wingsfan_54 10 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) So after game 1 and especially after tonight's performance, I feel something needs to be changed here. We're not playing Red Wings hockey and now we're down 2-0. I believe 1 mistake coming in was benching Draper, he was flying and looking good out there in the Phoenix series(though i realize the whole team was compared to now) but still, I believe his PK, speed, faceoffs and experience would help greatly. I would also break up Datsyuk and Z to get more firepower on 2 diff lines...Also mr. Modano...I believe we need him in there, sure he's aging but I think he would bring more then some ppl currently in the lineup such as eaves or miller. Personally I would take out miller and Hudler cuz he's been doing nothing all series...but i'm not the coach. We need some goal scoring and more pressure then we have, cuz other then the 1st periods and the last 7 mins of gthe 3rd period in game 2, we've been dominated. So with this being said, what is everyone else's thoughts on this? Keep it the way it is or change it up? In the end I believe..go wings go! We have to do our job at home now like they did. Edited May 2, 2011 by wingsfan_54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCaptain19 49 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 split up zetterberg and datsyuk. as awesome as they can be together, we need them on seperate lines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrWings787 11 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 My lines would be Homer-Datsyuk-Cleary Bert-Hank-Franzen Modano-Filp-Abby Helm-Draper-Eaves same d core hudler is having no effect in this series and its time for him to sit, also draper for miller just for a spark, more experience and another face of option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan_54 10 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 I agree with both, I forgot to throw in breaking up Z and datsyuk, I think that would benefit greatly as well..and I like those lines without huds he's done nothing and needs to sit. 1 MrWings787 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Franzen - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Cleary - Filppula - Zetterberg Abdelkader - Helm - Bertuzzi Eaves - Draper - Mursak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,802 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Franzen - Datsyuk - Holmstrom Cleary - Filppula - Zetterberg Abdelkader - Helm - Bertuzzi Eaves - Draper - Mursak But, but where's Hudler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 But, but where's Hudler? After Babs praised him in Game 1, and rightfully so, he sucked early today and ended up with about 8 mins TOI. You know he's a chance to be scratched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Wow... A lines thread not started up by blueadams. Full moon tonight or...? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted May 2, 2011 can't bench all the players that are floating, cause then we'd have 2 or 3 forwards dressing. babcock has to man up and actually send a message with one of his lineup decisions: bench abdelkader. 0 pts, -3, arguably cost the wings both games 1 and 2 because of high-sticking calls in the offensive zone. don't care if you love the guy or hate the guy, he's just a dumb player. only a total moron would take that double minor in game 1 OT and come out and do the exact same thing 3 minutes into game 2. guy's an idiot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 can't bench all the players that are floating, cause then we'd have 2 or 3 forwards dressing. babcock has to man up and actually send a message with one of his lineup decisions: bench abdelkader. 0 pts, -3, arguably cost the wings both games 1 and 2 because of high-sticking calls in the offensive zone. don't care if you love the guy or hate the guy, he's just a dumb player. only a total moron would take that double minor in game 1 OT and come out and do the exact same thing 3 minutes into game 2. guy's an idiot. Yep, and he came out after G1 and spoke to the media about the Wings needing to keep their sticks on the ice. Hilarious Justin! I like the guy, a lot, but man he is dumb out there sometimes. Needs to go back to wing, sucks at centre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stinky fish taco Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Yep, and he came out after G1 and spoke to the media about the Wings needing to keep their sticks on the ice. Hilarious Justin! exactly. imagine that feeling after game 2. cost your team the game, your coach has to talk to the media about needing to "keep our sticks down", obviously specifically referring to your bone-headed play. ...and then you come out and do the exact same thing 3 minutes into the next game? that takes a special kind of moron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Tatar-Datsyuk-Franzen Cleary-Zetterberg-Nyquist Pulkkinen-Jarnkrok-Mursak Raedeke-Helm-Callahan Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Smith-Lashoff Howard 1 Chris Avram reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie_Wing 354 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Tatar-Datsyuk-Franzen Cleary-Zetterberg-Nyquist Pulkkinen-Jarnkrok-Mursak Raedeke-Helm-Callahan Lidstrom-Rafalski Kronwall-Stuart Smith-Lashoff Howard Exciting!! You forgot Aubry though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lookalive07 251 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Zetterberg - Helm - Holmstrom Cleary - Datsyuk - Hudler Bertuzzi - Filppula - Franzen Eaves - Draper - Miller In no particular order. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 bright spot: Wings lost 2 games playing like garbage and both games were only 1 goal deficits. If the Wings play like we know they can they can turn this series around, a little line juggling and some motivation from the veterans/leaders to jump start a come back. GO WINGS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Unless Franzen's ankle gets worse, no lineup changes. The effort has been there the past 2 games, just San Jose is also a very good team and we've been on the short end of the stick twice by just a goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Exciting!! You forgot Aubry though! No I didn't. I definitely gave him plenty of consideration. I just thought that if he was going to be in the lineup that I wanted him to play center. Unless we want Hank and Pasha together then I don't really know where to fit him. And lately the Euro Twins have been in a coma and it doesn't seem as if they'll come out of it any time soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt198913 932 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Filpula Datsyuk Homstrom Cleary Zetterberg Franzen Abdelkader Helm Hudler Bertuzzi Draper Eaves/Miller/Modano I think we are really missing a shoot first mentality on the PP right now Mo would bring that playing the point. Toss up though our Pk hasnt been that bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Sigh... I've ragged on Modano big time... But if Babs were to consider the idea, perhaps it might look something like this: Modano-Datsyuk-Holmstrom Franzen-Zetterberg-Cleary Hudler-Filppula-Bertuzzi Draper-Helm-Eaves 1 Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YzerPucks19 4 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Wings have to start playing guys who want to skate. Roll with 3 lines or 2 lines. Then maybe guys will start getting it. Some are not competing. Modano-Datsyuk-Bertuzzi Zetterberg-Filppula-Cleary Helm-Hudler-Abdelkader Franzen-Draper-Holmstrom Wings got to get scrappier in front of NIEMI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffrey 0 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) i am so sick of abby playing on line 2 he has done nothing but get penalties and the few shifts helm replaced him on the 2nd line they started getting some offense generated. my lines for game 3 Franzen - Datsyuk - Cleary Bertuzzi - Filppula- Helm Holmstrom - Modano - Hudler Eaves - Draper - Abdelkader Helm needs an opportunity to play with some better players. this guy generates offense when playing with fourth line grinders every game give him a chance. unfortunately that was not the best move on a breakaway but at least he created a chance for himself to score unlike most of the rest of the team besides the DZH line. to tell you the truth i want this line the most Franzen - Datsyuk - Helm because with the speed he brings to that line no doubt Dats would find him open on a break out and if anyone is paying attention to what the foruth line does helm is almost always the one setting up the scoring opportunities. Edited May 2, 2011 by jeffrey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 Reunite the BFF line from the beginning of the season, when we looked unstoppable. Zetterberg, Dats, Holmer Bertuzzi,Filp, Franzen Cleary, Abs, Modano Draper Helm Eaves Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragonballgtz 273 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 I for one would be shocked if there were no line up changes. Bert and Hudler are the first two that need to be switched out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady Ultima 40 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 I think honestly, sit Abdelkader and Miller/Hudler. Give Abdelkader a message, and bring Mo to take his spot, and Draper to take over on the 4th line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krayzie_Bone 58 Report post Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Sit hudler for modono hudler looked really off game 2. I like bringing the Bertuzzi Zetterberg Franzen line Edited May 2, 2011 by Krayzie_Bone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
