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It's been 2 days since he's been announced as coach and I cannot find anything about what his salary will be. The only thing they've let be known is it's a 4 year term. Does anyone have any information on this? I believe he should be in the $2M+ Salary range per year, what do you guys think?

Tortorella would honestly be a pretty good option, has the experience to back it up. Would make the postgames so much more interesting lol.

Ericsson is a flat out ******* joke, cover your ******* guy! Get pucks out when they're in your zone like wtf? Bench his ass!

Tatar has been a joke the last 20 games. He constantly looks nervous when making passes, turns it over, his shot is 10ft over the net or wide.

Babcock post game: "I thought we played a really good game, we had lots of chances just couldn't find the back of the net" He needs to ******* go. I'd be fine letting him out now with 3 games to go, bring in someone who wants to stay and can motivate these players. Absolute joke!

Been awhile since I've posted but wanted to get everyone's opinion on where we will finish after the last 5 games during the regular season. It was an absolutely brutal month of march for the team and it looks like this is going to continue at-least into the start of April. I firmly believe we will win 4 out of the final 5 and finish 3rd in the conference ahead of Boston. We are in the middle of a terrible slump(I can't remember a worse one in recent memory), but I think this team is finally going to turn starting Saturday. I believe Howard should be the goalie for Saturday and see where it takes us. Minnesota is a really good hockey team but I don't think they are going to be as desperate versus the Wings come Saturday and this will get us going again. My projection is as follows: DET VS MIN [W] DET VS WAS [OT W] DET VS CAR [W] DET VS MTL [L] DET VS CAR [W] I know this sounds silly projecting 4 wins out of 5 with the slump we've been in but given the schedule and the teams involved I believe we can pull out 4 wins out of the next 5. Also not to mention Datsyuk and Cole are going to be back most likely for Saturday I think we will see a much more desperate team and have a convincing win. Thoughts and comments much appreciated. EDIT: Please change title to "Where will the Wings finish despite struggles?"

Babcock refuses to play Datsyuk and Zetterberg on the same line except the PP and I think it's a major reason why Zetterberg has been struggling of late. Before Babcock would put Zetterberg and Datsyuk out there just to generate spark on the team but now he is shying away from that. I think we need to see more Zetterberg and Datsyuk together going forward if we want to turn this season around.

With the Ducks taking the momentum away after last night's loss I feel it's time for a goaltending change. Howard looks lost whenever the Ducks are within like 10 feet of the crease. He's been letting in soft goals all series, and rarely makes any big saves. I'm having a flashback to the 2008 season when Hasek was pulled for Osgood and then we started to pick up our game. The defense probably feels helpless because they're afraid to make a single mistake now because they know it will end up in the back of the net. It's Howard's job to bail out SOME of these mistakes, but he rarely does. If you take a look at where Howard ranks so far in the playoffs for GAA and SV %, he is currently sitting at 15th place. That's an absolute joke. What does everyone else think? Is it time to bench Jimmy?

If he's suspended that's a ******* joke

The problem is there is no rallying when we're behind, so if he lets in 1 soft goal and we're losing it's over. We can't come back in games and we can't afford to be behind.

Every game he lets in 1-2 soft goals, after awhile it's time to make a change. I think he's what is holding us back right now.

I've been reading through the forum for a couple of weeks now, read countless articles, and this all leads to speculation that Parise will end up in Detroit. However, the Devils are one win away from going to the Eastern conference finals. Does anyone else think that since the Devils are lasting awhile in the playoffs that he may stay there? I really don't think he's going to leave New Jersey now that his team is most likely going to the conference finals. I may be over thinking this but he seems like a loyal teammate and the fans love him so why would he leave? He already said he wants to go to a winning team and doesn't care about the money. (Devils have gone farther then Wings, + have cap room) I do not think he is going to leave New Jersey, but if he does I think the chances of the Wings signing him are nearly 100% based on comments from him and the articles I've read. Post your thoughts.

