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Wings have blown a 3 goal lead and knotted up at 3 heading into the third and final period, which team will emerge? 

The one from the 1st period or the lazy one from the 2nd period.

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Hoping for a BETTER third period.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:40 PM CST reply actions  

LA feed thinks Kings are doing well because Heidi took her RED sweater off

stop bothering the poor girl and let her wear the red awesomeness.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions  

And stop smiling

when you talk about her taking it off. You’re like 50 and she’s like 25.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 4:41 PM CST up reply actions  

what jackasses

I can’t even see the feed and I hope she goes up and kicks them in the nads for being pervs during the intermission.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:42 PM CST up reply actions  

I went to read Blue Jays news to make me feel better. Then I read who we’re platooning for first base and I got even sadder.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions  

Filppula with the obvious

“They were better in the second period.”

Silly question, Trev.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:41 PM CST reply actions  

Thing about that period that sucked the most is just the standing around by the guys. the first and third goals were just players standing there not attacking the puck

by Casey Richey on Feb 6, 2010 4:42 PM CST reply actions  

No, I think the thing that sucked the most is that you just knew it was coming. You just expect the suck now.

by Krononymous on Feb 6, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions  

He’s too polite.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions  

future Lady Byng candidate

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions  

I don’t get how Nick has never won that award.

“Gentlemanly play” and “high level of play” pretty much define him, and have for years. <3

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions  

well, on the bright side

Just 20 minutes of effort and this might be a win!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:43 PM CST reply actions  

IF they don’t try and hold on for the point.

by Krononymous on Feb 6, 2010 4:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes

The last two minutes haven’t been played yet. Thats when they’ll pick it up again.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions  

Man, the Kings have

5 come from behind wins in their last 8. Of course we were screwed.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

they finally have a good team for a change

Sucking for a few years can pay off eventually.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:49 PM CST up reply actions  

we need the full two points here

i know that’s an obvious statement but the full two points ties us with Calgary before the Wings play STL

by Casey Richey on Feb 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

nice montage of Pavel awesomeness

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:48 PM CST reply actions  

Shades of Pittsburgh, ugh.

I want to vomit. That may be the lingering effects of food poisoning, or because of how bad they are.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 4:50 PM CST up reply actions  

serious and dramatic, I think

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:52 PM CST up reply actions  

NOT WORKING, in that case.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:54 PM CST up reply actions  

come on, red wings, just remember we need to win this one… badly.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:53 PM CST reply actions  

Start of Period 3

No pressure: only one of the biggest periods of the year.

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 4:54 PM CST reply actions  

until the next one

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I think that does it.

With Eaves gone, we officially are completely screwed.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

what's wrong with Eaves?

was he knocked into the boards? i vaguely remember that, but that’s about it…

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

Didn’t he get hurt blocking a shot on the PK?

by Krononymous on Feb 6, 2010 4:56 PM CST up reply actions  

darn, that was Eaves? my feed was choppy and didn’t get to see any number…

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

I coulda sworn it was Miller.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Yes, it was Miller.

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah...

Unless we’re thinking of separate incidents, it was DEFINITELY Miller that was hurt blocking a shot.

by Michael Petrella on Feb 6, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions  

think it was both of them

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:58 PM CST up reply actions  

saw the miller one, missed eaves

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:59 PM CST up reply actions  

yes

Took him a bit to get back up, but stayed out for the entire kill.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 4:57 PM CST up reply actions  

with a puck to the foot

It seems to be more damaging than anything else.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions  

miller gone too?

ah fuch that leaves with… not enough forwards.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 4:59 PM CST reply actions  

leino must have done some hoodoo before he left, this is bad luck

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Plenty of room on the Wings bench. Players can spread out nicely.

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST up reply actions  

Let me get this straight

We end the second period giving up 3 goals and lose Homer, Eaves, and Miller. Maybe we should have just skipped the second.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST reply actions  

In the immortal words of Al Czervik:

“I should’ve stayed home and played with myself.”

