Jeremy Laura: Same story, new day. Wings look to snap the skid

Hi Jeremy,
I was listening to a local Detroit sports show today. They said something that got me thinking and was wondering what your thoughts were. They basically said that if the Wings don't make the playoffs this year that Yzerman should be on the hot seat but probably won't be because of who he is and what he did in the past as a player. That people can't look past that and will give Yzerman a pass with this team where as most other if not all other GM's would not get the same leeway. They said being in year 5 as GM this team should be further along then they are and not having these long losing streaks and getting beat like they have especially against teams like Coyotes.

I personally agree with them. From friends to people who post on sites like these or call into radio shows a lot of Wing fans want to put blame on everyone else but Yzerman acting like you can't criticize him. Not saying it's all his fault by any means but at some point he's has to take some responsibility for the team he's built to this point. I'll admit I liked what Yzerman did to try to start to build the team back up with getting a ton of picks and hoping you hit on some and use some as capital but it just hasn't worked out quite as good or fast I'm sure he hoped it would. Anyway, your thoughts. Thanks

Jeremy is in a posting frenzy! It is hard to see the reactions to posts when they are buried so quickly!

Hi Jeremy,
I was listening to a local Detroit sports show today. They said something that got me thinking and was wondering what your thoughts were. They basically said that if the Wings don't make the playoffs this year that Yzerman should be on the hot seat but probably won't be because of who he is and what he did in the past as a player. That people can't look past that and will give Yzerman a pass with this team where as most other if not all other GM's would not get the same leeway. They said being in year 5 as GM this team should be further along then they are and not having these long losing streaks and getting beat like they have especially against teams like Coyotes.

I personally agree with them. From friends to people who post on sites like these or call into radio shows a lot of Wing fans want to put blame on everyone else but Yzerman acting like you can't criticize him. Not saying it's all his fault by any means but at some point he's has to take some responsibility for the team he's built to this point. I'll admit I liked what Yzerman did to try to start to build the team back up with getting a ton of picks and hoping you hit on some and use some as capital but it just hasn't worked out quite as good or fast I'm sure he hoped it would. Anyway, your thoughts. Thanks
- Guins6687

Here is something that is of the same theme you brought up:

https://twitter.com/sdpns...tatus/1768811968482177400

I agree with the saner voice that also had the lat word in the convo.

Reimer in net this time. Let's hope he can hold the fort, there is no one else left! The Lyon has officially fizzled out. Husso is awaiting his ticket to somewhere else this summer.

Sabres fan here, as well as being a fan of my now local team Tampa.

Reading Jeremy's blog is like reading the comments in the Sabres blogs over this season. Sabres have had a rough go of it until after the turn of the new year...they forgot how to play Offense while trying to learn and implement a new defensive system...and that D was leaking shots and HDCA, leaving our Goalies out to dry. While the PK improved, the PP went on vacation.
The result was boring, losing hockey that turned into calls from the fanbase to fire everyone and trade non-performing players. Get a Goalie, fire Adams, fire the Coaching Staff (not just the HC), trade (name a player)...especially the old veteran "leadership" like Okposo, Erik Johnson, Girgenson. Trade for a Top 4 Dman, Change the Line Combinations, as 4th line players were migrating to top line duties, or at least top 6 positions.

Well, the TDL arrived and some of that occured by jetisoning Okposo and Johnson, while trading Mittelstadt for Bowen Byrom ... and Bingo, the boys start winning rather than losing with decent underlying stats. UPL should be in the Vezna race based on stellar play since January (3rd and 1st in league in many goalie stats) and Byrom has electrified the team both Offensively and Defensively.

Point is, as Sabres fans we understand what you guys are going through...but a reminder that with 14 years of non-playoff hockey, 5 years isn't comparable. Hang in there...more work to be done...maybe a few more tweaks during the offseason.

