OT: Dylan Larkin second straight game-winning goal for Red Wings
Beat Blaine Bishop in the 3rd period tonight. 4 goals, 9 points in 12 NHL games. He even got into a scrum with Stamkos tonight. Even more remarkably, +10 is second in the NHL to Subban of Montreal. Mickey Redmond, Osgood, and Elliott raving about his play, including Ogood comparing him to Jonathan Toews at this age. Not too shabby and God willing this kid will be wearing the "C" in Detroit for a looooonnnnnggggg time. And, he should be wearing the red, white, and blue in the Olympics very soon.
November 3rd, 2015 at 10:36 PM ^
great to hear the Victors being played at the Joe when they announced him as the first star.
November 4th, 2015 at 1:10 AM ^
Very nice touch. I noticed that they did that during the season opener at the Joe. They also played the MSU fight song for Abdelkader - since he had the hat trick. That was one of the best Red Wings games I've ever been too. New Coach, Babcock's return, Larkin first game and first goal. Was great.
I was at the Islander/Devils game earlier tonight. Cammalleri and Merrill play for the Devils. Was a good game - Isles won 2-1. Watching the Wings replay now.
November 3rd, 2015 at 10:36 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 10:41 PM ^
You are correct sir. I will hum the Canadian national anthem tonight before bed as penance.
November 3rd, 2015 at 11:08 PM ^
November 4th, 2015 at 8:43 AM ^
This is true. The same can be said for the Red Wings' goalie.
November 3rd, 2015 at 10:42 PM ^
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November 3rd, 2015 at 11:05 PM ^
November 3rd, 2015 at 11:04 PM ^
Why didn't Michigan Hockey win the Stanley Cup when they had that kind of talent on the team last season?!
Fire Red!
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November 3rd, 2015 at 11:31 PM ^
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November 4th, 2015 at 12:30 AM ^
Some other NHL stuff, Copp's first goal.
#NHLFirsts! Congrats to Andrew Copp for scoring his first goal in the pros. #WPGvsCBJ https://t.co/tD3D5tM6TF
— NHL (@NHL) November 1, 2015
Z milestone.
Big night for the Captain. 500
November 4th, 2015 at 12:32 AM ^
Still lost, but wow...
How did that stay out?! P.K. Subban, that's how. #MTLvsEDM https://t.co/CF4P9FkClZ
— NHL (@NHL) October 30, 2015
November 4th, 2015 at 12:52 AM ^
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November 4th, 2015 at 1:46 AM ^
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November 4th, 2015 at 7:54 AM ^
November 4th, 2015 at 8:06 AM ^
Because he has improved rapidly since the draft. He was a great prospect, but not on this level. Since the draft, he has basically run roughshod over all competition.
November 4th, 2015 at 8:18 AM ^
Another thing to remember, the top 10 of the NHL draft is always dominated by CHL (Canadian major-junior) kids, with a few Euro's sprinkled in. The CHL kids get a lot more exposure early on because they get drafted at 15 versus the kids that go the AAA/USHL/NCAA route. The 2015 NHL draft where you had 3 NCAA players in the top 10 was an anomaly.
November 4th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
This is generally true, though Jack Eichel was #2 overall from BU to the Sabres this year. Though a counterpoint to my counterpoint is that he won the Hobey Baker as a freshman.
November 4th, 2015 at 2:05 PM ^
Thus the reason for my last sentence.
November 4th, 2015 at 10:35 AM ^
November 4th, 2015 at 9:01 AM ^
That was the best, most complete game I've seen the Wings play all season. Hopefully this is a sign of how they'll play going forward.
Oh, and Larkin? After his scuffle with Stamkos in the 1st, when the Lightning were pressing late the in 3rd and Stamkos was leaving his own zone with a ton of empty ice in front him, Larkin picked his pocket Datsyuk-style and the Wings created a great scoring chance off the steal that would have iced the game. Loved it.
November 4th, 2015 at 9:21 AM ^
May have to pick up a Larkin jersey. I am surprised he looks fast even in the NHL.
Each year, Dad wears a Yzerman uni and I proudly wear my Probie jersey. Detroit has been dealt some bad hands with regards to pro sports but Mr Illitch seems to poop gold and we all benefit - love watching this young Wings team and expect them to do more than just extend their playoff streak once Pavel comes back.
November 4th, 2015 at 9:29 AM ^
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November 4th, 2015 at 10:18 AM ^
Larkin, Glendening, Miller, Dekeyser, Abdelkader... off the top of my head.
Sheahan who had a great goal yesterday played at ND, Smith played at Wisky.
November 4th, 2015 at 1:58 PM ^
November 4th, 2015 at 2:11 PM ^
Ferraro, Green,Quincey, and Richards. Shehan and Smith are too but we take credit for them since they went to school here ; ) I stretch local to include members of CCHA/ Big10.
btw Blashill was born in Detroit raised in Sault Ste Marie, played G for Ferris State, was head coach at Western before the Grand Rapids gig. He may be the most Michigander guy on the team!
November 4th, 2015 at 2:28 PM ^
ah. wow. lol...thanks for that. I should have thought harder.
And as far as Blashill he's SOOOO Michigan, yet he sounds exactly like Babcock
November 4th, 2015 at 2:54 PM ^
so you definitely get a pass. I see Babcock was named Team Canada's head coach. Not sure he's the best available but he has two golds and Canada is scared shitless of choking.
Blashill's top assistant Tony Granato (love him) is also as American as apple pie. Can't imagine he will last long as an assistant coach.
November 4th, 2015 at 1:56 PM ^
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