In this episode of The Hockey Writers Grind Line, Detroit Red Wings writers Devin Little and Evan Sabourin get together with producer Matthew Zator to give their good and bad from the week that was, what they would like to see from the Red Wings in their final nine games, Derek Lalonde’s performance in his first two seasons behind the bench, whether Steve Yzerman should trade his 2024 first-round pick, and more.
0:00 Intro
2:16 One Good, One Bad From the Past Week
8:40 Red Wings’ Last 9 Games: What Do You Want To See?
18:02 Players to Watch in Grand Rapids During the AHL Playoffs
23:14 Thoughts on Derek Lalonde Nearing 2 Seasons Behind the Bench
33:56 Should Yzerman trade his 2024 first-round pick?
45:52 How many wins for the Red Wings this week?
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10 Comments
Their gonna get it again today vs Fla, Mon in TB, and Fri home to the NYR
Waive Petry by sending him down to GR. He has no value, and nobody will pick him up. The 10 points he cost us are major reasons we missed this year.
5 years and nothing from Stevie Y. How long does the Yzerplan take? Everybody give Yzerman a pass for his playing days. Being a good GM in TB doesn't mean squat here. How bout a little what have ya done for me lately Mr. GM. I won't start on the Coach but he needs a long look too, and who hired him? Just sayinš¤·š»āāš¤·š»āāš¤·š»āā
Hiring Lalond was nepotism. Mr. Y's biggest mistake. I'm beating a dead horse for still wanting Torts.
If Kane leaves because of this unacceptable collapse, I will never forgive Lalonde and our garbage roster. Heās the only player that excites me. I truly hate this team right now.
Stevie's favorite team is making the playoffs and the other team is not. Go Griffins! š¤·āāļø
This team is beyond horrendous and has become a truly unlikeable mess (mis)led by Lalonde, put together by Yzerman in a very discouraging manner and owned by a guy who is just so greedy, he sold out the teamās jersey to get another sponsor
They are soft and boring to watch. Thereās no emotion because they donāt have any of the types of players that bring that on the ice.
At this point, just leave the Griffins alone to continue their journey together. Just keep on trotting out guys like Petry etc. The time for accountability and motivation from leadership sailed long ago
Great show as always. Why not just put holl, petry, Chiarot matta on waivers. Let them get claimed and then you are free of their contracts and have so much more money and room to make improvements.