2019 Preseason Game 1 vs Chicago

[Polish-Hammer]

Detroit Red Wings roster has been released.

https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2019...cl-injury-for-red-wings-preseason-opener.html

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Lineup for Detroit.

Evgeny Svechnikov-Michael Rasmussen-Taro Hirose

Luke Glendening-Jacob de la Rose-Christoffer Ehn

Chris Terry-Dominic Turgeon-Matthew Ford

Turner Elson-Chase Pearson-Matt Puempel

Defense pairs:

Patrik Nemeth-Filip Hronek

Dennis Cholowski-Madison Bowey

Joe Hicketts-Dylan McIlrath

Jimmy Howard (starting) and Calvin Pickard will split time in goal.

 

[Mitchrapp]

No Velano, no Zadina, no Seider? Even Givani Smith. Big disappointment. I've been waiting a long time for this game and now it's not even worth watching it. I don't want to see Ford & Terry. I know they can't play every game but still..

 

[Polish-Hammer]

8 games in 10 days.

First few games mostly AHL caliber before they get cut.

I'll be going to the Friday game vs the Islanders, hopefully a better lineup. But in general, its about 60-70% AHLers.

 

[Mitchrapp]

8 games in 10 days.

First few games mostly AHL caliber before they get cut.

I'll be going to the Friday game vs the Islanders, hopefully a better lineup. But in general, its about 60-70% AHLers.

To me that's just a wasted game. I don't see the point of older players who don't have a shot. If NJ can play Jack Hughes last night we should be playing our top guys. Get the fan base excited early. Instead we have a 34 year old Matt Ford.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Management and coaches love Matt Ford for his work ethic and he'll be one of the few to be blocking shots this meaningless game.

I enjoyed watching him last preseason, he did a great job of setting the pace and adding some intensity.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Management and coaches love Matt Ford for his work ethic and he'll be one of the few to be blocking shots this meaningless game.

I enjoyed watching him last preseason, he did a great job of setting the pace and adding some intensity.

I get it. There's a reason he's still playing. But why use a spot on someone who will never play in the pro's. When you have so many players to look at this season. How are you suppose to fill out the top 23 when you're playing guys like Matt Ford. 9 games might seem like a lot but it's not. I know I'm in the minority here but Matt Ford could be the best player in preseason and he'll be sent back to GR.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Well shit. I'll watch it anyway. It's hockey.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Also vets don't want to play in preseason.

Puempel got the 1 goal lead.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Also vets don't want to play in preseason.

Puempel got the 1 goal lead.

Why you go with the young guys, not a 34 yer old .

 

[Mitchrapp]

There's your Matt Ford.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Probably scored just to annoy you.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Probably scored just to annoy you.

No doubt.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

lol, Glendening as net front guy instead of Rasmussen

 

[Mitchrapp]

And now Terry ;-) Someone is screwing with me.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Ugh McIlrath/Hicketts bad coverage.

 

[Mitchrapp]

Playing well until those last 2 minutes.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Bad PP for Hawks.

Hahaha, thoose GR vets are showing the kids how its done.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

Kubalik again.

 

[Polish-Hammer]

There is Ras in front.