Kyle Cumiskey Set to Return
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2009 1:25 PM MST
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Kyle Cumiskey is traveling with the club and is expected to be in the lineup tomorrow against Ottawa. Derek Peltier has been reassigned to Lake Erie, as his services as a 7th defenseman are no longer needed. Also, Marek Svatos is also due to return soon, but the real news here is Cumiskey.
The big question: who sits? Cumiskey's return will send someone to the press box. We know it won't be Kyle Quincey, Scott Hannan or Adam Foote. It's possible that Sacco dresses 7 defensemen - if the team can get by with David Koci playing 3 minutes a game, they can probably get by with just 11 forwards. But that doesn't seem like Sacco's style, nor does it seem like there's any benefit to doing so.
That would point to either John-Michael Liles, Brett Clark or Ryan Wilson sitting and it's not an easy choice. I think it might be Wilson. A couple of weeks ago, I don't think you could have taken him out of the lineup. He hasn't been as solid the last few games, though, and his decision to pinch at the wrong time nearly cost us the Minnesota game. John-Michael Liles has had an inconsistent season and his decision to pinch at the wrong time nearly cost us the Dallas game. But his play on the power play is critical, even though it's an area he's struggling at. I don't think he can sit. I'm going to guess the poll result will point to Brett Clark, but I think Clark has been better than the other two defensively lately. And lately he's been the one with the highlight reel hits, not Wilson.
Obligatory poll to follow.
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if I was making the call, it would be Liles, and that’s how I voted. But I really have no idea who WILL sit.
I voted Liles too. Clark was a close second. Either of them sitting would be great because there would be absolutely no way they could be paired.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 29, 2009 1:46 PM MST up reply actions
I voted for Clark (shocker, I know),
but would also accept dressing 7 “D”, sitting Wow, what a Sham and playing Roadrunner as a 3rd/4th line winger, though that’s not my first choice.
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For the love of God please let it be Clark. Liles hasn’t been playing well either, but Clark has been a virtual suckfest for the better part of the last season and a half. I really like Wilson. Hope he doesn’t become the odd man out just due to inexperience. I guess the other option is the Cumiskey doesn’t crack the lineup?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
If you were to sit a forward who would sit?
I think Hendricks, Durno or Yip sit. Personally I would prefer to play Hendricks and Yip.
Hopefully Clark. Liles has been sucky but hopefully he can play himself out of it.
by Dustin Burfiend on Dec 29, 2009 2:56 PM MST reply actions
they also need to play him if they are considering trading him
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2009 3:16 PM MST up reply actions
Good point. Didn’t think of that. Have to show the goods off before someone buys. Hopefully he plays like the ApcoClarkBot did the other night.
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yeah, well I didn’t think of it when I wrote the damn article. :)
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
Clark.
The other side of sitting Clark is maybe you can make a trade for him. With Salei coming back and having 7 dmen already, why not take the time now to see if anyone needs a good puck moving dman? Wilson looks to be one of our future young defenders, lets not punish him for learning.
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This (sitting the vet and playing Wilson) would be a clear indicator that management was serious about the rebuild and don’t go for the brass ring of a playoff series to the detriment of developing the youth.
"I know everyone has their own opinion, but your opinion is wrong. "
But can’t the argument be made that Wilson is playing better then Clark?
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and Liles. And lately, Foote and Quincey too. Amazingly, I think that Hannan has remained one of our best D-men this season. But I really like this Wilson kid.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 29, 2009 3:26 PM MST up reply actions
I voted for Wilson. But not because I think he should be…normally the young guy would go to the press box and then shortly after be sent back to LE.
Then again, Sacco started this season benching guys who didn’t step up. He also did it recently sitting Liles in the third period. So it is very possible that either Liles or Clark get benched for a game or two. However, I would also like to see if breaking them apart works for more than just one game…
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If I had my way, we would have already packaged Clark and Liles for a stay-at-home D man with little to no flair in his game. IE Sauer.
I think Sacco has few, if any sacred cows and won’t build his lineup based on salary. I think there’s a puncher’s chance that Liles gets the pine. Of the three, I think his game is the least needed to help the team win atm. Clark is the clear choice if it wasn’t for his last game where Jeckle showed up and played outstanding.
no way salaries would work on a Sauer for Liles + Clark trade, sadly. I still wish we’d have re-signed him, but his departure was more a roles thing, I think.
