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No matter what happens, I'm proud of this team. With all the changes, all the kids, and the short season with next to no training camp and no pre season. The way they responded when in a situation where they had to win out the last 4 games of the season just to make the playoffs. Having the kids learn playoff intensity on the fly and make this a hell of a series that WILL go to game 7. Love the direction this Wings squad is going, and even if no moves are made, this team will be even better next year. When most teams rebuild, they dwell in the basement for a few seasons. When the Wings rebuild, we give the #2 seed all they can handle in the playoffs. And when we force game 7, anything can happen! BELIEVE

Does it make me a bad ducks fan rooting for the wings to win this game so I get to see a Game 7 that this series deserves?

The projected lineups right now is the same as last nights game, I'll try to update them when they are made available for tomorrow.

Mikey's GDT and Abby back? I smell good things cooking tomorrow night! I am slightly excited about this game.

This was last night's GWG: With a bit of a twist (I didn't make this gif): Can you imagine Datsyuk or Zetterberg ever doing anything like this? Bear in mind, too, that this is the highest-paid player in the NHL. Yikes!

LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! Please!

He stated in the OP that the lines would be updated as they become available. This is a huge game for us. Sometimes the GDT has to come up early so we all have a place to come and get our mojo going, even if the lines aren't finalized. Flashy and Mike have it worked out. It will be updated asap. No worries. Until then, it is most interesting to speculate who will be the one sitting. (There's a thread, but I'm too lazy to post a link. I'm sure you can find it.) Huge game. Good to be rocking. I'm PUMPED! Go Wings!

By the Fists of Andreas, WE SHALL BE VICTORIOUS! I hope.

Zetterberg - Datsyuk - Bertuzzi Filppula - Franzen - Samuelsson Nyquist - Andersson - Brunner Cleary - Abdelkader - Eaves = W X 2

I have been refereeing for a number of years now and I have done everything from Peewee all the way up to Varsity hockey in West Michigan. In that time, I have seen a number of rule changes. When they announced that they were removing checking from Peewee hockey, I was a supporter and still am today. For a number of PW teams and players, they are still learning the fundamentals of hockey. You had a number of players who were just out to hit and didn't have the basic skills down. Eliminating checking in PW hockey really helped the development of these kids. Now, two years after the rule was put in place, it really has improved the passing and chemistry of these games. Bantam hockey is a much better product because the kids are not only able to pass and shoot better, but the hitting is still there in that aspect of the game. Now, some people think that no hitting means no contact. There is still contact, but its all about intent. For instance, if you have to players going shoulder to shoulder into the corner to play the puck, using your size and strength to get the puck is allowed. You can't body check someone out of the way, but you can contact the other player and use your size and strength for body positioning. I know some people here are saying "No hit league" and that the rule sucks, but this is something that most hockey parents, refs, and coaches really like.

I'll be there...need to get some good chants going. Get the boys pumped up. I'll be in section 209.

It isn't very long actually. People have created a stereotype based on a few star players. When Brett Hull did it, it was just "Brett being brett." When a Russian player does it, it's "look at that lazy Russian." Datsyuk isn't the exception on the Wings. With Fedorov I remember it being more moodiness than doing anything remotely close to what Ovie has done. Larionov, Fetisov, Konstantinov. Those guys weren't lazy.

hahahahaha that gif tho.. hilarious.

Some of them were out of position maybe, but they were at least trying to make a play. That is nothing like what Ovechkin is doing here. Literally coasting towards the guy about to score a goal. He had the best seat in the house. The YT clip shows the best angle. I thought he came off the bench but he was on the ice the whole time, coasting from center ice. When you're paid $9.5 million a year you're expected to be a star player. And a star player doesn't coast towards the net like that. That was the game winner. In the playoffs. Do you guys seriously see nothing wrong with his play there? I wonder how his teammates feel about his effort ? Yeah, Semin was clearly the problem in Washington.

Hey OP, you're forgetting a huge fact ... ABBY's BACK!

When do our boys excel? When they're cornered with their backs against the wall. This describes the next two games, no elevated heart rate here. LGW!!!

Don't worry people, we're going to game 7. Hopefully Sammy comes out for Abby so Bert stays in. Bert has been good. Protect home ice and steal one in cali on Sunday. BELEIEVE

I dropped my jaw quite a few times at his smart decision making. He doesn't seem to panic like he used to. I still wish he'd be more physical, although no one seems to want to mess with him

The more he plays against such elite talent and thrives, the more convinced I am he is not only solid but actually good. He's turning into a legit top pairing defenseman. The fact that E looks good while Kronwall struggles means he is really food, not that he's a second pairing guy at best. If your partner struggles, usually you do, too. And E is thriving.

I feel bad for Habs who built a decent team and really looked like a contender this season. having said that... watching Therrien whine and blame everyone for his team's lack of effort and free whistles. oh, the memories of 2008 :D and Paul MacLean is poor gold in the interviews. he owns Therrien out there..

Yeah, that was a tough one - a beer or two and counting is futile. Vladifan is on vacation and has asked me to track her total, which is much easier - she's up to 45 bucks already.

Well, they could use the exterior to create a facade like they did with the arena in London, Ontario. Previously, a 150 year old building was there.

Seriously, i wish they'd have stayed at Olympia. but I'm quirky like that.

They certinaly need a new arena there is not doubt about it. I don't even want to make the trip anymore because it's not even enjoyable going to the Joe. I can't even drink a few beers because if I have to piss once or twice I missed the entire game. Let alone if me or my gf wants a god dang snack. Getting in and out is a pain in the ass, actually every aspect is a pain in the ass. If I pay big money to see a game I want to enjoy the whole experiance. If I can't enjoy it then guess what, the view is just as good if not better on my 60inch screen. I'll save my money for Tigers and Lions games. When I think of going to a Tigers game I think about how much fun the whole day is going to be. Going there, being there, everything about it. Wings games on the other hand, I completely dread everything about it and hold on to the only postive fact that I do get to see the Wings play in person. Why should I have to feel that way for a 100$ ticket plus all my traveling expenses and hotel? It cost me 400$ to see a game coming from the U.P. I respect you guys that are not trying to be complainers and all, but let's face it. You spend top doller to go there and 18,000 people have to be in that building. It's gotta go boys. I mean for real. Taking a piss at a Tigers game is almost an ejoyable experiance. It's a chance to get out of your seat for a minute and enjoy the whole experiance. Check out a couple chicks on the walk, look at some cool stuff. I mean you can walk around and bulls*** with your friends that are with you. How much more beer and concession stuff would the Wings beable to sell if their fans weren't scared to leave their seat or scared to drink beer in fear of having to pisss and miss a large portion of the game?

Cup holders!