Confirmed with Link: Wings name 23-Man Roster

[NickH8]

There are gonna be changes before Game 1.

And game 1's roster is gonna be changed a week in. Like Lalonde said, it's a fluid situation especially with the luxury of GR being so close. Realistically we have like 27-28 guys who can really play.

 

[MBH]

That's a pretty slow line. Sundqvist is probably the best skater of the trio, and that's saying something. It's hard to rush passes and cause hell on the forecheck if you can't catch up to the other team.

The line I suggest?
Erne is fast. Sundqvist is already a proven forechecker.
Half the battle in forechecking is desire.
That Islanders line of Casey Cizikas, Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin wasn't fast. But they were a great grinding line.

 

[odin1981]

Congratulations Elmer, hope he takes his spot, makes his case, and takes off running with the opportunity.

 

[Gniwder]

It's only a matter of time before Erne and Suter play shitty enough to be benched, and for Sundqvist to get injured. But we'll see how Sadina responds to being benched.

I can't remember, but did Blashill ever healthy scratch Sadina?

Yes, but it was like 2 or 3 games IIRC

Blashill explains why Zadina was healthy scratch vs. Sharks

Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill explains why forward Filip Zadina was a healthy scratch against the San Jose Sharks.

news.yahoo.com

Zadina, damn it, the Z is for zero. Or at least we can go back to Zadi-not and Vele-not. That was a funny moment in a GDT last season.

 

[DamonDRW]

Why do we still keep playing Oesterle? Honestly, he is the worst D I've seen in a long while - slow, not positionally sound, afraid to take constructive actions, etc.

 

[kliq]

Why do we still keep playing Oesterle? Honestly, he is the worst D I've seen in a long while - slow, not positionally sound, afraid to take constructive actions, etc.

Not that I am a huge fan or anything, but he's our 7th D-man. A guy who sits in the press box who can jump in when someone is banged up, but were not hurting his "development" by sitting him. He's like Biega, perfect guy for that role.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Yes, but it was like 2 or 3 games IIRC

Blashill explains why Zadina was healthy scratch vs. Sharks

Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill explains why forward Filip Zadina was a healthy scratch against the San Jose Sharks.

news.yahoo.com

Zadina, damn it, the Z is for zero. Or at least we can go back to Zadi-not and Vele-not. That was a funny moment in a GDT last season.

I like Sadina. Because he’s going to be a sad boy from riding the pine so much.

 

[Pizza!Pizza!]

Trade Zadina to the KHL and get old Datsyuk back.

 

[Gniwder]

I like Sadina. Because he’s going to be a sad boy from riding the pine so much.

Oh I got it, I like Z for zero better.

It'll be funny if he rides the bench after people said he was worth $2M last season, lol. Stevie will have to eat half of it if he wants to trade Sad Flip.

 

[Ricelund]

From HSJ:

Derek Lalonde emphatically put Monday afternoon's roster finalization in its place.

"Everyone makes such a big deal on this day of who made the team," the first-year head coach of the Detroit Red Wings said. "I don’t understand, I’ve never understood, the black-and-white 'making the team.' "

It is a big deal for the bean counters across the NHL, because teams have to be down to just 23 players on their roster while salary-cap compliant ahead of the deadline. But otherwise Lalonde is right: Being on the roster Monday doesn't mean being on it Friday, when the Wings open the season.

"There’s still a little evaluation going on," Lalonde said. "We're a new staff."

 

[Henkka]

From HSJ:

My god. Hopefully also Detroit beat writers finally learn that thing, which has been obvious for years.

It's those damn reporters who will create this all madness "who will make the team or not", when they are waiting for their scoop or story. They like to write a story. Who made the team?

Then a guy like Veleno makes the team and after few days he is sent to GR and Givani called back. There goes the "story" on toilet.

 

[sepster]

Yes, but it was like 2 or 3 games IIRC

Blashill explains why Zadina was healthy scratch vs. Sharks

Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill explains why forward Filip Zadina was a healthy scratch against the San Jose Sharks.

news.yahoo.com

Zadina, damn it, the Z is for zero. Or at least we can go back to Zadi-not and Vele-not. That was a funny moment in a GDT last season.

I'm still partial to Bustina.

 

[Frk It]

Yeah, I don't think the roster they posted yesterday means much. Let's see what kind of movement happens before now and the first game.

 

[The Red Line]

I put forth Zadidn't.

 

[FissionFire]

My thoughts:

1. Veleno will not be a 13/14th forward. He will either play regularly or be in the AHL. Lalonde has said as much already.

2. Zadina probably won’t be the 13/14 either. Max Bultman mentioned he was “hobbled” in practice and his status reflected that.

3. I strongly suspect Soderblom will be in Grand Rapids when the season starts. I think Kubalik plays on that 3rd line in his place with Zadina (if he’s healthy) and Rasmussen. Either Veleno or Givani Smith will play on that 4th line spot.

4. Robert Hagg is atrocious and shouldn’t be anywhere near the top 6 in anything but an emergency basis. Only one of him and Oesterle should be on this roster as the 7D. I don’t think it will be long before someone is up to replace one of them to play the bottom pair. If Walman or Pysyk were healthy they’d both probably replace those two on the roster.