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

would have been in a better position

if they just conceded the three goals and told LA that they could start the third period tied.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I hope the guys are out temporarily...

just for the game, nothing long. please.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST reply actions  

The LA guys suck at their job

Absolutely no reporting on the injuries at all.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:00 PM CST reply actions  

They’re too busy talking about Heidi’s sweater.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

agreed. i was just wondering, why do i keep seeing the same guys over and over… and not soem.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:01 PM CST up reply actions  

I don’t think you get in the Hall of Fame if you “suck at your job”

by Nut on Feb 7, 2010 10:22 AM CST up reply actions  

bertuzzi highsticked, wings pp

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

I was looking forward to thursday

I shall be attending the game, Please be bleeding Bert.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

It won't be as bad as the CHicago game I went to.

Holy shit, our top line was Bert-Dats-Homer. Needless to say, we sucked,

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

We seriously need to trade for someone.

Like, there’s just nothing left if all these guys are gone for a long time.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

let's not get ahead of ourselves

who knows the extent of the injuries at this point. Eaves foot could just be swollen too badly to put the skate on, swelling could go down etc.

by Casey Richey on Feb 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

You should NEVER take the skate off

Unless, of course, it’s super serious. But I broke eight toes in boots. You just suck it up and finish the game because once that boot comes off, you’re done for the day. HAHA

by Michael Petrella on Feb 6, 2010 5:06 PM CST up reply actions  

their only option though

Is to play the young guys from the Griffins, or trade the Griffins for other guys for now.

I’d honestly rather see them play the young guys.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST up reply actions  

I’d rather pull an Oilers when they traded for Nedved to try to make the playoffs. Why not? At this point, we need something.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:04 PM CST up reply actions  

And lose all the young players that the team wants to introduce into the lineup for the next few years?

If they can’t stay healthy it doesn’t matter, they likely are done in the first round anyway, so if you are going to have a quick exit and an early offseason you may as well not trade away the depth you will be counting on for the next few years, but take advantage of the extra six weeks, get everyone healthy, and come back in the fall ready to start a new season.

Just making the playoffs isn’t worth being crappy for the following years.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

for some reason i’m craving for fried chicken… darn you kfc commercials.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST reply actions  

13:13 Left: First TV Timeout

Shots: Detroit 17, Los Angeles 22
Hits: Detroit 13, Los Angeles 28
Faceoffs: Detroit 19, Los Angeles 17

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:03 PM CST reply actions  

i thought they sold 40,000+ tickets

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:07 PM CST up reply actions  

There might be 20,000 there.

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

weird… well, i’m going to look for a feed after this game

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Okay, it looks better…I think they prerecorded the first video I saw.

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Shots during warmups, maybe?

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

aha. well, the um v. msu “Cold War II” in December should be a lot more crowded, since it’s an in-state rivalry

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Seems like Helm would be a better option out there on the PP.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Scary stat

This is exactly how the Kings opened the second. Shots 8-1 Detroit.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions  

Oh good

Smyth only had an equipment problem and he’s back on the bench.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions  

Oh, Maltby

I think he has the highest per capita f-bomb count of anyone on the ice. :)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:09 PM CST reply actions  

I know trading him might be logical

But he would look so strange in any other uniform.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions  

I’m almost certain that wasn’t called all last finals, but I may be mistaken…

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST up reply actions  

We’ve held LA to one shot with three players gone? Huh.

by breakaway on Feb 6, 2010 5:11 PM CST reply actions  

It’d feel much better if we’d score one.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions  

now it’d be nice if we won this one…

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions  

clearly

They were the problem! Trade them all immediately!

//kidding

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions  

8:56 Left: Second TV Timeout

Shots: Detroit 20, Los Angeles 22
Hits: Detroit 14, Los Angeles 29
Faceoffs: Detroit 21, Los Angeles 19

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:12 PM CST reply actions  

looking at shots and faceoffs

I’m not surprised the game is tied, but I would have guessed it would have been more like the teams alternating goals instead of a glut for each team in alternate periods.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions  

are you watching it on TV? how do you watch both?

