MLive’s Ansar Khan posted an article discussing what Pius Suter brings to the Red Wings:
The Detroit Red Wings signed Suter to solidify their troublesome second-line center spot and boost their offense and have liked what they have seen thus far in training camp.
“He’s a very heady player,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “He doesn’t have ‘Wow you!’ physical tools. He doesn’t shoot it a million miles an hour, he doesn’t skate like crazy. He’s not super big. But he’s really smart. He knows where to be. When I say smart, it’s both offensively and defensively. He knows how to play the game of hockey. He’s efficient and so far, he’s done a real good job.”
Suter, 25, had a decent rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks (14 goals, 27 points in 55 games), including a hat trick against the Red Wings. But Chicago did not make him a qualifying offer, so he signed a two-year deal with Detroit at $3.125 million per season.
“I want to play and also help the team grow,” Suter said. “A lot of guys are around my age, so kind of bring that group up together, win more games every year and go from there. The role is very interesting. It’s a good spot, great organization, a lot of history, so it’ll definitely be fun.”
Kind of excited by this kid. Hope for 20-25 goals.
On another subject I wanted to voice support for the S mere k kid in Europe. No one should have to experience this kind of treatment, especially so blatantly. Add in the personal touch of him being a Detroiter and I am mucho upset. I too am a Detroit kid (of 73 years of age lol) and who knows if maybe I went to school with some of older family.
I do think he should play through it so as not to let down his team, but I do understand.
The perp needs to be dealt with. Some education and suspension and money out of his pocket. I don’t know about a lifetime ban unless he is incorrigible and won’t grow up.
What do you folks think?