Todd McLellan is a disgrace to hockey. He is the anti fun. He just sheds his misery on everyone else. A normal, sensible coach might see his team (the Kane line) score two in the first two shifts and think “Alright, let’s keep it going, keep up the pressure, get another.” McLellan on the other hand saw them score two and wanted them to win the game two to nothing. They were in defensive lock down mode 5 minutes into the game. He saw his elite offensive forwards having fun and said fuck you guys. Pulling the top unit in the 3rd, on their first real PP in 3 games, after only 45 seconds was disgraceful. And of course the second unit gets scored on and it spirals from there. McLellan is a genuine scumbag at heart. A really really bad human.
Larkin and Raymond with another lousy effort. Showing once again who the true #1 and #2 on the team are. Not them. Funny to see them float around doing nothing all game and then absolutely try hard the empty net getting double shifted. Pathetic. In their defence, their ONLY defence, they have the WORST player in NHL history on their line. A guy with the skating, shooting, stickhandling ability of a 13 year old. Hockey IQ of someone who’s never played a game before and the strength of a small woman. No offence to small women. Put JVR with them and we might actually have two good lines.
Love the Red Wings, but this is no different than what we’ve seen before. They draw you in, they have their moments. But this is not the type of game a playoff team plays. Glad they hung on, but they are a mediocre team at this stage of the season.
Can someone tell Raymond to stop pouting slowly off the ice for the last 30 feet on every single change? He looks like a 9 year old with bad body language.
Glad they know they're not playing well. Outplayed by two of the worst teams in the league, but they pounced on some moments to score and Gibson was in the zone. We have to start learning how to really outplay teams.
I hope Edvinsson and Bernard-Docker are both healthy and back for tomorrow’s game against Edmonton. You’d really be able to do some damage in the standings if you just get a point let alone steal that game.
The kings of average…anytime they get up by a few goals i always think how long before they take their foot off the gas and blow the lead lol Do this against the big dogs and they'll lose. to the fans in the comments who are mad at McLellan for how he sees things or as one guy put it "anti-fun" he's living in reality while you bathwater drinkers are still delusional about this team and where they are actually at despite what the standings say. up 4-0 and as usual this team stops playing and working hard and they are lucky they didn't blow this game and if you think Quinn Hughes is gonna solve the problems on D then you really gotta stop drinking the bathwater lol plus he would only be a rental because he will be in NJ with his brothers next season. Anti-fun? It's been 9 years and no playoffs and crap roster moves…this is a make or break year…there's no time for fun get real this team is still a mid team at best and letting up like this tonight will cost them against the actual good teams in this league especially the ones in their division.
why did McLellan pull the top power play unit off the ice with 1:15 left in the power play? first power play of the entire game. that led directly to the comeback by Calgary, and it was unjustifiable and he did it for the 2nd game in a row.
why did Hamonic play with the 2nd line so much? they scored on their first 2 shifts of the game, then this awful coach put Hamonic w them 60% of the shifts for the next 2 periods. why? terrible coach.
If Copper doesn’t get some kind of coaching role after his career the NHL is losing out. He speaks with so much high level fluency in the game. I could listen to him break down every game tbh.
Glad to see them win but I'm not too excited, considering this 3 game streak is against bottom barrell teams. Nice to see Gibson finding his stride but this team will need Vezina caliber goaltending to make the playoffs with this overall average/developing roster.
Nice to see pucks go in for a change but they let this game get way too close. Against struggling teams like the Flames we need statement wins for the confidence boost.
…I see progress but we are still nowhere near making the playoffs, let alone doing anything once we get there in a couple years.
On the bright side, Debrincat is becoming arguably my favorite Red Wing, nice to see ASP getting more comfortable flowing on offense and how about a shout-out to Ben Chariot. Dude has gotten way too much undue hate over the past few years, always felt it was undeserved, love the way he plays.
Also nice to see Copp back on the second line until we find a legit 2C. I still like him over Compher.
also it is wild McLellan obviously understands the Cat-Kane thing and has witnessed it and explicitly talks about it, yet when OT rolls around he still doesn't have them out there together. WILD.
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who remembers after 4Nations when Larkin came back and went 26 straight games without a 5v5 goal LOL
Todd McLellan is a disgrace to hockey. He is the anti fun. He just sheds his misery on everyone else. A normal, sensible coach might see his team (the Kane line) score two in the first two shifts and think “Alright, let’s keep it going, keep up the pressure, get another.” McLellan on the other hand saw them score two and wanted them to win the game two to nothing. They were in defensive lock down mode 5 minutes into the game. He saw his elite offensive forwards having fun and said fuck you guys. Pulling the top unit in the 3rd, on their first real PP in 3 games, after only 45 seconds was disgraceful. And of course the second unit gets scored on and it spirals from there. McLellan is a genuine scumbag at heart. A really really bad human.
