22-23 Regular Season Thread

[lordstanley]

On pace for 109 pts through about the first 1/7 of the season. Of course they won’t keep up that pace and it was pretty down on them after Buffalo, but nice to bank points early. 
 

 

[lordstanley]

I will keep modest expectations for Fabbri upon his return from injury, but would be nice to get him back in January. 
 

https://detroithockeynow.com/2022/11/03/robby-fabbri-rehab-detroit-red-wings-january-return/

 

 

[Motor City Sonics]

What were the Boston Bruins thinking?     They sign Mitchell Miller only to have to release him less than a week later because they found out the "isolated incident" went on for years and included beatings and racial attacks of a developmentally disabled kid.  Went on for 10 years.  That's not a 14 year old that made a mistake, that's a really sick individual who only apologized - on social media, not directly - when the Bruins signed him (it was likely part of the signing condition).  In fact, he continued to joke about it in college.   How did the Arizona Coyotes not know this?   What were the Bruins thinking?   I don't think he's ever going to be welcomed into the NHL.  

[slothfacekilla]

They were probably thinking people forgot about what he did or the fact that the team is doing well might overshadow it.  Hockey has always been an old boys club and I 100% believe a large part of the league thinks that Miller was just being a kid and is being unfairly punished for it right now.  The only thing that his agent was able to point to about his development was his court mandated community service and organizations he didn't even bother to show up to and engage after initial contacts.  Never mind that they never even mention the victim or working to make that situation right.  I am pleasantly surprised that the big reaction from most people was that this would not stand and I really really respect the Bruins' player leadership core who stood up for what was right.  Neely should be fired.  He didn't even check if Miller was eligible to be signed let alone make the right call here.

[ben9753]

These people must think it's 1985 not 2022. No way were people going to just forget about it. There is this thing called the internet...

[slothfacekilla]

Bertuzzi and Sundqvist were skating this morning

[lordstanley]

3 hours ago, slothfacekilla said:

Bertuzzi and Sundqvist were skating this morning

Yes, a fair bit of good news in here. 
 

https://detroithockeynow.com/2022/11/08/tyler-bertuzzi-jake-walman-rejoining-detroit-red-wings-west-coast-road-trip-oskar-sundqvist-maybe-thursday/

“(Oskar) Sundqvist is day to day,” Detroit coach Derek Lalonde said. “Bert,we’re hoping to see on the West Coast trip. Maybe that 7-10 day range. I’d put Walman in that same 7-to-10. (Filip Zadina) is lower body, 6-8 weeks. Obviously not positive but a little more optimistic than we originally thought. (Robby Fabbri) and (Mark) Pysyk are still in that Jan. 1 range.”

 

[ben9753]

Impressive that they’re off to this start without their second best forward. I suspect it’s a little bit of smoke and mirrors, but nice anyways. I think they’ll find themselves at around 500 most of the season. 

[buddha]

theyve been good on the power play and penalty kill.  they have had very good goaltending.  they have had some puck luck.

at 5 on 5 theyve been poor.  especially aginst good teams.  rangers game notwithstanding.

[Dan Gilmore]

No timeline on Vrana? He and Bert are big missing pieces. I thought Vrana was a long term thing, but don’t recall details.

[buddha]

2 minutes ago, Dan Gilmore said:

No timeline on Vrana? He and Bert are big missing pieces. I thought Vrana was a long term thing, but don’t recall details.

he's in the substance abuse program.

[slothfacekilla]

Smith and Berggren got called up, surprised two people got called up here.

[gehringer_2]

On 11/8/2022 at 6:40 PM, buddha said:

he's in the substance abuse program.

I suppose that could be anything from 21 days on up.

[slothfacekilla]

Apparently Elmer is day to day I didn't see what the deal was, so makes sense for two callups with Luff.  I think both guys will be playing tonight.

[gehringer_2]

1 hour ago, slothfacekilla said:

Apparently Elmer is day to day I didn't see what the deal was, so makes sense for two callups with Luff.  I think both guys will be playing tonight.

Didn't he take a blocked shot late in the game? 

[slothfacekilla]

1 hour ago, gehringer_2 said:

Didn't he take a blocked shot late in the game? 

Ah I didn't read that, one of my DND groups plays on Tuesdays now so I missed most of the game.

[lordstanley]

Sucks for Luff. Trying to make a name for himself for the Wings and a dirty play knocks him out for 2-3 months.

https://www.nhl.com/news/matt-luff-out-10-12-weeks-for-red-wings-after-slafkovsky-hit/c-337395472

[gehringer_2]

14 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Sucks for Luff. Trying to make a name for himself for the Wings and a dirty play knocks him out for 2-3 months.

https://www.nhl.com/news/matt-luff-out-10-12-weeks-for-red-wings-after-slafkovsky-hit/c-337395472

the NHL suspension system is a joke. You get two games for putting a guy out 10 weeks? If a guy gets hurt on a clean, legal play, that the risk you take putting on your skates, but when it's clearly an illegal hit - esp a boarding call - which are inexcusable, you should be out until the guy you hurt comes back. Make that that the rule and those plays will end the next day.

Edited November 11, 2022 by gehringer_2

[lordstanley]

Clear #1. Husso may be the Wings’ mvp to date. 

[buddha]

almost all of the free agent moves have paid off so far.  husso has been a sure #1.  perron has been as advertised on the power play.  kubalik is on pace for 100 points.  maata has been solid if unspectacular.  chairot has been a solid physical defenseman.

the iffy one is copp but he's been decent defensively and has been playing better on offense lately.  hagg has been bad but he was just a depth signing.

if anything, this start has showed that the wings still cant compete skill-wise with the most talented teams.  our best line should be a 2nd line on a cup winning team.  or maybe a couple guys mixed in on the first line?  

i wonder what the plan is with larkin and bertuzzi?  no word on contract talks, especially with bert.  if theyre right in the playoff mix, do they deal him for future assets?

[Jason_R]

On 11/20/2022 at 11:41 AM, buddha said:

i wonder what the plan is with larkin and bertuzzi?  no word on contract talks, especially with bert.  if theyre right in the playoff mix, do they deal him for future assets?

If Yzerman was considering dealing Bertuzzi with the Wings are in a playoff spot, I'm guessing he would demand at least one NHL-ready player in return. He's too competitive to go into the tournament without a full roster. But he'd probably also want to deal him out of conference. 

Big decisions.

[lordstanley]

Bertuzzi out for 6 weeks after surgery today. 

[gehringer_2]

32 minutes ago, lordstanley said:

Bertuzzi out for 6 weeks after surgery today. 

Karma. Didn't get on the ice when he could last year - can't get on the ice when he would this year.....

[buddha]

welp.  there goes that trade chip.  gambled on keeping him and it didnt pan out.

[lordstanley]

Good thread on the digital board ads. The ads, especially the animated ones, plus the Bally scrawl, definitely impair my viewing experience. If I had a choice of removing the but having the Wings wear yellow jerseys, even that would be better.