Weiss

[redwingsfan83 2]

Is he gonna play this season or is it gonna be like last season? C'mon, 5 years, 24 mill.

Edited October 16, 2014 by redwingsfan83

[frankgrimes 1,836]

There is already a thread about him here http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/44874-stephen-weiss/?hl=weiss

He will play when Babcock thinks he is ready to contribute.

[Doggy 130]

There is already a thread about him here http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/44874-stephen-weiss/?hl=weiss

He will play when Babcock thinks he is ready to contribute.

Lol. How dare he not use a 7 year old thread!

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Lol. How dare he not use a 7 year old thread!

1 year is that young enough ? http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/74997-wings-sign-stephen-weiss-5-years-245m/?hl=weiss

[dirtydangles 1,328]

Weisser just doesn't have Babcock's trust. Its as simple as that. It means a lot that Nestrasil is playing over him (especially considering Nesty hasn't done much in his 3 games and Weiss is a seasoned NHL producer and 100% healthy). Its really frustrating for the fans and must be 1000x more frustrating for Weiss. Hopefully Weiss is the kind of player that derives motivation from this stuff rather than just getting his confidence battered (like Kindl).

[canadian wings fan 305]

We can't score f*** lets mix it up. Put Weiss in there let him play

[martinezsvsu 240]

this is why weiss would be glad to waive his ntc.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I am surprised he hasn't gotten a shot yet.

Was he really that crappy at camp? It seems like it's in the best interest of the team long term to give him a chance to shake the rust off and earn his keep.

[T.Low 1,011]

It's only been 3 games. Maybe he sits 1 game for every 10 games he floated last year?

[martinezsvsu 240]

I am surprised he hasn't gotten a shot yet. Was he really that crappy at camp? It seems like it's in the best interest of the team long term to give him a chance to shake the rust off and earn his keep.

from what i seen he was skating well which was his main issue last season. hes defensibly responsible which you would think babs would like. maybe the f you holland theory is true

[Guest Praying Mantha]

Weiss has been a pure miss for us so far. Sammy, Tootoo, Cleary, Weiss, etc. Holland isn't giving Babs much to work with. I hope Weiss turns it around, but I'm skeptical right now.

[13dangledangle 968]

I am surprised he hasn't gotten a shot yet.

Was he really that crappy at camp? It seems like it's in the best interest of the team long term to give him a chance to shake the rust off and earn his keep.

This is the frame of mind I'm in. Is the best option really to not play him and hopefully he'll take a trade? I have to think that it's what you suggested

13dangledangle~

[WingsallTheway 383]

It's only been 3 games. Maybe he sits 1 game for every 10 games he floated last year?

4 games to go!

[number9 3,297]

Gotta think this is lighting fires under Weiss. He's in what should be some prime years, especially after escaping Florida (I know they chose not to re-sign, that's still escaping that terrible franchise in my book). He's back where his career started. I'm sure he wants to prove to Babs more than ever at this point that he can perform.

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

I can't imagine he needed any extra motivation. I mean the heat was already on him because of last year.

[number9 3,297]

I can't imagine he needed any extra motivation. I mean the heat was already on him because of last year.

I'm sure he thought after last season he would be on the opening night roster. He didn't get that benefit of the doubt from Babs. That's what lights fires. Not: it wasn't my fault, I was injured.

[kipwinger 8,732]

I'm sure he thought after last season he would be on the opening night roster. He didn't get that benefit of the doubt from Babs. That's what lights fires. Not: it wasn't my fault, I was injured.

Darren Helm missed a year and a half with injuries and wasn't a healthy scratch once he was healthy. There's not to be more to it than this.

[kipwinger 8,732]

Putting Weiss in the line up would only make sense..........Oh wait - we're talking about the Detroit Red Wings.

I blame Qincey, or Cleary, or Kindl, or Gary Bettman. Somebody.

[joesuffP 1,746]

Maybe he's pouting at practices

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Okay, so he's practicing in white today, indicating that he might play tomorrow (or maybe it's just because Abdelkader took a rest day) :

http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/practice-post-red-wings-prepare-for-maple-leafs

Also, I found something from Weiss on the situation:

http://www.themorningsun.com/sports/20141015/weiss-knew-job-wouldnt-be-handed-to-him

“I did my best throughout the preseason to do what I could to get in the lineup and it wasn’t good enough,” Weiss said. “But it’s a long season. I’ve just got to keep working hard and keep trying to get better and when I get my chance to go I’ve got to be ready to go. I’m hungry to get back in the lineup,” Weiss continued. “It’s always a surprise and a shock when you’re not playing. It wasn’t just going to be handed to me on a silver platter.”

I actually like what he says and it doesn't seem to be anything other than a hockey issue from that article.

Edited October 16, 2014 by PavelValerievichDatsyuk

[Guest Praying Mantha]

Is anyone else bothered by the missing tooth? He looks like a doofus with it not fixed. He looks cool when its fixed. He needs to get his cool back.

[martinezsvsu 240]

Okay, so he's practicing in white today, indicating that he might play tomorrow (or maybe it's just because Abdelkader took a rest day) :

http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/practice-post-red-wings-prepare-for-maple-leafs

Also, I found something from Weiss on the situation:

http://www.themorningsun.com/sports/20141015/weiss-knew-job-wouldnt-be-handed-to-him

“I did my best throughout the preseason to do what I could to get in the lineup and it wasn’t good enough,” Weiss said. “But it’s a long season. I’ve just got to keep working hard and keep trying to get better and when I get my chance to go I’ve got to be ready to go. I’m hungry to get back in the lineup,” Weiss continued. “It’s always a surprise and a shock when you’re not playing. It wasn’t just going to be handed to me on a silver platter.”

I actually like what he says and it doesn't seem to be anything other than a hockey issue from that article.

at least hes choosing the nyquist method and keeping his mouth shut and working hard. this would be a really hot situation if he pulled the tatar method and bitched about it. (not hating on tatar, hes my favorite player)

[GoWings1905 2,694]

The Wings have six goals in three games.

Weiss needs to play to see if he can give the team much-needed help offensively. If he still can't contribute, then there's a serious problem, but Joakim Andersson and Andrej Nestrasil aren't going to solve the lack of goals issue.

Unless there are lingering injury concerns, I don't really understand Weiss being scratched unless there is more going on behind the scenes.

[kipwinger 8,732]

The Wings have six goals in three games.

Weiss needs to play to see if he can give the team much-needed help offensively. If he still can't contribute, then there's a serious problem, but Joakim Andersson and Andrej Nestrasil aren't going to solve the lack of goals issue.

Unless there are lingering injury concerns, I don't really understand Weiss being scratched unless there is more going on behind the scenes.

I agree, but I'd take it a step further. Weiss needs to play, and play at center. He's not likely to provide much offensive punch playing a position he's never played professionally, in a system he's still learning. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me.

[evilmrt 636]

How much longer can this go on before he's waived? I don't even see how he's trade-worthy, unless Florida wants him back.

Come on Weiss, we're pulling for you.