Morning Skate: Top hats cleaned, Monocles ready, Canes in hand
by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 6:01 AM CST
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The Red Wings return to Detroit after a three-game trip out to the West Coast, a trip they picked up 5 of a possible 6 points on. Two of those points came on Tuesday night with a 5-3 win over tonight's opponent, the San Jose Sharks. Henrik Zetterberg put up a four point night with two goals and two assists in the win and Pavel Datsyuk's highlight reel goal and assist were enough to give the Red Wings two points.
Tonight the Wings look to continue on their success at home as they have a 10-1-2 record at home. The Sharks are 5-5-2 on the road.
IMPORTANT!!
(For those that missed it on Saturday)
Hey folks, so we've got a bit of a new format that we're going to try out for our little prediction contest. It gets a little difficult to track all of the predictions throughout the day with all of our schedules so we're going to try something a bit new out after the jump to make things easier.
More after the jump...but not much more since we played them on Tuesday
- Jimmy Howard is expected to get the start in net for Detroit. Chris Osgood started on Saturday and played pretty well, didn't deserve the loss in the game but it's the way things played out. Howard will probably get the start at home tonight and
- In their two games since playing Detroit, the Sharks dropped a 4-0 beat the Senators (Heatley's return to Ottawa, Niemi in net) and lost to the Canadiens 3-1 (Niemi in net). The odd thing is they only allowed 19 shots on net against the Canadiens and lost but allowed 28 to the Senators and won.
- Antti Niemi is expected to start tonight for the Sharks. Niemi was superhyped around the league last year and I didn't really ever buy into it. I think we're really starting to see this season that he really benefited from the incredible team in front of him in Chicago. This year, he's having to work hard to get his wins because the Sharks defense has been reduced by injuries and the departure of Rob Blake. In his career, Niemi is 2-1-1 with one of those wins coming in the shootout. That was the shootout in which Pavel Datsyuk did the soft pop fly over Niemi and Todd Bertuzzi did a spin move, as is customary in the Bertuzzi household.
- The Sharks now sit in last place in the Pacific Division with 28 points through 25 games. Last year through 25 games the Sharks had 34 points
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- Score Prediction: 2-0 Detroit. I think Detroit might have a tougher go of it tonight than they did on Tuesday of last week.
- Player of the game Prediction: Jimmy Howard. Well, if I predict that above, I have to go with this right?
- Off topic discussion: State your case for why you are the classiest Red Wings' fan.
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Interesting new format. 4-2 Detroit with Cleary netting the game winner and an assist, PotG for sure.
Also, interesting factoid: the bottom of the East is separated by 23 points from the top of the East while the bottom of the West is separated by just 13 points from the Wings at the top.
2nd interesting factoid
Wings are ranked first in almost every power ranking, except for bleachereport.com. They list the fartguins as numero uno. Yahoo rankings are a week old, but given their love of the fartguins, will probably list them numero uno as well, if they ever update it.
Maybe this year we’ll get our rubber match?
Troll nation unite!
To be fair
The penguins are absolutely demolishing opponents right now. I dont think they’ve played anyone with a shutdown defensive pairing, forward line or system in a while but they are kicking some serious ass.
Grudgingly agreed
I’ve long had an issue with people who feel that Power Rankings should just be a regurgitation of the standings. It’s about who is playing the best at a particular moment. I honestly don’t mind the Pens being listed at #1 on these types of things, and the Wings should probably be #2. It’s the official standings that really count, and the Wings are #1.
I don't like picking the big guns as PotG
But I have a feeling that Hank’s gonna have a good night. 3-2 Wings.
Submitted
3-1 Det Franzen PotG.
State your case for why you are the classiest Red Wings’ fan.
Because my monocle brings all the boys to the yard and, damn right, it’s better than yours.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 7:05 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryIYDBa_RdE
Like this?
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Dec 6, 2010 8:01 AM CST up reply actions
No
not like that at all…Not. At. All.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
that score and player are exactly what i put in before reading the comments
good luck to us
I Like Pie
4-3 Wings
Datsyukis your player of the game.
I won’t give you the reasons why I’m the classiest Red Wing fan, because a gentleman never tells.
I had to go with 3-0 Jimmy for PoG
back-to-back shutouts for my boy. Oh, and Niemi in net…can I get a “hell yeah?”
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:04 AM CST reply actions
No link?
No link to FTF on the post today? Awww…..
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:05 AM CST reply actions
Holy Shite!
I E-mailed the mods at FtF when I realized I was banned. I just asked for an explanation of the ban, never got a response, but apparently I am unbanned. Klown, looks like you will have to be president of the FtF banned club without me.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:10 AM CST up reply actions
3-1 Wings, Cleary
Unfortunately, due to two final exams on Thursday (back to back, which really blows), I will not be able to join this classy game chat tonight….sad panda
However, I think the Wings come out better at home, and once again too many injuries, not enough depth for San Jose to stay with them.
premodern law...political campaigns
the second one doesn’t concern me….but there is so much shit to know for the first one, I am a little worried
by HockeyGuy9125 on Dec 6, 2010 9:30 AM CST up reply actions
I'm in the same boat
Big project due Wednesday, exam on Thursday. I will still be wearing my monocle and top hat while poring over notes, however.
oh for sure...
