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Post by chris on Sept 18, 2018 19:22:56 GMT -5
OK, here goes with predictions. I heard on the radio Vegas odds makers are saying we are going to have the second worse record in the NHL. I say rubbish, especially if the likes of Zadina and Rasmussuen make the team.
So here is my bold, out on a limb, put my junk on the chopping block prediction:
We suck the first half of the season. Kids in the lineup, no Z, etc,
Second half of the season we start to look like a competitive team that has a future. We turn the corner. Maybe make a run at making the PO.
Maybe I should have posted this in the "My Hopes" thread I started? We'll see. But that's my story and I'm sticking to it. For now ....
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Post by PierreC on Sept 18, 2018 21:41:42 GMT -5
i want to see the "too many" exhibition games (8!!) before i dare to predict anything.
What i can tell you right now is that i Don't care about results or standing, i want to see the kids play, i want positive actions by the brass, i want to see the Wings work hard, going into the right direction for a change. What i read from Blashill makes me Believe he might have finally understood the need to play the kids and set some good working habits.
..but i will Believe it when i see it.
My ultimate dream would be to see in the line-up AT LEAST Zadina, Ras, Veleno (yeah they'll send him back to junior but he look sooooo good at the prospect camp) Cholo, Hkronek, Hicketts. Cholo is ready, darn ready ! he too was great at the prospect. Of course their was no pro players over there so my watch tower will be over these kids for sure.
more later...
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Post by detroit4ever on Sept 20, 2018 15:03:59 GMT -5
Bold prediction First rd exit in playoffs. Call me crazy lol. I know it’s iust the homer in me and now that season started I put my Rosie red glasses back on lol.
Veleno isn’t staying with the bigs. But I’m super pumped to see how zadina does tonighit. I think we’ll see once the season starts
Mantha Larkin tuzzi
Zadina AA Vanek
Nyquist Nielsen Rasmussen
Abby lgd helm (that’s a damn good 4th line right there. And expensive lol)
I think cholo gets the call on d.
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Post by chris on Sept 20, 2018 15:19:07 GMT -5
Hmmmm, those in theory are actually some pretty good lines, top to bottom. I've felt pretty good about our future, forwards wise, for a while. More concerned with the back end.
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Post by PierreC on Sept 20, 2018 16:01:13 GMT -5
Hmmmm, those in theory are actually some pretty good lines, top to bottom. I've felt pretty good about our future, forwards wise, for a while. More concerned with the back end. If we keep the same top 6 Ds next season then you should be concerned. Bring Cholo, Hronek, and Hicketts or Sarijaarvi (after the first game i think Sari is ahead of Hicketts, both are rather small but Sari moves better and is more offensive minded.) It wont happen because this team don't Always takes the right decision, but if we Promote at least 2 if not 3 Ds (need to move Jensen) it will eventually pays off, later in the season. I need to see Hkronek again just to compare him with Cholo... |
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Post by chris on Sept 20, 2018 16:17:39 GMT -5
Pierre, totally agree. What I'm impressed with in the forwards line up is look what a difference just inserting Zadina and Rasmussen makes (on paper anyway assuming the rooks are the real deal). Hoping to see similar improvements out of the defensive unit.
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Post by number13 on Sept 21, 2018 13:05:28 GMT -5
I can't really make any predictions until I see who makes the cut to the 23 man rosters  I think even with Z gone that we do better this season. I'm guessing minor improvements but still miss the playoffs. It will be interesting to see what Larkin, Mantha and AA will do...all 3 have to step it up a notch. I'm thinking players not deferring to Hank will help them take the next step up. Howard has to be healthy and I think we have solid backups that hopefully push Howard so he's not so complacent thinking he has the starter job nailed down. One thing I'm really hoping for is the "C" to end up on Larkin's jersey but I'm guessing they may give it to Kronwall because he's a geezer and been in the org forever. What I do NOT want to see is the Detroit Red Wings to go with 3 "A" and no "C". |
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Post by chris on Sept 21, 2018 16:07:40 GMT -5
My guess is Kronner gets the "C" for this, probably his last, season.
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Post by number13 on Sept 29, 2018 7:48:46 GMT -5
We're getting close to the real deal here  I can't wait for regular season and seeing who makes the cut come Tuesday (deadline for finalizing rosters). If things are equal for kids and vets I want to see youth win out regardless. It's nice to see a winning pre-season record. That is a plus but what matters is what you do with your 23 man roster. I hoping we can keep positive momentum going to start the season. The first 10 games will give us a decent idea of how well we are prepared. In our the first 8 games, 6 are road games with a couple against tough teams inner division @boston and @tampa Bay Lets get this party started! |
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Post by powayslugger on Sept 30, 2018 8:04:02 GMT -5
I can see Cholowski, Sulak and Hicketts starting the season along with Rasmussen and Svechnikov on the big team. Two of those D probably get returned to GR after the injuries heal. Or maybe we trade/release Jensen? I think we'll miss the playoffs but finish ahead of Montreal, Ottawa and Buffalo. I think we go with three A's with the third going to Larkin. It would be cool to give the "C" to Kronwall but I don't think that will happen.
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Post by chris on Sept 30, 2018 10:44:20 GMT -5
Sadly, I think we will see Zadina start the season in Grand Rapids.
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Post by PierreC on Oct 5, 2018 7:56:57 GMT -5
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Post by number13 on Oct 5, 2018 10:08:24 GMT -5
After one game with Jeff Blashill behind the bench and losing as a result of his personnel use in OT its safe to say it's bad business as usual. I do NOT expect a different outcome with the same ole same ole as we know what this guy does...concede points in a parity league where every point matters. He doesn't get it. I'm thinking that for his entire coaching career through GR was elevated by the players...he just opened the bench doors in amature hockey and let the guys make him look good. Hell he should get back to that. Its gonna be a long season but I do enjoy seeing our young guys in action...just hope the coach doesn't ruin them. My prediction and come back to this in April 2019: We finish with 82 points and miss the playoffs again. That will be an improvement in Kenny Hollands mind and he'll give Jeff Blashill 5-10 year bloated coaching contract because "he like his guy".  |
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Post by chris on Oct 14, 2018 13:27:19 GMT -5
I guess I was drinking the kool aid again. Maybe my hopes were too high. It just seems we still can't score. Cripes Mathews has 10 goals and has out scored our TOP 3 LINES combined by a LOT. And there's 4-5 other guys who have outscored or tied our top 2 lines. Jeesh ....
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I can't wait for regular season and seeing who makes the cut come Tuesday (deadline for finalizing rosters). If things are equal for kids and vets I want to see youth win out regardless. It's nice to see a winning pre-season record. That is a plus but what matters is what you do with your 23 man roster. I hoping we can keep positive momentum going to start the season. The first 10 games will give us a decent idea of how well we are prepared. In our the first 8 games, 6 are road games with a couple against tough teams inner division @boston and @tampa Bay
