8 Legged RedWing

This was what I expected. I would have been surprised if it was anything more and Babcock said he wanted to rotate the D a little bit anyways so it's not a big deal.

I just want to see some pride and effort. Play like you know what's on the line and this should be a W.

Tough loss but they will bounce back. Still a lot of hockey to be played.

Haha nice. Toss that lettuce all over the place. I can't wait to sit back and watch this one. A little intro to what the playoffs will be like. Go Wings!

I'm thoroughly surprised with the effort tonight. Not at all what I expected but Conks isn't helping really...

Dafuq?

Yeaa, put Nyquist back with Pav and Bert. Let's get a goal before this period is over.

I think with Helm out it would be a good idea to play Mursak so we don't lose speed. Sit Emmerton instead.

Not gonna lie, I kind of do care. I can vividly remember the Nordiques jerseys being one of my favorites growing up as a little kid. I didn't care much other then what I thought looked the best and I was sad to see them go. I for one would love to see Quebec get another franchise and if I was at that game with a bunch of Nordique fans, I would love to just talk hockey and see what they thought about Detroit and everything else. You would have to be really narrow minded to think a small group of hockey fans in general would take away from your game experience. It sure as hell will be better then seeing a bunch of Hawks fans that day.

Lol why did you get negged for a simple, honest response? To say the Pens have the cup locked up is kinda ridiculous. They may be one of the favorites but nobody is a lock and that's why they play the games. I know Crosby doesn't look rusty now which is insane considering how many games he has missed but the playoffs are a different beast and I will be interested to see if he will still be able to match the high tempo of play as everyone else for 4 full rounds.

All signs are pointing to another blowout by the Wings but CBJ won't want that to happen two games in a row in front of what little home crowd might be there. I won't be surprised to hear a LGRW chant at some point which always makes me smile when it's on the road. 5-3 Red wings.

I feel good about this one coming off a strong spirited effort in the last game. My predictions have been pretty rough this year but I'll give it another try with a 4-1 Wings victory. LGW!

That must have taken so long. How are you still alive? And damn those bastards forcing you to quote posts... But anyways, Just win please. This is getting real old, real fast.

Just win. I don't care how. Just find a way. Have some pride and play a full 60 minute game.

It seems we have to go through a serious slump every year but this one has just came a bit later then usual. If we can get through this and get healthy and start consistently winning again, we will be better because of it. If we can't... well we weren't going to go far anyways.

...The f*** did I just watch?

I'm thinking a 3-1 win. I think Howard will make a couple key saves early on and then the big guns will take it from there.

I'm sorry, what? What's a long shot? MacDonald kept us in that game last night. He gave up one soft goal and more than made up for it with that final save at the end of the game.

Any word on who's in net tonight? I hope it's Joey or it could be a long night.

Just got back from the game. My Dad was a bit more impatient than I was. With such low shot on net totals, it was getting a bit tense at the Joe but what a finish. Nyquist looked great. Of course, it looked like he was maybe holding the stick a bit tight which could be nerves or anything but his energy was good to see. I definitely want to see more of him.

I'll be there tonight. I get plenty of chances to see games so I'm actually pretty excited to see some of the younger guys I haven't seen in person yet like Nyquist and Smith. Just play a solid 60 minutes and I'll be happy. 4-2 Wings.

Lol really? Lighten up. This kind of stuff happens in sports. It sucks when it happens in your city but there is nothing you can do about it. Hope he gets caught and move on.

Haha nice. To me it means very little. Sure, keep stocking the trophy case, that's always nice to brag about down the road. Year by year though, it means nothing and the home ice in the playoffs is what I would be happy about.

Great work as always, Matt. I'll be at the March 9th game!

They would be dumb to show any negativity towards him after how long he has been there and been dedicated. I think they will cheer him just like any game but with that being said they might be drowned out by Wings fans.