Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde speaks with the media following Monday’s practice at the BELFOR Training Center inside Little Caesars Arena.
I hate when GMs and coaches say that the best players will be on the team, and all they have to do is outperform a veteran, and the spot is theirs. It's just a lie. Berggren was great, and he's in GR. Edvinsson was great, and he's in GR.
There is only a handful of UFAs on the roster after this year, if any one of Perron/Sprong/Ghost gets resigned or new players gets signed, there won't be enough spots for Berggren/Edvinsson/Kasper/Danielson etc for next year either. How wonderful! If this is not a make-or-break season for playoffs, why recycling so many mediocre vets only to block prospects' development? SMH
Guess Yzerman got his marching orders from Ilitch to make the playoffs at all cost. Need those parking lots full. This is reminiscent to when Holland kept Nyquist in GR.
I seriously love Yzerman but this roster not having Berggren and another prospect in this year is just crazy and doesnt make sense. They have to roll the dice more than just signing so many free agents. I think there over ripening these guys
Edvisson, Kasper Danielson should be getting big minutes first 10 games to see if they are truly ready. I'll never question Yzerman but at the same time, why aren't they on the team.
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Berggren needs to play.
It’s a shame that a rebuilding team has no rookies on it. Hopefully some get called up soon.
Last year we were crying for offense leaving Berggren down in the AHL will not help. He will get called up soon.
Is lalonde trying to piss off all our prospects. Why stick around down the road when you cant even get NHL time after obviously proving yourself.
Berggy and Ed not making the opening night roster shows this team's leadership is prioritizing mediocrity.
I hate when GMs and coaches say that the best players will be on the team, and all they have to do is outperform a veteran, and the spot is theirs. It's just a lie. Berggren was great, and he's in GR. Edvinsson was great, and he's in GR.
I don’t like Perron on the top line. It gives the line a better floor but lower ceiling
Berggren is an everyday NHL'er. They got it wrong.
There is only a handful of UFAs on the roster after this year, if any one of Perron/Sprong/Ghost gets resigned or new players gets signed, there won't be enough spots for Berggren/Edvinsson/Kasper/Danielson etc for next year either. How wonderful! If this is not a make-or-break season for playoffs, why recycling so many mediocre vets only to block prospects' development? SMH
Guess Yzerman got his marching orders from Ilitch to make the playoffs at all cost. Need those parking lots full. This is reminiscent to when Holland kept Nyquist in GR.
Butgers is way too good to be in the AHL
How there doing these prospects we wont see Danelson for about 3-4yrs
I seriously love Yzerman but this roster not having Berggren and another prospect in this year is just crazy and doesnt make sense. They have to roll the dice more than just signing so many free agents. I think there over ripening these guys
Edvisson, Kasper Danielson should be getting big minutes first 10 games to see if they are truly ready. I'll never question Yzerman but at the same time, why aren't they on the team.
If I'm a young player I would not want to get drafted by the Red wings. I have no Idea what we're doing anymore. Very disappointed.