GDT: Game 13| Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks | October 30, 2013, 10:30 PM. | FSD

[SoupNazi]

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October 30, 2013, 10:30 PM EDT/7:30 PM PDT
Rogers Arena
Vancouver, BC

Red Wings: 6-4-2, 14 points. Tied 4th in Atlantic, 6th in Eastern Conference.
Canucks: 9-4-1, 19 points. Third in Pacific, 4th in Western Conference.

Wings results last season versus Canucks: 2-0-1, 5 points.

Wings lines:

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi
Cleary - Weiss - Alfredsson
Tatar - Andersson - Abdelkader
Miller - Glendening - Eaves

Kronwall - Dekeyser
Quincey - Smith
Lashoff - Kindl

Howard

Canucks lines:

Daniel Sedin - Henrik Sedin - Ryan Kesler
Chris Higgins - Mike Santorelli - Alexandre Burrows
Jeremy Welsh - Brad Richardson - Zack Kassian
Tom Sestito - Darren Archibald - Yannick Weber

Alex Edler - Jason Garrison
Dan Hamhuis - Kevin Bieksa
Ryan Stanton - Chris Tanev

Roberto Luongo

Lines, defense pairings and goalies to be updated.

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[RayMoonDoh]

Lgrw

 

[Syckle78]

We usually play pretty good against Vancouver for some reason. Datsyuk tends to do datsyukian things,also. I'll say 5-2 Wings...

 

[Frankiedarling]

Vancouver fan wondering how Bert is doing. Always liked the guy, but kind of odd to see him on a top line again. Has he been getting it going on lately or something?

 

[Syckle78]

No he hasn't but he is heavy,or something. I don't know he started the season on the third line and has played up and down the lines as has everyone not named Hank or Pavel. Babcock is juggling lines like crazy. There's a chance Bert can play on all four lines next game ....before the end of the first period.


BTW want Sammy back? We'll give you a seventh to take him.

 

[Frankiedarling]

No he hasn't but he is heavy,or something. I don't know he started the season on the third line and has played up and down the lines as has everyone not named Hank or Pavel. Babcock is juggling lines like crazy. There's a chance Bert can play on all four lines next game ....before the end of the first period.


BTW want Sammy back? We'll give you a seventh to take him.

Only if we get your scouts to make the pick.

Good on Bert, though. I'll root a trademark backhand... any other game.

 

[The Zermanator]

Vancouver fan wondering how Bert is doing. Always liked the guy, but kind of odd to see him on a top line again. Has he been getting it going on lately or something?

Bert's gotten older so he doesn't have the speed (as much anyway) as he once had and he doesn't have as much stamina. But he's still a smart player with a good shot, soft hands and he's hard as hell on the puck. One of the few players on the team who really clicks with Datsyuk (along with Zetterberg and Alfredsson).

 

[odin1981]

2-1 no 3-1 vancouver. Another lovely game where the other team has to shut down one line and we auto lose. Great job with the loins babcock.

 

[GoAwayDanCleary]

Vancouver fan wondering how Bert is doing. Always liked the guy, but kind of odd to see him on a top line again. Has he been getting it going on lately or something?

A lot of people here aren't too fond of him, but I really like Bert and his game. He's a great winger to put alongside Pavel (as long as the other winger is competent).

He's really underrated around here IMO.

 

[Frankiedarling]

Bert's gotten older so he doesn't have the speed (as much anyway) as he once had and he doesn't have as much stamina. But he's still a smart player with a good shot, soft hands and he's hard as hell on the puck. One of the few players on the team who really clicks with Datsyuk (along with Zetterberg and Alfredsson).

A lot of people here aren't too fond of him, but I really like Bert and his game. He's a great winger to put alongside Pavel (as long as the other winger is competent).

He's really underrated around here IMO.

Bert in his prime would have been a monster with Dats. Glad to hear he's still finding a place to play, even if his legs aren't what they used to be. Saw his shootout move the other day, the one he didn't score on... sweet move though.

 

[maroon 6]

2-1 no 3-1 vancouver. Another lovely game where the other team has to shut down one line and we auto lose. Great job with the loins babcock.

Canucks are pretty much a one line team right now as well

 

[Syckle78]

Canucks are pretty much a one line team right now as well

With a much much better top four defense.

 

[LeighDx59]

We do always seem to play well against Vancouver, gonna say 4-2 Wings. Datsyuk will get two goals, Hank will get one and hopefully Tatar or Weiss gets the last one.

 

[HIFE]

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi
Cleary - Weiss - Alfredsson
Tatar - Andersson - Abdelkader
Miller - Glendening - Tootoo

Kronwall - Smith
Quincey - Dekeyser
Lashoff - Kindl

Howard

Why does this lineup look better without Franzen?

I love that 3rd line, solid. TT and Abdelkader could to some damage. 4th line as well has given me hope when together. Try Bert again to start the game and if it he doesn't look promising bring up Alfie. Has it been mentioned swap Nyquist for Cleary and bam this team is looking hot?

The D pairings are what HF has been crying for, Smith with someone who can ground him. Balance Q with Dekeyser, etc. This whole thing is brilliant (or mad). Are we happy yet?

Babcock was perfect in saying we'll see who "handles" who. He's right, you never know. It's up to the players to rise to the occasion. We could have a tremendous game. There's a lot of blame sent his way but it's up to the players. Either you're winning battles, keeping control, or you're not. The Wings can put up a disciplined 60 min., they've got it in them. We'll just have to see which group shows up.

 

[gretskidoo]

Yeah, Cleary on the 2nd line is much better than having Franzen there.

 

[Tomas W]

Canucks are pretty much a one line team right now as well

The Dank Hank and Yank line looks scary good right now.

And hasnt that Santorelli guy been great for you as well?

 

[PullHard]

Stanton and Santorelli are relevant all of a sudden. They both look good for Vancouver so far this year in my experiences watching them. And Higgins is having one of his good years.

@ Flashy G

 

[PhysicX]

I've been wondering how Weiss has been playing lately for you guys. I thought I'd see his name on the scoring sheet more often, but so far, two goals only. Any chance his production increases?

Good luck vs. Vancouver

 

[maroon 6]

The Dank Hank and Yank line looks scary good right now.

And hasnt that Santorelli guy been great for you as well?

He has been great so far but I don't expect him to keep it up. Ideally I'd want him as our 3C.

 

[PullHard]

I've been wondering how Weiss has been playing lately for you guys. I thought I'd see his name on the scoring sheet more often, but so far, two goals only. Any chance his production increases?

Good luck vs. Vancouver

Weiss has had a pretty rough start here. From my experiences watching him, it isn't necessarily from a lack of effort or hustle. At times he does look disengaged, but for the most part he is moving his feet and hustling. The same can be said about a lot of our players so far, though.

 

[SoupNazi]

For better or for worse, I'm looking forward to this one.

3-1 Wings. Tatar, Bert and Alfie for us, Daniel Sedin for the Canucks.

 

[detredWINgs]

A lot of people here aren't too fond of him, but I really like Bert and his game. He's a great winger to put alongside Pavel (as long as the other winger is competent).

He's really underrated around here IMO.

Agreed. I think he's had a decent showing so far this season. I don't mind him in the top 6 one bit.

 

[Kronwalled55]

We haven't scored more than 2 goals in 2 weeks. But Detroit does play well against Luongo... Something has to give.

 

[Outl4w]

Hoping for a big game from Tartar so his playing time increases.

 

[SortaExtremist]

Poor Weiss leaves Florida for Detroit and ends up on a line with Cleary. Can't catch a break.