BigWinston

Fear not fellow wing nuts! Besides a minute-twenty defensive lapse, wings were and are the superior team. I'm still going for Wings in 6

Come on Red Wings... I won't be able to face it if they go out I'm round one. I might have to start going out and doing stuff.

Wow - What a ******* lucky 4th.

What did Stuart think he was doing? FFA

Let's finish it Wings!!! Happy Doan is out - he's a pain in the ass

Maybe Williams didn't show up - neither did most of the team. Coyotes deserved to win - Wings can't feel too hard done by. 3 PK goals out of 3 is a freak occurrence and won't happen again (although I'd be pleasantly surprised if they got all the way back to their recent PK percentage).

http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2010/4/11/1415961/phoenix-to-face-detroit-in-first

I'd have Bert and Eaves sign new contracts in a heartbeat. Miller has been good and deserves a contract IMO. Would be a great replacement for Maltby on the 4th line when he hangs up his skates. Williams hasn't had enough playing time for me to make a decision...

I just don't get it. How many more injuries can we get in one 2 month spell. I'd struggle to believe there's a more banged up team than the wings in any sport, any league, anywhere in the world right now.

Form is temporary, class is permanent. He'll come good again, just give him more time.

It's been a few days now since versus has been down - anyone heard any positive news on this?

Here's the letter I sent in case anyone wants to plagiarize!!! It's important we all let them know how we feel! DirecTV, I was shocked and angered to read that DirecTV may be dropping Versus from its channel lineup. As one of the main attractions to choosing DirecTV over DISH, Fiber-Optic cable and the two regular cable companies operating in my area was the availability of Versus on HD. I currently am very happy with my DirecTV service, but as a huge fan of the NHL this would seriously affect my desire to remain a customer. DirecTV states in its news bulletin on this topic (http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/article.jsp?assetId=P6220002) that this is not a cost saving complaint, and is about getting treated fairly. I strongly hope and encourage a positive resolution with Versus, as I can assure you that should DirecTV not retain Versus that I will be seeking the same fairness as a consumer when it comes to finding a provider that can offer complete coverage of the NHL. Sincerely, X

I'd like to see Mike Grier here. Local guy who has the grit we need.

I don't want somebody who'd rather be playing somewhere else playing here. Let him go...

I am kind of guestimating that the second line will be : Leino - Filps - Mule

Franzen easily. Now he can throw Hossa's mouthpiece on the floor next playoffs!!!

Not negativity at all. Just I, like many others I imagine, were excited with the potential "complimentary forward" we thought might be on their way to the Joe.

Yeah it sucks! I'm not suprised the wings weren't major players today (for acqusitions at least), but I am stunned at the total inactivity! No speculations, rumours.. nothing - not even for, as you say, complimentary forwards!

Yeah for sure you're getting a top quality player, but its a big risk starting this time next year with the amount of unsigned talent. Will be interesting to see the next year progress for you guys, as all I can think is that this year they are making a very serious push for the cup.

Just as a side note, consider: Jul 1, 2:08PM Hossa, Marian Detroit Chicago $62.4M 12 $5.23M Apr 11, 6:13PM Franzen, Johan Detroit Detroit $43.5M 11 $3.95M For players of the same age, with relative stats over the last couple of years (yes Franzen didn't get the # of goals regular season that Hossa did, but Franzen is awesome in the playoffs), which deal would you prefer? It starts to emphasize either: - Franzen took a great discount - Chicago overpaying for Hossa

Couldn't care less about Kopecky going... He's useless.

Hossa was what we all thought he would be this time last year - a rental player with eyes on the cup. Fact of the matter is, the post-season (where it all counts), was dissapointing for the Hoss and he didn't play his way into a contract he probably feels he deserves but didn't justify as far as the front office probably see it.

Ridiculous... Crosby isn't the best player on his team, nevermind the whole league. Plus, how many awards did Crosby win or get nominatted for? A big fat 0?? Utter crap - think they were told to put him at the top??? Ovenchicken, Malkin and Dats should be the top 3.

Woeful so far... Keep hoping someone is going to pull something off, then they go offside...

Too much time in our zone for my liking... but then I am a little biased (and anxious)! Some good play, 0-0 reflects the evenness of the game quite well so far I think!