Jeremy Laura: Tigers back opening night start time, Watson to GR, Husso regains top spot?

You have to say, shrewd move by Yzerman to waive Watson at the perfect timing. Now he has an option to call up. He also played the Holl card well too, burying him in GP. That should help with Simon and Albert moving up. GR has a solid roster.

Looking forward to game 1 for the Wings!

I would rather have Albert Johansson on the second pairing over Petry. Johansson was excellent in Grand Rapids last season. In fact, I'd rather see him get more ice time over Matta and Gustafson (they are both mediocre at best). Time for him to start playing and cut his teeth in some NHL games. Let's see what he can do. We already know half our defenseman are sub-par NHL defensemen.

I would rather have Albert Johansson on the second pairing over Petry. Johansson was excellent in Grand Rapids last season. In fact, I'd rather see him get more ice time over Matta and Gustafson (they are both mediocre at best). Time for him to start playing and cut his teeth in some NHL games. Let's see what he can do. We already know half our defenseman are sub-par NHL defensemen.
- Vladdie_Kon1

He plays the RS???????????????? I dunno, Petry is the better choice there.

I would rather have Albert Johansson on the second pairing over Petry. Johansson was excellent in Grand Rapids last season. In fact, I'd rather see him get more ice time over Matta and Gustafson (they are both mediocre at best). Time for him to start playing and cut his teeth in some NHL games. Let's see what he can do. We already know half our defenseman are sub-par NHL defensemen.
- Vladdie_Kon1

We do need to make sure he gets in the rotation. We’re out of waiver options, it would be stupid to let him just sit there.