Detroit Redwings Downfall

[nbwingsfan]

Not really about whether he is “right” or not in my opinion. It’s great he wants to win, but should a guy who himself isn’t exactly performing great himself be shifting focus to the front office instead of what’s happening on the ice?

It’s not that he’s wrong. It’s just not the most “professional” of mindsets for a captain.

And before I hear about how “he was just being honest”. Yes, I know. And that’s great. But being honest does not make one immune from criticism for the content of said honesty.

He’s loading a ton onto the FO just in that one quote. Saying they didn’t “gain any momentum” and “were down about it” for the remainder of the year in terms of not being aggressive at the deadline. So their attitudes would have been better if they had made a move or two? Is team “attitude” not largely Larkin’s responsibility (along with the coaches) as the leader?

I mean he did also say he needs to be better himself

 

[theVladiator]

Interesting presser.

On Larkin, I think it was pretty much the same thing that was said many times here. Because it's obvious. When Larkin can look Steve in the eye and honestly say that every player on the team did everything they could to win, in every game, he can demand help. Seems like Todd agrees the team isn't there yet. Also, Larkin may have made a mistake, but who hasn't. No need to blow it out of proportion, just focus on getting the most out of the next season.

On Walman's "no and no", interesting that the second "no" means SY still doesn't regret that trade. And I imagine the reporter's face was like "wtf?", which prompted Steve to say a few more words, namely that some things "he doesn't want to share". Alludes to us not having the full story on Walman's departure.

 

[Fatass]

Needs to be a big offseason for Yzerman. His club is in an extremely difficult division. Leafs, Panthers, Lightning are all really good and experienced. Habs, Sens are young and on the rise after tasting the playoffs. Sabres can’t be bad forever, can they? There is honestly only one club in their division the Wings could, as their club stands, feel confident they are better than, Boston.

 

[Dotter]

Sounds to me like the owners and Yzerman had a long sit down pre-interview meeting and discussed what everyone here calls the "Yzerplan". I think ownership decided they wanted to steer away from Ken Holland's poor drafting and spending draft/prospects style, and build through the draft. I think they have a clear timeline.

I think Yzerman got FOMO and tried going 'outside' the plan by attempting to sign Stamkos, and ownership shut that shit right down!

I think Yzerman has a long leash because he is doing exactly what ownership wants; build through the draft. The short term UFA signings are here just to keep DRWs close to a bubble to sell tickets. Larkin called it out. Yzerman shut him down.

If you listen to the presser, Yzerman seemed very comfortable in regards to his job security and what ownership expects of him. They are probably happy with him.

I also think Yzerman's good drafting moved up the timeline further than they (ownership) expected.

Just my speculation like everyone else has in this thread.

Keep your ear close to the ground and you can hear the buffalo coming.

 

[Artaud]

Keep your ear close to the ground and you can hear the buffalo coming.

Good to know you've finally come to grasp that Detroit is heading towards a Buffalo-style infinite rebuild...

 

[Dotter]

Good to know you've finally come to grasp that Detroit is heading towards a Buffalo-style infinite rebuild...

Sabres have some good players tho. I like both Benson and Peterka.