GDT 10/27/15 - Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings - TACKY Mad Libs

[rick zombo 3,739]

Do I think I know more about coaching than Blashill? Obviously not. Is it possible that he's making some poor decisions in line combos? Absolutely. Would mine or yours or any other LGWer's proposed line combos be more effective? Definitely a possibility. Especially since our team has looked lackluster for the past handful of games. So because one line is working, you should never break them up? That explains why they split up the Larkin - Zetterberg - Abdelkader line... Oh wait, no it doesn't... It was probably broken up in hopes of having more than one line going... Balance is not the only reason I would stick Jurco up there. Like I've said many times, he has chemistry with Tatar, they play very well with each other.

Emmerton / Tootoo / Mursak / Brunnstrom >>> Andersson

*Sigh* This is exhausting. They split up Zetterberg's line to get Nyquist going. You said it yourself before, it's where he works best. But then guess what happened? Both in Vancouver and Carolina, Larkin was slotted between Tatar and Pulkkinen and everything good started to happen. At least with tonight's line-up Blashill has a top 6 that has PROVEN to play well together. You wan to break that up because you have this weird itch that only Jurco can scratch. I don't undrstand it.

Also, now you're just pooping hyperbole about Andersson. None of those guys are better.

[kickazz 5,459]

Clever. Except they're both in the line-up and capable of taking draws at any point. You realize that right? That Glendenning can still take faceoffs at any time during the game. You just move him from the boards or the little red lines and put him at the dot. Guess who can't take faceoffs? Andersson if he's not playing.

It doesn't matter if he's playing wing. He's still our primary PK center and will take faceoffs there.

[rick zombo 3,739]

It doesn't matter if he's playing wing. He's still our primary PK center and will take faceoffs there.

Which is basically what I said.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

Tuesday Night, October 27th, Dana Carvey watched as the Detroit Red Wings slowly slid out of the dressing room and harshly stepped onto the ice for their pregame skate. Niklas Kronwall fired pucks at the tape dispenser while Santa Fe fans watched in envy. You could tell that the slippery referees were going to have to keep an eye on the spork, as it was going to be a fast game due to the green skating abilities of both teams. Eric Staal's dusty hair was flowing ala 90's Fedorov style, and Henrik Zetterberg's hard beard could have scared a Flying Spaghetti Monster. The Red Wings line-up was depleted due to a severe case of erectile dysfunction, while the Hurricanes were sporting a fairly bloody team full of beautiful youngsters and feathered veterans. Jeff Blashill's high school principal needed no adjusting, and Nick Kronwall's preparation was nothing short of odiferous. Instead of Jouney's "Don't Stop Believing", the music selector was going to play Too Drunk to F**ck if the Red Wings prevailed. The starting line-ups were announced, but Echolalia couldn't believe Blashill was going to start Justin Abdelkader. jimmyemeryhunter tripped Brendan Smith while number9 encouraged Henrik Zetterberg. The ref finally shaved the puck, and everyone could, at last, start calling out Drew Miller as the lemur.

Edited October 27, 2015 by BottleOfSmoke

[kickazz 5,459]

This whole having a puck digger on your line theory is so generalized. It doesn't need to ALWAYS be the case.

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Hull

^ one of the best and popular NHL line in history that WORKED. All SMALL guys.

For the record I'm a proponent of having puck diggers and big bodies players with scorers and playmakers. I'm just saying there's no reason to think it's the "end all be all" to hockey.

Edited October 27, 2015 by kickazz

[canadian wings fan 305]

This whole having a puck digger on your line theary is so generalized. It doesn't need to ALWAYS be the case.

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Hull

^ one of the best and popular NHL line in history that WORKED.

lol that line worked great because you had 2 puck possession kings with D and Z. And then one of the top 5 goal scorers in NHL history to dish the puck to. I don't think its a particularly great example to use

[kickazz 5,459]

lol that line worked great because you had 2 puck possession kings with D and Z. And then one of the top 5 goal scorers in NHL history to dish the puck to. I don't think its a particularly great example to use

Tatar and Larkin are good at puck possession and Pulkinen has a great shot.