Just my thoughts and hunches.

 

[Holden Caufield]

My thoughts:

1. Veleno will not be a 13/14th forward. He will either play regularly or be in the AHL. Lalonde has said as much already.

2. Zadina probably won’t be the 13/14 either. Max Bultman mentioned he was “hobbled” in practice and his status reflected that.

3. I strongly suspect Soderblom will be in Grand Rapids when the season starts. I think Kubalik plays on that 3rd line in his place with Zadina (if he’s healthy) and Rasmussen. Either Veleno or Givani Smith will play on that 4th line spot.

4. Robert Hagg is atrocious and shouldn’t be anywhere near the top 6 in anything but an emergency basis. Only one of him and Oesterle should be on this roster as the 7D. I don’t think it will be long before someone is up to replace one of them to play the bottom pair. If Walmart or Pysyk were healthy they’d both probably replace those two on the roster.

Just my thoughts and hunches.

Definitely agree with you on Zadina.
No way they sign him to a long term deal and he ends up sitting in the press box.

They fully intend for him to be a top 9 winger.

 

[Pavels Dog]

No way they sign him to a long term deal and he ends up sitting in the press box.

He's the 10th highest paid forward on the team (with only Rasmussen, Raymond, Veleno and Söderblom making less) and 3 years isn't what I'd call a long-term deal.

If his contract is the best argument for playing him, he's in trouble.

 

[sepster]

He's the 10th highest paid forward on the team (with only Rasmussen, Raymond, Veleno and Söderblom making less) and 3 years isn't what I'd call a long-term deal.

If his contract is the best argument for playing him, he's in trouble.

Agreed. His cap hit is 2.2% of the overall roster and is such that it would be inconsequential if he plays or not. In fact, it's a contract that would be relatively easy to move or bury if he's not playing himself into the lineup.

Teams sign players in order to manage assets, not handcuff themselves to a lineup.

 

[Holden Caufield]

He's the 10th highest paid forward on the team (with only Rasmussen, Raymond, Veleno and Söderblom making less) and 3 years isn't what I'd call a long-term deal.

If his contract is the best argument for playing him, he's in trouble.

Yzerman has been fairly reluctant to give term.
The 3 year deal really surprised me.
There are only 2 players (non entry level) who currently have a longer commitment from the franchise.

 

[jaster]

I like that Robert Hagg is becoming a polarizing roster player. Especially with Edvinsson knocking on the door. Guessing Hagg becomes a hot point of discussion in the coming weeks

 

[WaW]

Anyone know when we are supposed to name assistant captains?

 

[MBH]

My thoughts:

1. Veleno will not be a 13/14th forward. He will either play regularly or be in the AHL. Lalonde has said as much already.

2. Zadina probably won’t be the 13/14 either. Max Bultman mentioned he was “hobbled” in practice and his status reflected that.

3. I strongly suspect Soderblom will be in Grand Rapids when the season starts. I think Kubalik plays on that 3rd line in his place with Zadina (if he’s healthy) and Rasmussen. Either Veleno or Givani Smith will play on that 4th line spot.

4. Robert Hagg is atrocious and shouldn’t be anywhere near the top 6 in anything but an emergency basis. Only one of him and Oesterle should be on this roster as the 7D. I don’t think it will be long before someone is up to replace one of them to play the bottom pair. If Walman or Pysyk were healthy they’d both probably replace those two on the roster.

Just my thoughts and hunches.

1. Yep. Unless he can beat Suter or unless someone else gets banged up, he's going to GR.
2. Zadina was already the guy "working in" to the lines before he got the puck to the ankle. Just look at the comments Lalonde made about his play and his puck management. There's no doubt about it.
3. Lalonde hinted pretty strongly that he thinks Soderblom won a spot.
4. Depends which Hagg you get. It depends how good Lalonde is at running a system and getting guys to buy in.

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Anyone know when we are supposed to name assistant captains?

Derek Lalonde said in one of his briefings, That he and Yzerman are in no hurry to name any assistant captains. They're just going to let it play out for a few weeks.

 

[Barry Amsterdam]

1. Yep. Unless he can beat Suter or unless someone else gets banged up, he's going to GR.
2. Zadina was already the

1. Yep. Unless he can beat Suter or unless someone else gets banged up, he's going to GR.
2. Zadina was already the guy "working in" to the lines before he got the puck to the ankle. Just look at the comments Lalonde made about his play and his puck management. There's no doubt about it.
3. Lalonde hinted pretty strongly that he thinks Soderblom won a spot.
4. Depends which Hagg you get. It depends how good Lalonde is at running a system and getting guys to buy in.

What were his comments?

 

[Henkka]

Adam Erne is the only guy who has:
A) played 1-1-3 system for Tampa Bay at 2018-19 season
B) been coached by Lalonde with that new system Wings are pushing in

Jakub Vrana is another guy who has:
A) played 1-1-3 system under Barry Trotz at Capitals

Something to be noted about.