In this episode of The Hockey Writers Grind Line, Detroit Red Wings writers Devin Little, Matthew Zator, and Evan Sabourin get together for a passionate discussion about the Red Wings’ defense and goaltending, which includes a plea to call top prospect Simon Edvinsson up from the AHL and get Alex Lyon some starts.
Finishing off on a positive note, they talk about their favorite Swedes in advance of the NHL Global Series next week.
0:00 Intro
2:20 1 Good, 1 Bad From the Past Week
9:08 Red Wings’ Defense: Rotation or Regular Group?
16:13 Who would you move to get Edvinsson in the lineup?
21:29 Ville Husso struggling: Should he still be the go-to guy?
28:24 Which prospect would you add to the team?
33:26 Favorite Swede That Played For the Red Wings
34:51 Underrated Swede That Played For the Red Wings
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7 Comments
Cossa and Griffins D shelled last night 7-3. The D looked bad, and Cossa gave up too many goals. Are the Wings looking to win games, or develop rookies? If looking to Win and compete for a playoff spot, Presently, there are NO D men in GR worth bringing up right now other than Rogan Rafferty. Anyone else say any different, they haven't been watching the Griffins
When I go to work in the morning and punch in, I am expected to start working at the beginning of my shift.
Ned was shell shocked, Husso has to be number one, but only need one behind him. Defense is a big problem, a lot of guys way out of position. If one rushes, the other , and a winger, has to stay back. I don't want Veleno on the 1st line, but he definitely deserves ice time. Too many are a step behind, brutal passing, and waiting for the puck to come to them.
Evan sure likes to stir the pot. He adds spice to the Grind Line. He doesn’t stay on the question when it gets to him. An example this session was when talking about who to send down to make room for Edvinson he briefly says Petry and then starts harping on Fabry. Fa ry must have heard the comment – he scored 2 goals today. Hudson, on the other hand, gave up at least 1 horrible goal today.
Great show
The joy and happiness after the first 2 weeks are gone now.
Goaltending and defense are obviously issues at the moment, so i think a small shake up would be good – throw a rookie or 2 in and let Lyon play a game.
Good call out of recent coaching decisions Devin.
I think S.Y. should package a G, a D and a F and trade them for something. Would you agree or would you stick with what you have for now? Would you consider trading anyone after 1 month ?
Fabbri go bring back Berggren, release Petry or Matta bring in Edvinssen and Johannson. Play Lyon for God sake
Like the new guy!