I hope Cat continues this pace he’s earning his way on Team USA. Other than that a win is a win LGRW!
The Flames Adam Klapka is a goon.
Larkin and Raymond with another lousy effort. Showing once again who the true #1 and #2 on the team are. Not them. Funny to see them float around doing nothing all game and then absolutely try hard the empty net getting double shifted. Pathetic. In their defence, their ONLY defence, they have the WORST player in NHL history on their line. A guy with the skating, shooting, stickhandling ability of a 13 year old. Hockey IQ of someone who’s never played a game before and the strength of a small woman. No offence to small women. Put JVR with them and we might actually have two good lines.
Not too shabby of a game again Gibby
Love the Red Wings, but this is no different than what we’ve seen before. They draw you in, they have their moments. But this is not the type of game a playoff team plays. Glad they hung on, but they are a mediocre team at this stage of the season.
Can someone tell Raymond to stop pouting slowly off the ice for the last 30 feet on every single change? He looks like a 9 year old with bad body language.
Glad they know they're not playing well. Outplayed by two of the worst teams in the league, but they pounced on some moments to score and Gibson was in the zone. We have to start learning how to really outplay teams.
If John Gibson continues to be above average like the last two games this team makes playoffs
Calgary was a bit dirty tonight, should put Watson in the lineup once in awhile
I love how Copp has two assists and has his "doesn't mean shit" attitude about their game. Good to see.
Get job in first way hang on rest of game
I hope Edvinsson and Bernard-Docker are both healthy and back for tomorrow’s game against Edmonton. You’d really be able to do some damage in the standings if you just get a point let alone steal that game.
The kings of average…anytime they get up by a few goals i always think how long before they take their foot off the gas and blow the lead lol Do this against the big dogs and they'll lose. to the fans in the comments who are mad at McLellan for how he sees things or as one guy put it "anti-fun" he's living in reality while you bathwater drinkers are still delusional about this team and where they are actually at despite what the standings say. up 4-0 and as usual this team stops playing and working hard and they are lucky they didn't blow this game and if you think Quinn Hughes is gonna solve the problems on D then you really gotta stop drinking the bathwater lol plus he would only be a rental because he will be in NJ with his brothers next season. Anti-fun? It's been 9 years and no playoffs and crap roster moves…this is a make or break year…there's no time for fun get real this team is still a mid team at best and letting up like this tonight will cost them against the actual good teams in this league especially the ones in their division.
A lot of really negative comments for 7 points in the first four games of a road trip. I get it but good lord most of the league has warts
why did McLellan pull the top power play unit off the ice with 1:15 left in the power play? first power play of the entire game. that led directly to the comeback by Calgary, and it was unjustifiable and he did it for the 2nd game in a row.
why did Hamonic play with the 2nd line so much? they scored on their first 2 shifts of the game, then this awful coach put Hamonic w them 60% of the shifts for the next 2 periods. why? terrible coach.
If Copper doesn’t get some kind of coaching role after his career the NHL is losing out. He speaks with so much high level fluency in the game. I could listen to him break down every game tbh.
Detroit Red Wings points per 60 leaders since Dec 29 of last year (78 team games):
Patrick Kane 3.43 (includes 1 empty net point)
Alex DeBrincat 3.36 (includes 7 empty net points)
Lucas Raymond 3.36 (includes 9 empty net points)
Dylan Larkin 2.89 (includes 10 empty net points)
Glad to see them win but I'm not too excited, considering this 3 game streak is against bottom barrell teams. Nice to see Gibson finding his stride but this team will need Vezina caliber goaltending to make the playoffs with this overall average/developing roster.
Nice to see pucks go in for a change but they let this game get way too close. Against struggling teams like the Flames we need statement wins for the confidence boost.
…I see progress but we are still nowhere near making the playoffs, let alone doing anything once we get there in a couple years.
On the bright side, Debrincat is becoming arguably my favorite Red Wing, nice to see ASP getting more comfortable flowing on offense and how about a shout-out to Ben Chariot. Dude has gotten way too much undue hate over the past few years, always felt it was undeserved, love the way he plays.
Also nice to see Copp back on the second line until we find a legit 2C. I still like him over Compher.
Cheesy win, boyos! Gibson almost blew it, but on the other hand, glad to see you hung in there.
also it is wild McLellan obviously understands the Cat-Kane thing and has witnessed it and explicitly talks about it, yet when OT rolls around he still doesn't have them out there together. WILD.