  Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1987 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I've noticed that there always seems to be talk here about the Lions and their woes, kudos to the Pistons and the lamenting of the Tigers but very seldom do we see anyone talking about how the lads sporting the Winged Wheel are doing. As it stands now, the Wings are leading the entire NHL in points and are clawing tooth & nail to wrap up the President's Trophy... and nothing here on DetroitYes?? C'mon...! | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2967 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.177.209 |
I'm waiting for the playoffs. | ||
Hockey_player Member Username: Hockey_player Post Number: 197 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.18.137 |
Go Wings! | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 318 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.141.248 |
Agreed, I've thought of making a Wings' thread on here for quite some time. Carolina hasn't missed a beat since Cole went down, and Hasek is getting ready to come back for the Sens, so I wouldn't guarantee a President's trophy just yet. Legace hasn't looked too hot in the last few, either, hopefully Osgood and him have a little feud over who's better these next two weeks or so. | ||
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw Post Number: 1272 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 141.213.173.94 |
It's just like all the empty seats at "sold-out" Wings and Pistons games. We're treating our teams like Atlanta people treat the Braves--taking them for granted. But Atlanta can't even sell out playoff games! So anyhow, last night was encouraging because we only gave up one goal. I'm still trying to assess if I should be worried about the strength of our goalies or our overall defense. You really need a goalie who can stand on his head to make the difference in the playoffs, and I don't think we have that. | ||
Goat Member Username: Goat Post Number: 8267 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.71.56.83 |
BYB, I sure as heck don't want that sissy Hasek back. Guaranteed he chokes. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 372 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
Been lucky this year in Las Vegas; there's been at least two dozen Wings' games on my TV this season. They've had more than their share on OLN Network, making me a happy camper. This corner of my desk says it all.  | ||
Jfre66_77 Member Username: Jfre66_77 Post Number: 16 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 68.60.148.230 |
1500 Games for Stevie Y last night. And all with the same club. As fans we've been lucky to have a guy like him lead the team for so many years. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1990 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
It's almost nind numbing knowing that a player of his magnitude has been with one club so many years. Stevie Yzerman is amazing. He and Joe Dumars are probably the epitome of Detroit athlete class in this town. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 322 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.141.248 |
Yeah, and the fact that Stevie has said recently that he admires was Joe D's done to the Pistons and may want to do something similar (with the Wings) is quite promising. Two amazing athletes and people that the D is lucky to have for years to come--I hope. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 1890 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 4.229.81.119 |
Now now Smogboy, don't forget Al Kaline and Gordie Howe... or were you too young?  | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1992 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Okay I'm in agreement with Al Kaline but as far as Gordie goes, he was great because he was one of ours, but if you were to ask anyone else in the league who played against him, they'd hardly say he was classy. I'm sure they'd say the opposite. I guess defining "class" is all relative in the big picture. Right now Stevie's still playing and I can admire him for these moments. | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 80 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.19.247 |
Al Kaline is a nasty, surly old man. Don't say hi to him on the street. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 939 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
I went to the sharks-wings game just after the olympic break here in San Jose. Terrible game for the Wings without those swedes. But I did sit there for just a moment, and take in the fact that I was likely seeing Steve Yzerman on the ice for the very last time. It almost brings tears to my eyes to think he will soon be done as a player. He's the only true hockey I've ever known. Others have come and gone. But he's been playing in Detroit since I was 2 years old. To me, the wings ARE Steve Yzerman. Year in and year out I could always count on him always there. But soon he won't be, and its quite sad. With that said, the wings look good, though Legace's been kinda soft lately. Odd, as he was smokinnnnnn back early in the season. Anyway, lets get one more for Stevie, and everyone else, before he's gone. Its the only fitting way to send him off. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2970 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.205.132 |
I'm wondering who the Wings are going to use in net for the playoffs. Neither Legace nor Osgood has been consistent enough during the regular season. | ||
