The Red Wings winning and then missing the playoffs because of a Caps empty netter in this scenario is absolutely happening right? Goofy shit like this would only happen to the Wings.
This is my hell.
Craziest possible scenario tonight: Flyers must win in regulation to have a chance. Any kind of win by Capitals puts them in playoffs. What happens if game is tied late in third period? Flyers have to pull goalie, don’t they? Risking Capitals clinching on empty-netter.
In back to back games the Detroit Red Wings fell behind 2-0 to two of the best teams in the entire NHL.
They collected 3 out of 4 points.
This is not the same team.
17 wins in 71 games and the Wings are picking 4th.
A playoff team will be getting Lafreniere.
I can’t stress enough how infuriatingly stupid this league is.
After a lot of deep thought and contemplation I’ve compiled a complete list of Red Wings that have played adequately during this losing streak:
1. Lucas Raymond
Thank you for your time.
Call up one forward and one defenseman from Grand Rapids.
Waive someone.
Scratch a couple guys who wouldn’t normally get scratched.
Something. Anything. This team desperately needs a very loud, very clear message.
With the Red Wings win over Toronto and the Penguins loss to the Bruins the Wings likely playoff path is simple:
- Win both against Montreal
- Pray for a Washington loss of any kind in their final two games
It’s not easy, but it is clear.
I still can’t believe how this all played out. Like the Wings are bad but the fight they showed is incredible.
Washington ENG to make it because Philly didn’t know Detroit eliminated them at almost the exact same moment.
I’m sick.
Raymond and Zegras are phenomenal but tonight really showcased why Mo Seider should be the Calder front runner at this point. The guy just does everything at an elite level.
The Red Wings have made zero bad moves today and done nothing to hurt their long term future and to me that is the most important thing they could have done.
However, if they don’t want to take a step backwards this year they’re likely going to need to dive in the trade market
A big reason the Wings brought in Copp, Chiarot, Compher, Perron, Petry, etc…. was for some leadership. Captain goes down and we get this shit.
When people say don’t overpay for intangibles this is fucking why.
Yeah, I like this. A lot.
I don’t think he’s close to what he used to be but he was the best option on the market to fill that glaring hole in the top 6. Only two years as well which is clutch.
Even if Yzerman has something big in the works I still can’t wrap my head around this. Walman is a good player on a decent contract, he’s not someone you cap dump.
If you move him for a positive asset to clear space sure but what the fuck is this shit?
As of this moment my best guess for opening night is:
Bert-Larks-Raymond
Vrana-Copp-Perron
Kubalik-Suter-Zadina
Ras-Veleno-Sundqvist
Maatta-Seider
Chiarot-Hronek
Walman-Lindstrom
Husso
Ned
Statches: Erne, Smith, Oesterle
Fabbri-IR
Steve has a lot of depth to explore trades
#LGRW
game recap:
- The Wings keep Bertuzzi and he rewards them with a 3 point night
- Sundqvist and Walman were very solid
- Mo Seider is a literal tank made of metal
- Raymond gets his 20th!
- Larkin had one hell of a game
- Veleno is real good
- Vrana just scores goals
Okay I know he’s a rental but here’s my master plan for the Red Wings:
1. Extend Captain Dylan Larkin
2. Trade Tyler Bertuzzi to the Devils for Alexander Holtz
3. Put him with Larkin and Raymond forming the Captain-Raymond-Holtz line
4. Win the Stanley Cup
LeBrun on Insider Trading says the Devils are looking for a top 6 winger, but they want someone who will be with the Devils past this year, so not a rental, that's why Timo Meier fits the description and LeBrun believes they will investigate the possibility of acquiring him.
The Red Wings winning and then missing the playoffs because of a Caps empty netter in this scenario is absolutely happening right? Goofy shit like this would only happen to the Wings.
This is my hell.
The Hronek trade was a pretty good indication Yzerman is planning to build around his 18-22 year old core players and getting a first round pick for 28 year old Tyler Bertuzzi made a lot more sense than an extension at this point.
The
@DetroitRedWings
captured a regulation win over the Bruins for the second time this season and have won each of their last five games over Boston.
#NHLStats
#LGRW
game recap:
- The Wings weren’t sharp tonight but Dylan Larkin made damn sure they got a point
- Perron comes as advertised, which is good
- Tough night for 8-53
- Even in a loss this team just *feels* different
For the first time a VERY long time I just checked the score of a non-Red Wings game to see how it would affect the standings relevant to the Wings playoff race.
What a time to be alive.
The amount of ridiculous shit that has had to happen for the Red Wings to even be in the playoff race, let alone control their destiny is bat shit insane and yet here we are.
#LGRW
Game Recap:
- Ville f’ing Husso
- Berggren, the kid is alright
- Good for Lalonde, beating his old team
- Detroit played two great periods then held on for dear life
- Huge W
DeBrincat has agreed to an extension with Detroit. Hearing 4-years, $7.875M AAV range.
As
@FriedgeHNIC
had first, he's been traded to Detroit. Trade details coming soon.
The worst part is I would argue this is definitely the Wings best game of the season. They are simply and utterly dominating Tampa and they’re going to get shut out.
#LGRW
game recap:
- Refs suck
- Raymond good
- Larkin still good
- Absolutely dominant win
- Wings start season on 3 game point streak 👀
- Detroit vs Everybody