I might take my exams in the monocle….it might give me some classy karma
by HockeyGuy9125 on Dec 6, 2010 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
Now now...
I’m pretty sure they make/seel top hats, canes and monocles for trolls.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
bahhhhh
still can’t get the picture embedment right
http://s531.photobucket.com/albums/dd352/jpurdum07/Family%20Vaca%20Out%20West/?action=view¤t=Tophattroll.jpg&mediafilter=images
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:22 AM CST up reply actions
i hate to post multiple times in reply but i couldnt pass posting this
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
Excellent
Also, you know he has a monocle in one pocket and a cigar in another pocket
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
Let's get some Jiri Mojo going....
4-2 Wings, Jiri Hudler – POTG. come on, get on board, you know you want him to do well!!
I don't get it
He should stay in shape, I’m pretty sure that one team out there looking to be a buyer at the trade deadline might take a flier on him.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 9:58 AM CST up reply actions
I suspect
that it is an ego thing. Noone will give him a 3-yr deal for big $, so rather than settle for less, he’s gonna take his ball and go home.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 10:04 AM CST up reply actions
Rec'd
Because Lance still has more balls than any Blackhawks fan.
by Rob Rogacki on Dec 6, 2010 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
probably a bit of this yes. He said he wanted to retire a Penguin i think.
by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 10:10 AM CST up reply actions
He’ll take his talents to South Beach.
by Apocalyptic0n3 on Dec 6, 2010 10:19 AM CST up reply actions
3-1 Detroit
with Lidstrom as PotG. He’s gonna step up after his mistake on Sat against the Kings in OT. He’s a gentleman of high class and has a smirch on his honor to remove.
3-1 Franzen
Wow.. lots of people pickin’ my score..
by kylegroombridge on Dec 6, 2010 10:18 AM CST reply actions
submitted
4-2 wings with Franzen as the POTG….stay classy!
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 will be the year....better be....
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
Casey congrats on Vtech winning the ACC
I am one of the few people picking them against Stanford (seems like everybody automatically taking them) 31-27 Taylor outduels Luck
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 will be the year....better be....
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
Definitely one of the games i'll be watching this year.
Along with MSU vs Alabama, Boise St. vs Utah, TCU vs Wisconsin
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
thanks, it was an awesome game to watch.
by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
Wonder if Stanford will be disappointed at not playing in the Rose Bowl, where they belong
I'm expecting 100% improvement from the Lions this season.
no, but they'll be disappointed when they lose to us
muahahaha. okay, probably not. but i can dream.
by Casey Richey on Dec 6, 2010 11:49 AM CST up reply actions
3-1, Detroit...PotG: Howard
Seems to be a popular score prediction…
Wings will prolly have to rely on Howard tonight because of teh quick turnaround from back-to-backs on the West Coast…
You know, I kind of hate games like these
These bullshit “redemption” games that wannabe teams come to play to prove to themselves that they don’t really suck. San Jose is going to come out tonight with playoff intensity and the Wings are going to need to match it for a game that’s a nice two points to get in December so you can throw them away later, but isn’t nearly as important Detroit’s psyche as it is to a San Jose team struggling to rediscover its identity.
In other words, I’m going to be pissed if Detroit loses. If they win, I might just write another article about how nobody can hang with us.
Aw, who the shit am I kidding? I might write that article regardless.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 11:41 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
You my fine Sir
are a classy pot-stirring instigator.
That’s what I love about you… in an admiration sort of way.
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
When you write it, be sure to drop the link over at FtF. Just a simple comment w/ no text other than the link.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 11:45 AM CST up reply actions
Good idea
Articles like that are great for me, because they are so earth-shattering that they make me question my beliefs in the entire human race.
And no one can hang with us, even though tonight’s game means absolutely diddly-squat.
The Sharks are a maddeningly inconsistent team this year, so they could come out and beat the Wings 5-0 or lose by the same score. I think they are going to come out with some intensity that the Wings will have trouble matching after a west coast road trip, but the Wings will hang around enough to get the win.
4-1 Wings, Frazen as PotG
Eventually the Mule has to break out, so hopefully it starts tonight!
Good day, chaps!
Says that the Wings are the classiest of the bunch.
I am the classiest Wings fan because I have many leatherbound books and my bedroom smells of rich mahogany.
i so have a response for this
but can’t post it…. >.< you know what i’m talking about Casey. :-p
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
I'm the classiest Wing's fan because....
While in a drunken rage following the Wing’s loss in Game 7 to the Penguins, I happened to be at a bar where a Pittsburgh fan came up to me and started to tell me how much better they were (among other things). I could very well have killed this man, instead, I said, “it’s best 2 of 3, it’s still 1-1 dick.” And I proceeded to take what I can only remember to be multiple shots of whiskey.