1953 Member Username: 1953 Post Number: 728 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 209.104.146.146 |
Though I watch every Wings game, I don't feel a need to gossip about it online, like the ladies on the pistons and lions pages. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 1994 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Who said anything about gossip? Can't we honestly & objectively give an opinion here about our Red Wings and discuss things?? I thought that's what fans do about their teams. | ||
1953 Member Username: 1953 Post Number: 730 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 209.104.146.146 |
Sure you can. I didn't mean to suggest anything negative. | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 361 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 66.72.149.78 |
"It's just like all the empty seats at "sold-out" Wings and Pistons games." I have heard numerous times that more often than not, the empty seats in the lower bowl of the JLA are due to the season ticket holders hanging out in the Olympia room. In fact, if you've been to a game in person, just note how the upper bowl (and standing room) is usually completely packed. I will never understand people who can afford lower bowl season tickets to the Wings, and yet choose to hang out in a bar instead of watching the game from their $70 a game seats. As far as the Pistons go, I havent noticed that at the Palace myself, but I'm willing to bet its the same thing over their (with the season-ticket only bar, and the Palace Grill) -Jim | ||
Hockey_player Member Username: Hockey_player Post Number: 198 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 207.148.213.218 |
A great number of the lower bowl seats are in fact corporate-owned, and often given to clients or customers as rewards for business, whether those people are fans or not. I know a number of these owners who give them to people who just don't bother going. Whenever I'm lucky enough to sit down there I ask the people around me where they got theirs, and quite often it's from a business owner who hands them out randomly to indifferent people. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2021 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Not a shabby night beating the Canucks in GM Place. They seem to be pulling it all together now. And I think Ozzie's gonna make a heckuva good run to snag the job in nets from Manny. I think both of those guys know the deal and are okay with it. It's good healthy competition there. | ||
Pdtpuck Member Username: Pdtpuck Post Number: 1 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.251.168.194 |
I've refrained from posting on here for a couple of reasons, 1)haven't had a chance to catch too many Wings games this year (damn ESPN & OLN!), 2) and not being from Detroit or living there now makes me a little reluctant to post my opinion! That being said, being a long-time Wings fan, I can say I think they may go deep in the playoffs, but my realist side says no Cup for Stevie in what is probably his last season. The games I have seen this season, the boys just seem too up & down to go toe-to-toe with younger, &/or faster teams such as Nashville or Carolina. One or two periods of great play may work in the reg. season, but let's face it, playoffs are a whole different story (every hockey fan here should be able to attest to that!). Plus the questions in goal NEEDS to resolved before playoff time. Granted, Ozzie got a Cup in '98, but that was SIX years ago (half a career for most hockey players!). Legace's good, but untested in a LONG playoff run. Here's hoping I'm wrong & no injuries and experience will go a long way! Anyway, looking forward to seeing DET-STL next week in St. Louis (closer to home than Detroit...DAMN!) for what will probably be my last time actually watching Stevie Y play in person. Last time I saw DET-STL, was 2 rows off the ice in the corner for the '01-02 season. Still makes me smile thinking I got to see some of the best talent ever assembled (in my lifetime!) on the ice (Yzerman, Shanahan, Robitaille, Hasek, Chelios, Lidstrom all on the ice at one time in the game!!!) and Hull got a hat trick against his former team!!! I still wish Cujo would've fared better in his Wing period!! Thanks for letting me ramble! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2062 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Sharks weren't much tonight against the lads. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 77 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 67.38.87.62 |
Who should or will be the captain once Stevie retires? | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 2987 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.199.58 |
Lidstrom | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 328 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.166.42 |
Yeah, and instead of a "C", there should be a "Y". Awwwww | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2066 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
How can Nick not wear the C after Stevie retires? The only other choices I can see are Shanahan and maybe Chelios if he's still around. Maybe Draper, Zetterberg or Williams eventually but not for awhile. In the meantime I'm gonna savor The Captain still being around. | ||
Tndetroiter Member Username: Tndetroiter Post Number: 40 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 24.158.164.229 |
Got tickets to see the Wings in Nashville on 3-30. It's gonna be sweet... | ||
Jimelnino Member Username: Jimelnino Post Number: 370 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.252.69.252 |
