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No you didn't. Here's what you actually said when Quincey was traded for... "I may be in the minority here, but I think this is a nice deal. Kyle is a big upgrade over Kindl, he is much better (maybe not tougher) than Commodore, he will be a nice addition here. Welcome back Kyle! and for those who think a first was too much, not only is the first gonna be at least in the bottom 4, it may be #30 overall, just like everyone is saying, but consider this, when was the last time Holland even used his first? The first is so low every year he usually trades it away for another 2nd round pick. Which he has done at least the last two season's. This could mean Holland isn't done, he has said Smith will be coming up soon to get some playing time, maybe Kindl is on his way out, who know's. But as minor as this deal was, it is a little exciting. Quincey will make an impression, trust me. Where are all the folks that were complaining just last week about how we lost him to waivers a few years ago. They should be happy!" And here's where you said it...http://www.letsgowings.com/forums/topic/71668-kyle-quincey-traded-to-detroit-in-3-team-trade-tbl-col/page-5?hl=%20trade%20%20quincey You are aware that when you say things on a forum, and then flip flop later, people can look it up right?

In the hypotheical world from which this question hails, I'd take literally anyone over Dano at this point. Honestly im not doubting we'll see far better play from the dinosaurs at the Alumni game than we've seen from Cleary all season.

For anyone who's every played NHL14 extensively, you know how bug ridden and frustrating it can be. So, to lighten the mood of anyone who's ever wanted to break their controller over the game, I decided to Re-Write Eminem's "Berzerk" (NHL14 Remix) Sorry mods if there is a more appropriate place for this, but this is general discussion right? And it DOES have to do with hockey. Here goes... Now this games about to kick off, this year it looks wack Let's take it back to straight coding and start it from scratch I'm 'bout to bloody this ice up, everybody get back That's why my controller needs a pad cause this games on the ra-aag Just like I did with last years edition, I'm 'bout to kick it Like with gary bettman, the fans are about to picket Got 'em still on the bench cuz ea dunno how to fix it rushing to yearly release, we should tell 'em stick it My stick is looking frail, cuz of constant stick lifts. Bout to go fight this guy, just for making a clean hit Same goal scored 10 times a game gettin sick of it The art of dangle dangle mixed with da glitching and disconnects And If don't get the win, i'll quit Been playing video hockey since you thought PE was gym, bi... [bridge] Lace your skates up, get your stick down (Lets glitch) all night long Grow your dreds out, or you can get out (Lets Glitch) all night long [Hook] We're gonna rag the puck until the buzzer sounds You winning ain't allowed , cause EA sports says its in the gaem So baby make just like S(ergei)-Fed and don't let the puck go, let the puck go-oh-oh Say suck it , before you up and rage quit Life's too short to not glitch for goals So everybody, everybody (Lets Glitch) yeah [Verse 2] Guess it's just the way that I'm dressed, ain't it Jerseys pressed, Nike skates crispy and fresh laced, so I guess it ain't That pretty play or goal that made 'em just faint Plus I showed up with a glitch fresher than wet paint So if cheating is a chess game, check mate But ref, this guy is cheatin', made a clean hit, (get in the box), bang-bang Yessiree coach, I was thinkin' the same thang So come get on this Kid's nerves,and rag on the puck, dang-dang Pow-pow, chica, pow, chica, wow-wow Got your goalie blowing up a valve, valve-valve Ain't slowing down til you, throw in the towel, towel-towel Real hockey?, I don't know how, huh-huh, how-how At least I know that I don't know Question is are you bozos smart enough to feel cheated Hope so, now ho... [bridge] Lace your skates up, get your stick down (Lets glitch) all night long Grow your dreds out, or you can get out (Lets Glitch) all night long [Hook 2] We're gonna skate around until the buzzer sounds You winnin ain't allowed cuz EA says it's in the gaem So crank the hits up like crazy and dont let the puck go, let the puck go-oh-oh Say suck it before you up ang rage quit lifes to short to not glitch for goals So everybody, everybody (Lets Glitch!) Get your goals [scratch] [Verse 3] They say that glitching is powerful as learning how to score real goals All I know is I fell asleep and woke up in that zamboni With the ugly dreads and black skin Rammer, oh sorry yo, we done both set the bar low Far as playin with skill though, that's the past But I done did enough cheating to knock bettman into tomorrow And team, you want me to pass the puck? hell no! But I am trying to find a way to glitch us a goal (Glitch Goal) Oh, cuz I would rather be a Glitcher with a potty mouth, cuz yo the leaderboards matter glitch goals and Cross-crease is all i know Kid you're fixing to get your record broke Don't be absurd man, aint winnin baby I ain't let anybody win since the great one, unless you're a crosby Word kid, word man you heard, but don't get discouraged yet This is your game, unless u actually wanna play hockey [bridge] Lace your skates up, get your stick down (Lets glitch) all night long Grow your dreds out, or you can get out (Lets Glitch) all night long [Hook 2] We're gonna skate around until the buzzer sounds You winnin ain't allowed cuz EA says it's in the gaem So crank the hits up like crazy and dont let the puck go, let the puck go-oh-oh Say suck it before you up ang rage quit lifes to short to not glitch for goals So everybody, everybody (Lets Glitch!) Get your goals

WOW, I've been busy lately and missed last game and haven't had time til now to catch up, but had that hit happened to say Crosby.....there would have been serious repercussions. I REALLY hate the way the NHL operates now days. What happened to zero tolerance on headshots? that was as blatantly purposeful as it gets. Not to mention the cross check to his back seconds before. SMGDH...i just....I'm about done with this joke of a league.

