Better Nate Than Lever: DVR GDT

[Eddie_Shack]

I know it was yesterday, but I'm watching today.

CHI VS. DET

Attention Jonathon Ericsson: I know you felt bad about that horrible giveaway, but the solution is not to attempt to ride Kopecky around the ice like a dog sled.

Emmerton! A first NHL goal is a first NHL goal, regardless of how cheap it is.

Mursak is looking like someone who is ready for the NHL. He's fast as hell, dangerous in the attacking zone, he knows how to get into open spaces, and he back checks with the best of him. I try not to get too high on guys who only have a few games under their belt, but he's already looking like a complete two way player. I think with increased experience and ice time, the production will come. If he keeps it up, I don't see Flip getting offered much of a contract, not after the $3M a year debacle.

I love a game with few whistles. Let the guys play, and the game really picks up speed.

Sunglasses at a hockey game?

Do you think Ken Danials wraps a warm towel around his neck and drinks a cup of tea before each game?




....more to come...

 

[Eddie_Shack]

I agree with Ken and Mick; white at home, dark on the road is the way to go. ESPECIALLY with these two teams, if it's right it's right, and this is right.

I'm loving the speed of these kids. Helm, Mursak, they just light it up out there. Throw Eaves and Draper into the mix and it's hard to handle the forecheck.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Abdelkador, you little shit... I would hate you so much if you weren't a Red Wing.. at least you fight.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Nice deflection, but did I see a kicking motion? Can't fault Howie on that one, but where was Salei with the cross check?

 

[esls79]

Is Tatar still with the big club? Haven't seen a Wings game in awhile.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Tatar was just sent down to Grand Rapids, Emmerton was brought up. I think he could have used a little more time in Detroit while they are battling injuries, but Holland probably won't give him a full time shot for another year or two. Emmerton hasn't been up yet, it was time to see what he could do. It's always hard to predict how players will pan out, but Tatar could easily be a steal.

Either way with his speed, shiftiness, and puck skills he is a very fun player to watch.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Damn, Stalberg sure has some wheels on him.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

I take that back, Esls.. I thought I heard them say on pregame that he was sent down, but he just had a scoring chance. He's been pretty invisible compared to the last few games, but consistency isn't something I worry about with kids from GR. It'll come.

The second sucked... a rush leads to a post, which leads to another rush and a goal. The Hawks really shut it down after that goal, bogging down the neutral zone and slowing the pace down.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Sorry Helm, you have to get rid of the puck sooner than that, you're not at Zetterberg's level yet.

 

[Eddie_Shack]

Well this one went into the shitter fast. Blackhawks are looking good, if they get 100% healthy they could go on quite a tear down the stretch. Detroit has really been shaky lately, lots of blowing leads, overtime, and shootouts. Hopefully this has more to do with injuries and parity than a trend.