Lidstrom gets the C, Draper gets an A This is how it should (and most likely will) go down. | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 262 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 70.28.0.156 |
Not a Wings fan, but it will be Lidstrom. He is probably the best defenseman in the league. He is also Detroit's best player and he deserves to be the team's official leader. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2075 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Unofficially I think he is already, just based upon how much Nick's on the ice. The guy's on there for penalty kills, power plays and his regular shifts. And his avoidance of the penalty box makes him an amazingly valuable asset. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 91 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 71.65.11.152 |
3-0 wings, nope look again, 4-3 Columbus. Poor Ozzie. Not good for his resume. | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 553 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
I thought #91 was getting the C? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2091 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Like what Mickey Redmond said during the broadcast, I don't think Ozzie was to blame for the loss tonight vs. the Blue Jackets. You get a 3-0 lead and can't hold it?? Considering the last game they held guys like Thornton & Cheechoo to 3 shots, I'd say there was a serious lack of concentration here. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2156 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Whaddaya know? The boys played well against a pretty scrappy Nashville team. It'll be interesting to see Detroit make the run for the Presidents' Trophy and then onward to the Stanley Cup. An Ottawa/ Detroit final would be killer!!! | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 101 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 67.38.87.62 |
Shanny sure seemed to be out to send a message! | ||
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr Post Number: 17 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 209.69.34.80 |
"An Ottawa/ Detroit final would be killer!!!" Only if Ottawa wins. :P Not really a Wings fan. However I am huge Leafs fan. Since the Leafs are pretty much dead this year, I might pull for Detroit (just alittle tho).. Going to the Leafs game tomorrow (saturday) and to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Should be a fun day. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2166 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
The Hockey Hall of Fame is always amazing. I love the fact that they've converted a bank vault to be a repository for a lot of the Stanley Cup memorabilia and seeing the evolution of the equipment is mighty cool. Usually they have a huge picture of the team that won the Cup on the walkway into the vault area. I wonder what they'll have now that the Cup wasn't won by anyone last year. | ||
Marcnbyr Member Username: Marcnbyr Post Number: 643 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 204.39.56.130 |
"An Ottawa/ Detroit final would be killer!!!" I would absolutely hate that. The Wings are my favorite team, always have been and always will be. But Ottawa is also my second favorite team...kind of favorite #1, and favorite #1A. If they meet up in the playoffs, I would root for the Wings, but also feel bad rooting against Ottawa. I'm also not sure that the Wings would come out on top in a 7 game series....that Heatley/Spezza/Alfredsson line can be unstopable. | ||
Newman Member Username: Newman Post Number: 52 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 192.152.100.150 |
Smog, Knock off the Haterade on Manny, Wasgood had his time. Legace was already announced as the Playoff starter and Babcock has never come off that. I agree 100% that Nick will get the "C" and Drapes the "A". Kaline is a crumudgeon and everytime I see Ted Linsey, I am reminded of what an ass Gordie can be. Red Winged Wheel-atcha! | ||
Hockey_player Member Username: Hockey_player Post Number: 201 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.18.137 |
Agreed - Osgood is past his short-lived prime. Somehow Legace manages to win with the exact same defense in front of him that Osgood has when he loses. And Ozzie has a habit of blowings sure-win games, like the loss to Dallas earlier this year. Up 3-0 and he lets in 6 goals in a row. This time up 3-0 vs. Chicago and lets in 4 goals. Totally unacceptable. Similar to when he was with St. Louis, up 3-1 in the first-round playoff series vs. Vancouver and they lose three games in a row with him in net and the playoffs are over for them. His career is defined by letting in goals that should never have gone in, and losing games that should never have been lost. We got rid of him the first time for a reason. Osgood: 2.77 GAA, .895 Save percentage Legace: 2.17 GAA, .916 Save percentage | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2177 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Newman- Haterade on Manny? Who said anything about bagging on him. He even admitted he was struggling right after the Olympic break. Can't we state the obvious facts (and by a player's own admission) that a player is playing below their own standards and not be ragging on them?? So if I'm playing the Haterade card, you'd best check it with Manny himself. How else can we discuss things like this??? I don't have a problem with either goalie starting in net actually. Defensively the team has to play better in front of both of them in order for the team to succeed deep into the playoffs. They need to have games like they recently had against the Sharks every night where they're limiting the other team's premiere players' scoring opportunities. Even getting into a run & gun with lowly teams like Chicago can get you into trouble. | ||
