skate and Blash didn't mention anything about the lineup.
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Yep Witkowski should be dressed. This is the exact type of game he was signed for. This week the Isles coach came out and said players have long memories so hes not sure what tonights game will be like. Isles probably have the toughest team in the NHL too, Witkowski is the only guy on Johnston/Martins level and really Johnston would probably eat him for lunch too.
I'm sure Vanek could sit a game
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You have to put more goals in their net than they put in yours. That's basically it. If hitting and banging and being a pest gets you closer to that objective, do it. If it doesn't, like last game, don't.
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Abby and Ehn in top 6. That should alarm you. Blash is an idiot. He'll say something like "I'M just balancing out the lines." Or some shit.
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I think the Bert/Glendening/Rasmussen line has been solid together, they know their role and are effective at it. Vanek has been playing like dogshit and outside of one play and pass last game he looked terrible - like healthy scratch terrible. I liked what I saw from Ehn on that line last night compared to Vanek, when Blash needed extra offense he switched the two. Ehn is willing to go to the dirty areas and try to get the puck, AA being freed up from that opens him up and Nielsen isn't very effective at it unless he's second man in, Vanek has been useless for the most part.
I'm fine with it. Our roster is devoid of talent especially with Mantha and (can't believe I'm listing him in this criteria but..) Helm out. Sometimes you need a guy that will lay the body [more specific to Abby] and go into dirty areas to compliment finesse players.
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That didn't block Abdelkader from being on the first line.
There's a huge difference between the two.
Abby has low hockey ability but has the willingness to bang and do the complimentary things. Vanek floats, is slower than molasses, and only hits the boards when it's convenient to him
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That alludes to my first line. The willingness to do things is more important than natural hockey ability. The willingness to do things is what has this team overachieving - that and goalie play. Larkin has both, ability and drive.
Edit: Oh shit, I kinda misinterpreted your post.
If I was Blashill - I would be sitting Vanek for Witter tonight.
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