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The theories ive heard are 1. Wings suck so no one cares anymore 2. Old 90s style forums like this are dead because of facebook reddit pornhub whatever. 3. Canada is communist now so leaf bros can only go to like 5 websites, us not included. 4. Larger forums like HF have killed off smaller niche hockey forums Reality: i have waged a systematic campaign of lying, gaslighting, bullying, trolling, name calling, intimidating, flexing, manipulating, and general "toxic" behavior in order to drive out the undesirable normies and keep LGW exclusive to me and my true frens

³Gentlemen, enjoy these next few weeks. We are currently expierencing what you will call in the future "the good old days". Even if we somehow manage to not take home the lombardi this year, its obvious to the experts, and every fan in the league, that this is the begining of a Detroit dynasty. This team is poised to a win a title NOW, but also setup for it for years to come. Not just because of good contracts and drafting, but because of what this coaching staff and the culture theyve built has proved theyre capable of. We just watched a 5'9" 2nd string corner in Amik Robertson shut down the best WR in the NFL last night in Justin Jefferson. This kinda thing has been the story of the Lions all year. And it is the true source of our power. Our players trust Dan, they believe Dan, they've bought into Dan, and they will go through walls for Dan, and more importanly each other. Our practice squad players will outwork any starter you have. Injuries to key players have little to no effect on us, because we operate as a single cohesive unit. And this all begins and ends with Dan. We are watching the early years of a LEGENDARY coach. A true leader of men. Sure we have brilliant X's and O's guys in Johnson and Glenn supporting him, but I promise you, when Johnson jets for the Bears or the Jags, that magic will not follow him. It takes way more than playbooks and calls to lead a team, and right now our coordinators operate under that safe leadership blanket that Dan has created for them. We've seen many nerds like Johnson around the league accept HC positions and fall flat on their face... What makes Dan different: He has the expierence of a former high level player, he's passionate, he's accountable, and he's willing to bet on his team. >former player - not only do his players automatically respect him more and connect with him better right away for "having been there done that" rather than some fat unkept fuq like Matt Patricia. But he also thinks like a player. Watch those draft episodes of inside the den. He's very specific about who he likes and why he likes them. He's not after raw talent. He wants DAWGS. Guys who play through the whistle, push back, don't stop, carry themselves a certain way. Guys he would want to play next to as a player... >passion - Dan is still playing football. Maybe not on the field, but in his mind he he is. He still worksout like a player, still talks like a player, and still shows all his emotions... like a player would. This earns him that much more trust of his players. They know he could, and would, suit up in the trenches with them and battle if allowed to. But he cant. Instead that passion comes out in the lockerroom. Have you ever seen speeches or post game celebrations more inspiring than dan campbells??? Its not even fuqqing close. And my former points about his status as a former player and what not only lend way more authenticity to him when he speaks like this. The post superbowl inside the den episodes are going to be straight kino FIRE. >Accountability - This mans integrity is next level. He holds himself accountable more than he does his team. We lost twice this season and he deflected ALL blame on to himself both times. Hes shown this team hes not interested at all in protecting his job or his rep, hes focused on something greater than himself. He has a singular focus that transcends his own ego. His players have seen this and adopted this. >betting on his team - this is probably the singular ACTUAL genius thing Dan has done IMO. My first 3 points I believe are just dan being who he is. This is more calculated. Constantly going for it on 4th downs, constantly risking 2 pt conversions, constantly risking dangerous experimental trick plays, refusing to rest players to protect against injury for future more important games... these all scream FOOLISH GAMBLER to everyone at home watching.... but not to his team. To his team it says "I believe in you". I believe I can put my chips on the table every week and you wont let me down. Thats how strongly I believe in this team! When players see that level of faith and trust they will follow you to the gates of mordor itself. It was never about extending that drive. It was never about the extra point. It was never about embarassing the opponent. It was always about sending the message to his players that I BELIEVE YOU CAN DO THIS and I will play this team every game like its our last, and if you trust me, one day IT WILL be the last game, the superbowl, and you will be ready for these moments. Its handing them free