Newman Member Username: Newman Post Number: 56 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 192.152.100.150 |
Ok, I'm sorry. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 45 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Gordies always been nice to me | ||
Newman Member Username: Newman Post Number: 60 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 192.152.100.150 |
Ok, I'm sorry. | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 96 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.147 |
Yesterdays game was not Osgoods fault either. I was there and every goal there was a defensive mistake that left Ozzy out to dry. Wait until the playoffs Ozzy will be playing in the end. He won a cup? What as Legace won? | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 650 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 24.231.189.137 |
Al Kaline won a world series, but he wont be starting in right field for the tigers this monday... Osgood is past his prime, and its time to move forward. Legace has proven to be a very solid goaltender, and his stats this season back that up. Osgood can be and still is a very solid backup, and he is a key piece to this team, so long as he knows his position...thus far, legace and osgood have only had the 'friendly' competition...if it escalated into anything more than that, then the Wings are in trouble | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 97 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.147 |
How is he past his prime? He's about 3 months older than Legace. Legace is a 33 year old career back up for a good reason. Osgood is in the top 20 in wins all time. Sure Osgood lets in the soft goal once and a while, but the defense won't even let players take soft shots in the playoffs. Al Kaline is like 80 years old. W.T.F.? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2199 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Have you folks noticed that Stevie Y has been on a serious scoring tear as of late. Anyone got a feeling whether this is his last hurrah or is he going to come back for another go at it next year? | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 63 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Stevie Y- King of Detroit! | ||
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr Post Number: 18 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 71.67.157.248 |
"Usually they have a huge picture of the team that won the Cup on the walkway into the vault area. I wonder what they'll have now that the Cup wasn't won by anyone last year.' They havnt changed the picture, its still the Lighting.. The Flames should have won. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2205 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
"Should have won"?? Isn't that what every fan says about their team no matter what? | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 355 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.158.251 |
Have to feel bad for the guy, but the Wings' road through the Western Conf. just may have gotten a bit easier--Nashville's G Vokoun is gone for remainder of season/postseason with blood condition. http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/ news/story?id=2403689 | ||
Marcnbyr Member Username: Marcnbyr Post Number: 649 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.43.13.13 |
If only it was Kipper.... | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2261 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 207.74.195.249 |
Yeah, Calgary is gonna be a grind to get through. I can almost see them as being Detroit's biggest obstacle to the Finals. But then depending how the referees call the playoffs in this new era NHL could also be a huge determiner as to how well the Wings do as well. It should be interesting. | ||
220hendrie1910 Member Username: 220hendrie1910 Post Number: 11 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 20.137.2.50 |
The way my Senators are going, don't count on meeting them in the finals. The playoffs are for teams that can win tight games... Underwhelmed in Ottawa. | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 293 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 198.103.184.76 |
I thought the Leafs were going all the way this year.... | ||
Hardhat Member Username: Hardhat Post Number: 118 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.237.163.252 |
They're President's Trophy winners, baby! The Wings have the best record in the NHL. Of course this means nothing in the playoffs, but at least they'll be able to rest some players through the end of the season. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2273 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
President's Trophy hooray. But what's next? Without trying to be a total Red Wings homer- how far do you think we can go? And if we do make it to the Finals- against whom? Biggest obstacles beyond injuries?? | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2274 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Admittedly a Detroit vs.Ottawa final would still be amazing to watch just on the sheer fact that both teams are powerhouses. A Detroit vs. Carolina match-up could be fun in the sense it'd be another Ilitch vs. Karmanos battle. Otr does your crystal ball foretell of another scenario? Your thoughts & predictions??? | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 358 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.173.85 |