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions  

LA FINALLY mentions homer’s absence

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:14 PM CST reply actions  

Seriously? He hasn’t been on the first pp unit in two periods! That’s ridiculous.

by breakaway on Feb 6, 2010 5:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Man

I could taste those fries in my mouth.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:15 PM CST reply actions  

stupid posts

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:16 PM CST reply actions  

Wow, let’s aim for the net, boys.

by breakaway on Feb 6, 2010 5:16 PM CST reply actions  

The post says no!!!

Sorry, a little Versucks reference.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 5:16 PM CST reply actions  

Wow

LA just mentioned the other injuries.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:17 PM CST reply actions  

been smoking wacky tobacky?

It would account for the slowness of thought.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

you haven't had one already?

I think I’m working toward my third. Today. :)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I dunno why everyone says the Kings exceed expectations

I’m pretty sure 10 straight years of high draft picks will do this to any team.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:19 PM CST reply actions  

Or the poor, poor Thrashers.

They’re the unlucky recipients of Patrick Stefan with the lottery #1 pick.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:20 PM CST up reply actions  

I know

Never has so little been done with so much by a GM who knew so little.

Don Waddell is the Matt Millen of hockey.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions  

I think it was habit

They have just been expected to be crappy for so long that the assumption is automatic.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:20 PM CST up reply actions  

3:35 Left: Final TV Timeout

Shots: Detroit 21, Los Angeles 23
Hits: Detroit 14, Los Angeles 30
Faceoffs: Detroit 22, Los Angeles 20

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:20 PM CST reply actions  

three injuries in one game...

the epitome of this season’s bad luck

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:22 PM CST reply actions  

Slooooooooooow whistle.

I think it might be Howard’s penchant for giving up rebounds. Psychologically affecting the refs I think.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:22 PM CST reply actions  

Game over

I can’t fucking believe this shit.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:22 PM CST reply actions  

dammit dammit dammit

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:22 PM CST reply actions  

What's our chances now?

34%? I’d say that’s high. I’d put us more like, at 12%, especially with Dallas winning. We’re drafting high this year guys, that’s all I can see as a positive.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:23 PM CST reply actions  

well ...

The playoff run was going to end eventually. With so many injuries this year, is it really that much of a surprise?

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

I was really HOPING for one point.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:23 PM CST reply actions  

We just don't deserve it guys.

They’ve been soft all season. We aren’t earning dick all here, and sure as fuck not sympathy points. Win, or go home, and that’s what we might as well do.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:24 PM CST reply actions  

so now we blow a THREE GOAL LEAD

I thought it was just two goal leads we blew.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions  

Wait until we blow a four goal lead. This team is soft physically and mentally. We just flat-out suck.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Howard's pissed

They’re all pissed. Closed door meeting after this game, for sure.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:25 PM CST reply actions  

Definitely a new low

3 goal lead blown. Wow. And no point. What’s there to say?

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:26 PM CST reply actions  

Trade. Buy out. Rebuild. There is nothing positive left here. We are gone confidence wise for the rest of the season.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:27 PM CST up reply actions  

great idea

Suck for years and get high draft picks just like the Penguins, the model NHL franchise, getting enough high picks to actually get enough fan attention to bludgeon the city into building a new rink or they would move.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm not questioning their character

Sometimes luck and injuries just work against you, and this might just not be the Wings year. I’m not going to sit here and say that they don’t care enough, because I’m sure this isn’t fun for any of them.

They want to win plenty, I’m sure, but haven’t been at full strength really until the playoffs last year before the finals. Play an extra six months over a few years and it takes a toll.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:27 PM CST reply actions  

That's nice and all, but it doesn't cut it here

We had a three goal lead. It evaporated. They flat out don’t try once they have the smallest lead. They deserve to be in the doghouse.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:28 PM CST up reply actions  

Here Here

Human bodies can only take so much.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions  

yup. its all adding up.

