Boring hockey, but I think the intensity level grew towards the end of the period. The 1st line is just horrid, Pavel looks uninterested and Bert & Fraud just float around the rink. Gus looks good so please make Gus<->Franzen happen!
The team still tends to pass rather than shoot. It was a nice try by Kronner, but if you're not sure you can make the pass, just shoot. We need more straightforward plays!
Poor guy goes from playing with Datsyuk to playing on the 4th line with Emmerton and Homer.
Gotta love this system of awarding players on performance and not for the number or name on their sweater.
Why can't Franzen or Bertuzzi be demoted to the third line, Cleary to the fourth and then keep Nyquist where he belongs? Because it makes too much sense?
They were by far the best line out there, but I don't like the nonchalant attitude in front of Rinne. Shoot the puck or if you are going to pass it, make sure it's a good setup...Kronwall.
Poor guy goes from playing with Datsyuk to playing on the 4th line with Emmerton and Homer.
Gotta love this system of awarding players on performance and not for the number or name on their sweater.
Why can't Franzen or Bertuzzi be demoted to the third line, Cleary to the fourth and then keep Nyquist where he belongs? Because it makes too much sense?
Bertuzzi is not a bad player. As for Franzen, it's vital that he be gotten going for the playoffs. Playing him with Abdelkader and Miller will not accomplish that.
Bertuzzi is not a bad player. As for Franzen, it's vital that he be gotten going for the playoffs. Playing him with Abdelkader and Miller will not accomplish that.
Bert nor Franzen are bad players themselves. But since they both are more of a floater than hard workers going for the puck, when they are both on same line it is very ineffective.
Some times it looks like it's working but that's because Datsyuk is in God mode.
As for Franzen, it's vital that he be gotten going for the playoffs. Playing him with Abdelkader and Miller will not accomplish that.
What if he doesn't get it going? Should we wait until we're one loss away from getting swept in 1st round? It's true that he has potential to be so much better, but if it doesn't realize, they shouldn't wait too long.
What if he doesn't get it going? Should we wait until we're one loss away from getting swept in 1st round? It's true that he has potential to be so much better, but if it doesn't be realized, they shouldn't wait too long.
What's his excuse for not showing up ? too tired from floating during reg. season ?
Bertuzzi is not a bad player. As for Franzen, it's vital that he be gotten going for the playoffs. Playing him with Abdelkader and Miller will not accomplish that.
He also has to get game fit. Playing top line minutes+PP right after an injury isn't the best way to ease back in.
Bertuzzi is not a bad player, but he isn't phenomenal. Nyquist has worked harder and performs better than Bert since he's has been with the Wings.
I can't wait until Nyquist is over 30 so he can be thrown under the bus.
Guys, it's okay. He'll get his day. He's only got a handful of NHL games under his belt. He's had a nice little run, but the accomplishments of Bert and Franzen are pretty significant right now going up against a good team and gearing up for the playoffs.
