Wings Wings Tuesday!

by Michael Petrella on Jan 26, 2010 1:56 PM CST in Analysis/Reaction

Since my pleading with Buffalo Wild Wings on TPL isn't working, I thought I'd give it a try here...

Wings Wings Tuesday is a big deal 'round the Petrella household. If you're not familiar, every Tuesday, BW-3 (don't ask about the "three," it's a long, strange story) has "Wing Tuesday," offering their delicious chicken wings at a deeply discounted price. Out here, in New York, they're 50 cents tonight (compared to 30 when I lived in Chicago... thanks, New York!).

Anyway, every time there's a Wings game on a Tuesday, I make it a point to swing by Buffalo Wild Wings and pick up some Sweet Barbecue Wings, take them home (because they don't have Versus -- SHOCKER!) to watch the Wings with some wings.

There have been FIVE Wings Wings Tuesdays so far this season. The Red Wings are 2-4. Last season, they were 13-3-1, so there's been a huge drop off on Wings Wings Tuesday. That's flat out not cutting it, Buffalo Wild Wings. Perhaps if I got some FREE wings, I'd be less inclined to blame you for the Tuesday struggles. It's not like that'd cost you a lot... I spend $12 in there every Tuesday. BFD.

Anyway, that got me thinking... which days of the week are the Wings playing their best hockey? Well... I crunched the numbers:

SUNDAY :: (1-1-1) :: .500
MONDAY :: (2-1-1) :: .625
TUESDAY :: (2-4-0) :: .333
WEDNESDAY :: (1-4-0) :: .200
THURSDAY :: (9-1-2) :: .833
FRIDAY :: (1-2-1) :: .375
SATURDAY :: (9-5-3) :: .618

NASTY! They're playing lights out on Thursday (for whatever reason), but TERRIBLE in the Tuesday/Wednesday games. They play tonight AND tomorrow. I'm confident they'll start to improve on those numbers...

Statistics and Awards after the jump...

RED WINGS STATISTICAL LEADERS

Games Played :: Todd Bertuzzi, Nicklas Lidstrom, Brad Stuart (51 - that's all of them)
Goals :: Tomas Holmstrom, Todd Bertuzzi (15) TIED FOR 59TH IN THE NHL
Assists :: Pavel Datsyuk (26) 37TH IN THE NHL
Points :: Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk (37) TIED FOR 63RD IN THE NHL
+/- :: Nicklas Lidstrom (+18) 12TH IN THE NHL
PIM :: Todd Bertuzzi (60) 62ND IN THE NHL
Power Play Goals :: Tomas Holmstrom (7) 20TH IN THE NHL
Shorthanded Goals :: Darren Helm (2) 6TH IN THE NHL
Game Winning Goals :: Henrik Zetterberg (4) 14TH IN THE NHL
Shots :: Henrik Zetterberg (164) 24TH IN THE NHL
Shooting % :: Tomas Holmstrom (19.0%) 5TH IN THE NHL
Time on Ice Average :: Nicklas Lidstrom (25:32) 8TH IN THE NHL
Shifts Per Game :: Brad Stuart (29.3) 30TH IN THE NHL
Faceoff % :: Pavel Datsyuk (56.6) 10TH IN THE NHL
Faceoffs Taken :: Pavel Datsyuk (682) 40TH IN THE NHL
Hits :: Justin Abdelkader (150) 12TH IN THE NHL
Giveaways :: Pavel Datsyuk, Brian Rafalski (48) EACH ARE TIED FOR 10TH IN THE NHL
Takeaways :: Pavel Datsyuk (74) LEADS THE NHL

CHRIS CHELIOS AWARD Update
*Given at the year's end to the Red Wings defenseman with the fewest goals scored in the most games played. The player must have played in at least 3/4 of the team's games. The award is named for Chris Chelios, who scored 23 goals in his EXACTLY 600 games as a Red Wing.*
1. Brett Lebda (1 goal, 48 games)
2. Brad Stuart (2 goals, 51 games)
3. Nicklas Lidstrom (3 goals, 51 games)
4. Brian Rafalski (4 goals, 47 games)

DANNY CLEARY "SACRAFICE YOUR FACE" AWARD Update
*Given at the year's end to the Red Wings forward with the most blocked shots. Award is named for Dan Cleary, who is used to becoming synonymous with "black eye" and/or "broken jaw."*
1. Darren Helm (31)
2. Patrick Eaves (25)
3. Dan Cleary (23)
4. Drew Miller (22)
5. Pavel Datsyuk (20)

DEREK MEECH AWARD Update
*Given at the year's end to the Red Wings player with the most games spent in the press box. Award is named for Derek Meech, who was a healthy scratch 35 times last season.*
1. Derek Meech (15)
2. Brad May (12)
3. Ville Leino (8)
3. Patrick Eaves (7)
4. Kirk Maltby (5)

GREG STEFAN AWARD Update
*Given at the year's end to the Red Wings goaltender that makes you question how they're in the NHL and you aren't. Award is named for Greg Stefan, who played nine seasons for the Red Wings, but only had three seasons with goals against average under 4.*
1. Chris Osgood (7-7-4, 2.83, .896)
2. Jimmy Howard (18-11-4, 2.23, .926)

MIKAEL SAMUELSSON AWARD Update
*Given at the year's end to the Red Wings forward with the most shots to miss the net. Award is named for Mikael Samuelsson, who literally must have been aiming for the 11th row.*
1. Henrik Zetterberg (73)
2. Todd Bertuzzi (59)
3. Pavel Datsyuk (49)
4. Ville Leino (36)
T5. Tomas Holmstrom (33)
T5. Justin Abdelkader (33)
T5. Patrick Eaves (33)

PAST WINNERS
The GoodFellas Award (final Red Wing to be penalized) :: Patrick Eaves
The Aaron Downey Award (final Red Wing to score a goal) :: Derek Meech

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BWW is the best ever!

