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unsaddleddonald reacted to shocky2002 in Should any of #91, #13, #40, #30 be retired? Poll/Discussion
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
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unsaddleddonald reacted to ToastyWing in Should any of #91, #13, #40, #30 be retired? Poll/Discussion
For me it comes down to two things:
1. Were they the best player in the league at any point in time?
2. Would I be genuinely upset if someone else wore their number while on the Wings?
Out of the four you listed above, only Datsyuk and Fedorov meet 'my' criteria
- Datysuk never won a hart trophy, but he was voted by his peers as the best player in the league, and is considered one of the most talented stick handlers of all time.
- Fedorov is in the HOF, was a hart trophy winner, and even though he left on semi bad terms, was one of the best players on the Stanley Cup teams.
Most importantly - I would be upset if anyone wore either of those numbers, which is really how I judge it haha
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from GMRwings1983 in The Missed Chances: '03, '04, '06
For me, that ridiculously stupid Niedermeyer shot that deflected up off of Nick's stick in the final seconds hurts a lot worse. I mean....that puck just FLEW up on Hasek.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from GMRwings1983 in The Missed Chances: '03, '04, '06
For me, that ridiculously stupid Niedermeyer shot that deflected up off of Nick's stick in the final seconds hurts a lot worse. I mean....that puck just FLEW up on Hasek.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from krsmith17 in 12/08 GDT : Red Wings at Washington Capitals, 7:30 ET
Teams, and goalies more specifically, MOST DEFINITELY watch shootout videos of guys they are going to face. ESPECIALLY IF YOUR NAME IS PAVEL DATSYUK!!!! Which makes it even more confusing that he has used the same "two-move" combo for the last 3 years. Goalies are sitting on that move the whole way.
Watch Holtby on that attempt. He literally barely moves...
Pav, Hank, Kronner, and Green combo made no sense to me. Who is supposed to be the shooter of that group? And how do you expect to score on Holtby when none of those guys will be in front?
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unsaddleddonald reacted to kipwinger in Wings sign left wing Eric Tangradi
This guy is huge AND he fights? He must be really good.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to kipwinger in Phil Kessel Traded to Penguins
Good to see Rutherford still has no idea what he's doing.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to nyqvististhefuture in Alexander semin being bought out
I know he's been a disaster last few years but if he's willing to sign a one year deal for like 2 million I sign him in a heartbeat and put him with pavel datsyuk and hope he gets 30-40 goals again
If there's one fellow russian that'll get him going again, on the ice and off it's pavel
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unsaddleddonald reacted to matt198913 in Alexander semin being bought out
Wouldn't be opposed to it if he's getting a small contract. No way am I eclipsing 3 million for him.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from marcaractac in 2015 SCF : Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Lol, what a needless retort.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from marcaractac in 2015 SCF : Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
You're putting words into my mouth and then saying I'm wrong about it: YOU are bringing the top pair argument into the fold, I referenced the top 4.
I get that coaches play their top 2 guys a lot more, but you don't often see the bottom PAIR scraping the barrel for minutes and as a team being able to get away with it. Maybe the 6th guy gets 5 minutes, but not the 5th AND 6th.
Anyway, in my opinion (which isn't wrong because it's...an opinion) that mismatch in minutes is a big roll of the dice. Admittedly I have a predisposition that Quenneville is in the right place at the right time; I think he's just an ok coach (my opinion).
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from marcaractac in 2015 SCF : Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
LOL why do you always attack people who have an opinion different than yours?
Scotty Bowman wasn't playing Duchesne, Fischer, or Dandenault 5 minutes a night.
Babcock didn't play Ericsson, Lebda, or Chelios 5 minutes a night.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to e_prime in 2015 SCF : Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Discussion boards are for... pandering to each others opinions?
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from GMRwings1983 in NBC Sports chairman wants NHL ban playoff beards
Not sure it would matter.
The Stanley Cup Finals were pushed to NBCSN in favor of American Ninja Warrior on Monday. Pretty sure tonight's game is also on NBCSN.
Shows how NBC feels about hockey...
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from Hockeymom1960 in What changes do you think we'll see with Blashill?
I agree regarding the big body. Abby did a good job, but he'll never be Homer no matter how much babs wanted him to be.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to GMRwings1983 in Kronwall
A poll on this forum, maybe. How about a poll of forums around the league? That would be more unbiased.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from GMRwings1983 in Kronwall
LOL I'm not wrong about a subjective topic.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to Z and D for the C in Jim Devellano on Mantha's play: "Very disappointing"
Pretty stupid comments by him no matter his intentions. There are much better ways to motivate a player than by completely dismissing him after one half of one pro season.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to RedWingsRox in Jim Devellano on Mantha's play: "Very disappointing"
Does anyone really care what Devellano thinks?
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from PavelValerievichDatsyuk in Unforced icings
The worst part about that one was that Tats felt pressure from behind that wasn't there.
Tats is playing on edge right now.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to GMRwings1983 in Unforced icings
Well, this isn't your older brother's Red Wings, unfortunately. We don't have those skilled defensemen anymore that could make great passes up the ice tape to tape.
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unsaddleddonald reacted to kickazz in Is Joe Louis Arena a tough place to play?
Actually I think you are correct. I have a few friends at GM who could get plenty of free tickets thru company and just don't end up going. It always does seem like the upper bowl is packed and lower bowl upper half is but the first few row seats are empty (company seats probably). It always select seats that seem to be empty to be quiet honest. -
unsaddleddonald got a reaction from amato in Is Joe Louis Arena a tough place to play?
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nhl/red-wings/2015/04/21/wings-have-home-ice-but-is-it-an-advantage/26125379/
Good quote from babs "The bottom line is you have to help your crowd help you," Babcock said. "If you don't do anything, your crowd isn't going to help you. You have to play well."
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unsaddleddonald reacted to HadThomasVokounOnFortSt in Is Joe Louis Arena a tough place to play?
Most times it comes across TV as not being as loud as it really is.
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unsaddleddonald got a reaction from kickazz in Is Joe Louis Arena a tough place to play?
Agreed boys. I was at the game, too, and we were into it from start to finish.
Awesome night.