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I really think the Captain (#19) may have lost some credibility, although i have no idea if he has a hand in this childish behavior. I attended the first Tampa home game against the Wings, with the Captain as the new GM, where over 80% of the crowd was wearing Wings sweaters, shirts, hats, etc.. now this, please see the following link. http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-06-01/tampa-bay-s-hockey-dress-code-insults-lightning-fans To be clear, i am not alleging that the Captain had anything to do with this decision, but it is an absolute embarrassment to the Lightning organization as well their fan base. I guess once expansion teams enter the picture this type of behavior exists.

St. Louis is a candy a**, he was in Tampa and he still is NYC. Nothing would make me happier than to see him Kronwalled.

I was watching the Leafs Sabres game this evening and the camera zoomed in Jimmy D when the commentators were discussing Gordie Howe's stroke. I wonder if he was there to watch any particular player n the ice tonight?

As i look at our current roster i wonder if there is another team in the NHL that is comprised of so many players that have been drafted and that have come up through the organization. Aside from Gustavsson, Miller, and Weiss, every other player currently signed by by Detroit was drafted by the Wings and were "home grown". If i am missing someone, please advise. It seems this a reflection of the teams inability to sign free agents or make lasting trades. Does anyone know of a team that has so many players that have been "home grown"and so few players added through free agency or trades?

The Kings have the uncertainty of re signing Gaborik. Willie Micthell and Regehr are aging players. I think moving Franzen and Kindl for Voynov makes perfect sense. It takes the pressure off LA from resigning Gaborik, after all Franzen is such an offensive threat, and Kindl theoretically can provide LA with a veteran defenseman to replace two aging veterans.

I think Voynov would be a perfect fit for wings, offer up Franzen and Kindl. Salary cap hit is slightly more than $4mm.

I am just glad the Rangers are stuck with St. Louis. A few folks here were clamoring for the Wings to sign him, thank goodness that did not happen. he is softer than happy huddles.

I did not see any physical play from Callahan. i have read post after post how much he is grinder, tough on the puck. perhaps in the AHL but i did not see it tonight. in no way way shape or form am i contributing his lack of performance to tonight's loss, just an observation. Perhaps i was expecting more based on others postings on how good this kid may be.

Howard 13-14-9 Monster 14-4-3

I believe that he is still injured. the last two games he was unable to exert any pressure on his right leg, and he was slow and out of position. That is not a healthy Datsyuk. He was knocked off the puck with ease, that is not a healthy Datsyuk. He is 35 years old and he is the captain of team Russia playing in Russia, so i can entirely understand why he wants to lead his country in the Olympics. I just hope that this is not the last time we see him play for the Wings this season.

Did anyone else notice that Jurco was not on the ice near the end of the game, last 3 to 4 shifts, Alfie was in his place. I sure he did not get injured.

As some one who resides in St. Pete Fl and that has had a chance to watch Tampa Bay for the past 15 years, I recall a certain Stanley Cup winning coach here who pulled the same stunt, allow certain players to chronically play poorly but bench one guy, goalie or otherwise, and then he soon received his walking papers just to end up in NY and now Vancouver. Bert on the fourth line, seriously.

I could not agree more, Andersson lost Ribeiro twice in front of Howard which resulted in two goals. Not too mention he lost the face off on both of those goals. He was very weak tonight, not sure why.

I find it a bit ironic that Yzerman wants to do away with fighting when his lightning have one of the most undisciplined goons in Radko Gudas.

Does one forget how the Big Rig ragged dolled Perry a few years ago?

I think the Big Rig showed a lot of improvement last year. Shopping him would be silly. Ian White on the other hand scares me. I still don ot know why we do not try to ship Emmerton, Kindl and even Mursak for Volchenkov

Sergei Gonchar, would be a great addition to our power play and offers tremendous offensive and defensive skills. Next in line would be Anton Volchenkov.

I would rarther ship Emmerton and Kindl for Anton Volchenkov.

I found the Flames website that is the equivalent of this site for Flames fans. There is a post for the Hudler signing, about 16 pages worth of comments and observations on what the Flame fans think of Hudler. Some of the postings are priceless. Let me know if you guys want me to post the link, or whether that would be inappropriate.

Perhaps no other offers on the table?

I could not agree more. If Holland signs Huddles we are screwed

First, congrats to the Kings and the GM for making smart trade deadline moves. Having lived in LA for some period of time the below link does not surprise me at all. http://www.businessinsider.com/video-porn-star-taylor-stevens-new-jersey-devils-coach-2012-6?op=1

The Kings trade for Jeff Carter and call up Jordan Nolan and Dwight King from the minors. King and Nolan are two big bodies that can skate and offer physical play. I am not at all surprised with their success. The Wings ace in the hole from the minors for our cup run was Chris Conner. Kenny has commented before that the Wings will not get bigger and grittier in one season. Seems other teams have figured out this is crucial to a run for the cup. Darryl Sutter has done a fabulous job preparing the Kings for a run for the cup.

people complain about Franzen's effort, and rigthfully so. Franzen has the ability to be a quality player where as Hudler is just useless, a butterfly can knock him off the puck.

No, it should be Hudler, what a waste.