We will gladly take Lark8n off your hands

Here is something that is of the same theme you brought up:

https://twitter.com/sdpns...tatus/1768811968482177400

I agree with the saner voice that also had the lat word in the convo.
- HenryHockey

I kind of agree with the one guy that said if it was anyone else in Yzermans shoes the GM seat would at least be hot right now. I think it's a bit of a fine line on when you fire someone because you also don't want just a revolving door of coach's/GM's either. I personally think the Wings are not in that much better of shape if any at all and Yzerman is in year 5 as GM. I was watching a podcast and they were talking about the Wings and said how can they talk about how good their young talent is in the minors but then never bring anyone up. While I agree some guys should be given chances and brought up there are coach's that would rather rely on vets rather than seeing what the young guys bring to the table even at the expense of losing and never changing anything. I understand some guys it's going to take time for them to get to a level comfortability to play in the NHL but some guys are talked about like soon as they were drafted they should of been playing with the big team.

I kind of agree with the one guy that said if it was anyone else in Yzermans shoes the GM seat would at least be hot right now. I think it's a bit of a fine line on when you fire someone because you also don't want just a revolving door of coach's/GM's either. I personally think the Wings are not in that much better of shape if any at all and Yzerman is in year 5 as GM. I was watching a podcast and they were talking about the Wings and said how can they talk about how good their young talent is in the minors but then never bring anyone up. While I agree some guys should be given chances and brought up there are coach's that would rather rely on vets rather than seeing what the young guys bring to the table even at the expense of losing and never changing anything. I understand some guys it's going to take time for them to get to a level comfortability to play in the NHL but some guys are talked about like soon as they were drafted they should of been playing with the big team.
- Guins6687

The pipeline is rated 2nd in the league behind Buffalo, who had a 10 year head start.

https://theathletic.com/5297198/2024/02 ... ed_article

Hi Jeremy,
I was listening to a local Detroit sports show today. They said something that got me thinking and was wondering what your thoughts were. They basically said that if the Wings don't make the playoffs this year that Yzerman should be on the hot seat but probably won't be because of who he is and what he did in the past as a player. That people can't look past that and will give Yzerman a pass with this team where as most other if not all other GM's would not get the same leeway. They said being in year 5 as GM this team should be further along then they are and not having these long losing streaks and getting beat like they have especially against teams like Coyotes.

I personally agree with them. From friends to people who post on sites like these or call into radio shows a lot of Wing fans want to put blame on everyone else but Yzerman acting like you can't criticize him. Not saying it's all his fault by any means but at some point he's has to take some responsibility for the team he's built to this point. I'll admit I liked what Yzerman did to try to start to build the team back up with getting a ton of picks and hoping you hit on some and use some as capital but it just hasn't worked out quite as good or fast I'm sure he hoped it would. Anyway, your thoughts. Thanks
- Guins6687

I don’t think Yzerman is on the hot seat and the biggest reasons are time and what the situation was like. There’s also the talent pool. The current roster has 3 players that were still here when Yzerman returned. Rasmussen, Veleno, Berggren. When Larkin is back (which seems to have taken a step back) if they keep them all that’s 4. The team has improved and Yzerman cleaned house. The expectation wasn’t Yzerman’s to be back in the playoffs. In the Division you have two teams that have been in the past 4 SCF (3 times for TB, once for FLA) and one of those was built primarily by Yzerman. The amount of wasted picks for Detroit and the dead weight on the roster was insane. The team was almost completely gutted and had to start from scratch. Larkin wanted to be in the playoffs, as does the room. The expectation is from the players and the fans. There have been good signings and bad signings. Still, the GM continues to turn over the roster to try and improve it.

Next year? There will likely be an expectation of a playoff entrance. I’m not sold on the coach and think half of the D could easily be replaced (unless you have a contract that can’t be bought out). You also have drafted prospects ready to join. Seeing the stadium packed multiple times with a lot more excitement is a big step forward. This team is better. The slide stinks, and they need to figure it out. I think next year is much more of a “hot seat” season.

Jeremy is in a posting frenzy! It is hard to see the reactions to posts when they are buried so quickly!
- HenryHockey

I normally wait on a pregame write up but with today’s at noon I typed it up late last night. Sorry for all the entries. Just a weird game day

Sabres fan here, as well as being a fan of my now local team Tampa.