And they no longer dominate out there. Every game last year, opponents were on their heels as the Wings took the puck up ice. This year there’s just no domination out there. I can’t quite attribute it to anything in particular…

by Casey Richey on Feb 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions  

they can't afford to have all the best players they want to keep

Other teams have improved with good draft picks, they have taken advantage of the salary cap to pick up talent from other teams – seriously, if it was just a matter of money, would Hossa be a Hawk now? Or even Quincey with whichever team he was last traded to?

The poor teams have improved a bit, and the best of the teams have been beaten down to closer to the same level. From the time the NHL decided that the holy grail of profitability and popularity was parity and that dominant teams were an affront to that, this outcome was inevitable.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

It shouldn’t exist to handicap well run franchises. The Hawks are a circus of an organization, yet somehow they come out on top.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:34 PM CST up reply actions  

for how long?

Last year they made the playoffs, this year they are probably a legit Cup contender, but next year? What if they miss the playoffs next year because of injury and needing to jettison talent that will cost them too much under the cap?

And shouldn’t is a different matter than what is, unfortunately. Dominant franchises have been declared boring – every fan believing their team has a chance is the way to have a successful league, in their minds.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Preach on preacher.

Chicago better do it this year, because next season, no money, no talent.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions  

that's what I think, too

And why I almost expected them to figure out how to get Kovalchuk as a rental, because this is the perfect opportunity for them, and who knows when they will get such an opportunity again.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:40 PM CST up reply actions  

I think the cost would’ve been their grit. Barker, Versteeg, grinders like that would have done more damage than losing Kovalchuk. They know the playoffs ae a defensive slugfest, and especially in the West, they would have been boned without their gritty forwards.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah

I mean, baseball is a wash every year. My Jays have no hope of competing against the Red Sox AND the Yankees. It’s impossible. I’m just saying, there has to be a better way than making the best teams suck so that teams no one cares about (Phoenix, Atlanta, Florida, Nashville, etc) can have a shot at winning.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:39 PM CST up reply actions  

I know

I wish I knew the answer. With 30 teams in a league it’s likely that each one will average about three titles per century, so all it takes is a few teams better run than others, or luckier, and they will win more than “their share” and leave other teams with Cubs-like droughts.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:42 PM CST up reply actions  

Hey, that’s all the goat’s fault! Even Kenny would have trouble overcoming that curse!

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Goats have tremendous power.

Of course, that doesn’t account for why the Cubs were horrible for decades before the goat incident. :)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:44 PM CST up reply actions  

Aren’t there two curses? I seem to remember two haha.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

are you thinking Bartman?

That wasn’t a curse, that was Alou losing his freaking MIND instead of calming down and concentrating on getting the next out.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions  

No, that was because of the goat. I swear there was one before the goat… to wikipedia!!!

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

Nevermind, they just sucked haha

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:51 PM CST up reply actions  

the most powerful curse of all

The Curse of Sports Suckage!

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:53 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree. Only Carolina has had more man games lost to injury and they haven’t been fighting for a spot. It’s just kind of painful. Looking forward to seeing the Mule.

by Krononymous on Feb 6, 2010 5:29 PM CST up reply actions  

Yeah

Don’t know what else we can do. They’ve got to find a way to get that mental edge back, knowing they are better than this.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:30 PM CST up reply actions  

That’s the problem, they just lost their confidence against the Capitals and it’s not coming back.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:31 PM CST up reply actions  

now i'm just hoping that the injuries are short term

well, bye everybody- i’m going to look for a Camp Randall feed.

by Gander on Feb 6, 2010 5:28 PM CST reply actions  

Final Stats

Shots: Detroit 8-4-11=23, Los Angeles 8-13-6=27
Attempts: Detroit 17-15-17=49, Los Angeles 21-18-6=45
Hits: Detroit 5-6-4=15, Los Angeles 13-13-4=30
Faceoffs: Detroit 11-7-6=24, Los Angeles 8-6-10=24
Penalties: Detroit 2/4-1/2-0/0=3/6, Los Angeles 2/4-0/0-2/4=4/8
Power Play: Detroit 0/2-0/0-0/2=0/4, Los Angeles 0/1-0/2-0/0=0/3

by joehass on Feb 6, 2010 5:30 PM CST reply actions  

One thing I know

I’ll be here again, next game. Nothin’ else we can do. We don’t bail on our boys. Period. Even when they seem to bail on us.

