Joey v3.4

Unfortunately, I didn't start watching hockey until 95. I admit, I got caught up in the hype, and watched the Wings get swept by the Devils. I kinda went back to my teenage life, and hockey took a back seat. It wasn't until the Colorado/Detroit playoff series of 96, that I genuinely started paying attention. I even watched two of the Finals games, even when the Wings weren't in it. It was 97 that I started seriously paying attention. By mid-season I found myself sneaking out of work early to catch games. I decorated the hell out of my car with Redwings paraphernalia . I became a true hard core fair weather fan, since they were doing well that year. But it was that year of watching hockey that changed my perspective probably the most. Once I figured out all the rules, and started learning who some of these people were, I started paying a lot more attention to hockey in general. Winning the cup in 97, was one of the most wonderful nights of my life. I stole my friends girlfriend, and highfived ten million people I'd never met before, in the middle of Wayne Road, Wayne Michigan. I recall during the game there was a microphone system set up in the garage, and I added "color commentary" throughout the game. After the game my friend cranked up his Smoke machine and we moshed, until a few of us were bleeding. Eventually we ended up in the road partying all night long. Good times. I didn't even drink or smoke weed back then. Heh. I think it was 98-2000 that I really truly learned "Hockey" though. It was one thing to jump on the winning bandwagon, and entirely another to follow a team strongly when they lose It was the good years, that leave the lasting impression. It's the bad years, that give you that feeling of "Earning" it".

I say play Hudler for one game, and one game alone, with Zetterberg. See if he can even pull out 1 point. I'm coming to collect. What is your address? jk

Who will win? Washington Over or Under 6.5 goals (not including any shootout)? Over Will there be OT? No Will there be a shootout? No Which Team Scores First goal? Washington Will Ovechkin Score a goal? Yes Will Crosby Score a goal? Yes Will Backstrom Score a goal? No Will Malkin score a goal? No Which team will have the most shots? Pittsburgh Will there be an Empty Net goal? Yes Over or Under 12.5 PIM? Under, they will let them play Will there be any fighting majors? Good one. No. Who will have more points - OV or Crosby (or tie)? Ovie. Who will be the three stars of the game (any order - 1 pt for each correct)? Crosby, Ovechkin, Green Will there be any precipitation during the game? Yes, Light Snow

Every time I hear the name Eaves, it is a good moment.

That was possibly a good line combo. They need to get one in though. Pretty good play even by Hudler there.

If anything will save us, that was the start of it.

Well, least the calls going our way this period.

I know right. Where do people get their facts from

I am smoking my lucky pipe. This PP will score.

Somebody needs to stop Crosby.

It looks like we just don't give a s***. Datsyuk out is a HUGE opportunity for a lot of guys to step it up. They are mostly all failing so far.

He is losing his defensive edge. He didn't use to make so many mistakes defensively. He won't have Lidstroms longevity by any means. I think Rafalski should possibly get a reduced roll. Just shave a few minutes off his 5 on 5 time, but keep him steady on the PP. I don't remember if I've seen him on the PK recently, but he should maybe not do much time on the PK either. Use his offensive skil, but keep him out of obvious defensive situations.

Well I guess playing away from home 2 days before christmas, would probably make me play like crap too. This game ain't over though. St Louis is notorious for taking penalties. I think a few PP's, and we'll get back on track.

Me Too!!!!

Yeah, if winning was based on complaints, Hudler would be giving Gretzky lessons.

This is not the time for negativity.... Optimistic Prime.

Nick!!!!!!!!

Last December, we were almost missing the playoffs. This December, we are first in the West. Watch hockey more years. Then comment. Kthx. Unless you were being sarcastic. Please tell me you were being sarcastic.

Unacceptable. Fire the team. Hire Stamkos, Ovie, Crosby, Price, and Thomas. Also, we should trade some guys. Hudler for Gretzky. Miller for Yzerman. Salei for Orr. That should solve this situation. I'll email Holland in the morning.

God Dammit.

Little over a few hours ago.

Yeah, they're playing well. This is their toughest month schedule wise, and Detroit is always a second half team. If you think back to last year at this point, we were questioning if we were going to make the playoffs. This year, we're still first in the West. I dunno, I'm very patient this year. I'm very forgiving. NOW WIN!!!!!!!!!

Caveman comercial on TSN made me laugh.

8 mins left. Win or lose, good game. I thought we looked overall, pretty good again. Same as against Dallas. Hope for the W, but good game regardless.

Holmstrom needs to go to the Hall of Fame. Not for any super accolades, but just because he absolutely mastered his style of play. I wish he wasn't so old His knowledge now, and his toughness when getting the s*** beat out of him, he'd be scoring twice his points if he was a young player again,