Nice to read this at the bottom of the game recap from last night: Notes:@ Detroit's Pavel Datsyuk (lower body) missed his third straight game and Mathieu Schneider (groin) was out for a sixth game in a row. ... In a Motor City moment, a Toyota SUV was booed as it made a lap on the ice during a promotion. ... Roger Crozier is the last Detroit goalie to have seven shutouts in a season. ... Legace has 13 career shutouts. ... | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1732 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.233 |
That Toyota's been booed at every game I've been to this year. | ||
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 209.69.34.80 |
"I thought the Leafs were going all the way this year...." Metoo, however sadly they wont even make the playoffs. I still have Ottawa to cheer for tho. Has Detroit ever won the President's Trophy and the Cup in the same year (with in the last decade)? It seems like when ever the win the President's Trophy they are out pretty early.. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1736 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.233 |
Yes, In 2002 I believe. | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 121 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 67.38.87.62 |
Wings draw Oilers in first round. Let the playoffs begin! | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2312 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Predictions for the first round playoffs?? The Oilers gonna take one or a few from us? Admittedly I was hoping to draw Colorado for the first round just for old times sake but the Avalanche has been looking pretty feeble as of late (still have no idea why LaCroix traded for Jose Theodore). | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 307 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 70.28.0.156 |
The Wings games will be on CBC in Windsor. First round: Ottawa over Tampa Carolina over Montreal NJD over NYR Philly over Buffalo Dallas over Colorado Detroit over Edmonton San Jose over Nashville Calgary over Anahiem Finals: If Hasek plays: Ottawa and Calgary No Hasek: New Jersey and Calgary | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2344 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Criminy---Detroit's gonna go into OT AGAIN. A second OT now. Sure we've been storming thme but all it take is ONE shot now. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2349 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Okay, I can breathe easier now. Maltby shoots- he scores! WOO HOO! | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 490 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
Whew. One down, fifteen to go. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3025 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.224.50.199 |
It's eerie isn't it? New coach, retooled roster, one season off and it was deja vu all over again. A middling goalie stops 50+ shots and the Wings have to go into OT to beat an 8th seed at home. | ||
Umstucoach Member Username: Umstucoach Post Number: 11 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
Edmonton was playing ultra-defensive hockey. It seemed like any time a Red Wing was skating past the blue line w/ the puck 4 Oilers were already in the zone. Plus the Wings shoot at the net constantly, even if it isn't the best shot to take. That'll drive up the save % for the opposing goalie. Hope they all aren't this hard | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3026 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.224.50.199 |
What was the deal with Zetterberg's shots last night? All these feeble backhanders that couldn't break a pane of glass. | ||
Danny Member Username: Danny Post Number: 4006 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 141.217.173.154 |
I WANT STANLEY!!!!!! | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 379 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.133.249 |
I think a game like last night's will have a demoralizing effect on Edmonton. Wings will win in 5. | ||
Tortfeasor Member Username: Tortfeasor Post Number: 443 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.209.128.104 |
Hopefully Datsyuk is back for game 2. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 380 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.133.249 |
Look at the haters on www.espn.com right now...The sportsnation poll reads: "how many championships will the Red Wings and Pistons bring to Detroit this year?" A majority is saying "none". Jealous. | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 308 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 70.28.0.156 |
Upinottawa Poll: "how many championships will the Tigers and Lions bring to Detroit this year?" None, of course. Detroit needs 11 more and Ottawa needs 11 more wins for an Ottawa/Detroit final. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2372 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Pending the outcome of tonight's Calgary/ Anaheim game, every one of the series is tied 1-1! Some pretty amazing hockey right now. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 176 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Manny makes me nervous, I want Ozzy! | ||
Thnk2mch Member Username: Thnk2mch Post Number: 139 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 67.38.87.62 |
