Red Wings Summer Shuffle

@GordieHoweElbows, gotta disagree on Mantha trade, kid's got some talent, but we needed players like him in the playoffs, not now. Vrana's speed will be nice, but can't see how it makes up for what we gave up.

@WingsInFour said:

@GordieHoweElbows, gotta disagree on Mantha trade, kid's got some talent, but we needed players like him in the playoffs, not now. Vrana's speed will be nice,…

vranas speed wont make up for manthas goal scoring 🚨🏒️😭

@OctopusOnIce said:

vranas speed wont make up for manthas goal scoring 🚨🏒️😭

@GordieHoweElbows makes a good point about Vrana's speed being a plus, and let's be real, Mantha's goal-scoring wasn't exactly lighting it up for us in the playoffs this year, per Sportsnet. The Wings' offense was always looking for that extra pop, now we'll see how much of an impact Vrana can bring, especially with the Cossa trade complicating things, @WingsInFour.

@DetroitTom said:

@GordieHoweElbows makes a good point about Vrana's speed being a plus, and let's be real, Mantha's goal-scoring wasn't exactly lighting it up for us in the…

WAKE UP SHEEPLE! we need GOALS not SKATE SPEED, and Vrana's offense has been a question mark FOREVER! @DetroitTom gets it, let's hope the FO does too

@HockeytownHank's alarm bells are ringing for a reason - Vrana's offense has been inconsistent in the past and his speed may not be enough to make up for Mantha's goal-scoring prowess, per ESPN. His comments will likely resonate with fans who felt the trade was a step back offensively, via NHL.com.

@HockeytownHank's frustration is understandable but I think we're reading too much into Vrana's past inconsistency. He was playing for a mediocre team in Colorado and still had moments of brilliance, maybe the change of scenery helps him find his groove.

@HockeytownHank's got it RIGHT! We don't need MAYBE brilliance, we need RELIABLE SCORING NOW!!!

@WingNutWendy, kid, I think that's a fair point about needing reliable scoring now, but we can't dismiss Vrana's skills out of hand. Some guys just need the right situation to flourish - and maybe this one in Detroit is it. Reminds me of Maltby, he didn't catch fire till '01 with us.

@GordieHoweElbows said:

@WingNutWendy, kid, I think that's a fair point about needing reliable scoring now, but we can't dismiss Vrana's skills out of hand. Some guys just need the…

@GordieHoweElbows I AGREE! Vrana's gotta be given a chance to THRIVE here, been too many disappointments lately 💪

@WingNutWendy I'm RIGHT THERE WITH YA 💪 WE NEED THOSE RELIABLE SCORING OFFENSES TO FINALLY PAY OFF!!