AtomicPunk

I think we have a backlog of younger players that need the roster spots, not bringing in new players. That's just me.

TSN: Toronto Maple Leafs officials have denied a rumor suggesting center Dominic Moore is headed to the Chicago Blackhawks.

More rumour, speculation, and innuendo...isn't that what today is all about? Ottawa Sun: The Pittsburgh Penguins have contacted the Ottawa Senators about Chris Neil and/or Jarkko Ruutu. The Penguins are also talking to the New York Islanders about Bill Guerin.

And out of the blue....Mr. Irrelevant speaks. It's only trade deadline day, but how's this for news out of Colorado? The Denver Post reports Peter Forsberg is in Denver with his parents and intends to make an announcement at Wednesday's Avalanche-Red Wings game. (possibly announcing his retirement.)

CBS Sportsline is reporting that Tkachuk was the Bruins' original target, when they couldn't pull him, they set their sights on Recchi. Apparently Tkachuk has given Davidson a list of teams he would like to go to.

What did they give up for Recchi? Good depth move by Boston. They are in a little funk right now and a new, crafty vet might be a good addition to the mix.

Watch the playoff games from last year to see these guys raise their level of physical play in the playoffs. Not a regular season game against the Blues.

More specifically, take your 2 rings / 3 rings discussion out of the trade deadline thread. He has 3. Deal with it.

News: TSN reports that Maple Leafs G Vesa Toskala is to have groin surgery and is out for the rest of the season.

Obviously what a segment of the Red Wing audience wants is fights. Cue up your DVR's, cause you should get some tomorrow! HOT DAMN! I love fights, don't get me wrong. I love it when two players come together in the heat of battle and boil over and can't take it anymore and decide to throw down. I've been in on a few myself. But....I don't think that is Babcock's (or Bowman's before him) ideaology on how "Red Wing Hockey" should be played at its finest. I'm not the guy who is going to rank enforcers or look up 4 year old fights on YouTube. Not "fighting for fighting's sake", but I enjoy a fierce high level of aggression, and enjoy it while it lasts!

So you have taken upon yourself to defend the good name of Detroit hockey fans in the eyes of the PLAYERS? Is that the root of this problem, that one of them mentioned in an interview that we get up for food during a game? Wow. As a fan, I found it acceptable for Conklin to go take a leak during a game, he should be OK with it if I do too.

You guys talk about Downey like he was Cam Neely. Geez! He is going to run around, throw a few checks (like a guy we hate on another team who just beat us 8-0), maybe pull on a guy's sweater for a minute or so and then sit his ass back on the bench. And he might take a penalty depending on whether the guy he hits has his back to him or not. No penalty kill, no scoring, if he is so great, what has kept him from playing in the NHL all year? I'll answer my own question. Tomas Kopecky. And that's sad.

I would be interested to see if the OP can point out a team in the NHL that has fans that we should emulate. Any time you get in a group of people you are going to have people doing what they are going to do. The people who had the seats in front of me would come up from the Olympia Club at the first stoppage of every period. ALL THE TIME. Should I have grabbed them by the lapels and questioned their desire as a Red Wings fan? Maybe grab him by the tie and start throwing haymakers to show how much more love I had for the Red Wings than him? Red Wings fans have supported this team in unbelievable ways since the mid 80's. They have become a very successful, rich and popular franchise because of fan support. Not because someone doesn't make it to their seat on time.

I dont want Lappy here because then we will have lots of posts of people calling him Lappy and I do not want to hear Lappy's name anymore.

Guess that also means that little chat Niedermeyer had with with the Ducks today meant he was not getting traded back to New Jersey. Sounds like Pronger might move now.

Just FYI, if you want to hear Don for yourself, for those who don't get CBC, go here: http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/hockeynigh...a/coachscorner/ Archives too!

I actually made at one time a top Keith Primeau goals tape, the old way with VIDEOTAPE...used to put it on and laugh because EVERY ONE he ended up on his ass. How did Ozzie's goal not make it on there? Better than Maltby's for sure!

Sorry, didnt read the bit at the very top. It's late and I am sleepy. Wings win 3-1. Dats has 2 and Nick gets one.

No thanks. He doesn't bring something we don't already have. Lebda has speed. It's not like Dandy is a big clear the crease defenseman, and Meech has played at forward. I like the guy but I can't see why they would pick him up, other than that he is available and has been here before. He has been gone for a good while, too.

From Ken Holland's point of view... You have the guy who won you the Stanley Cup LAST YEAR on your roster. He has 3 rings (one as a backup to Vernon) and (debatable) Hall of Fame stats. Veteran with lots of playoff experience. He is making under 2 million a year and your cap is stretched to the max. You have several free agents to sign. You also have another guy who is playing well but is not playoff-tested, and fits right where you need him to under that cap. You are not going to get another goaltender. Figuring out WHY your goalie is not playing like last year is the key, and it sounds like this 10 days off is an attempt to do just that. Wait it out.

Kudos.

TOTALLY irrational.... Jason Woolley - cost me a fantasy league win like 8 years ago by scoring 4 assists in the last game of the year and putting the other guy over me by 1 point. Have still not let go of that. "If I see him, I will fight him".... Kevin Bieksa - Just because I hate the way Jim Hughson says his name on HNIC games. Manny Malhotra - the Rangers hung onto this kid like he was made of pure gold, wouldnt trade him, nope, you can't have him, and he turns out to be a total bust. Nice GM skills, Rangers. Alexei Yashin - Just a *****. A ***** who made WAY too much money and cared WAY too little. Peter Forsberg - for being the Brett Farve (yes, it is spelled FARVE) of the NHL. Heck, I hate Brett FARVE too.

Rafalski isn't even the best defenseman on his TEAM. NORRIS TROPHY? Puh-leeze.

Roloson a few years ago? Sure. Roloson now? Not so much. People, we are not getting another goalie. Get used to that thought. Our playoff goalie is on our roster right now.

Little STUFFED turtles? Like the Florida Rats? No one gets hurt and the message gets sent.