I'm still proud to be a Wings fan.
I thought I'd go ahead and write a little something. Call it... therapy if you will. I think we all need it right about now. We all know how last night went down. There are many people that we could blame. But, let's take a look at the positives overall and you'll see what I'm talking about when I say I'm still proud to be a Wings fan. Sorry ahead of time if it comes across a little scatterbrained.
Second, when the penalties came, we were able to absolutely control what was going on and kill them off. Never mind about the last one. It happens... we shouldn't have been in that situation, but why stew on something we can't change. Just think about how many penalties TPH has had called on him this year... 4 minutes... That should be zero. Not an excuse, just saying reffing has been uberlame/turrible this year.
Third, Helm is a beast... I still can't believe he can do what he does. The kid has a grinder sort of nature, but a nose for the net. I can't wait to see the day that he breaks out and scores more than just a handful of goals. His play this season so far has been even more improved from last year.
Fourth, and this is super important IMO. Jimmy... Tiberius... Jimbo... Jimmeh!... whatever you choose to call him. He's been absolutely nothing short of amazing. Howard is entering his prime and desperately trying to rack up those wins and go down as one of the best RedWing netminders. There's been no lack of trying on his part this season.
Fifth, I may be alone on this, but I think our defense has NOT been as bad this year as some would like to make it out to be. When the offense isn't scoring, they have clamped down a bit more and not allowed much. In fact, I believe it's the new players and fluke plays/deflections that have cost us the most. The puck luck just isn't there, but it will come. It found us in the beginning and it WILL return.
Sixth, I still believe Five for Five is absolutely possible. TPH is playing amazing and doing his best to lead this team. All teams slump. Last year we slumped multiple times. They can handle this. It's not unfamiliar territory for the older guys on the team. This is where I just have to believe in their amazing work ethic, their excellent training, and the coaches.
Not everyone is playing perfect... everything is cyclical. History always repeats itself, just not always in the order we like or prefer. The world did not end last night.(promise!) There is still a TON of games left to play. We have the talent. We're due to break out... it's just a matter of when. I'm still proud of these guys, I still think they can do what we all know they can do. Today is another day they will practice...Tomorrow they will come back out swinging...The W's will return and with it our sanity. Just breathe... relax.
Anyway.. with all that said, feel free to use the rest of this space for therapy and reasons you are still proud to be a fan. We don't have a bandwagon in Hockeytown like other places. Feel free to post Futurama, Spaceballs, or anything that makes you happy. Just for good measure, feel free to post anteaters, belle tires, and any other good mojo you find on the internets. Couldn't hurt, right?
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Get your Al the Octopus
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by Josh Howard on Nov 2, 2011 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Can't remember who posted this... but we need more of it.

Get your Al the Octopus
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by Josh Howard on Nov 2, 2011 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for the post
I’m still trying to fathom what exactly happened last night. I was at work and could only listen to the game, so I’m watching clips here and there to piece together what transpired, and honestly the more I watch, the angrier I get. I most certainly have not given up on the Wings, and I still proudly sport the Winged Wheel everywhere I go. I’m frustrated with a few players, but I’m not angry AT them. I’m sort of angry FOR them. If it’s this discouraging and deflating to be a fan, I can’t imagine what they must be feeling as the actual players who just can’t seem to get rewarded for their hard work. It’s one thing when we lost a game because we weren’t trying, or because we sucked that night; but to bust your butt and work hard and outplay the other team most of the game, and still lose is incredible disheartening.
Like I said, I didn’t see the game, but from listening to it, it sounded like they were trying and working hard. I’m pissed, I’m frustrated, I’m disappointed and I don’t like it at all. I’m also feeling defiant and determined and I hope this is what the players are feeling as well. I don’t think anyone questions the talent or whether we’re capable of beating other teams like a rented mule (please don’t take that personally Franzen, it’s just a saying). Confidence has been talked about a lot, and I agree that is a big part of the battle. We’re not sunk, we’re not even hemoraging, I think it will only take a lucky bounce, or a dirty goal to start the Red Machine’s winning ways again. Despite the disappointment and the discouragement, I will not panic or give up, and I appreciate the positivity wherever I can find it.
by SlapshotGoal on Nov 2, 2011 10:34 AM CDT reply actions 5 recs
Amen
I especially agree with being mad FOR the team. Things will get rolling. Excellent comment.
Get your Al the Octopus
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Standing up and proud....
Thanks for the uplifing post Josh. We need to look at the positives this morning, and after the last five. I agree that the W’s will come and firmly believe we will enter our 21st straight post-season when all the games have been played.
