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I was a huge fan of Blashill with the Griffins and when he got hired as the new head coach of the Red Wings I was very excited to see what he could do. The main reason being, I loved the way he managed his roster down in Grand Rapids and put the kids in great positions to succeed. Things started out great with Larkin making the roster, and we all thought, this is the changing of the guard. We're finally going to start transitioning from the vets to the youth. For whatever reason, somewhere along the way, that changed. We started going back to the same old well, and leaning on the vets yet again. I'm not sure what caused him to revert back to the ways of old, if there was pressure from management to keep the streak alive or what. Regardless of when it happened or why it happened, there's no question that there have been major misusage of players for parts of this season, and especially down this last stretch. I'm of the mindset set now that we've made the playoffs, we've kept the streak alive, we're not expected to go deep, now is the time to start playing for the future. We need to get these kids in the lineup to get them some valuable playoff experience, as well as potentially give us a better shot at winning. I'm okay with Mantha playing big minutes down in Grand Rapids, if that's what management believe is the best for his development. What I'm not okay with is Andersson in the lineup in any capacity over Jurco. And don't try to spin this as me saying that Jurco is the answer to our offensive woes (like some did with the Mantha debate), because (again) I'm not. What I am saying is that Jurco is just as good defensively, can also kill penalties and is about 100 times better offensively. Andersson is not an NHL calibre player and should not be anywhere close to this roster. The defense has been abysmal at best, and Blash decided to make a change, he switched Ericsson and Quincey. Yup, that should really jump start this team... Instead of inserting Smith in, you switch two defensive defensemen, expecting some huge change? What a joke...

Little something I threw together real quick

Why would you not cheer? While it's infantile to say you can't wear Wings gear (but they have), they haven't said you can't root for the Wings. I'd wear an Original Six shirt and eat all their food.

WE. LOST. Close doesn't count. We lost to wounded team missing their 2 best players.

Last year we won Game 1, and lost the series, so we're trying something new this year.

Blash won't make the changes that need to happen until it's too late.

But that isn't the point. The point is he should be playing over ******* Andersson.

They're a bunch of sucks in Tampa if you can't wear an opposing team's jersey. What next, they won't let you cheer? Stay home.

And represent for real by taking the hoodie off after the game ends. Add a little chant if we get the win. LGRW!

$3 per "Kronwallin" $3 per series win $1 per Zetterberg or Datsyuk scoring a goal $1 per fight by Abby, Ericsson or Smith $5 per Andersson scoring a goal $25 for the Cup Lets go!

Mantha should play. We need, as others have clearly stated "net presence". This kid that stands 6'5 easily adds to this, as he adds throwing that frame into corners getting pucks...not to mention the fear that immediately and naturally occurs when you have a dude twice the size of you coming at top speed. Mantha should play.

Morning skate:

If Howard loses again tonight then I expect petr to start game 3. All this talk of Howard being so much better than petr lately is ridiculous. Howard has pretty much only been able to win every other game at best since he took over a couple weeks ago and even then he generally still let's in about 3 goals per game. He didn't win either of our last 2 games to help us officially clinch and he was average in game 1. If we lose again tonight then mrazek should get the nod because he can steal us games.

With Datsyuk and Zetterberg nearing the end of their career I would have thought they should be moved down to the second line to: 1. Spend a bit less time on the ice and preserve them for the post season 2. Play against opponents 2nd string rather than 1st string 3. Start getting the next generation of leadership seasoned and playing in that capacity 4. Give the kids as much exposure to the Datsyuks and Zetterbergs while we still have them

Steal one at the Amalie and let's make this a series!! #LGRW!!!!!!!!!!

It is your time, my son. They said no Wings gear - they never, specifically said "NO Octopodidae strapped to your leg with Saran Wrap". Chester Cheetah says, "You've trained your whole life for this. Make it rain 'pi at the Amalie!"

First world problems in here. Def go. And toss an octopus in the lower bowl.

I'll be happy if Blashill somehow grows a brain and realizes leaning on Zetterberg for 20 mins a night isn't going to result in anything. This isn't 2008 anymore

Go to the game wearing a Steve Yzerman jersey (isn't he their GM?) and a "Make America Great Again" baseball hat. F anybody who has a problem with that.

$2.25 Datsyuk goal $2.25 Tatar goal $1.25 Rookie goal (Larkin, AA) $1.25 Every game Mantha plays $1.25 Every game Andersson doesn't play $1.25 Red Wing PPG $2.25 Red Wing SHG $2.25 If Chicago, Pittsburgh, or Washington go out in the first round $5.25 Red Wing shutout $10.25 Red Wing series win $10.25 If someone fights Tyler Johnson (I'll Update this one per series) $25.25 Stanley Cup win

Not in a box. I was rockin my datsyuk winter classic jersey game 1 though. Just not in a box because there's prolly fancy rich donor types there or something. Will def have my shirt on though and when they win they will see it.

wow.. that was a difficult choice, all of them are disgustingly charming in their own right... the lines in Contestant #1... pure brilliance and hilarity. You're all amazingly ridiculous and I love you.

The datsyuk/zet picture in your GDT is the cover pic on my fb page.