So Blashill isn't doing anything unorthodox.

I guess we should head to the other thread and confirm that Blashill really is Dave Lewis #2 since Lewis put that line together.

[Bill Berzeench 310]

Nice, bottle!! Z's beard IS hard!!

[kipwinger 8,675]

This whole having a puck digger on your line theory is so generalized. It doesn't need to ALWAYS be the case.

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Hull

^ one of the best and popular NHL line in history that WORKED. All SMALL guys.

For the record I'm a proponent of having puck diggers and big bodies players with scorers and playmakers. I'm just saying there's no reason to think it's the "end all be all" to hockey.

Kind of a bad example. That line was the Red Wings 3rd line. The first two were full of Hall of Famers.

If you were arguing that Tatar-Larkin-Pulkkinen should be our third line, behind guys like Yzerman, Fedorov, Shanahan, Robitaille, and Larionov, most people wouldn't have a problem with it. Especially if one of these guys (Pulkkinen in this case) was actually Brett Hull.

Most of the time, in modern hockey, it's beneficial to have a "digger" on a line with skill guys because he bring an element of puck retrieval to the line that benefits the skill guys.

But you're right. In the rare circumstances in which you can put two budding superstars, and one of the greastest players in the history of the game, out against 3rd line competition you can get away with not having a "digger".

[canadian wings fan 305]

Also haven't Nyquist and Tatar never really done well together at the NHL level?

[Bill Berzeench 310]

This whole having a puck digger on your line theory is so generalized. It doesn't need to ALWAYS be the case.

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Hull

^ one of the best and popular NHL line in history that WORKED. All SMALL guys.

For the record I'm a proponent of having puck diggers and big bodies players with scorers and playmakers. I'm just saying there's no reason to think it's the "end all be all" to hockey.

Dont forget that Datsyuk and Zetterberg are awesome along the boards. Both of them can grind in the corners with the best of em.

[Echolalia 2,961]

I can't believe Blashill is starting Abdelkader.

[Echolalia 2,961]

Tuesday Night, October 27th, Dan Cleary watched as the Detroit Red Wings gently caressed out of the dressing room and vigorously stepped onto the ice for their pregame skate. Zetterberg fired pucks at the applesauce while Kalamazoo fans watched in envy. You could tell that the sticky referees were going to have to keep an eye on the teacup as it was going to be a fast game due to the moist skating abilities of both teams. Eric Staal's hairy hair was flowing ala 90's Fedorov style, and Henrik Zetterberg's bodaciuos beard could have scared a Zdeno Chara. The Red Wings line-up was depleted due to a severe case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, while the Hurricanes were sporting a fairly stinky team full of tubular youngsters and poopy veterans. Jeff Blashill's shoelace needed no adjusting, and Nick Kronwall's preparation was nothing short of edible, Instead of Jouney's "Don't Stop Believing", the music selector was going to play Big Girls Dont Cry if the Red Wings prevailed. The starting line-ups were announced, but Krsmith couldn't believe Blashill was going to start Andersson. Rick Zombo Rick Zomboed at Tatar, while kipwinger encouraged Riley's Brother. The ref finally tripped the puck, and everyone could, at last, start calling out Riley Sheahan as the geoduck.

lol some of this is golden. Jeff Blashill's shoelace is in need of no adjusting. Lets drop the puck.

Edited October 27, 2015 by Echolalia

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Tuesday Night, October 27th, Vladimir Putin watched as the Detroit Red Wings Certainly Existed out of the dressing room and Loudly stepped onto the ice for their pregame skate. Darren Helm fired pucks at the Elephant while Nantucket fans watched in envy. You could tell that the Tubular referees were going to have to keep an eye on the Table, as it was going to be a fast game due to the Groovy skating abilities of both teams. Eric Staal's Humongous hair was flowing ala 90's Fedorov style, and Henrik Zetterberg's Disastrous beard could have scared a Succubus. The Red Wings line-up was depleted due to a severe case of Whooping Cough, while the Hurricanes were sporting a fairly Succulent team full of Gnarly youngsters and Admirable veterans. Jeff Blashill's Egg needed no adjusting, and Nick Kronwall's preparation was nothing short of Awkward, Instead of Journey’s "Don't Stop Believing", the music selector was going to play Ride of The Valkyries if the Red Wings prevailed. The starting line-ups were announced, but LeftWinger couldn't believe Blashill was going to start Dekeyser. GMRWings heard at Disney.com, while roboturner encouraged Adviltaker. The ref finally sat the puck, and everyone could, at last, start calling out Larkin as the Hyena.

