GMRwings1983

I forgot to mention the number one reason the 2002 team would win. Brett Lebda.

They would put up some numbers but would have to struggle every shift. A peak Lidstrom would likely play against them on every shift. Bowman could even juggle lines and put Fedorov against them who was a great two-way forward. That's just one line too. I don't see the other lines for the 2008 team having as much success as the depth of the 2002 team. Franzen may be the only ex-factor here, but 2002 Chelios would make him his *****.

Fedorov in 2002 was still really good. They wouldn't skate circles around him. Most likely, that line would be matched up against the Grind Line. Draper would neutralize Datsyuk. Maltby would put a gloved hand in Zetterberg's mouth after every shift to get him off his game.

The 2002 team would beat the 2008 team imo. Better goaltending, better version of Lidstrom and Chelios, better coach, and a lot more skill at the forward position. Maybe those Hall of Fame forwards weren't in their primes, but look at the number of them. Guys like Hull and Robitaille were still 30 goal scorers. Three Hall of Famers on the top line. Larionov was still a capable scorer. Finally, the grind line was younger and could contribute more offensively. If that team didn't coast throughout the season, they could have broken some records. The 2013 Blackhawks shouldn't be on the list. They barely beat our sorry ass team that year in the playoffs. The 2000 Devils, 2001 Avs, and 2002 Red Wings would destroy that team. Many other teams would as well. ESPN should just stick to talking about how big Lebron James' penis is, because that's all they know how to discuss all day. Incidentally, they had a lot of basketball teams on there but didn't mention the 2001 Lakers, who went 15-1 in the postseason.

What kind of moron would rather live and play in Edmonton instead of Anaheim? They won the Cup in 2001 with Forsberg missing the last several rounds of the playoffs. They were indeed a great team.

Oldsmobile Arena would be more fitting for this team.

He's not going to sell the team, but he needs to stop with the immunity for Holland.

The empty seats in the arena agree. Witkowski should have been playing in this game. I wonder if that blockhead Chris Ilitch is even watching this team on a regular basis, or whether he's jerking off somewhere in Tigers' spring training?

I'm just ready to move on from the Howard relationship.

It's nice to be reminded why this team never went anywhere in the playoffs with Jimmy Howard in net.

Looked like a big wuss in that fight. I want to see a response from him the rest of the season.

Devellano needs to call out Mantha for his pathetic showing against Kesler of all people. He should have thrown Kesler around like a rag doll. Instead, he acted like he was fighting against Joe Kocur.

I miss the excitement and tension I used to feel before Red Wings playoff games. The nerves and anticipation driving home from school or work, in thinking about the upcoming game. I almost forgot what that feels like. This team makes me feel uncomfortably numb.

Millenials think fat boy Brodeur was a better goalie than Hasek. Go figure. Also, whoever voted for Niedermayer as the best defenseman of all time should be immediately banned from the league. Please tell me these polls are not anonymous.

He may be the most average player in Wings history. Hard to believe he's been the goalie for over 8 seasons now. We don't need that pimply Swedish kid. We have DeKeyser.

Please send Witkowski out there to rough up Suter and Parise.

Jimmy Howard hasn't been very good in this game.

Should have traded that imbecile Nyquist. Single-handedly screwed up that powerplay with his overconfidence with the puck.

I'm looking forward to seeing Larkin with a full beard, leading us to a Cup in 10 years.

Does he realize this isn't 2008?

Great trade by Holland. Not sure what Las Vegas sees in Tatar.

Maybe. Which one is Don Johnson?

Not with his playoff history. Guy is accustomed to go golfing in mid April.

Fun stat. Butch Goring had 102 PIM total, in over 1,100 games played.

Why did the Bruins give up so much for a has been like Rick Nash? His stats haven't been impressive in some time.