King Crane

No one should be cut just so Gustav Nyquist can be on the roster. Riley Sheahan is a responsible adult. If it weren't for Howard the Wings would have won the game. ...Oh wait, I hear that one a lot at the Joe...

Please no I can already see it: "Why are we playing Nyquist? He's so old and slow. Why doesn't he just retire and let some of the young Grand Rapids guys play" More likely: "Woah! When did we get Nyquist back?! I thought he playing for X team because he wasn't getting enough playing time here."

You make a good point, but I think this analogy is probably more apt: You can't understand why your friend dates the ugly fat chick. You get to know her and you find out that her personality is also polar to your friend', and is even occasionally abusive. She is extremely high maintenance and she is constantly guilting him into staying with her, despite the stress she brings to his life. You confront your friend and he makes some excuses, but you read between the lines and conclude that she is really awesome at sex; the best he has ever had. While she can never give your friend true happiness, he is content with putting up with the abuse so long as his member is getting serviced at professional levels. MEANWHILE: A young attractive, nice, but naive woman comes along. Your friend and her hit if off. But she was a virgin when they met and he becomes frustrated with teachering her. Despite being a better personality match, he continues to stay with the first girl despite the long term benefits of giving this new girl attention. ---------------- I hope this story comes off as funny not mean, 55fan. I really think you're point is valid. I think Babcock should be more open about his reasonings. There is no way he doesn't hear the outcry from fans; Cleary bashing has been going on for so long. If he can present a argument that does not involve his veteran status or statistics, I would listen.

Maybe Babcock is using some weird long term logic at work here. Like every bad game a young guy has is weighed more than a veteran's bad game. (Example, numbers made up) Tatar: 20 games played - 5 sporadic games are bad = He is bad 25% of the time Cleary: 2000 games played - 400 consecutive aweful games = He is bad 20% of the time Maybe that's the problem! Instead judging players based on a month by month basis, they're looking at it long term. Someone get Chelios signed up! Even if he f***s up the next 1000 games, he'll still be considered better than anyone else on the team who is less than 30 years old! (In the eyes of Babcock's logic)

Every time he gets a point I'm filled with mixed emotions. "WOOO! YEAH! Wings scored!" *Daniel Cleary from Weiss at 12:21 in the Period* "DAMMIT CLEARY! I mean, thanks for the goal...but stop padding your damn stats!" It's just constructive criticism of the Red Wings' managers. I'm sure Cleary is a cool dude, but he's not playing at a level that is competitive in the National Hockey League. You say that, but I'm going to be on the edge of my seat hoping for two things: - Cleary doesn't cause a goal - Cleary doesn't get a point Fluke goals count just as much as a snipe

So Babcock finally sits an old broken down vet who hasn't been good in years...and then he changes his mind and brings him back AND he benches a young, fast, scoring forward... What the actual f***... Completely agree. I wouldn't even be mad. I would be sad, but I could not blame them.

So not only is Tatar not playing...but Cleary is skating again...

I'm just glad that Cleary is finally sitting out

1. People who buy tickets and don't show up. It's really obvious on TV, and it bothers me even more when I'm at the game. They make the Joe look empty and they're wasting seats that would otherwise be used. The Joe is constantly 'sold out' but they haven't had full attendance in a very long time (at least in the regular season). 2. People who think it is appropriate to walk up/down the stairs during play. The ushers do a pretty good job at stopping people coming from the concourse, but every game there are people who can't seem to wait until there is a stop in play to move. 3. When they play God Bless the USA to honor the military veterans. I think it's really cool to honor them, but I feel like a round of applause should be sufficient. If the lyrics to the song didn't say "and I proudly stand up", I know people would be less inclined to do so. Sometimes I'll just sit anyway, but I feel like such an asshat when I do. Why I am being guilt tripped at a hockey game? 4. People who smoke in the tube. Just because it's cold, doesn't mean we're outside anymore. Wait the 10 minutes to get to your car, or light up before you go over the bridge. We're all in very crowed enclosed space, please stop.

For those who might want to add some cartoon reaction images to their collection: http://imgur.com/a/yF0hc There are 22 total, here are some examples

Well you know NHL philosophy Found another photoshop from that series...aaannd I'm sad Let's brighten the mood in here "Jimmy Williams is one of the best goalies in the league" -Michael Wilbon

FISH HERE! GET YOUR FISH HERE! http://imgur.com/a/eazrY

I have it and many others. Just looked through my hockey folder...348 items

I'm planning on making the trek from Detroit to Grand Rapids for game 6. Anyone here been to a Griffins game at Van Andel Arena? What should I expect? Interesting places to check out in GR? I'm so excited for my first Griffins game. Hopefully I get to see Danny skate.

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Here are a few. They don't saw he is "awesome", but it's clearly that they think he is worth keeping around and is a good player.

Nice try, you can't fool me, Dan Cleary! Don't flatter yourself comparing you to Inge.

DET/TOR DET/BOS DET/MTL +Limited Western trips Please please please let this realignment happen

When I saw Cleary got credit for the goal, my first thought was "yah! This will increase his trade value".

You implying that Red Wing fans need more reason to cheer? Just put on "Best of Detroit Rock n Roll", it will liven up a crowd way faster than some dumb whistles. Are we hockey fans or basketball fans?

No no no! Whistle would be as bad as those damn thunder-sticks. Gimmicky, loud, annoying. I'll stick to my towels, pom-poms, and glow sticks.

I hope Ilitch does something like this. Not much, but it's a start.