I will never believe this slump is a result of players not trying. It may look like it because of being out-of-position, missed/bad passes, or bad penalties but I think it is still more two new coaches and losing 3 important vets, on and off the ice. They will make that adjustment on the ice and in the locker room that puts them in sync…and they will roll (or should say skate =)
Thanks again Josh!
by wingsluver4ever on Nov 2, 2011 10:47 AM CDT reply actions
Believe until there is absolutely no chance, aka we’re playing golf…
We have plenty of time to get this back. Just think last year we were all wishing for last October, and this year maybe we’ll have a better March or April and win like 20 games in a row. And we’re not in last yet! so no worries.
Thanks Josh for an excellent about of optimism!!!
I'm a Homer
Seventh...
at least Wings are not the 29th place, current Stanley Cup champion, Boston Bruins.
by wingsluver4ever on Nov 2, 2011 10:54 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah
I’m not totally sure what’s going on there. It seems a lot of crappy teams are off to a great start this season. Talk about weird!
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True
But can those teams that got off to great starts continue the pace? or will they remember that they are supposed to be crappy and return to their rightful place?
That’s the real question… we gotta be where we want to be by Thanksgiving or else things are gonna get tough. We got time and that’s our asset.
Get your Al the Octopus
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Third, Helm is a beast… I still can’t believe he can do what he does. The kid has a grinder sort of nature, but a nose for the net. I can’t wait to see the day that he breaks out and scores more than just a handful of goals. His play this season so far has been even more improved from last year.
I could not agree more. The part of me that loves what he does as a grinder/PKer is at war with the part of me that wants to place him on a top line/PP just to see what he does.
Now
It’s time for the Wings to dig in their heels and play good hockey. They’ve spotted the ‘Hawks a maximum five point lead in the division and that’s good enough. This is when having a veteran team comes in handy – losing streaks don’t phase them. Time to turn this season around and win that last one for Norris Nick.
P.S. I’m fucking pumped for tomorrow against Calgary now. I hope that the Wings will be out for blood (in the form of goals).
Living in Chicago is great... apart from the Blackhawks fans.
After the drubbing Calgary got from the Canucks last night
they’re gonna wanna hurt somebody, and the way the Wings ended last nights game (the last minute, and OT) tomorrow nights game is going to probably be one of the games of the year
Fan of the Detroit Tigers ~ Detroit Lions ~ Detroit Red Wings! - No Town Better to be a fan of!
Fantasy: PoD Bench League (PackMules (2-6)) / WIIM Mursak League (Wingedmule (20-20-5))
Restoring the Roar - The 2011 Detroit Lions!
Before the last game I went to get pizza in my Howard jersey.
One of the employees at Papa John’s said that it was the best shirt he’s seen in months. I live in Chattanooga, TN. That’s the power of the Winged Wheel…we’re everywhere. We’ll get through it. I don’t like a 5 game losing streak…but when we hoist the Cup in June this’ll be like a bad dream we barely remember.
Go Wings.
I bleed Red. No, really.
by DarkKnt1047 on Nov 3, 2011 12:08 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
DINNER TIME BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOFUCKINGWOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ILL BE IN THE ROOM AND WATCHING IT LIVE TOMOROW GUYS!!!!! LETS GO WINGS!!! LETS GO WINGS!!!! LETS GO WINGS!!!!! TIME TO START IT BACK UP!!!!!! WOOOWOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by chicagowingsfreak! on Nov 3, 2011 1:39 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
bout damn time
YOU ARE WHAT WE"VE BEEN MISSING!!!!
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Thank you
…for such a great post. I totally believe the Wings will get going and be serious contenders for Cup #12.
How about Princess Bride reference?
INCONCEIVABLE!!
by Kendal on Nov 3, 2011 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Don't forget in 2008 we had a six game losing streak...
just saying…
by Splints on Nov 3, 2011 5:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hmmm...
The fact you even took the time to write this, this early in the season, makes me question if you are even a true wings fan. Yea we are going through a rough patch but are you kidding me? Why would you not be a wings fan, just because we are on a losing streak?
Damn it! Is that goal regulation size or what?!? Geez!!
ha! don't make me laugh
After listening to banter on the radio about the Wings and comments on forums, I thought it was just best to type something that would put what we, on wiim, were feeling as diehard fans. There were a few that sounded like they were on the edge of a cliff. Sometimes people just need cheering up, ya know. This was for them.
Get your Al the Octopus
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by Josh Howard on Nov 6, 2011 6:57 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

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