Miss Wing Queen

So what is wrong with the Joe in your opinion?
I may have a slightly biased sentiment in the fact that obviously I'm a Wings fan and I saw my first hockey game there, but there isn't much I can say I don't like about it. The sightlines are way better than the other NHL rinks i've seen games at (ACC and Centre Bell), the standing room is the best in the league, the concourse and the general place has this old school atmosphere that makes me get really amped up for the game, and I don't know if i'm the only one, but I really really love walking up those steps before you enter the building.
Yes it's crowded as hell in the concourses and bathrooms, it's old, it doesn't look that aesthetically pleasing from the outside for some, the seats are worn, but frankly, I couldn't care less. I'd take a building like the Joe that has a million times more character than a septic, cold brand spanking new rink anyway.
Now, that's not to say that the new building will be like all the other ones that have been built. And after seeing and reading about the plans today, I'm definitely excited. But I will definitely miss being right on top of the action for sure.

He wasn't right after that hit. He wasn't holding the puck in like he usually does. Even I was speaking to the screen, and I'm a fan of his.
Aside from that, he's awesome. He's a leader. Even if he isn't Kronwalling like he did back in the day, his game is growing. He plays intelligently. He's deserving of an appreciation thread.

It was still residual effects of that hit he took in our end. He had temporary amnesia and thought his name was Kyle Quincey!

Great hockey game

Again if mediocrity is okay with you, fine. For me I look at this team and ask two questions:
Can this team seriously compete for a Stanley Cup? If yes great. If not then I ask:
Has the team increased it's ability to compete for one in the future.
This trade doesn't make this team a serious cup contender, and it has hurt the team long term.

I have two words!
GO SWEDEN!!!!!

Thanks for the tips! I'll be there in 321 in my red Osgood jersey!

Well, at least someone today is showing he has some Swedish (meat)balls!

One of the sweetest victories of the year

Well, I had the luck of being 5'4" surrounded by giants and right next to the stairs (on my right) with people constantly walking up and down. I'm pretty sure this is me, though, because I recognize my hat and eyebrows!

Well, I had the luck of being 5'4" surrounded by giants and right next to the stairs (on my right) with people constantly walking up and down. I'm pretty sure this is me, though, because I recognize my hat and eyebrows!

For a team that's struggled a bit 5-on-5, and for a guy that matches up vs top lines night in and night out, that +12 rating is impressive.
He's sniffing Norris finalist type numbers right now.

I say we have the team sit out the next game, forfeit that game (we'd be losing the 2 pts anyway), and have this team go for group psych therapy to get these mental issues worked out. Maybe then they can get back to playing hockey instead of slugging around like empty shells.

For two US teams?

For two US teams?

If it's Lundqvist, then I'm okay with it.

If it's Lundqvist, then I'm okay with it.

Welp, Holland just openly said on TV that Tatar will be on the roster. Case closed.

I am very pissed about the Cleary signing too because I love Tatar and really don't want to see him go anywhere else.
Word around camp is that this was "a Babcock thing" to make sure Cleary was here. Don't know if it was more about locker room presence or what. Just irks the hell out of me either way.
Plus, getting to see Tatar today in person, and having spoken to him a few times, he's just a really great kid who has a lot of potential.

If Pav comes on, Homer's going to join him. Can you imagine the combination Swenglish and Englissian that would be flying through the airwaves?
I'm still mad that they let Murphy go (at least without being truthful to the viewers), but I will enjoy Ozzie's humor.

> who do you give up?
my dinner. i will vomit it at once.

Reminds them of their moms.

Edit: why do I always feel guilty after making a momma joke?

I like Fil but would never consider giving him that much. To me, he is similar to Franzen as far as the goal droughts. I would rather see what Anderson, Nyquist, and especially Tatar can do with a full season up in the NHL.

I hope Mr. I has stocked Red Bird III with plenty of Ginger Ales for the boys' flight home tonight! That will be the party plane for sure!!

16 goals in only 24 games that's insane! He will be a Red Wing next year If I have to pick him up from Grand Rapids and drive him to Detroit myself!