Vladifan

The guys did say that the goal where Stuart screwed up...OK, the first one...it should have been an offsides and wasn't called. Doesn't mean much now, but there you are...

Agreed. What the hell good would that do? I'm going to be watching the third period because I know they have it in them to pull this out. They are my team no matter what and I'm going to hang in there and hope they figure it out. This game is not over. So go right on bitchin', folks but I'll bet you'll be watching in the third, too.

What would really be democratic in all this is that Homer got one out of every 10 calls when he was taken down. ain't gonna happen but it continues to be absolute bulls***.

That piece of s*** Crosby. Yeeeahhh. I great leader. He's hanging all over our guy and NO call. And the ref's what....5 feet away??? I hope he's out of the game. Period.

No, you're not.

I totally agree. We did OK except for some defensive lapses. I cannot imagine Babcock getting out-coached, let alone the Wings letting these jerkoffs take the Cup.

Agreed. He is really skating with more determination.

GREAT start! Aggressive, focused. They're also thinking about their passes. LOVE it so far!

Husband just put on Wing's cap. He never does that except for the Blue. Is that love, or what?!

s***! I see it on the radar map. We do get the off-air channels though - or whatever you call them. I have made up my mind to see this game and by god I'd better get to see it.

I ate around 3 pm. That's all I can handle right now. Haven't dry-heaved since my drinking days so there's hope...

I found an old tee from '97-'98 I'm wearing tonight. It has the big block, black-outlined "16" on it, with all kinds of writing inside the numbers, like "16 wins. One at a time, 4 of every 7, 4 times. Believe. Achieve." And repeats till the bottom of each number when it says, "Vladdy and Sergie. Believe. Achieve." Over the numbers it says, "RAISE YOUR HANDS. 97-98 PLAYOFFS." Yeah. That's the tee for tonight. I love all of you regulars on here and even some who aren't. If I can't get back on after the game or choose not to, depending, I just want you all to know that while I'm thinking quasi-coherently.

Whoa. Wow! And, DUH! Can't believe I missed that one. Then again, today I am not responsible for my actions...

Aaaaannnnd.....AAAAANNNNND (And this has probably been mentioned before but whatever...) The Wings can win their 12th trophy on the 12th day of June! ...Hey, I'm going with whatever I can find out there...!

Ozzie and Cleary.

Wilbon on PTI just said he thinks Malkin is the second best player in the world. Knowing that, do we want to know who he thinks is first? HELL, NO!!!

Well then nevermind. The red cape I've got, but I don't think they make orthopedic tights...

I knew you were a feisty little s***, but I had no idea you had that kind of clout/power!

Yeah but it would be so worth it. I'd even commute there to be a part of it. Mebee I should leave soon, huh?

(From "Gypsy") I had a dream. A dream about you, Red Wings! It's gonna come true, Red Wings! They think that we're through, Red Wings... You'll be swell! You'll be great! Gonna have the whole game on a plate! Starting here, starting now - Hey team, everything's coming up Red Wings! Take the ice! Move the puck! 'Cause the Penguins, they've run out of luck! Get a goal! You're on a roll! Hey guys, everything's coming up Red Wings! Now's your time, boys - Stand the league on it's ear! Set Pens spinning, It'll be just the beginning! So no frets! You're the vets! You got nothin' to hit but the nets! You'll be swell! You'll be great! We can tell. It's your fate! This biggest game is yours and we can't wait! Hey team, everything's coming up Red Wings for Babs and for YOU!!

I personally don't need any more motivation to put you on my IGNORE list. You're doing nothing but baiting and flaming and that's my way of telling you that you can go stick it sideways. And...um...just a last parting observation. They will play the game tonight in spite of what your crystal ball tells you. You may just want to figure out where the nearest dumpster is before it's all over. Just sayin'...

Here's a fun read from USA Today and Kevin Allen. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/colu...nterstitialskip

You know, you and your righteous indignation about what's happening in Michigan couldn't be more misplaced. First off, you deliberately chose to come on a thread that was meant to be positive to spew your bile about what's actually happening everywhere, with everything. Do you see prices going down on anything? ANYTHING? I think not. This is a sick economy, run by greedmasters in all facets of it. People are losing jobs, healthcare, homes and it doesn't seem to matter. Prices continue to go up on everything. Everywhere. So why don't you take your faux focused, holier-than-thou attitude and say, maybe go on the attack against Guerin for his stupid, so-provincial, literal stance next to that BBQ place in Whereverland? At least it would be one small step for mankind in the right direction.

Here's to the very best kind of recovery for your wife and healing and peace for both you. Go, Red Wings!!

Nicely, nicely put! I bolded the last one because that would have been my (first) choice too. They have earned it. (And ohboy, does Detroit need it!) And then I'd suggest Lils and Vladdy too.