Vladifan

You made my morning. Now dammit, GO Wings!! Keep up the good work!!

For those of us who don't get either CBC or TSN unless it's some freak mistake by the NHL network or Versus, this subject is pretty much academic. I'd LOVE to be able to enjoy them or ***** about 'em!

Yeup, my Broncos pretty much sucked pigskin last year.

I want to make a public apology to Syntax and NvrFrgtRussian5. I was out of line when I criticized both of you for your posts about this game. Too often I make the mistake of letting my reaction build up from posts I don't agree with and then feel I have to react. I don't have to do nuthin'. You both have every right to say what you think. And even though I didn't think of it at the time, I did indeed have the advantage of knowing the positive results of the game when I responded to both of you. I hope you will accept my apology.

(Response to Syntax) It would be helpful if you understood that anything you write on this board is subject to response. Especially if it's continuously negative. I've never felt like I was any better or worse than the next guy/woman who is an avid fan of a team. But it honestly makes me sad and frustrated when I read about a fan's taking personally the iffy/bad play by their team. It's an egocentric thing and it gets really tiresome. And I WAS commenting on hockey. And OUR team. That was the whole damn point?! ...Your reaction to YOUR team's play. I'm going to just work on ignoring your posts during an iffy game. That should help. Meanwhile, I will keep right on with the "hope" thing because I believe the Red Wings have it in them to win it all. And I'm done with this and I won't be taking nuthin' to PM. See my response above.

I could go back and select at least 3-4 posts where you were just pretty much dumping. I didn't respond to to the first few but maybe I should have. And I'll clue you. I'm probably old enough to be your parent. We're both lucky I'm not. And it is my usual habit to read the board after the game is over.

Stuart scares the pee out of me sometimes on his attempted clears.

WAH!! WAH!!! WAAAAHHH!

Naw, they'd only call it if he was hemmorhaging. (sp?!)

Not the least bit funny. And that person is probably already a hell of a lot more loving and involved than you are.

Because it would have meant they are in the playoffs and played their asses off for most of the game. That's how it would have helped even if that had happened.

We might even pitch in and buy you a one-way ticket back to Nashville.

What the hell thread am I in? Did I make a wrong click? Is this the Blues one?

Can't agree. Even at the point you posted this, I didn't feel like they were out of the game. Cynicism is a snap. Hope? Not so easy. I'm not just saying this to you. There are so many on this thread that just give up and let the whole world know about it. Even if this game had ended with the Preds winning in OT I would have been very proud of the Wings' effort.

I don't think they should lower their emotions. Just USE them. No more Mr. Nice Guy. I want to see focus, intensity and controlled aggression. I want to see all-out know-it-all cockiness and YES WE CAN DO THIS. I loved what Bert did. I really appreciate their play right now and I do indeed think they can win this game.

crying like a baby to the ref. Loved it!!

And you (and Vladdy16?) were at the game, correct? So I really appreciate your perspective. And I'm happy to say I agree with what you say here, and I agree with the majority of opinions here that (a) yes, they have bad games; (b) they may not make it possibly past the first round; and © they will always be my team. They have given me such thrills and joy and happy tears in the past that there's no way I'm giving up on them. None. Ever.

I was thinking earlier that it's important how the Wings react to this debacle. But even that seems academic right now. Night all. Tomorrow's GOT to be a better day. At least outside of JLA.

Freaking.

OK, I figure you're either 12 or 73 years old. Either way, you need to grow a pair, Bucky.

Yellow snow, brown ice. Whatever.

Don't know how it's possible but I'm laughing and sobbing at the same time...

The fans ARE as apathetic as the team. But at least they have an excuse. They're numb. They're frozen in disbelief.

Only if we score 11 and make it real lucky.