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AGAIN, I repeat: We're going to the playoffs.

Let's all just agree that keeping the tandem was a good idea. (knock on wood 3 games left)

"If you want players to be brought in, which we all do"... That's a bit presumptuous isn't it? I want changes but most of the changes I would like to see come from within the organization. I don't want to sign or trade for players just for the sake of doing so. I want to continue the youth movement and get the kids more ice time. Sure there are players that I'd be willing to move in the right deal, and there are players that I would love to go after, but Luke Schenn definitely isn't at the top of my list... We don't need anymore depth defensemen, we need a legit top pair guy. If we're not able to land that sort of player, I'd prefer do nothing, and continue the "rebuild"...

I agree with everything you said frank, except for missing the playoffs for a better pick. Moving up a few spots in the draft guarantees nothing, and if there's a player that we really like, the option to move up is always there. Of course we're not likely to get in the top 5, but in the top 10 would be very doable if Holland was willing to trade our first plus another asset or two (roster player / prospect / pick)...

You just posted this exact same lineup in this same thread less than 4 hours ago. Slow day at work?

The game against Boston is our biggest one. Its very intereresting because you couldn't ask for 3 better teams to play at the end of the season. All 3 teams are within reach of us in the playoffs and its sort of like a mini playoff. I love it

Eheh Glenny has that effect on opposing forwards. Gotta love it. Does his job well. Hope he's ok we need him for the last 3.

Huge fan of Yandle but he is not what this team needs right now. He is another younger version of Green. The Wings need someone who doesn't sacrifice defense for more offense. That's why I've said missing the playoffs (needed wake-up call for the upper management) and drafting Chychrun, Juolevi would have been the right idea. I think people will be surprised with Yandle's price point. Schenn would be nice hut he sadly isn't a top pairing guy anymore but he brings a lot of qualities: hits like a machine, blocks shots and not afraid to mix it up Trading for another soft Euro, namely Yakupov on the forward position does nothing for this team. Tatar, Goose and Larkin need someone with size who can create space for them. But the fix has to start from the backend

Schenn is not better than Quincey, Smith, or Ericsson. There's also no way we could ever afford a #1D and Schenn without getting rid of Ericsson at least, and even that probably wouldn't be enough.

Hasn't been 6 weeks. A few bad games. And most of the bad games, for both goalies, have been equally bad or worse defense.All goalies have bad games, and games where the defense makes them look bad. Mrazek has had less than most, and comparable to the top goalies this year.

Waiit you're right.

Including against Detroit on its second of a back to back and having played the Phillies the night before starting at 8 pm. Very bad scheduling where Boston played 10 b to b and Detroit it's 16 b to b not well balanced!!!

Maybe, but I don't see it. Mrazek just has too much natural skill and confidence to play bad for a very long stretch. He's still developing as well and I think people forget that. He's in his first full NHL season, is the reason the Wings are even sniffing a playoff spot. He has a few bad games and all of a sudden people doubt his abilities and want to hang on to Howard after he plays a few good games when just a month or so ago many wanted him gone. I have nothing against the guy and I hope he can stay on track and get the Wings into the playoffs, but he's 13-12-5 with a 2.81 GAA and .906 Save%. Those are bad numbers for a backup, nevermind a $5 million a year "starter". I'm tired of wondering which Jimmy Howard will show up everytime he plays year after year.

I like that our destiny is in or hands and the two teams were trying to catch we face. It's a huge plus and will really show our stones and set us up for the playoffs. The other nice thing is if we beat Philly we will easily own Row and they have to pass us not tie us. It's going to be an awesome finish and let's hope guys like goose and Tatar step up for a couple games because getting in, in the Atlantic division could be a lot easier ride then last year.... Florida (little playoff experience) Tampa (no stamkos) Boston/Detroit (bubble teams) Isles/Flyers (bubble teams where one is playing great but for a while now and a couple loses in row could slam the breaks on them and the other is tanking) Side note: Boston has a lot easier schedule besides us, and Philly has a tough schedule. Philly could easily lose there next game and then were tied

Lets not count out the chance of jumping ahead of the Isles either. They are only 2 points ahead, sure with 2 games in hand, but those games are TPA and WAS. TPA will bring its A game trying to get 1st in Atlantic, WAS, while, already clinched the PT, still ice a formidable team, especially with Ovie wanting the goal score title. The Isles could very well still only be two points ahead of us come Wed.

Howard had been better the last month, not 2nd half Petr's Jan-Feb was NHL elite, dare I say Vezina, Dom Hasek-type numbers... He hit a wall and Howard has come up good enough to help us to where we stand. But he has been nowhere near what Mrazek was for a few months. He's played good, don't get me wrong.

LOL. These stats are so stupid. We have two games on the road and three in four, including a back to back. The computer isn't smart enough to consider something called "common sense".

Pasha can do whatever he wants, this guy has given the Wings and also the NHL so much joy with his dekes and just mindblowing moves. For me it doesn't matter what this guy decides his legacy has already been written and it's a great one, the guy is still by far the best player on this team.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but Let's go Black Hawks and Go Pens Go!

i was just saying the two teams i hate i love tommorrow

If he wants to go to Russia, trade him to a small market team first, then let him retire from nhl hockey. That way his contract helps a small market team get over the cap floor. Also frees up cap space to go all in on stamkos

Only 8 pages. We must have won. Funny how that works.

I've been to a number of sporting events, it's the loudest arena/stadium I've been to.

I've been to JLA over 100 times now and while I'm excited for the new building, I don't think any rink in hockey sans the ORIGINAL Original 6 venues will ever compare to the atmosphere of the Joe.