Some of the overpriced defensive D in toronto might be available. I’d trade Liles+ for Komisarek, who fits the bill for what you’re saying…
Clark & Svatos for Komisarek & Bozak?
Salaries are in the realm and I’d take that any day of the week.
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They can take Tucker. Hell, it’s not like they’re not already paying him!
Ooops, you said value…….
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Hey now, I’m sure he has some value…I’m sure he could at least carry your bag to and from the equipment van with out it catching on fire. Maybe?
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by Americanario on Dec 29, 2009 5:27 PM MST up reply actions
Oh yeah, I understand that. I think if you “overpay” for a guy like Sauer you then take on a bad contract to make the deal. IE Preissing. You know what’s sad (and I think DD would agree with me), we already had our Sauer with Vernance and we let him walk Scott free.
I don’t know if I could go that far, but he did seem like a useful player.
then again, had he stayed we likely wouldn’t have seen Wilson at all this year…
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by David Driscoll-Carignan on Dec 29, 2009 7:43 PM MST up reply actions
Beachie
Votes for Liles. So that she can molest him in the press box al night!! ;-)
Gl. thinks it should be Clark. But, I get that Cumiskey is a similar player to Liles and that it might now work to play them both.
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Who is this Beachie you speak of?
:(
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by Americanario on Dec 29, 2009 4:30 PM MST up reply actions
oh you know...
this cool chick who used to hang here. :(
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yeah. what happened? there was a heated debate between her and thedoctor and then she canceled her acct?
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 29, 2009 4:48 PM MST up reply actions
that wasn't really why.
read the fan post titled parting is such sweet sorrow. I’m sure she won’t be able to resist us for long.
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I predict she will come back cleverly disguised as LandlockedDesertGuy.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 29, 2009 4:52 PM MST up reply actions
haha
that would be funny!!
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MileHighSkiGirl…oh wait that might bring it’s own problems.
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by Americanario on Dec 29, 2009 5:19 PM MST up reply actions
Beachie says
shhhhhhh….
Don’t blow her cover!!
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LOL
That would be the best handle ever.
A little rudeness and disrespect can elevate a meaningless interaction to a battle of wills and add drama to an otherwise dull day.
by A.J. Haefele on Dec 30, 2009 7:50 AM MST up reply actions
hmm
never saw it. that’s too bad.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 29, 2009 4:56 PM MST up reply actions
You big meanie.
Side note, I took a foray onto MHR yesterday. I.e., decided to bang my head on the wall. Rule number one at MHR, imo, is this: McD is infallible. Seriously. I just don’t get it. Yes, the O-line has sucked lately. But do you think having the most predictable offense in the history of organized football is helping matters any?
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 29, 2009 5:05 PM MST up reply actions
But do you think having the most predictable offense in the history of organized football is helping matters any?
No, not really, though I think you exaggerate. You’re probably old enough to remember old “Run, run, run, punt” Red Miller aren’t you?
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Yes, but even creaky old Morton was allowed to throw more than a wide receiver screen once in a while. And yes, I do exagerrate.
And with the 32nd pick in the 2009 NHL draft, the Red Wings select: Someone other than Ryan O'Reilly. LOL@Detoilet.
by Bob in Boulder on Dec 29, 2009 5:10 PM MST up reply actions
Gerald Wilhite did back flips.
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by Pinchy The Lobster on Dec 29, 2009 5:11 PM MST up reply actions
Hi. This is my first post but I have been reading for a few months. I think that it might be Wilson that has to sit out even though he shouldn’t. If Clark and Liles are on the list for being traded, wouldn’t Sacco want them on the ice even if they aren’t playing as well as they could be? Don’t you think that would be better than being scratched? If they are scratched, that would tell other teams that he has no confidence at all in them, wouldn’t it?
by Stefka.Kostadinova on Dec 29, 2009 6:23 PM MST reply actions
Good Points Stefka
And welcome!! please realize that most of what is said here is Sarcasm and that we’re all really a nice group of people!!
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Thank you!
I have noticed that there are a lot of things said here that should not be taken seriously. Ha ha. I will try my best to remember that!
by Stefka.Kostadinova on Dec 29, 2009 6:51 PM MST up reply actions
Make sure you have one of these and it’s turned up to max.
And welcome
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by Americanario on Dec 29, 2009 7:08 PM MST up reply actions
Can I pick one up on eBay? Ha ha.
by Stefka.Kostadinova on Dec 29, 2009 7:15 PM MST up reply actions
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