Just hope we able to prevail over such a succulent team

Edited October 27, 2015 by PavelValerievichDatsyuk

[Spongewingredpants 75]

Oh good the canes, we haven't played them in forever

[LeftWinger 5,067]

Pavel, I appreciate the inclusion in the game story, but I love DD, so I wouldn't be upset!

Maybe if you put Howard there instead! But, anyhow, Great Game storyline! I know it was all totally random! Would have been cool though if those two lined up!

Edited October 27, 2015 by LeftWinger

[55fan 5,133]

That was a fun GDT starter. Unfortunately, BoS ate Mrazek in my version.

I really hope we win tonight. SOMEONE in Detroit has to come home with wins.

[matthewdanna 143]

we like our team?

[HadThomasVokounOnFortSt 878]

What did you get for 1-30, I didn't study for this test.

5-2 Wings.

[LeftWinger 5,067]

Tuesday night, October 27th, Frank Fritz watch as The Detroit Red Wings gently explored of the dressing room and insanely stepped onto the ice for their pregame skate. Larkin fired pucks at the closet while Iron Mountain fans watched in envy. You could tell that the wiry referees were going to have to keep an eye on the cereal, as it was going to be a fast game due to the junky skating abilities of both teams. Eric Staal's contorted hair was flowing ala 90's Fedorov style, and Henrik Zetterberg's frantic beard could have scared a vampire. The Red Wings lineup was depleted due to a severe case of cooties, while the Hurricanes were sporting a fairly jovial team full of grimy youngsters and riotous veterans. Jeff Blashill's sock needed no adjusting, and Nick Krownwall's preparation was nothing short of empty. Instead of Journey's "Don't Stop Believing," the music selector was going to play "Chocolate Jesus" if the Red Wings prevailed. The starting lineups were announced, but Blue_Adams couldn't believe Blashill was going to start Abdelkader. Centcougar07 swooned at Miller, while Omnipotent_Hudler encouraged Howard. The ref finally swallowed the puck and everyone could, at last, start calling out Helm as the Bigfoot.

Nice!

[Jacksoni 418]

I have been thinking about this game some more and I predict that our 4th line will be a big part of us winning today.

[Namingway 146]

All right, the last game against the 'Canes was pretty bad, but the Wings have always done kind of poorly against the lower-ranked teams, for some reason, so it doesn't surprise me as much. Either way, losing always sucks, so I hope they can get their game together and put them in their place, regardless. Here's to a good game for us!

Red Wings 4 (Abdelkader, Larkin, Pulkkinen, Jurco)

Hurricanes 2

Let's Go Red Wings!!!

[KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426]

We got this. 2 wins in a row. You can do it!!!

GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!!

[Wheelchairsuperhero 1,453]

Clever. Except they're both in the line-up and capable of taking draws at any point. You realize that right? That Glendenning can still take faceoffs at any time during the game. You just move him from the boards or the little red lines and put him at the dot. Guess who can't take faceoffs? Andersson if he's not playing.

So the point was worth making based on the fact that Glendenning will take maybe a handful of draws? He's going to be playing wing, and not taking many draws unless Sheahan is tossed out.

Your condescending attitude is duly noted though, I'll withdraw from further discussion. I merely wanted to point out the flaw with the face off argument.

[LeftWinger 5,067]

I'd really like to see Nyquist -Sheahan - Jurco again. They had great chemistry in the past. I wouldn't want to be accused of demotng Nyquist, but its the chemistry that's more important right? So, if that line played together and the 2nd was Tatar - Larkin - Pulk, who can take the RW spot on Z's line with Abby?