from Bob Duff of Detroit Hockey Now,
In Hellberg’s case, for the most part he is delivering the goods. Over 12 appearances he’s showing a 4-6-1 record with a 3.01 GAA and .899 save percentage. Those might not be Vezina Trophy numbers but considering the circumstances, they’re not terrible, either.
Hellberg A Road Warrior For Red Wings
The home crowd seldom gets a chance to see Hellberg in action unless things are going south for Detroit. Traditionally, backup goalies do the majority of their work on the road. Hellberg’s last seven appearances have all come in away games.
Veteran netminders seem more suited to the backup role. Hellberg is 31 and Detroit are among five NHL teams that have employed him.
“Maybe a little experience, understanding your role,” Lalonde suggested. “It’s tough to get rhythm but it’s the reality of it.”
Even though he’s lost his last two starts are surrendered 10 goals in the process, Lalonde is more than satisfied with what the team is getting from Hellberg.
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from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now,
From what I remember from the blur of suck, Hellberg stood up well against an irresistible onslaught as long as one could expect before the main hatchway gave in. Goalies can cover up a teams shortcomings for the short term but eventually 'water seeks it own level', as my Dad used to say. He also used to say a bunch of other rural Michigan wisdom, like when the days begin to lengthen, the cold begins to strengthen. Anyone whos lived through Michigan Januarys and Februarys can testify to that.
Of course he also said, woman who dance with invisible man not know what she up against, and man who court woman on mountainside not on level .
Red Wings feel weird facing Tyler Bertuzzi this weekend
https://www.mlive.com/redwings...
If they arent prepared theyre going to feel something else when he pins them and outmuscles them for the puck.
Joe Veleno said "Boston seems to kind of suit him.
Yeah I said that when he was traded, the team and fans expect a kind of snarl and effort if you wear that uniform. I think hell fit right in.
liken Vs situation to wings/SYs Probie experience, and once again, now that he served his sentence, and got religion, they cut him loose, to the benefit of the Blues.
curious to see how he fares w/Berube, wholl drive him a lot harder than Newsy.
Beating addiction, if that is what his situation was, is not like getting religion. He played two games for Newsy in October and three in February, Id think its a little difficult to determine how he coached him.
!pm puck drop, calling the game for ESPN+/ABC is Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro and Kristen Shilton.
I was at the game in NY and saw Helberg live. I thought he is a better goaltender from what I saw on TV. Helberg problem he immediately goes down on his knees every single time and just hopes the puck hits him. The puck does hit him a lot because he is so big, but I do not think he is a very good goalie.
Hellberg played very well at the UBS Arena when I saw him a couple of weeks ago. I am watching the game now vs. Boston and he is looking good today (so far) Is Nedejikovic on Robidas Island? I thought he was injured and that was why we were seeing Hellberg.
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