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321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 131 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.147 |
Chitaku, You stole my thunder. This is typical Wings playoff hockey. Shoot a ton right at the opposing goalie and make him look great. The Wings have been doing it for years. | ||
Super_d Member Username: Super_d Post Number: 847 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 69.213.81.13 |
WOW! 1-1....I can't take this! super d(motordetroit) | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 318 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 70.28.0.197 |
2-1 after one period. Other playoff thoughts: - how about those Montreal Canadiens! Gerber has been horrible. - are the Flyers packing it in? - what about the Rangers, they have been just horrible. Of course, the Devils could be cup favourites at this point. - the Senators win big and ugly tonight. The Lightning need a goalie badly. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 191 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
game just got interesting | ||
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit Post Number: 587 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.212.169.194 |
OT starting with Oilers having 40 seconds of power play left... | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 386 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.148.150 |
If I wasn't such a homer, man would I hate Chelios | ||
Tigersfan9 Member Username: Tigersfan9 Post Number: 31 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.14.45.237 |
Did they just say (13:00 left in OT-1) that Yzerman was headed to the locker room limping? | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 194 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
yeah but hes back | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 387 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.148.150 |
no he's not | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 845 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Legace has been a huge disappointment. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 388 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.148.150 |
Giveaways behind the net with three Wings chasing the puck has been a huge disappointment. I just lost hours of sleep for nothing. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2393 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I like what Ken Daniels said after the game... "You win one game, you think you'll win it all... you lose one game and you think you'll lose them all" Okay, so the Wings came up on the short end of the ledger tonight. A few good things did come out of it- they did appear to re-focus and get better in the third and in OT. The opportunities were there. All it took was one bad bounce, mental breakdown, or something quirky like that one play and we're down 1-2. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2396 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Wow... John Niyo graded Manny a D in his post game report. Generally I'm never that harsh on goalies her in this town but he himself has admitted to being a bit soft on a few of them, | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 494 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
There we go... eating it in the 1st round again. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3030 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.201.92 |
The Wings shouldn't need a superstar goalie to win. The Wings have scored 8 goals in almost 12 periods of hockey. That's not going to cut it. The superstars on the roster are vanishing again. Lidstrom's a -4. Shanahan hasn't scored. Wings are making another journeyman goalie look like Ken Dryden. Another coach who can't figure out how to beat the trap. | ||
Toledolaw05 Member Username: Toledolaw05 Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 72.240.58.198 |
Are the wings built to win in the playoffs? I am getting tired of these first round exits. | ||
Publicmsu Member Username: Publicmsu Post Number: 629 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.188.33.222 |
Perhaps this will calm down all of the wingnuts in town! | ||
J_stone Member Username: J_stone Post Number: 297 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
The wings are finished. The Illitches are paying for their greed in playoff losses. Old time hockey is dead in Detroit. We must let it go, and allow them to become the Dead Things again, so that in 20 years, old time hockey can return, and rabid, hungry, fans can once again enjoy the rebirth. That brand of hockey that I'm watching, just isn't the same as the good ole days of the late 80's and 90's. We must move on to baseball and football and allow hockeytown to fade into oblivion. Poor Yzerman - he's gonna end his career with injury in the next week. | ||
7milekid Member Username: 7milekid Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 164.76.205.166 |
Hey J_stone, would you be happier somewhere else. How dare you speak of Yzerman, the heart and soul of Detroit hockey for the past 23 years, in a negative light. | ||
J_stone Member Username: J_stone Post Number: 298 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Actually - I Really meant it. Poor Yzerman - The only reason I want them to win, is because of him. I would love to see him go out on top. But still...NO MORE purple octipi! No more dumb slogans and songs! No more corporate illitch greed! | ||
