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You don't need to suspend someone every time a rule gets broken. Yes the hit was cheap, but why suspend him? Just give the man a penalty and move on with things, and somebody tell Miller to take it like a man.

Molson Canadian

It's honestly pathetic that people are taken back so much by this hit. The hit was obviously late but besides it's timing it was a perfect open ice hit. There is a difference between coming from the blindside, and hitting someone head on when they're not paying attention. Should have been an interference penalty and nothing else. Rome led with the shoulder, you can''t punish someone for hitting too hard thats like suspending Datsyuk for stick handling too good. It sucks that Horton got hurt but next time he will be more aware when he is crossing the blue line.

somebody needs to bring in the phillie phanatic to duke it out with these guys. But yes I do quite enjoy their antics.

Pretty impressive considering he didn't need to drag and pull.

I understand where you guys are all coming from but do you guys really want to give up on all the great rivalries we have with san jose, anaheim, chicago, etc? I love being in the west for my own selfish reasons but I would hate to know the best hockey is going on out west and the wings are not a part of it.

I was looking at pictures recently and noticed that Datsyuk seems to be a little bow legged, I always noticed it but I never thought anything of it. Obviously Datsyuk is a great player and skater, do you think there is any advantage or disadvantage to this as a skater or even just as an athlete in general? Here is the picture where I noticed it. http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2008/01/anfang.jpg

wow, this is scary to see how many people chose Thornton

Let's no get too cocky now, we are still one goal away from being eliminated and then everything we have worked for until now would be for nothing. The sharks are still a very dangerous team I hope the Red Wings don't forget this. We need to play with confidence but not lose touch of our opponent and the situation we are in.

I saw this too and couldn't believe they were just carrying on like it never happened. Regardless of whether the goal should count or not, anytime the puck is pulled out of the net after a play NBC should have some responsibility to explain what is going on.

VAN/CHI: 4-2 SJS/LAK: 4-1 DET/PHX: 4-2 ANA/NSH: 4-3 WAS/NYR: 4-2 PHI/BUF: 4-0 BOS/MTL: 4-3 PIT/TBL: 4-3 WC Champion: Detroit EC Champion: Philadelphia SCF Champion: Detroit

if this was a goal than why didn't they count all the other shots that didn't go in?

I miss the days when our black aces consisted of Leino, Abby, Helm, and Ericsson. I think for sure Nyquist will get called up along with big flip, and the rest of those guys because this is the wings first chance to actually see him first hand. I don't think the wings will really hesitate to bring up the guys they believe will one day play even if they don't have plans on putting them in any games this year. Traveling and practicing with the team is a great developmental experience for the guys, a chance to watch and learn from the best and a chance for the wings to see where all their prospects stand. Also giving the guys a taste of the pros has got to motivate them.

Haha I was thinking the same thing, the kids from michigan too.

left out Mike Knuble and Cam Fowler, also im pretty sure Jack Johnson grew up in Michigan

Nothing against Pavel but the commercials they came out with with the goals that had just happened were not nearly as good because there was no emotion attached to them, they were just highlights rather than memories. The best commercials are the ones that bring back a little nostalgia.

This doesn't sound like a bad Idea at all, fining the team would hopefully put some guilt on the players and make them more conscious about their actions because they are not only hurting themselves (and the player on the other team) but they are hurting their own organization. works for me

I Truly hope this isn't true, as much as I dislike the guy I still enjoy to watch him play and especially love playing against him. Watching the Wings take on the Pens next week just won't be the same without Crosby and Malkin. It's hard to enjoy a rivalry when your rival is missing everything you hate about them. Crosby is too important to the game and I would just hate to see someone who loves the game as much as he does have to give it up so soon. Best of luck to you Sid to a full recovery.

I'm so sick of the argument of whether said player is a dirty player or not every time this kind of stuff happens. It should not matter whether Chara is a dirty player or if it is his "style", a dirty play is a dirty play and should be treated as one even if the accused player is a clean player. You Can't go and murder someone and then say oh yeah but it's not my style I've never done it before and get off the hook.

Never seen this before but it is now my favorite Datsyuk article that i have ever read. Thanks for posting. I'm so glad we have Pav on our team, not just because of his skill level but because he is just an all around good person.

From everything I have seen of Green he doesn't compete. He coasts in his own zone and is extremely lazy. If the caps want a more defensive team why don't you start by getting rid Green and replacing him with someone who actually plays defense.

Cooke is a ****** but he is still a leader in that locker room

He played the rest of the game so i'm guessing he's fine

Comerica, keep it in the city. Plus one of the great things about watching it on TV is the visual. The Big House isn't a nice stadium it's just a Big one but it doesn't translate that well to TV. Comerica can provide a much better atmosphere with the city as a backdrop and all the high tech equipment. Although I would rather just not have it here at all, give it to Denver and have the Wings play the Avalanche or give it to two completely different teams that have never had it before. I know I don't have to be watching the wings to enjoy the winter classic.

keep your head up out there guys its going to get chippy