Ryan Wilson: Sid and Geno put on a show for the locals Sid and Geno put on a show for the locals

Didn't watch the game that closely, but a couple of thoughts.

I don't think Beau is the guy on the 1st line.

I would have dressed McG to give him a look with Crosby. I think his fate has already been decided. He's going to the AHL.

Kept thinking it's noticeable that DOC isn't playing.

Considering they were playing most of Ott's starters, I thought Pickering and Brunicke looked pretty good.

I thought Glass was good again. He's earning a roster spot.

Didn't watch the game that closely, but a couple of thoughts.

I don't think Beau is the guy on the 1st line.

I would have dressed McG to give him a look with Crosby. I think his fate has already been decided. He's going to the AHL.

Kept thinking it's noticeable that DOC isn't playing.

Considering they were playing most of Ott's starters, I thought Pickering and Brunicke looked pretty good.

I thought Glass was good again. He's earning a roster spot.
- madmike71

Brunicke got absolutely destroyed with a hit late game... Got up, shook it off, didn't sook or retaliate and went on with his shift. Loved how he handled all of that.

Brunicke got absolutely destroyed with a hit late game... Got up, shook it off, didn't sook or retaliate and went on with his shift. Loved how he handled all of that.
- MattStrat

Grinder hates him already

Grinder hates him already
- Victoro311

Brunicke got absolutely destroyed with a hit late game... Got up, shook it off, didn't sook or retaliate and went on with his shift. Loved how he handled all of that.
- MattStrat

He looks like a legit NHL prospect. Maybe a mid-pairing guy. Kid is only 18 and he's been pretty solid against real NHL players.

Grinder hates him already
- Victoro311

From Haase:

Sullivan almost gets this light in his eye sometimes when talking about certain depth players or prospects he really admires, and when he was talking about what Imama can bring to the organization, he had that look on his face.

"Boko adds a lot," Sullivan said. "Obviously, he sticks up for our guys. He can initiate physical play. He plays a fairly conscientious game, he doesn't turn pucks over. And he's a terrific person. I don't know if you guys have had a chance to interact with him, but he really is. His energy is contagious. I think the guys really like him. He loves what he does, loves hockey, loves being on the ice, and I just love his energy. He's a really good teammate."

Grinder joining the Sullivan fan club today.

Didn't watch the game that closely, but a couple of thoughts.

I don't think Beau is the guy on the 1st line.

I would have dressed McG to give him a look with Crosby. I think his fate has already been decided. He's going to the AHL.

Kept thinking it's noticeable that DOC isn't playing.

Considering they were playing most of Ott's starters, I thought Pickering and Brunicke looked pretty good.

I thought Glass was good again. He's earning a roster spot.
- madmike71

They've been giving Beau every chance to unseat DOC with Sid, but doesn't seem like it's taking. Seems crazy they were going to use Lizotte on Geno's line with Bunting in the lineup.

Also think they don't want their roster guys on the fourth line. Worked out to dress guys like Imama and to a lesser extent Poulin since it got a little chippy for a preseason game.

They've been giving Beau every chance to unseat DOC with Sid, but doesn't seem like it's taking. Seems crazy they were going to use Lizotte on Geno's line with Bunting in the lineup.

Also think they don't want their roster guys on the fourth line. Worked out to dress guys like Imama and to a lesser extent Poulin since it got a little chippy for a preseason game.
- Tojo.

I read some of Sully's comments. Seems like he was experimenting. Seeing what some of the "new" vets can do. Sounded like he was very lukewarm on Beau on the top line. Pretty sure that's DOC's job entering the season.

Pretty sure the roster is set. I wonder who gets Lizotte's spot if he goes on IR?

It makes sense to try some things now. They still have way more pre-season games than they need to get ready. There will be injuries during the season where somebody needs to fill in on a line with Sid or Geno, good to take a look now.

Grinder hates him already
- Victoro311

Hahaha I was thinking Grinder might respect a guy who can take a big clean hit and not be a little b!tch or pvssy about it after. It's not like Burnicke watched Sid, or any other teammate, get cheap shotted and didn't respond.

I read some of Sully's comments. Seems like he was experimenting. Seeing what some of the "new" vets can do. Sounded like he was very lukewarm on Beau on the top line. Pretty sure that's DOC's job entering the season.

Pretty sure the roster is set. I wonder who gets Lizotte's spot if he goes on IR?
- madmike71

Same with Karlsson. Might make for a little intrigue even if it's just who gets press box nachos.

I'd guess Ludvig would get the D spot. No clue up front. Maybe they want to keep Puustinen or Poulin from waivers, but not sure it's a big consideration. Maybe even Imama if Sully likes him. I'll guess Poulin just to add a PKer since Lizotte is the injury, but maybe Imama does that.

That was pretty much the Wings opening night roster tonight....

That was pretty much the Wings opening night roster tonight....
- MattStrat

Pretty entertaining game. Blomqvist looked really good.....redemption game.

Does a move for Swayman interest anyone? I doubt it on my end given we have a young goalie and I'd bet Swayman wants too much, but what a crazy move by Cam Neely today.

Does a move for Swayman interest anyone? I doubt it on my end given we have a young goalie and I'd bet Swayman wants too much, but what a crazy move by Cam Neely today.
- SuperHenderson13

If they are taking Jarry back I'd at least consider it. But probably not because as you said, goalie is one of our strongest positions, so hate to lock one up for big money with potential starters coming in cheap.

That was pretty much the Wings opening night roster tonight....
- MattStrat

Haha and we dressed 3 NHL lock forwards and they all had 2 points... and they weren't exactly Sid, Malkin, and Rust

Poulin was pretty embarrassing.

Haha and we dressed 3 NHL lock forwards and they all had 2 points... and they weren't exactly Sid, Malkin, and Rust
- Tojo.

Atchy with 2 goals and 1st star of the game. Eller and DOC, both with a G and an apple each, 2nd and 3rd stars haha...

...maybe that should be the 4th line.

Atchy with 2 goals and 1st star of the game. Eller and DOC, both with a G and an apple each, 2nd and 3rd stars haha...

...maybe that should be the 4th line.
- MattStrat

That’d be a great fourth line. Don’t even want to know what the third line would look like but that’s a good fourth line

Does a move for Swayman interest anyone? I doubt it on my end given we have a young goalie and I'd bet Swayman wants too much, but what a crazy move by Cam Neely today.
- SuperHenderson13

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't invest that kind of money in a tender unless I truly believed I had the next Patrick Roy.

Atchy with 2 goals and 1st star of the game. Eller and DOC, both with a G and an apple each, 2nd and 3rd stars haha...

...maybe that should be the 4th line.
- MattStrat

ATCh. Setting himself apart here in camp.

Maybe it's just me, but I wouldn't invest that kind of money in a tender unless I truly believed I had the next Patrick Roy.
- madmike71

Or a defenseman. Kris Letang is about as high as I’d go on D.

Can the regular season just get here already?

Can the regular season just get here already?
- j.boyd919

Nope, need to squeeze out a few extra dollars from the fans on preseason ticket sales.