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker Post Number: 1082 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 63.41.8.98 |
Someone on Fark.com PSed this after the Wings got swept by Anaheim a few years back. What is the Minister of Red Wings Information saying now?  I removed the original denial/explanation, so you can make up a new one. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3031 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.201.92 |
"We've been in this position before. We just need to take one game at a time." | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 196 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
I dont think it is going to take 20 years to rebuild. The team is very well stocked and once a few of the old timers retire Chelios, Yzerman, Shannahan then Holand can go out and get a better goalie then the sorry Manny and underachieving Osgood | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 503 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
I hope the Wings drink their tea out of a saucer. If they put it in a cup, they'd lose it. | ||
321brian Member Username: 321brian Post Number: 135 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.147 |
Ozzzzzgooooood, Ozzzzzzgoooood, Ozzzzzzzgooooood...... | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 325 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 198.103.184.76 |
From Canada's The Sports Network: a commentary on the Red Wings and the pratfalls of playing in the NHL's Central division. (It is actually worth reading and is not very long). http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/d an_pollard.asp | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3034 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.173.230 |
The article makes a good point. I coughed up $160 for the NHL Center Ice package so I could watch the Red Wings down here in the deep south. Then it dawns on you as the season unfolds that the Wings play all these shitty teams and only play old rivals like the Maple Leafs, Rangers and Canadiens once a year. Gary Bettman can go to hell. | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 847 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Daddy Rich and his "no more big games" scenerio comes to mind. | ||
Wmuchris Member Username: Wmuchris Post Number: 317 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.51.137.10 |
Not happy with Legace right now. 1-0 EDM | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2403 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Well, the Wings' offense finally kicked in and we got the game 4-2. It was amazing how upset the Edmonton fans were at that supposed pick that Lidstrom had set on the game winner. he hardly touched him! It was more of a dive than anything else! Regardless, it's just one game. We need two more to move on to the next round. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2405 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
Above & beyond tonight's victory I'm just glad that it wasn't some longwinded multiple overtime game with a losuy outcome. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 978 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
They're done. | ||
Ray1936 Member Username: Ray1936 Post Number: 519 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 207.200.116.139 |
How can this team look so good during the regular season, yet stink the place up in the playoffs? On the other hand, how can a ho-hum goalie like Rolison look like Jaques Plante in his prime when playing against the Wings? | ||
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm Post Number: 496 Registered: 02-2005 Posted From: 68.35.85.184 |
Looks like Detroit fans have seen the last game of the seson at JLA. One good period and then another team took the ice. Very disappointing. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3038 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.166.173 |
I don't think this team has a whole lot of heart. At this point, Edmonton looks like they want to win the Stanley Cup and the Red Wings look like they want to play golf in Florida. | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1190 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225 |
This weekend, will be watching an Oilers-Flames matchup? No Star Spangled Banner-just O Canada? Perish the thought. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 980 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
Well, there ya go. How the hell did this happen? I'm just sitting here, my jaw on the floor. To lose that game, and on top of that the series. Holy shit. I just don't know what else to say. What the hell went wrong?  | ||
Andysrc Member Username: Andysrc Post Number: 72 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.14.125.199 |
Every time they lose like this in the playoffs, I ask myself how I'm going to get interested in the regular season next year...knowing it could all end in a week against a #8 seed. But then every fall, I'm cheering them on again. | ||
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy Post Number: 2454 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 69.47.100.44 |
I'm stunned silent. Absolutely silent. | ||
Blessyouboys Member Username: Blessyouboys Post Number: 400 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 69.209.188.25 |
Going to be an interesting summer... Goodbye Datsyuk, Legace--Hello playoff goaltender. And I refuse to believe that was Yzerman's last game. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 982 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