Reading Jeremy's blog is like reading the comments in the Sabres blogs over this season. Sabres have had a rough go of it until after the turn of the new year...they forgot how to play Offense while trying to learn and implement a new defensive system...and that D was leaking shots and HDCA, leaving our Goalies out to dry. While the PK improved, the PP went on vacation.
The result was boring, losing hockey that turned into calls from the fanbase to fire everyone and trade non-performing players. Get a Goalie, fire Adams, fire the Coaching Staff (not just the HC), trade (name a player)...especially the old veteran "leadership" like Okposo, Erik Johnson, Girgenson. Trade for a Top 4 Dman, Change the Line Combinations, as 4th line players were migrating to top line duties, or at least top 6 positions.

Well, the TDL arrived and some of that occured by jetisoning Okposo and Johnson, while trading Mittelstadt for Bowen Byrom ... and Bingo, the boys start winning rather than losing with decent underlying stats. UPL should be in the Vezna race based on stellar play since January (3rd and 1st in league in many goalie stats) and Byrom has electrified the team both Offensively and Defensively.

Point is, as Sabres fans we understand what you guys are going through...but a reminder that with 14 years of non-playoff hockey, 5 years isn't comparable. Hang in there...more work to be done...maybe a few more tweaks during the offseason.

We will gladly take Lark8n off your hands
- IonSabres

Agree 100% with everything you said. Buffalo has had a rough go of it. Expectations were pretty high from seeing them play last season. Team has a ton of young talent (lots of high draft picks). They seem to have kicked it into gear now. I think the Wings will be fine considering how much talent is coming up from Grand Rapids and other places. Wings just need to re-focus and get a win to get some confidence back. They ought to be motivated today considering how bad they lost last time they played Buffalo.

I don't bother posting often in the Saber's blog. Some of their native posters seem hostile towards anyone not a Sabers fan. Last time I did I went 10 rounds with some a$$hole guy called washedup20 who had a chip on his shoulder. What a piece of work he is. We like it when other fans stop in as long as they aren't trolling.

Sabres fan here, as well as being a fan of my now local team Tampa.

Reading Jeremy's blog is like reading the comments in the Sabres blogs over this season. Sabres have had a rough go of it until after the turn of the new year...they forgot how to play Offense while trying to learn and implement a new defensive system...and that D was leaking shots and HDCA, leaving our Goalies out to dry. While the PK improved, the PP went on vacation.
The result was boring, losing hockey that turned into calls from the fanbase to fire everyone and trade non-performing players. Get a Goalie, fire Adams, fire the Coaching Staff (not just the HC), trade (name a player)...especially the old veteran "leadership" like Okposo, Erik Johnson, Girgenson. Trade for a Top 4 Dman, Change the Line Combinations, as 4th line players were migrating to top line duties, or at least top 6 positions.

Well, the TDL arrived and some of that occured by jetisoning Okposo and Johnson, while trading Mittelstadt for Bowen Byrom ... and Bingo, the boys start winning rather than losing with decent underlying stats. UPL should be in the Vezna race based on stellar play since January (3rd and 1st in league in many goalie stats) and Byrom has electrified the team both Offensively and Defensively.

Point is, as Sabres fans we understand what you guys are going through...but a reminder that with 14 years of non-playoff hockey, 5 years isn't comparable. Hang in there...more work to be done...maybe a few more tweaks during the offseason.

We will gladly take Lark8n off your hands
- IonSabres

Thank you so much for the drop in!

Hi Jeremy,
I was listening to a local Detroit sports show today. They said something that got me thinking and was wondering what your thoughts were. They basically said that if the Wings don't make the playoffs this year that Yzerman should be on the hot seat but probably won't be because of who he is and what he did in the past as a player. That people can't look past that and will give Yzerman a pass with this team where as most other if not all other GM's would not get the same leeway. They said being in year 5 as GM this team should be further along then they are and not having these long losing streaks and getting beat like they have especially against teams like Coyotes.

I personally agree with them. From friends to people who post on sites like these or call into radio shows a lot of Wing fans want to put blame on everyone else but Yzerman acting like you can't criticize him. Not saying it's all his fault by any means but at some point he's has to take some responsibility for the team he's built to this point. I'll admit I liked what Yzerman did to try to start to build the team back up with getting a ton of picks and hoping you hit on some and use some as capital but it just hasn't worked out quite as good or fast I'm sure he hoped it would. Anyway, your thoughts. Thanks
- Guins6687

SY needs to seriosly re-evaluate his amateur drafting department.
I personally think Draper has to go as he is not cutting it.
Too many misses and no one to show passed the 1st round in 5 years.