I found it quite interesting that 5 of the 8 playoff series have 3-1 leads. This got me thinking that at least one of these teams has to make it right...? With a 9% chance of coming back, which team(s) do you think can win the series? I believe the Wings and Penguins can comeback from their deficits and win the series. Both have experience, veterans, and world class skill players. What are your thoughts?

I know a 3-1 lead in a series is almost impossible to overcome, but there is something about this team that tells me they will not go down. I still have faith in this team. During the regular season we we're incredibly streaky (both good and bad). We often found ourselves in 1-6 game slumps only to follow it up with a winning streak of our own. This gives me reason to believe that we still have a chance in this series. I know that this is the playoffs and games are 10x harder to close out and mistakes can cost you a series, but we aren't a young team. We have the experience in big games. The wings play better when there backs are against the wall and when they are on the brink of elimination. That is why I still have faith in this team. I know these following predictions may seem lofty but I see them as entirely possible. There are too many times where a team lets off the gas pedal and can't finish. That won't be the case with Detroit, they will finish strong. GAME 5: Detroit makes a statement and puts the pressure right back on Nashville. DET [5-1] W GAME 6: Nailbiter game that could go either way, but Detroit wins at home. DET [2-1] W GAME 7: This game will feature playoff hockey at its finest, with the highs and lows of everything you could imagine. Detroit wins in overtime. DET [3-2 OT] W Keys to Victory: - Get the first goal - Don't allow odd man rushes - Limit turnovers - Stay out of the penalty box - Get 2nd chances on Rinne Share your thoughts on how this series is going to turn out! (Try to stay positive and have faith)

Tatar is not a very good prospect in my eyes. I see him as a 4th line center with 3rd line upside. Isn't big enough or skilled enough to be a star player.

Last year we were able to get San Jose to a game 7 (won 3 straight) and I thought we were getting outplayed in that series. Now we are outplaying them. If we can win this next game and force a game 6 at home, I think we have a legitimate shot at winning this series.

Typical bandwagon fan.

Fixed, Same exact feeling for me. I just have a glimmer of faith left and think we can do this.

Last year it predicted the finals correctly, however it had the Canucks winning it all. I agree with all of the winners except maybe Pitt over Boston in the 2nd round.

Nashville hasn't had the injury bug (no stars out). It will happen in this series and cost them dearly. Wings in 6.

We need help badly.

I'm sick and tired of watching this team

This has gone on far too long. Time for a change.

We're gearing up for the playoffs for the 2012 season and I just want to get everyone's thoughts on what needs to be done for Detroit to win the cup this year. My Predictions: 1st Round: DET 4 - KINGS 1 2nd Round: DET 4 - BLUES 2 Conf Final: DET 4 - SJ 3 SCF: DET 4 - PIT 2 I believe we will see Detroit and Pittsburgh in a SCF rematch from 2008/2009. I do not think Vancouver is going to get past Chicago or St. Louis this year as they just got off a long run last year and they lost some of their defense. I also think Nashville could compete against Vancouver this year but I do not see them coming out of the West. The reason San Jose gets to the conference final is St. Louis / Vancouver / Nashville / Blackhawks will be worn down from long series. I also believe that the San Jose series this year will be either a short one or a long one. We will either sweep them or it will be a grinder. I know this is a bit early but I'm getting excited about this years team, I really like the move to get Quincey. I also like the idea of putting smith into the lineup a few times in the playoffs. I feel like Zetterberg is starting to finally break out of his slump. I feel like this is a special year for the team and I believe they will win the cup. Post your thoughts / comments!

If you look at the replay of his injury very carefully you can see that the knee doesn't bend awkwardly like other ACL/MCL injuries. ACL injuries can spotted just by placing your hand on your good knee and comparing it to the bad one. I don't believe he has a tear in his knee based on the replay. I think he will be back in 2-3 weeks at the max.