I'm hoping this is just precautionary league protocol stuff like Holland is saying and not something seriously long-term. I keep thinking back to how the Hedman and Steckel hits on Crosby looked at the time. I'm also wishing really bad things on Cowen. Not very classy I know. But f*** him. The big slow-footed dummy couldn't keep up with Datsyuk and instead of falling down like Couture, decided an elbow to the face was a good idea.

I'm Thankful for BOB PROBERT. Otherwise I'd likely be a Blackhawks, Stars, or Blues fan.

Seriously I'd pick Cleary, as much as I want to vomit saying that. Its not that I doubt Fedorov's skill set or his hockey IQ. I'm more worried whether he's physically able to play in the NHL. It's been a couple seasons since he's played in the KHL, and more than a couple since the NHL. He's also a couple weeks away from being 44. I don't care how skilled you are, when you're that age and haven't played in a while, its tough to get the body up to form. I see this 2 year contract and all I can think is Sammy, where in the 1st year he spends the entire season injured, and the second year (now age 45) if he's miraculously not injured, he's not effective enough to warrant being on the team. This year Cleary has been abysmal at generating and capitalizing on chances, but he's still a +1, so at the very least he neutralizes the game for both teams on the ice. Its also a 1 year contract which means next year I'll have the cap-space for someone else entirely.

TSN clearly has the best analysts, panelists, insiders etc..no question about that. There is no doubt in my mind and anyone else's that a bunch of these guys will be jumping ship. What this means is more hockey for Canadian viewers. TSN has 2 channels, TSN and TSN2 with some local broadcasting sprinkled in...Rogers has Sportsnet, Sportsnet1, Sportsnet 360 which they just bought from the score as well as regional broadcasts and they have vowed there will be no more blackouts which isn't a big deal for myself but for other people it is. The CBC is in trouble for sure....the station bleeds money and HNIC is the only thing keeping them semi alive. If you live in Canada and you can name one good show on CBC besides HNIC you're a better man than I lol. I don't care who broadcasts hockey, I just hope they do it right. It's gamecenter for me for Wing's games anyways.

I can't help but wonder how much of this stems from not having Scotty Bowman watching the games and giving his two cents. It's certainly been working for Chicago.

I don't have much to add that people haven't said yet.. especially because I live a short drive from downtown. But you get to see lids' number retired!! That's awesome! Have fun dood, I wish you guys nothing but the best experience

But one major problem that I see for the future of the game is that the latest testing shows people are getting concussed at a low level, low enough so they don't necessarily know they're concussed. Two of these low level concussions is enough to cause damage including CTE. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Ctr., Mike Webster had such severe brain damage that he was homeless after retiring from football. After his death his brain showed major CTE. At the time it was a bit of a surprise because it was thought that only speed positions like RB, WR, KR, and DB would have this issue, not linemen that took lots of lower impact hits, but on a very repetitive basis. Even soccer players are getting it from headers If the game is to survive, there has to be major technique changes in hitting, and major equipment changes. As for thoughts that players knew what they were getting into because hockey is a violent game, nobody imagined they'd be mentally ill or in wheelchairs unable to feed themselves or speak. What they are finding out now is just the tip of the iceberg.

The following opinion ma not be popular but personally I think so far the monster outplayed Howard, so he deserves the game against Boston. As for Pasha: 4 days Kenny...get a mean SOB I want him to go Probert Koccur style on Cowen, Neil and one of their starplayers. I'd rather see Spezza, Cowen, Neil out than two points against Ottawa.

That it is. Especially because it likely means he's out for at least a week, in accordance with The Protocol. (I love that it's called "the protocol.") On the "bright" side: 1) he's old and could use the rest, and 2) he and Z have been carrying this team on their backs, so now everyone's gonna have to step up, no more freeloading, no more underachieving, no more sucking.

I am thankful that Darren Helm was able to make his return to the NHL! After such a long absence, no one knew what to expect when he finally came back. His speed was a big question mark, as well as his mental health, but both seem to be near 100% again! Just so thankful to have this kid back. He is already making a huge impact!

Brave. He got beat but he held his own, he did surprisingly better then I expected, he dis get like 4 or 5 good shots in, plus he didn't get knocked down

That's a lot of rookies.

I'm thankful that we get a chance to listen to Mickey Redmond every game. Best commentator in the business.

ESPN's power ranking comment for the Red Wings: "Hmmm, wonder if there's a game in Ottawa on Sunday that a certain Red Wing has circled on his calendar?" Fight Line: Bert - Abby - Tootoo Kronwall - Smith Fight starts when someone gets Kronwalled

I'm thankful that he's already nicknamed Goose.

My thanksgiving was in October, but I'm thankful that goose gave babs and Holland the proverbial middle finger within 17 seconds of his first game

i'm thankful for you guys.. i lurk (look at my post count), and i enjoy reading all the stuff you guys bicker about n' stuff. i'm just thankful i'm from Detroit (suburb) and i get to call my home team(s) the Wings, Lions, Tigers and Pistons!

My family are Wings fans. The last thing my dad and I did together before he passed was attend a Wings game. My mom and sister and I will be going to another game this spring. I've met some seriously wonderful people here on LGW. I'm thankful for the fun and good times I've had rooting for the Wings. Sure, it could have been another team, with another website and another set of people, but I'm thankful that I have come into contact with the fans of one of the most storied franchises in sports. I'm thankful that I'm now living in this internet age where I can get to "know" the players via media that wasn't available some years ago. I'm thankful that the players and coaches take the time for interviews for us, and that we can see and hear all about them year-round. I'm also thankful that they don't seriously suck any more.

That we have the most amazing player to watch in Datsyuk

I'm thankful for a team that is so consistently good that our problem for the past 22 years is figuring out deeper playoff runs, instead of just how to get into the playoffs. I'm also thankful for the ability to laugh at those who don't think that's good enough.

Florida just needs to fold. Seattle would welcome a team.