Wheelchairsuperhero

lol that was hilarious.

Coaching. Also, honestly that passing point you made I think is a big one. I watch a lot of NHL games and it always looks to me like the Wings are one of the worst passing teams in the league. I don't know if I'm just being hyper critical of "my" team, but that's how it always seems.

Happy bday, if that is the case. LGW!

I think this also. Honestly Tatar has been getting his chances lately, so I'm not really worried. I think if his shoulder was 100%, we'd be seeing the production we expected.

Well at least it wasn't a total snooze fest... I feel like this team is trolling me right now. Do they even practice? Everything wrong looks so fundamental, like how to handle when you have an odd man rush, or passing the puck above a 5th grade level. Like last year, it seemed at the beginning like we adopted a more aggressive, offensive style. Then a few games into the season and poof, back to that stifling, boring, choppy style. edit: to add something positive, having Bertuzzi, Mantha, and Sproul in the lineup makes each game worth watching for me. It's really exciting seeing the potential.

We need a win, Howard has been the better of the two. I'm okay with this logic at the moment.

Please tell me the st part of 4st is the typo, and you aren't saying Ott will be centering the 1st.

Most likely not, however, one will give us a better chance at "stealing" a game. That kind of thing is important when you're grasping for a playoff spot at the end of the season.

Eaves would be leading the team in goals, and would be only second to Zetterberg in beardiness.

Mrazek had a gross game. I thought I heard he was supposed to be less aggressive now? Apparently not. Wings weren't great, but they played well enough to win, that must feel like a tough loss for them.

This is the right move. Have to get Mrazek back in at some point, and Howard's hot streak was unfortunately stopped (obviously not entirely his fault).

I've officially lost hope with Blashill, to be honest. This was kind of the last straw. Hard to have faith in a guy that thinks Glendenning is a top six solution.

I've reached the point where I think it's coaching. Blashill was an exciting concept, but in practice he's been nothing but a disappointment in regards to his decisions. Combine that with how horribly disjointed the team looks, and all the players we have under performing, I reach the conclusion that it's his "structure", or total lack thereof. What a pathetic looking game.

Ahhh yes, I see the fear of AA's injury has inspired a new user! To be honest though I don't think there has been an update yet.

Nice to know we can beat crappy teams now. Jimmy looking great, his level of composure seems totally different.

Not much of a conflict anymore...

I guess it's okay, as long as you feel shame.

Athanasiou, so disappointing...

Agreed about the Larkin thing, though through the first few games this year it looks like he gave the team back a bit more creative freedom. Problem is, that's how last year started too, so we'll see if it sticks.

Definitely, for like one shift. If he doesn't get a hat trick on his first shift though, watch out.

Almost makes you think they should've called him up to replace the guy they want him to be more like, eh?

I think Crosby still has a few years left of being on top, assuming he doesn't hit his head anymore. After that though I do see McDavid taking over.

Lol that's hilarious. Don't replace the goal scorer with the guy scoring almost a goal per game, that just seems to make too much sense. edit: just wanted to make it clear that I think this is definitely better than nothing. I thought Bertuzzi should've been on the team at the beginning of the season, so I'm fairly excited for this move.

Didn't watch it because I had it recorded for later, but it was spoiled anyway. Can't say I'm sad, I was on the fence about watching anymore games for a while unless a real change happened, but now I'm sure. It's not worth the stress lol. It's supposed to be fun, but I can't cheer for sheer incompetence.

Losing faith.