I keep trying to refuse it as well. I'm hoping he'll come back forever. But in all honesty, I could see it going either way. All season it seems to have pointed towards it being his last. On the other hand, he has been playing so well as of late. He certainly isn't too old or too slow as we've seen over this past month. My world (at 25) has known nearly nothing but Stevie Y as the face of the Wings. I don't know how life, hockey, and the Wings will feel without him. | ||
Tigersfan9 Member Username: Tigersfan9 Post Number: 33 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 69.14.45.237 |
Reflecting on the Wings' early-round exits and I can't decide which was worse, this game or the 2001 disaster at LA, where Lapointe took two penalties in the final five minutes of the 3rd and lost us the game (http://www.usatoday.com/sports /hockey/cup01/games/2001-04-18 -detla.htm). Here's hoping we'll see #19 back on the ice in October. | ||
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup Post Number: 987 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
Edmonton was a pain in the butt all season, Nashville was another team that had the Wings number. This wasn't a collapse or a surprise. I agree with Babcock - Edmonton's better than a #8 seed. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 232 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.43.107.72 |
Dave Lewis is laughing and Manny and Datsyuk best be gone! Stevie Y Shall return!!! Shannahan needs to go too | ||
Eastside Member Username: Eastside Post Number: 848 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 69.246.10.58 |
Legace looked every bit the minor leaguer he is and will always be. He cost us this series...get him out of here. | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1601 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 69.209.158.194 |
Penalties at crucial times leading to power-play goals is what killed the Red Wings in this series(leading by one with four minutes to go and a dumb penalty in this game). Don't put all of the blame on Legacy. Also, the wings need to let some of these 40 year olds go. The youth of Edmonton's team also killed the Red Wings. | ||
Pdtpuck Member Username: Pdtpuck Post Number: 18 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 208.251.168.194 |
I recall seeing somewhere else in this thread someone calling Manny a "career" back-up...where in the hell do you think Rolosson came from?!?!? Osgood?!?!? It wasn't all Manny's fault...just like one player can't win the game for the team, either. I am rather upset at the officiating in the last game, though. I will defend to my DEATH that the tying goal was kicked in, no matter how Edmonton-biased the ass-face CBC commentators were! They said he wasn't looking down at the puck at all....yeah, right....he was looking down as much as Tommy Lee looks for lesions on his member.....whatever........... and also, if Stevie wants to retire, let him! He's accomplished a hell of a lot in the NHL, what with playing in Wayne and Mario's shadows his whole career....next stop, Hall of Fame (they should waive the wait for him, even though they said they would not do that anymore...they did it for far less players, I think!) | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3043 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 72.49.166.173 |
It's asinine to blame just Legace. The Wings were outplayed in every facet of the game, and they were outcoached as well. There are a lot of veterans on this team who need to go. | ||
Upinottawa Member Username: Upinottawa Post Number: 332 Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 198.103.184.76 |
Hemsky was left all alone in front of the net. I would blame the defense for watching the puck rather than covering their checks.... | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 532 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.188.255.154 |
Of course Legace wasn't the only one outplayed. But a few of those goals where they were shoved in between his leggs, come on that was horrendous. He looked shaky the whole series. Schneider kept on screwing up. But the bottom line is we had no rhythm. The only time I say that typical Red Wing puck control was this past Game 6, after our first goal and certainly in the second period. | ||
Czar Member Username: Czar Post Number: 3045 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 129.137.169.142 |
Everyone knew Legace couldn't carry the team. The whole idea behind this Wings team was that the talent in front of him was good enough that he wouldn't have to stand on his head. That said, he's not the answer in goal. I don't think Osgood would have fared much better. This team needs some hard-hitting Canadian players to complement players like Zetterberg. Chelios needs to retire, so does Yzerman. Give 'em front office jobs. Fire Babcock. They hired him to get past the first round of the playoffs and he failed miserably. Shanahan played well on defense but couldn't score. Lang needs to go too. | ||
Norm Member Username: Norm Post Number: 67 Registered: 08-2005 Posted From: 163.231.6.87 |
Williams and Jilia failed to pick up Hemsky on the last goal - not Legace's fault. Willaims also took a very bad penalty to start the 3rd period. I have no clue why Williams gets the ice time he does. And Jilia played terrible all series - how many guys did he fail to clear or even pick up in the slot? | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1193 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.42.251.225 |
Quite depressing-almost as bad as a loss to Ohio State since Tressel took over. |
