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Hello there,
sorry, I’m honest, I’m not a senators’ fan at all (let’s say I hate their nasty dirty game for some of them) and I’m so angry (but not surprised) to see brutal moves such as the one on the rookie from Carolina (easy when you are wearing a full helmet, isn’t it ?) or the coward “stupid” punch to say the least. And no word from the coach on such things ? “Guys, we played well etc etc”
Okay… I didn’t see the full games, maybe Carolina did the same dirty things but that’s not my definition of hockey.
It is sport, or maybe I got something wrong ?Hi there,
the problem is that important players like Larkin or Cat did their best season ever, are close to their prime, and the team is still not in the playoffs. When it happens, I hope these players will not be too old to appreciate (they deserve it) and help the team.
Another thought : Wallstedt instead of Cossa. Look where the first one is today. Cossa is doing well, but it is “only” AHL. I’m not sure what to say : not the best goalie choice for Detroit, or would it have been the same for both goalies if they had swept teams (Detroit is not the best place for goalies to develop, in my opinion) ?
Now, we have Augustine, Postava and more but how will they do in NHL ?Oh no, as much I like reading your messages, mine seem to vanish (too long ?) and it is really uncomfortable to have to type them again…
The site seems to have problems, and I’m not the only one, so you really have to be motivate to come !Nevertheless, a nice season with nice players (Cat, Mo, Larkin, Gibson for most part, do not listen to analytics reading numbers on a screen…) but a horrible finish and “fans” moaning even if the team is winning (I don’t understand) or when a trade is made or not made.
SY doesn’t trade, booooh !
He trades for a nice addition = oh, we lost a 1st rounder, booooooh !
No matter what “fans” say, SY is a careful and intelligent man and tries to do his best for the future, no only for one or two years.
Detroit not injured, not tired, played very well. But it cannot happen for a long difficult season (all star or olympics…) : Ed, Ray, Gibson, Larkin played injured or too tired at the end.Hello there,
for once, I will not totally agree with your article !
Indeed, the team is not at 100% as they were in december (by the way, every early point matters) and they believe it’s getting difficult. Are we a contender if we cannot win with Larkin, Gibson and Ed not at 100 % ? Others have to step in.
For the future part, is it so bright ? MBN is playing well in ahl, but cannot score in nhl yet. Kasper has lost his game and seems to skate and hit. Danielson and Mazur are not close enough to make an impact. Who is going to be the next Mo or Raymond ?
Other prospects will probably play well in ahl but what will it be for the big team ? We will have injuries on important players, because of the long season or stupid players hitting (see Matthews’ season stopped) and because some are getting older and play a lot.
Todd has done a lot to push them but at the end, they cannot go on pushing every game on the gas, that means they are not quite ready to go further. I wish they can clinch the wild card, but they are not showing us that. They lost confidence at the worse moment, but not the other teams.
This is a bright team when at 100%, nice players, talented for the most of them. But you cannot win a long season like this, and I’m not sure who can come in and play well for us next year, scoring goals, even on the bottom six.Hello again,
it’s easy to say it now, but they should have played Postava or Talbot instead of a tired Gibson.
Mo, Ray and Cat are all doing what they can to win (what a season for Cat and Mo !) but if they want to win, everyone has to do so and the goalie needs to be a wall, no other choice !
Larkin is probably still injured, we will know it by the end of the season.
This is playoff time, let’s try and enjoy the last games and see where we are at the end… No excuse for bad luck when you give up 3 goals like last time !Another game, and the so-called Detroit fans moaning again… not to mention “fans” in Ottawa on some sites, delighted to insult our best players and happy when their agressive team hits and hurt. I don’t understand where the sport is, and I’m not sure they know either.
What a pity to see such stupid peole writing things on other teams. As much as I hate Ottawa and the kind of play they do (no matter how, cheat, hit too hard, hurt good players, fight… but win), I will not insult their players.
Hockey is a sport, it should be entertaining, not shouting (or worse) on the other team.
Worried to see Larkin go on the ice again, and again becau of this Zub player. Happy to see Cat answer but was it his role ?Larkin is coming back, even if he is not 100 %… maybe after Ottawa who would hit him again and again ? It would be wiser to wait. As I said some time ago, it reminds me of Yzerman playing on one leg and coming back on the ice to help the team at a critical moment (playoffs if I’m not wrong).