I will always have a soft spot for their fabulous franchise. Brian and I spent literally two nights a week there last year when we couldn’t get the Center Ice package (loooongggg story about how Comcast sucks, and nobody wants to hear that). Anyway, we dressed up at least twice a week in our gear, went there, got our Wings/beers on, and had a blast. Aside from the whole Versus deal, they are the best ever for watching games. I even Yelped their praises, which I never feel compelled to do for chain restaurants and whatnot.

Anyway, I totally and completely support your petition of BWW. Your graphic is especially fantastic.

You know…I’m glad you pointed out the discrepancy in the Wings’ performances during Tuesday night games. Now that I think about it, I’ve been posting absurd Wednesday questions for the past three consecutive weeks. Fingers crossed that if I do it again tomorrow, it will be on a truly cheerful note because they’ll beat up on the ’Yotes tonight.

Also, I love this:

Shooting % :: Tomas Holmstrom (19.0%) 5TH IN THE NHL

by Natalie on Jan 26, 2010 2:09 PM CST reply actions

Yup.

Hoping the graphic and mention on SB Nation gets their attention. Because they sure as hell aren’t paying attention to TPL…

by Michael Petrella on Jan 26, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

I love me some weck!

and Asian Zing is my favorite.

by jennbikegirl on Jan 26, 2010 2:15 PM CST reply actions

What’s your take on the Teriyaki? I like Teriyaki on everything…but those wings were kinda whack.

by Michael Petrella on Jan 26, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

Didn't really like the Teriyaki

I agree, that one is weird. Also the Garlic Parmesan, I really have to be in the mood for that one.

by jennbikegirl on Jan 26, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions

WORD

I tried it once. Garlic makes EVERYTHING better… except, apparently, chicken wings.

by Michael Petrella on Jan 26, 2010 3:36 PM CST up reply actions

Now I feel like a whacko

because last time I tried the garlic parmesan I think I liked it!

by Gander on Jan 26, 2010 5:22 PM CST up reply actions

It's not bad, exactly...

it’s just REALLY buttery, which is why it just doesn’t work for me unless I’m in the mood for it.

by jennbikegirl on Jan 26, 2010 5:25 PM CST up reply actions

I'm really boring.

And I always get the same thing: half an order of medium and half of hot BBQ. The Asian zing flavor is good, though…I always steal one of Brian’s if he orders them. But he’s boring, too, and almost always gets sweet BBQ.

I tried garlic Parmesan once and thought they were bland with a weird aftertaste. I was disappointed because the name sounded really promising.

by Natalie on Jan 27, 2010 3:44 PM CST up reply actions

BWW-related etymological question

When referencing BWW aloud, do you guys actually say “B.W.W.”, “B-Dubs”, “B.W.3’s”, or something completely different? I think it’s a regional thing, but I’ve heard people call it various different nicknames, and one time, I got into a debate with somebody over it. Just curious.

by Natalie on Jan 26, 2010 2:22 PM CST reply actions

I usually say "BW3's"

though obviously, that’s not its name anymore. Or just “let’s go for wings!”

by jennbikegirl on Jan 26, 2010 2:29 PM CST up reply actions

i say B-Dubs

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jan 26, 2010 3:13 PM CST up reply actions

"Bee Double You Threes"

Yeah, it doesn’t make sense (anymore), but that’s how it was introduced to me way back when, and that’s what it’ll be forever and always.

by Michael Petrella on Jan 26, 2010 3:19 PM CST up reply actions

Stubborn

No surprise.

BDubbs B***H!

Find me on twitter @chollis

by motownchollis on Jan 26, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions

i usually call it bw3 and people just look at me weird, i used to go to watch games/wwf ppv when i lived in mt pleasant and thats what it use to be called so thats what i call it. the closest here in tn is nashville so i havent been able to go a lot so im not sure when the changed the name.

by dhall25 on Jan 26, 2010 3:20 PM CST up reply actions

B-Dubs

by Brobz on Jan 26, 2010 3:52 PM CST up reply actions

you know, i had no plans for dinner until this...

THANKS MICHAEL.

Btw, that’s flat out sad about Pavel being tied for 63rd in points after such a high number two/three years in a row.

Winging It In Motown

by Casey Richey on Jan 26, 2010 3:14 PM CST reply actions

Yea me 2,

I live 30 miles from the nearest B-Dubs and now im going to have to make that journey after work, and make it 30 miles back to catch game which starts my time around 6pm…. plus im going to have to re heat them… their still going to be awesome… Sorry mpetrella i think im going to steal your tuesday wings wings tradition. Go Wings!

by bond021 on Jan 26, 2010 3:35 PM CST up reply actions