The pipeline is rated 2nd in the league behind Buffalo, who had a 10 year head start.

https://theathletic.com/5297198/2024/02 ... ed_article
- HenryHockey

And you believe that!

I don’t think Yzerman is on the hot seat and the biggest reasons are time and what the situation was like. There’s also the talent pool. The current roster has 3 players that were still here when Yzerman returned. Rasmussen, Veleno, Berggren. When Larkin is back (which seems to have taken a step back) if they keep them all that’s 4. The team has improved and Yzerman cleaned house. The expectation wasn’t Yzerman’s to be back in the playoffs. In the Division you have two teams that have been in the past 4 SCF (3 times for TB, once for FLA) and one of those was built primarily by Yzerman. The amount of wasted picks for Detroit and the dead weight on the roster was insane. The team was almost completely gutted and had to start from scratch. Larkin wanted to be in the playoffs, as does the room. The expectation is from the players and the fans. There have been good signings and bad signings. Still, the GM continues to turn over the roster to try and improve it.

Next year? There will likely be an expectation of a playoff entrance. I’m not sold on the coach and think half of the D could easily be replaced (unless you have a contract that can’t be bought out). You also have drafted prospects ready to join. Seeing the stadium packed multiple times with a lot more excitement is a big step forward. This team is better. The slide stinks, and they need to figure it out. I think next year is much more of a “hot seat” season.
- Jeremy Laura

Make chicago an offer for seth jones… DONE!!!

Make chicago an offer for seth jones… DONE!!!
- LFS

No thanks, You can keep him

I kind of agree with the one guy that said if it was anyone else in Yzermans shoes the GM seat would at least be hot right now. I think it's a bit of a fine line on when you fire someone because you also don't want just a revolving door of coach's/GM's either. I personally think the Wings are not in that much better of shape if any at all and Yzerman is in year 5 as GM. I was watching a podcast and they were talking about the Wings and said how can they talk about how good their young talent is in the minors but then never bring anyone up. While I agree some guys should be given chances and brought up there are coach's that would rather rely on vets rather than seeing what the young guys bring to the table even at the expense of losing and never changing anything. I understand some guys it's going to take time for them to get to a level comfortability to play in the NHL but some guys are talked about like soon as they were drafted they should of been playing with the big team.
- Guins6687

I respectfully disagree. Just in goals scored, positioning (when they grabbed Raymond they finished dead last but the draft bumped them back) and just the dead weight that was dropped. Appreciate the input, and thank you so much for stopping by!

The Red Wings are the new Lions for Detroit sports fans!

Lmao now y’all are depressed and angry.
Worse than fair weather fans 😆😆😆😆😆


It’s called PATIENCE guys lmaoooo

Hi Jeremy,
I was listening to a local Detroit sports show today. They said something that got me thinking and was wondering what your thoughts were. They basically said that if the Wings don't make the playoffs this year that Yzerman should be on the hot seat but probably won't be because of who he is and what he did in the past as a player. That people can't look past that and will give Yzerman a pass with this team where as most other if not all other GM's would not get the same leeway. They said being in year 5 as GM this team should be further along then they are and not having these long losing streaks and getting beat like they have especially against teams like Coyotes.

I personally agree with them. From friends to people who post on sites like these or call into radio shows a lot of Wing fans want to put blame on everyone else but Yzerman acting like you can't criticize him. Not saying it's all his fault by any means but at some point he's has to take some responsibility for the team he's built to this point. I'll admit I liked what Yzerman did to try to start to build the team back up with getting a ton of picks and hoping you hit on some and use some as capital but it just hasn't worked out quite as good or fast I'm sure he hoped it would. Anyway, your thoughts. Thanks
- Guins6687

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆
These comments are amazing. When did you guys all become women lmaooo

The Red Wings are up 2-1 after two. Need to hang on for the win.

Make chicago an offer for seth jones… DONE!!!
- LFS

Hard pass on that one.

The Red Wings are up 2-1 after two. Need to hang on for the win.
- Bigfrog

Final 4-1 Red Wings.

Ottawa beats NY Islanders in OT. Wings get back to the last wildcard spot