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In my opinion, most guys there seemed to have fun. But, I think really Ovechkin was the only one to turn it down and with how his seasons been I can see him not being into it. I think there was some guys there that didn't really wanna be, but I think the majority of players seemed to be having fun with it.

My younger brother and I had some fun watching it, since I was home for the weekend. I mean, yeah it's sort of goofy, but if you just enjoy it as a fun diversion before the game the next day it's a lot of fun. Yeah, the breakaway challenge was goofy as hell, but in a fun way. The ministick thing was funny. Besides, they have the serious shootout later, which also didn't dissapoint, even if Datsyuk got eliminated right away. The relay was sort of neat, though I was surprised it seemed so hard to hit those targets with how clean passes look in game. The fastest skater problems I agree with, a lap would be better. Also, I prefer target shooting to be accuracy based not time based, but that's a personal complaint. Overall, it's a cool thing to do for the kids, being able to see all their hockey heroes out doing fun stuff like that. And it's better than just having the game Sunday and that being it. I would also like to say, it's nice they wear their team jerseys Saturday for the skills stuff.

I think Babcock feels it's better for Nyquist to get time playing with the Griffins while they play good then the Wings while they play bad.

Yeah he missed, but the guy tried to pull away and lost his balance. So it looked like a huge hit before you see the slomo.

They said it was going to be a one game thing, though the Wings may keep wearing them or they may show up for more games.

3-2 Wings. The Wing's will slow down some this game and play better D after the poor closing yesterday. Still, I think it'll be a closer game.

I mean, I understand that people have an issue with Amway as an organization. But Amway has been a great sponsor of the Wings and is part of why the Wings can do what they do. I could understand wanting the Wings to get a new sponsor, but then we'd have "Presented by Ford" or something and someone new would be upset.

If the ban carries then yes, but if the ban doesn't carry no. He'd have to serve another three NHL games. I don't remember what type of suspension he got though.

So why can't we get an energy efficient one that is the exact same? Those lights were part of the classic Joe feel.

That's next year's announcement. Complete with scotch tape and magic marker. Hell, they may even switch Helmets over to Cascade's just to make the players as bush league as possible.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/836560-wade-belaks-death-is-no-reason-to-stop-fighting-in-nhl A pretty good viewpoint on the issue, I thought I'd share. I'm not saying the death's aren't tragic but blaming it on fighting is a bit much.

Doesn't Smith just have to be on the depth chart of the game for it to count?

Did they really? That sucks, it was my favorite goal light. It's the light I always think of when I think of goal lights, that big red "alarm" style spinning thing. That's a bummer, I just hope the new one isn't lame or anything when I make it to the Joe this year.

Thank god we aren't having this arguement about a soccer team. The Wings can be "presented by" Amway all they want, it's a sponsor and helps the club out financially. It's pretty hard to name a sports team that has no sponsorships, they need the money. They aren't gonna charge $300 dollars a ticket when they can charge alot less and have a sponsor put up some signage and a small audio blurb. Soccer teams have Sponsor logos right on the chest and Nascar's are covered in sponsors and nobody minds. It doesn't affect anything. We should consider ourselves lucky that Hockey is one of the sports that doesn't logo up the sweaters.

I'm so jealous. I don't have any personal experience with jersey frames but any that's the right size should look. Amazon has them I know and I think even the NHL Store has a few too.

Thanks alot, as a Wings fan who moved out of Fox Detroit's area it's hard to find Wings games. This is a life saver.

I thought Nyquist looked more talented than Brunnstorm, but Brunnstorm has got the size and if he can clog up the front of the net he's shown he's got the hands to deflect shots in all day. Great finisher. Nyquist is gonna get more experience in the AHL then step up and burn it up. Lots of young talent in the preseason though, Brunnstorm is just the tip of the new wave gonna be coming in. Things look good.

I think the new jersey is sick, nice new school take on the old school looking jerseys. The arm bands are cool and I dig the logo.

What are people's predictions for the season? I think we will finish solidly at the top of our division and make a decent playoff run. However, with age becoming a factor I see injuries mounting up and by the end of the season the grind might be too much. You all can probably predict better than I can, I'm curious. Give any predictions you want. Record? Top scorer/points? Injuries?

I really want the Wings to win the Stanley Cup just like I do every year, I just worry we might be too old of a team to make the grind. That said, I would really like all the old hands to get the cup once more before they start retiring.

I don't know about that. I think moving East would put us against some higher quality teams overall.

The difference is Franzen is on our team Crosby is like Tom Brady, people just like to hate him.

Detroit needs to be in the same division as Toronto and Chicago, period. Rivalries, better ratings, earlier start times.

I think the most important part of the season is winning our division. It's our last year in the West (Hopefully) so we need to go out on top before our move East to tougher territory. That said, I see the Wings going to the playoffs and possibly the round of eight, but injuries and the grind I think could be too much for our older team to handle. Age does matter, and it seems like we'll have trouble staying healthy.