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[Game Thread] Wings @ Sabres

Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres, Oct 13, 2009 6:00 PM CDT


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by Paul Sancya - AP

The Red Wings head into HSBC Arena tonight to take on a very talented Sabres team. Buffalo leads the league in shots on goal, fewest shots allowed, fewest goals allowed, and has a potent penalty kill. Adding some punch to the Detroit line-up is the long awaited return of the exciting Darren Helm. Helm makes his season debut following a shoulder injury and will provide some energy and physicality to the line-up. 

Lines for tonight:

Zetterberg- Datsyuk-Bertuzzi
Leino-Filppula-Cleary
Holmstrom-Abdelkader-Williams
May-Helm-Eaves

Lidstrom-Rafalski
Kronwall-Stuart
Ericsson-Meech

Osgood in net

What to look for: Look for the Wings to fire as many shots on Ryan Miller as possible. I expect a breakout game from the Bertuzzi-Datsyuk-Zetterberg line. Look for Detroit to try and reverse Buffalo's scheme of attack and try to out-shoot the Sabres while allowing few shots against.

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Lets Go Red Wings!

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on Oct 13, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry for the delay!

Accidentally left it to post at the game time instead of a little bit of advance time :P

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's what Bert's for

a little friendly shove to a Sabre for getting in Pavel’s face.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh hi.

Is it me or does the defense look like dookie?

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

like dookie

How long was that shift for Helms line? geeeeze. couldnt get a clear to save their lives.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice pass from Bert

to Zetterberg. Almost converted that one.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good chemistry.

i like it

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on Oct 13, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even now

I still assume that when something goes RIGHT for Bertuzzi, it’s a total accident. I’m 100% confident I’m a better hockey player than he is.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Penalty Kill Sucks

I blame Brad McCrimmon.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

PK is atrocious

The only way our PK is going to do well is to…not take penalties.
Impossible i know but apparently so is killing a penalty.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least our powerplay is still good

"Clogging up the bases isn't that great to me." -Dusty Baker on OBP

by vtcub on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

We’re going to need the powerplay to beat Miller I think. They play such a tight defensive game its hard to get anything going through the zone.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Filppula scores a PP goal

Nice pass to Filppula down low. Assist to Kronwall and Williams.
Crisp pass, nice tap in.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

First Period Stats

Detroit-Buffalo
Shots: 11-8
Hits: 10-5
Turnovers: 4-6
Takeaways: 0-2
Faceoffs: 4-12
PP: 1/1-1/1

That number for faceoffs is kind of sad.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice...

The shameless feud fueling that Versus is doing with the Direct TV fiasco? I think it’s pretty childish.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All I know is...

DirecTV is a quality product. Versus is not. I’d keep my mouth shut if I were Versus.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed.

Not that i have directtv but Versus is ridiculous.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exhibit A

My Versus feed has been frozen since the beginning of the game. The standard definition version is fine, but the HD is completely frozen. Audio only.

If I flip to another channel, and then back — it’s a DIFFERENT image, but still frozen. It’s the only channel of the 700 that is doing this. I blame Versus, as opposed to my cable provider, which is usually the culprit of suck.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brad May

There’s that famous game-breaking skillset everyone was talking about…

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

Wasn’t supposed to be a response. My bad.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He literally had to put effort into allowing that goal. If he would have done nothing, that weak ass shot would have hit him somewhere.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That goal was pretty pathetic

Not calling it a cheap goal for the Buffalo guy but Oz has to control that rebound better.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

x2

DONKEY. NARDS.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's okay guys...

Offensive extraordinairre Brad May is on the ice. All the fanboys will tell you he’s the difference maker.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Babcock changing the defensive pairings?

Saw Ericsson on the ice with Lids, Meech with Stuart now. Kronner and Rafalski the other pair?

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If not...

At least Kirk Maltby and Kris Draper will play reliable defense and stop the bleeding. Oh wait…they’re in the press box so Brad May can play six minutes and commit various turnovers.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's official.

I don’t like this team. Chris Osgood sucks, Jonathan Ericsson is vehemently overrated, Jason Williams is Jason Williams, I despise Todd Bertuzzi, Ville Leino is no Calder candidate, Brad May is an unnecessary spare.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jimmy Howard

Yup. That should do it.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All i can hope for is a Blackhawks style come back

can’t believe i just hoped for something the Blackhawks did…

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe it either

It’s okay though, we’re a likable team.

by NKLHD on Oct 13, 2009 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Part of me...

…kind of hopes they get their ass kicked right out of the building to light a fire.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just turned on my TV what the hell is happening!?

by EVeezy on Oct 13, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Penalty shot!

Wee! hopefully he can convert this.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Inspiring

Anyone notice Jimmy Howard shooting his leg out one way and then looking behind him the OTHER way when the shot went by him?

It looks like NHL 94 in net for the Wings tonight. Let’s hope the Sabres don’t try the “go to the corner then top of the crease” sure-fire goal move.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha let's hope not...

but if we’re talking about the same play, I think he was looking for if the rebound kicked out to the other side. Anyone have Dom’s number on speed dial though?

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAVE YOU SEEN MY BASEBALL

Jimmy Howard waves at another shot.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6-1...

I actually won’t put that one on Howard. that was bad defense by Kronwall.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't see the game, but...

It sounds like Kronner is having a rough game. Thoughts?

by Christy on Oct 13, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's been on the ice for...

i think 4 of the 6 goals. 3 at the least. He looks lost.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not just Nik

The whole team is having a rough game. From my seat, it looks like only Flip cares what happens.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They just showed

Yzerman, about the only high point of the night.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wee a goal!

6-2 on a Holmstrom deflection in front of Miller

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly an accident.

Detroit has scored, bringing the gap to a respectable 4.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No no...

I love Dan Cleary. He was not in my HATE PURGE from earlier in the thread. HA!

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who doesn’t love Cleary? Other than Hawks fans

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Organizers of Team Canada's World Junior Team

If I remember correctly, he’s the only player to be cut from that squad four times.

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, in keeping with my Simpsons references...

“You were yelling at the swing.”

“I WAS!? Oh no, I love the swing!”

by mpetrella on Oct 13, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sabres Power play

Napoleon Dynamite Justin Abdelkader goes to the box for hooking.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...that was a particularly bad game

Gotta get things together soon with the way the rest of this division is playing.

by MrNorrisTrophy on Oct 13, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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