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"Why would Babcock leave?" Gee, I don't know. Because Toronto's a hockey mecca and he'd be number one there, no matter what? He'd get total control of the team? It's Canada? People here saying "BABCOCK" are behind a liiittle bit subjective.

Maybe "hamster names" doesn't work for you. Fine.. bedroom nicknames? If this forum isn't a good enough example, maybe the comments on this article are (http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/3/3/8139429/nhl-trade-deadline-red-wings-new-lines-and-defense-pairings) PULK. GLENNY. ZED. ABBY. HELMER. Z. GOOSE. RIGGY. Q. KRONNER. SMITTY. Even Babcock isn't spared... Babs? What? I'd like to not get insulted, but I know the insecurity and defensiveness gets the better of a lot of people. Adult responses only please, I'm genuinely curious. Thanks.

Rest in peace '14-'15 season.

Statsny's looking pretty good right about now. What's the likelihood on getting Stastny? Can we agree on 0%?

I'm disappointed but who knows what'll happen. I'd be bummed if Nyquist or Tatar were shipped out for a defenseman.

Ridiculous failure of a day.

I saw an article about the possibility, considering San Jose is suppposedly "rebuilding." Would you be interested? I'm not sure if I would be because it would probably require too much.

You do realize we probably wouldn't have made the playoffs if it weren't for his ridiculous surge in the latter part of the season, right? And if it's only the playoffs that matter, why did the Tigers ever get rid of Jhonny Peralta or Delmon Young? They weren't great during the season, but always showed up in the playoffs. People need to make up their minds. Now, flame me.

I'm surprised I didn't see this posted. This thread oughta be good! http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/04/29/wings-will-use-compliance-buyout-on-tootoo-not-franzen/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

This makes absolutely no sense. What I see on TV from him is what I'd see "live", just from a less favorable angle.

Well, you're a sad, isolated soul, aren't you?

Seems like the majority of the people here enjoy conclusion jumping. I don't like Franzen either. He should be bought out after this season. I'd've said that about Weiss, but I'd sooner have Weiss over Franzen. Johan is a waste of salary and space. I'm just wondering what's with the inconsistencies in opinions I see. "He sucks during the season! He's only good during the playoffs!" "He sucks during the playoffs! He's only good during the season!" I agree that all that really matters is the Cup, but a lot of people don't realize how stupid they sound. So yes, I agree that Franzen should be off the team, but he's a good reason why the team got to the playoffs in the first place.

Oh well -- hockey season's only about 5 more months away. Nothing left to say but ouch -- I feel bad for any Wing fan watching on Saturday, because that'll no doubt be an ugly, ugly game. Disappointing.

Big changes this off-season. No idea what they'll be, but they're necessary.

I wish I could be blindly optimistic like some of the people here.. Did the Bruins lose 3 in a row during the regular season? And we expect to win two straight in Boston to start? Come on, now. As soon as the Bruins tied the game 2-2, the fans got silent because they knew an implosion was coming.

Funny how so many people are pinpointing blame at specific players -- there's a lot to improve on with this team, it's not just one thing. They need a goal scorer, some defense, and a consistently good goaltender.

You guys need to just see the series is over. Really now. Just go on and hope neither the Bruins or the Penguins win the cup. That slash that wasn't called at the end of the third period was ridiculous. There's some serious Bruin bias. The players are d-bags, and the fans are equally as bad. So long as the Bruins and Penguins get knocked around, I consider it a win.

Remember me? It's the guy that made the thread awhile back about the Red Wings being in trouble this year. I didn't think they'd be in this much trouble, even after one game. Bar none the worst game I've seen the Wings play... at least in recent memory. No positives, and unbelievably sloppy, unwatchable play. Could very well be a LOOOONG 48 game season.

I hope they get rid of over time shoot outs. Yawn.