confidence everytime, and this team is addicted to it like opium. dan campbell is a confidpium pusher. Hes a true players coach. Something i have rallied against on this board in regards to the red wings... and unfortunately i dont think the NHL has ever seen anything comparable to Dan. A players coach cant just be a nice guy. They must also have the charisma to inspire as well as aN ancillary way of commanding respect and trust. Otherwise you will be percieved as weak. The closest thing is probably Rod the Bod or MSL. Certainly not Trashill or LaLoser. Back to the lions, here are a few accomplishments I want to reflect on: >We just went 15-2 and swept our division in what has been widely considered THE BEST division in NFL history. The Minnesota VikIngs are the first team in NFL history to win 14 games and not achieve a division title. >This team is ranked as the 4th highest scoring team in the history of the NFL. >Aidan Hutchinson led the team in Sacks and QB touches/pressure. He only played in 5 games. >We played the majority of the season riddled with major injuries to our defense. Perhaps worse than anyone. It hardly slowed us. How much more dominant we would have been without this terrible is scary to think about. >2 years into the league TE LaPorta has more receptions than any sophomore TE in history. >Gibbs and Monty have shattered run tandem records. >Kerby Joseph has earned the 2024 interception title >Goff is already arguably the best Lions QB in our 60+ year history. A ring will likely solidify that status. >Vikings announced they had purchased x2000 ford field lower bowl tix for $900 each, and were making them available to Minny fans for $200 each. Essentially taking a $1.6 mil loss to try and invade our turf. Its being reported that MANY of those tix ended up in Lions fans hands lol. Apparently Detroiters figured out that when you tried to purchase these subsidized tix from Minnesota, all you had to say was "im not a viking season ticket holder, but I was referred by one" and done, tickets are yours loyal viking fan lol. I saw very little purple at the stadium last night. Vikings owner may very well have taken $1.6 million dollar bath to get like 400 fans into ford field... YIKES! There's only a couple of way I can see this team screwing up what should be an easy "dynasty". 1. Goff starts to decline at some point and we are unable to replace him. There's going to be a crucial time period in the coming years when this team is still in its prime, but Goff is aging out. Its going to be insanely important to draft a solid QB and insert him as starter at the correct time. Ideally after at least 1 or more years of study under Goff. Therefore we probably need to make serious play for a high level QB in the draft in the next 0-3 years. Any Joey Harringtons and we're in trouble... 2. While the team is setup for longterm future sucess in many key positions, our probowl level O line is going to age quickly. Zeitler, Decker, and Glasgow are all in their 30s now. Ragnow isnt far behind. We have some good kids like Mahogany, but nothing is certain yet. To replace these guys we are going to potentially have to draft 1-3 high level blockers over the next few years. That could take multiple years of drafting. Adressing that need means directing draft capital away from other positions. So hitting on young line men at the draft will be extremely crucial to continue solid protection for an aging Goff and/or young newcomer QB. This offense could be flipped on its head without the people mover O line... 3. Glenn and Johnson brain drain - Assuming these two truly are geniuses, and their departure exposes Dan as a regarded meathead with no true tactics beyond inspiring men... Doubtful of this, but a reasonable possibility none the less. Team has to prepare some new, and more powerful, apprentices like yesterday. Fortunately it looks like Teddy Bridgewater is already going down that path. 4. Contracts - proper pruning of the roster is what makes or breaks NFL teams. Cap bonus penalties from bad contracts can destroy anyone. Brad and Dan have proved they can build a roster... it remains to be seen if they are shrewd enough to maintain one. This means letting great players like Davis, Reader, Anzalone, even Montgomery, walk at contract end. Getting trapped into contracts like the Saints, like the wings were with Ericsson, Abby, Nielsen, will kill the lions, but worse in the NFL because of bonus structure. I already am not completely thrilled with the Monty re-sign. Gibbs has proved he can handle the load and is in his prime. Monty could save him health and mileage.. but hes what already 28 or 29? The wall for running backs comes quick. Dont wanna be wasting cap on a guy that Vaki can replace in a year or so. Anyway thats my ted talk. TLDR: Lion dynasty now. Campbell is the GOAT. Get off our bandwagon regard fans whos teams didnt make the playoffs. We are not your charity underdog playoff girlfriend team "you hope wins for the story" and cause we deserve it cause lol so bad for so longgg. Fuq you. We hate you. You clowned on us for years. I would sooner kill u and drink your blood than let u even steal a glance at holy jared.