This year has been so tight for the race to playoffs that it is crazy. Interesting indeed, but crazy. Maybe something to do for the NHL for the years to come, so that not so many teams fight for one spot (such as shuffle the teams a bit more) while it is quite ok in the west ?
For Detroit, playoffs have already started and it is good experience for Mo and co.
That will tell us if they are ready to do something nice in the playoffs or just fall in round 1 or before… time will tell us really soon.Hi from under the rain,
the olympics are starting and it will be interesting and frightening to watch some games with big names. In 2030, it will be in France but probably no NHL players…
As you wrote, any damage to players will (can ?) prevent the teams to compet for playoffs.
I’m so surprised an error on the rinks occured for such a competition ! I read it could be dangerous for players…
I had a look at the opening (I saw Germany but couldn’t recognize Seider) and it was sooooo long ! Just waiting for games to go on french tv, we will probably see France (of course), good teams like Canada or at least the semi-finals and the final. I can’t wait to watch a full game ! It will help us forget the rainy days (as for you, it seems to be way too cold… climate is getting mad as scientists said it already !)
Let’s hope our three players will not do too much and get hurt… but juste keep or gain confidence for the next nhl games.Yes, you have to click on “home” and then “detroit” to have the latest news… mystery of the internet.
Panarin is heading to LA, probably not a good trade for SY again (too old ? too much ? not long enough ?) or maybe he has something better/more reasonable coming soon or before march.
But we really need some depth for the playoffs, and that needs time to work (look at JVR) so let’s not wait too much !Hello again and thanks for all the intesting reports,
I agree with the stats saying they will need more than 50% of wins, but Detroit doesn’t only need to go back to the playoffs, if they are swept in round 1, the whole season will be forgotten. They have to go there and be strong, not injured, not too tired if they want to do something. I read from a fan that Gibson used to play well in the season and didn’t want to rest enough ; he was wasn’t the same at playoff time because he was way too tired !
So as you mentionned, injury (or simply being too tired) would be devastating, but we not only need to squeak into playoff games, but be ready for the next step and get good experience for the seasons to come (especially the young ones, for the future of the team).Hi everyone,
nice win from Detroit, especially against an agressive Ottawa (did I already stressed how much I hated their game ?). Chukchuk had a scrum next to the bench and a talk with Kane, probably trying to say “come on the ice, man” but Kane stayed cool and calm and asked the ref “how many penalties” ? Clever attitude against a stupid man, whatever you can think about his game.
Shots against and shots for were better than last time too, it is a good sign, not being afraid of these kind of teams playing dirty. They will play against such teams if they go to the playoffs.
The problem is that they will need a bit more depth and no major injured players, and Yzerman doesn’t want to pay too much (he’s right, IMO), so let’s see what he will find. Or maybe he thinks the winning griffins will add depth whenever Todd will need it ?
Confidence is a lot in sport, let’s hope Detroit keeps it for a while and get it back after the olympics !Hi from over the sea,
nice to read the news and comments, as usual. And so happy to win against this Ottawa ktchuck team with some bad mindset (for me), pushing goalies and doing anything (that means, illegal if they need to) they can to win… at least that’s what I can see from some the short 10 min reviews. And after that, they almost moan because there’s no goal, what a joke !
Do you think there could be some trade coming up ? That’s interesting but for who and for D or F ? Now they are winning, maybe more players would like to come…Happy new year everyone !
How is it to start 2026 with a nice win ? Not a lot believed in the wings to have such a start. Now, as Todd said, there’s no room to stop playing, and this season is as crazy as any season before (probably more) if you look at the standings.
No team is really playing better, being a clear favorite all season long. If I’m not wrong, the last years, there were two-three teams being much better.
Now, it’s time to see what the 2nd part will do but I’m a bit worried about the after olympics (Larkin, Kane etc will be tired and lose motivation for the rest of the season, and we cannot afford that !)Take care.
Hi every fan of Detroit,
thanks for all the details, as usual interesting to read ! Glad to see the griffins are still winning without Leonard. Hopefully, we will have Kane back but #43 seems to be okay playing with Detroit, maybe Todd will keep him but who is going down then ?
Imagine if Talbot AND Gibson could play at their best level : Detroit could qualify (quite) easily for the playoffs.
But it seems as if one plays well, the other one doesn’t.
As for Cossa, will S Y bring him just before the playoffs, knowing that he mustn’t change the griffins winning (that will give the prospects time to grow in the playoffs) : not an easy option to choose !