I think you win
I didn’t go out in public for two days after that. I don’t remember a lot of it because I was in a drunken stupor, but I’m pretty sure going without pants for two days is less classy than preventing myself from killing a Penguins fan.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 12:57 PM CST up reply actions
It was definitely
one of those moments where you realize that if you do go to jail, it’ll be worth it. So it took some serious self restraint.
I know how you feel
I was in the heart of Dive country wearing my jersey at the bar for Game 7. It was unbelieveable how much shit I got, considering that all but 1 of the aggressors weren’t even Pens fans (One even thought Fleury was a forward). I was tempted to get into a physical fight several times but, I was definitely too skunk-drunk to do any actual fighting. Verbal sparring tends to favor me anyway, so, stick to what you’re good at, right?
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 1:19 PM CST up reply actions
I immediately almost got hit by a tornado after the game 7 loss
No lie. Was driving to get some ice cream and eat away my sadness, when the weather radio comes on out of nowhere and tells me theres a tornado roughly where I am at. It happened to be about 3 miles east of me…but that’s not very far away.
Homer is well....
Slow…..
I’d imagine he’s putting Buckets in there for a better start energy-wise. No dismissal towards homer at all, but at times, I think a turtle would beat him in a lap-around-the-rink race
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
damn....didn't know sloths were such a hit with the chicks
i’m gonna have to go get one this week!
Yeah, I noticed that also...
Cleary should’ve received much more ice time than he did on Saturday especially because he’s got the hot stick right now.
4-1 Wings, Franzen...the mule must be unleashed
And I’m the classiest Wings fan because for recreation I do the usual. I bowl. Drive around. The occasional acid flashback.
Good Morrow to you gents
This is my first time posting here, even though ive read this blog for roughly about a year now. Today i felt classy enough to join seeing as yesterday was my 21st birthday.
3-2 Wings, and Kronwall’s gonna be PotG
Welcome!
Hopefully your 21st was a great one, and you are posting while having one eye closed due to partaking a little too much yesterday.
classy classy
happy belated bday
LETS GO RED WINGS!
2011 will be the year....better be....
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
by TuLoRocks2008 on Dec 6, 2010 1:11 PM CST up reply actions
Happy hangover day!
Welcome to the party.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 1:12 PM CST up reply actions
Well hello classy new commenter!
Welcome to this fine establishment and may you celebrate your day-after with a fine glass of sherry and enjoy the classy discussion.
Harvester of tires, master of bad humor.
Troll nation unite!
That explains the whistling sound.
Wait… where was your pinky up again?
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 1:17 PM CST up reply actions
That’s the best euphemism for it I’ve ever heard.
Hell, it is the windy city, after all.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 1:26 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
just because you don't know how to make a ∞
hold down alt and hit 236 on the keypad ftw!
(no idea if this works on a laptop :)
I'm expecting 100% improvement from the Lions this season.
typing is not the problem its the fact i wasnt to murder everyone within a 5 mile radius of me who is breathing….
can we comment on
Whats up with teams giving huge honors to players who retire after only playing for a 1 year or two with that franchise. Christ. The Nordiques retire Bourques number, the penguins doing extra mile for Guerin. Holy Shit!!! I think its time we retire the numbers of Hasek, Robitaille, Hull, Murphy, and for that matter, Duschene. Where does it end? I guess if your franchise lacks any sort of tradition or historical significance you do what you can, but my god.
I blame
it on a lack of class.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 1:46 PM CST up reply actions
I blame it on too much class, which is very unclassy.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m busy writing a letter to the Red Wings requesting that there be a “Tomas Sandstrom Night”.
I'll raise you a Dmitri Mironov
Since we’re pulling names of obscure players who contributed wings’ championships. Well played, sir.
I will second Dmitri Mironov
For what he did to Chris Pronger.
by J.J. from Kansas on Dec 6, 2010 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
I forgot about that
I will re-raise you with a Jiri Slegr, who only played in the Finals because of a suspension to Jiri Fischer. His performance in that game was nothing short of forgettable.
I guess I should have typed
“contributed” as opposed to contributed. :) I will show myself out for that smiley face
Can we retire Uwe Krupp's number?
Simply for the fact that he competes in the iditarod?
Or Jiri Slegr
He was an instrumental piece in…..uh…..well….surely something?
New rule
No one who scores a Stanley Cup winning goal for the Avalanche can get honored by the Red Wings.
I'm expecting 100% improvement from the Lions this season.
fair enough.
i just assumed since guerin was so well traveled that journeymen players were exempt from hate. my bad haha
I would really like to see
Detroit be more solid against the forcheck tonight. They need to be very aggrssive on the boards in their own zone against SJ. I was very uncomfortable with how much (cliche’ incoming) “time and space” the sharks were goven in Detroit’s zone last week, especially, down below the goal line. It resulted in several great chances and a goal for SJ.
by Red, White and a Mile high on Dec 6, 2010 1:45 PM CST reply actions
If you win,
I win. Same score and PotG…you’re mind better be great if we’re gonna think alike.
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