Hey you Guys! Ottawa Senators (19-17-2) vs. Detroit Red Wings (17-18-4) When: Tuesday, January 7 Time: 7 p.m. ET Where: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Mich.) Channel: FanDuel Sports Network. Ah, Hockeytown—where the air is crisp, the engines roar, and the ice glistens like a freshly Zamboni'd parking lot! It’s showtime as the Detroit Red Wings get ready to tango with the Ottawa Senators in what can only be described as the Wild Card Clash of the Titans (or at least two teams desperately trying to avoid the couch come playoff time). Now, let’s talk about the Red Wings. Under the deft guidance of coach Todd McLellan—who clearly has a magic wand hidden under his suit—they’ve turned from zeroes to heroes faster than you can say “Zetterberg.” With four consecutive wins under their belts, including an impressive 4-2 upset over the Winnipeg Jets (the NHL's equivalent of that one kid who always shows up with gluten-free kale chips at a pizza party), the Wings are starting to look like they remember how to play hockey. Their offense is clicking so smoothly that one might think they’ve installed a new Wi-Fi router for better connectivity! Meanwhile, the Senators are navigating through the proverbial minefield of injuries. Losing star goaltender Linus Ullmark is like entering a swim meet without the proper flotation devices—you’re bound to sink! The Sens have been struggling lately, given their snazzy record of just one win in their last five games, including an embarrassing 4-0 shutout against the St. Louis Blues. Ouch! Talk about a slapshot to the ego! As the teams prepare to face off in this passionate rivalry, the stakes are high. The Wings sit tantalizingly close to the last Wild Card spot, just three points shy of the Canadiens, while the Senators are trying to figure out if they need a map or a miracle to reach the playoffs, sitting twelve points behind the formidable Maple Leafs. This isn’t just a game; it’s a chance for one team to gain precious ground while the other tries to shake off the rust of recent misfortunes. Will the Wings continue their hot streak, or will the Senators find a way to muster up a little magic? Buckle up, folks! It’s going to be a wild ride on the ice! PROJECTED DETROIT LINEUP

Very winnable, but big game. With the standings this close all these divisional games become important as all get out. If "parity" means tuesday games in January carry a lot of weight then I guess it's "mission accomplished". In any event I'm happy that we're about to witness a bloodbath tonight because either we're getting the monkey off our backs right here, right now, or Ottawa bullies the Wings once again. I think our boys rise to the occasion. 4-1 Wings. Ras with a goal and an assist. LGRW!!!

It's ok to point out the glaring deficiencies that Edmonton and Toronto have regardless of who your team is..

In juniors Ras was front net nightmare for tri cities. Hes really only been used that way on random occassion here...IMO every Wings coach has stunted him. He should have been a 4th line forward with PP time when he first came here. Theyve developed him into a decent PKer... but its classic round hole square peg crap. Hes not physical for his size because he's an O minded player. Im fine with him taking PK duty, but kid should have been learning holmstrom duties 300 seasons ago. Amazing how mismanaged this player has been. Hes never going to be cal clutterbuck. His game is being annoyingly large and able to pot rebounds. So lets make him kill penalties. Frustrating.

Let's go boys, way to dominate tonight.

That was never his game in juniors so I think it was an unreasonable expectation. He wasn’t some dominant junior player picking corners against Junior goalies. He wasn’t a Mantha. You could argue he profiled as a Brady Tkachuk/ Val Nichushkin type, and he hasn’t been that offensive, or that physical. But Lalonde asked them to carry quite a defensive workload. Let’s see where his offense is at the end of this year.