Z and D for the C

If you trade Filppula then who centers the second line? Do you split up the twins just to fit your own desires? What it really came down to in 2009 was Franzen or Hossa, and I would have chosen Hossa every day of the week.

You don't like Filppula, we get it. Stop blatantly disregarding what he has done and what he shows he is capable of. He isn't the only player on his line, you know. It's not like Franzen and Bert have been amazing and he's dragging them down. Flip is the only player noticeable on his line, Franzen and Bert do s***. That said, he has had a pretty disappointing year so far, but again, I think you can attribute that to the play of the players on his line. Franzen can't do s*** right now and Bert just pretty much rides along with who he happens to be playing with, he isn't a bonafide second liner.

Take all 5 of those guys off the ice. They try to hard to get fancy.

On the plus side, Ericsson had been great lately.

Hudler had a glorious chance for a tip in pass, what the deuce.

Franzen looks s*** tonight. And really, he has since the first 10 or so games of the season.

Someone call the Wings and tell them they're playing tonight. I'm too lazy.

That "blow the whistle rules" need to change, or at least be able to be overturned. Such bulls***.

Which goals is he happy about?

Osgood was way out of position for that second goal. Can't really blame him though, with not playing in so long.

I read his lips. He said that Martinez shouldn't have gotten a high-sticking penalty but Franzen should have gotten a low-facing penalty.

This moment isn't the moment we're worried about. Riding a tired Howard into the playoffs results in an early round exit.

No cap room for the trade. Please stop making threads. Please.

Great stuff.

If you told me our 4th line wasn't the best in the league, I wouldn't believe you.

Filppula is easily one of the top goal celebrators in this league.

Big PK.

Hudler is looking pretty good out there. Hopefully it'll translate into a goal for us. And I like hearing the Filppula love.

The Hot/Cold thing in the opposition GDT is hip.

With Filppula I think it all comes down to his confidence. Like Babs said last night, he thinks he's really good, he just has to convince Fil. He had a good but underutilized shot. The goal against Phoenix last year in the playoffs when he shot it from outside the circle on the boards was a snipe, but we rarely see that type of shot from him. The better Filppula does, the better he is going to get. It's all confidence from him, he has all the tools.

And we watch the Wings!

FIL!

This team is not to be f***ed with.

Oh yes, forgot about this.

He hasn't done anything of note, but he looks like he's trying out there.