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I think Bert has two problems. He's not as good as he thinks he is, and the Red Wings are better than he thought they'd be. Sucks for him because he'd be perfect to play the role David Perron is currently occupying for the Wings.

I wouldn't mind that. I love ultra competitive bottom six guys. Christian Fischer is quickly becoming my favorite Red Wing.

Would you rather have Bertuzzi at $5.5 million or Sprong at $2 million right now?

Good point.

I'll get clowned for this take but whatever: He reminds me of Mantha in his last year in the AHL. In 2016-17 Mantha had 10 points (8 goals) in 10 games in the AHL. He WAS the complete package. Too big, fast, strong, skilled for that league and it was OBVIOUS that he was going to make an impact as soon as he was on the big club. After ten games he got called up and had 36 pts in 60 games as a rookie. Edvinsson dominates like that, but as a defenseman. Obviously you'd hope Edvinsson continues to get better after his call up in a way that Mantha didn't, but Seider and Raymond have. All great players have to do that. But to me, when I watch him, I'm watching a guy who's a difference maker in the NHL the first game he plays.

Just landed tickets to this bad boy. Tonight has all the ingredients for a great game…so of course it’ll be a 1-0 Wings win in OT. Or a Kane breakout. Showtime baby. LGW!!!

I really don't care about bringing in any forwards considering how well we play offensively. I also obviously like our internal options on defense. Goalie is the only upgrade that makes sense to me, but I agree that SY and Verbeek have every reasons to help one another.

Skated with the team today. Can't play saturday and Lalonde says Monday is too optimistic, so maybe later next week. But Compher looks like he'll be back Saturday.

Think whatever you want, but I obviously don't agree with you. I've seen a ton of Edvinsson this season and I think he's the best player in the world not currently in the NHL. I think he would massively help this team.

With Larkin, Compher, and Perron out there is no such thing as easy wins right now. This period of the season is going to be a character test and so far they're owning up to the moment. A win in Philly and another in Anaheim would be massive for this team.

God damn that was a close game. We looked really good except that one blunder by Husso. Man it would have been nice to have that one. I hope our guys are absolutely itching to get on the ice Saturday.

We have so many old legs on defense. Guys that are quick enough in straight lines but don't play with any pace.

I'm not going to say it, but you guys know what I'm thinking.

Big powerplay to start the period. We ended the 2nd strong. If we can come out and get one to start the third we'd be sitting pretty.

Husso has been feeling himself tonight before that wonky play off the boards, let's see how he responds.

Look at Ras get going after a slow start. That's like 4 goals and 7 points in his last 8 games.

I'm afraid to jinx this but I really like how Husso looks tonight. Big Ras!!!! What a snipe!

I'm glad you're having a good time man. Is this your first time at the LCA? I was in 118 and loved my seats. I could see the whole ice perfectly and the Wings shot in front of me twice. Kane's first was right in front of me. Awesome arena.

Bros, Kane is looking so good.

Always playing from behind. That drives me insane.

Lotta big games in for the division tonight. Sens, Florida, Tampa, and Toronto all playing tonight. Man we really need a win tonight.

That's the way to go. I got tickets last minute and I didn't really have time to grab anything first. I ran to a Meijer on 8 mile and looked for a plain red hoodie and they didn't have one so I was stuck with the team store because I really didn't have time to go any place else after that. I has happy with the hoodie I got at the team store but I don't like the hat at all. And I paid loads for both. Well I hope this is the night Kane breaks out then. Gonna be a tough game though, a real test. If we can come out of this injury stretch with a few gutsy wins it might be the thing that galvanizes this team into a winner. Fingers crossed.

Hope you had a chance to hit up the dispo before the game?

It's unreal that we played the whole end of the Holland Era with Glendening as our only right shot most of the time.

Dude I bought a hoodie and a hat at the team store and was in it for more than $130. I'm never buying merch there again.