Derrick from Westland

Huge Hockey fan. I know everything there is to know about hockey. Bring on the conversation!

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@ivandemigoal Yeah it’s unfortunate lol

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@ProducerDrew_ @m_zarenda There’s no reality in where trading Larkin makes Detroit a “win now” team. This sets them back. Retaining young, upcoming assets should be the focus.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@_50_in_07_ @Gordylocke @andystrickland Yes you can, the first lottery is for first overall. The 2nd lottery is for 2nd overall. If the wings finish 16th, and their ball “wins” a lottery, that pick can only move up 10 spots. So the pick would be 6th.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@OctopusThrower_ This was not the quote at all Jfc. Keep spreading false narratives.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@detnr19 @CassellDawg17 Well it’s a good thing we haven’t collapsed. We’re in a playoff spot. On pace for 99 pts. 2 years removed from missing playoffs because Philly pulled their goalie in a tie game. Not sure what you’re upset about.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@detnr19 @CassellDawg17 Well they’ve been a legitimate Stanley cup contender for 3+ years now. We’re not.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Regoyded @AlanMcAwesome @AnsarKhanMLive He averaged 16 mins pre all star break. Thats top 4. His decline in ice time was warranted. He clearly was struggling defending. Being an undersized 20 year old rookie in the nhl is hard. That being said, 20 pts is a fine rookie season. Todd did nothing wrong.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Justin09343025 @McCartyDangles @TheDanStLaurent Nah it’s just this retard. Most wings fans have puck knowledge

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@rawq84 @AlanMcAwesome @AnsarKhanMLive Yeah I can’t believe he’s playing finnie in the top 6. Destroying another young player!

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ If it was as simple as a results oriented business he would’ve been fired in 19-20. It takes time to build teams, It’s not the nba/nfl. Youre clearly a casual fan so I wont argue with a wall. Just don’t be happy when we make playoffs, I’d hate to watch a poorly constructed team!

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ We’ve been top 10 in the standings all year what are you talking about. Do I think this play of late makes us a top 10 team? No. But at the end of the day, we’re in a playoff spot.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ Thats such a black and white way of looking at it and it’s so unjustified. Yzerman didn’t make Philly pull their goalie. Or make his team blow games in March.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ We were historically bad when Steve got here. Now we’re a top 10 team, how you can be mad at that? It’s taken lot longer than everyone wants. And where are you getting less than 20% of top prospects don’t become impact players? Research says 87% top 15 picks become impact nhlers

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ U haven’t been correct in anything you’ve said . I understand being upset when things aren’t going well, but every take you had can be disproven by even the average fan. If Philly doesn’t pull their goalie 2 years ago we’re not even having this convo. You see how dumb that is?

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ The wings aren’t in that “mushy middle” category you’re describing. How is being a top 10 team currently, with tons of cap space, & loads of young talent coming, the worst position?

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ Yeah let’s just switch over to football now because you are clearly wrong about the wings and don’t know what you’re talking about 👍🏻

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ Well considering only 1 of our picks have been top 5 picks, the odds of you getting a legit franchise player elsewhere is rare. Does Carolina have any superstars? That’s who are “hopefully” going to become and I’m okay with that.

[Derrick from Westland @RedWingDerrick]

@Bigmac161616 @jkg_222 @JimCosta_ You’re in the minority on this one.