by Brobz on Feb 6, 2010 5:32 PM CST reply actions  

That’s what sucks about this the most. We never bail, even though they keep fucking up.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:33 PM CST up reply actions  

agreed

I’ll back them till the last game of the season. Whether thats early April or mid June.

by Casey Richey on Feb 6, 2010 5:35 PM CST up reply actions  

And with that, good night. Thanks for the laughs to ease the pain. Go Team Mule! See you Tuesday.

by Krononymous on Feb 6, 2010 5:36 PM CST up reply actions  

There will be no playoffs for the Wings this year

Anaheim will take over the #8 spot before Dertoit does – you can take thant to the bank

by KingsBeatWings on Feb 6, 2010 5:43 PM CST up reply actions  

maybe

And it might be for the best for the team not to get beat to hell for another few weeks or months and let a few other teams deal with the injuries and putting off surgery instead of getting problems taken care of and getting a good start on the rehab so they don’t come to training camp still recovering.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:45 PM CST up reply actions  

sorry

Sometimes they can be spooked by reason and logic.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:48 PM CST up reply actions  

nah

you actually think people like that have logic? they wouldn’t be here to begin with if so.

by Paulll on Feb 6, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions  

Wonder why an LA King fan would either

a) voice some support for the Anaheim Ducks, considering there’s supposed to be some “geographical rivalry” down there.

b) have reason to trash the Red Wings, seeing as how the Wings were the victims of one of the Kings greatest playoff victiroies.

by FloridaownsFSU on Feb 6, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions  

When did the Red Wings

become the NHL that is at risk of blowing every damned multi-goal lead they have?

I’m not saying this to be a jerk, I honestly am amazed that the Wings, a team that has been amongst the league’s elite for over a decade, has become a team that screams of unreliability.

by FloridaownsFSU on Feb 6, 2010 5:33 PM CST reply actions  

same here

They have had players in and out all year, and just when they really start to look good, either someone else gets hurt, or someone who has been hurt re-enters the lineup – and in either case, it knocks everything out of whack.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:38 PM CST up reply actions  

another one

down the drain but a bit more painful with 3 goals and 3 downed players, least we get Franzey back next game.

by Paulll on Feb 6, 2010 5:40 PM CST reply actions  

Anyone else think

That if Anaheim does make the number eight spot, San Jose is headed for yet another first round exit?

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:47 PM CST reply actions  

Circa last year?

Maybe not. Depends if the Ducks are as tough without Pronger in the line-up.

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:49 PM CST up reply actions  

thing is they have Hiller

And with the Sharks history, if they fall behind they will turn their sticks into whatever the composite equivalent of sawdust is.

I wonder if the team will fire the coach in that case.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:51 PM CST up reply actions  

Does that mean we get McLellan back?

by eight_legged_freaks on Feb 6, 2010 5:52 PM CST up reply actions  

the thought crossed my mind

Return to the scene of his last substantial playoff success to get back his mojo? :)

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions  

Of course

San Jose always chokes. Unfortunately, because I would be rooting for them because I have a deep, insatiable hatred for the Ducks. Ugh.

by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 6, 2010 5:50 PM CST up reply actions  

I could readily foresee the Wings beat the Sharks too

if that matchup came about.

Seeing as how, you know, the Wings have beaten the Sharks all 3 times they’ve met this year. I don’t even have to factor in that San Jose is one of the most prominent playoff disaster clubs in the sport.

by FloridaownsFSU on Feb 6, 2010 5:57 PM CST up reply actions  

Well, until next time – have a good rest of the weekend, and those of you getting bombarded by snow, I hope you managed to get your bread, milk, and toilet paper before the blizzard shut you down for a few days.

"While there's life, there's hope." --Cicero

by Baroque on Feb 6, 2010 5:59 PM CST reply actions  

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