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When bobby orr's career ended early, the NHL found a way to survive. I think we will be a okay. The only money the NHL is band wagon Pitt fans, and the money to reprint all the ad's with Crosby already all over them... Does it suck to to lose a star player, yes. Will it hurt the NHL greatly, NO.

What, you think Babcock's hair takes care of itself? He needs time to make it look all perfect like that.

He runs around stirring up s*** after a very serious injury. Plays like he's untouchable. Then is surprised when he gets is dished back. Great player. Seriously immature. Butt-punchin cowgirl. Sit down sissy-boy. And eat some s***.

Probably because they are soft Euros.

I feel bad for Commodore. He's never really had a chance due to his preseason injury coupled with never playing more than the odd game so far. Unless there's an injury on defence it doesn't seem like he's gonna play. What's the plan then? Waive him? Minors? Conditioning stint? Personally, I'd like to throw the idea out of rotating him in as a 4th line forward every now and then. Get him to use his size, bang some bodies and crash the net. It might not be ideal, but it'll at least help get him into game shape so he's able to play some games on D if needed. Rotating him with Miller/Emmerton/Connor until Mursak returns would be a possible solution. Just think it's a shame seeing him as a healthy scratch every game without getting a proper chance. I think if he was waived someone would claim him. Detroit wasn't the only offer he had in the offseason. Just seems a waste.

Hmmmm so very wrong, where to start? If Kindl has been 'just OK', do you really think Commodore would've sat for 12 straight games? Yeah, don't think so. And those numbers are more than decent for a 6th defenceman who doesn't get PP time. More points than Stuart, and Ericsson.

Yeah right, because Kindl’s really sucking right now with his 7 points and +5 rating.

I bet we'd practice better if we had an enforcer

Can they just assign a guy for a conditioning stint? A guy like Commie could use that right now, hes played like 3 games all year and say whatever you want, he should get ina few games just to stay a bit in game shape. Than when theres an injury, everyone here who said he shouldnt play will be like "OMG why did we sign this bum blah blah blah" while hes clearly not in shape haha I can see it now. I agree Kindl has ben playing well, but on second night of back to backs every now and again does it really hurt to scratch a guy for one game who only plays even strength? If that damages his confidence, he shouldnt be an NHLer

The last two goalies the Wings had play in the ASG, were Ozzie in 2008 and Hasek in 2002. Both of those seasons we had enforcers. Also, those were our last two Cup runs. You were trolling, but your post was actually right.

Seriously, I know he is a good player, but the efforts to make him the best and the face of the NHL has made me dislike the kid. There are other young players who work hard and are great fun to watch - we have a few - who will not get the media hype, but who are still also good for the game. Hard work and heart - to me, that's what the game is all about. I hate for any player to go out like this, but his time might be over. Seems that he has a hard time coming back from the injury, much as he might want to. I think we may have seen the last of him at least for the regular season.

I bet the Dodge Ram would sell better if we had an enforcer Ok, I'm done now... this asinine thought has just popped up here a lot again and it's been about this relevant in most of the threads lately...

What I want to know is why Ericsson and Conklin have a day off?

I don't coach an NHL team, I wouldn't know the first thing to do if presented with the option of doing it, so I'm not going to second-guess someone who gets paid to do this for a living, and has done so for many, many years. We've scored 12 goals the last two games, and given up only 2. I don't think we're going to lose 13-0 tomorrow because we didn't practice today.

Practice? You talkin' bout practice?

Well said. Kindl's been extremely solid this season, anything who thinks otherwise hasn't been paying much attention.

One thing is for sure, it's unlikely he'll ever be the same again. I can't see him coming back and never having any setbacks when it comes to concussions and headaches. He couldn't even make it for a month after having a whole year off. And the hits he took weren't even that severe. Many players have had their careers end early, but this could potentially be the worst such example. Maybe in any sport. We're talking about a guy who was on pace to finish his career as a top 10 all time player.

Maybe he shouldn't have been bitching about calls all the time, then I'd feel for him.

They've already rushed him back a few times before, don't see why they wouldn't do it again. Personally, I hope they let him get actually healthy for once.

I think we've seen the last of him this season. As much as I can't stand the ******-canoe, concussions are no laughing matter. They need to be taken seriously at all times, regardless of who they've happened to. I hope he retires to a goat farm in Saskatchewan or something. That way his brain doesn't get scrambled any more and he can live a normal life, and the rest of us can get on with enjoying hockey sans HWSNBN.

Why would you try to pilot a series like this starting with a person like Patrick Kane? Maybe I'm wrong but I think most people generally accept that that guy is a complete ******. I'd rather see them do a day in the life of Marty St. Louis, Jarome Iginla, Rich Nash...and at the risk of sounding homerish, Hank, or Lids. f*** if you wanna do it on a player from Chicago choose Toews! I'd even rather watch a day in the life of Shane Doan, Joe Thornton, or Ryan Getzlaf. But Kane? I just can't stand that kid. Am I the only one?

Who defines their fandom based on what other people think? If you say you're a Red Wings fan, you're a Red Wings fan, even if you have 15 other players' jerseys hanging up in your closet. Whether we agree or disagree with that means nothing. I personally wouldn't wear another team's colors, and frankly, don't have the money to spend on them even if I did, but that's me. We're both still fans at the end of the day. Don't worry about what other people here think. You are accountable to you, and no one else.

I draw the line at other teams jerseys myself. I think in my case though it's just as much spending that kind of cash on another teams jeresey... ewww.

Hahaha, this is awesome. Red Wings fans are so dedicated to winning (just like the team itself) that they want to play the strategic move and pull their players from the ASG to rest. I love this place.