captain2005

So going to my second and third game this week. Gonna watch them do battle with Alberta when they meet the Oilers and the Flames. Girlfriend and I are going to rock our new Zetterberg and Abdelkader jersey's. Got my dad coming too, and some friends I haven't seen in a really long time. Just hope they are able to turn their game around, it would be great to see some wins. Only other game I saw was a pretty poor performance against Vancouver last year. Go Wings Go Also yeah Zetterberg for playing so well, hope he can keep it up. Can't wait to see Larkin live, just suck the Magic Man won't be there.

Yeah but it would be way more entertaining. You know what we pay for when we watch the NHL, entertainment. So tough if it hurts their feelings. They are supposed to be professionals.

goalies Mrazek and Howard have played in three preseason games each. Howard: 2.00 GAA and .943 SV%; Mrazek: 2.38 GAA and .929 SV% Just read this, I'm sure some of you have as well. Just thought it was interesting. For the record, I'm a fan of both, but really like Howard, and feel kind of bad for him last year, so I'm hoping he can still hopefully pull it out, and extend his career.

Yeah everybody seems to be having a hard time with the math. And Boston has been way worse than us in the last month. Couple of weeks ago we were talking about how we had to keep pace with Philly and that was the only chance we had. You could look at it as Boston is due for a resurgence, but I don't thinks so. We've had horrible puck luck all month, I chose to have faith we will show up, like we did the last three years it was this tight.

The rangers are the final game of the season, and they might be resting key players, as they won't probably have much to play for by then. So that might be an easy win. As long as we beat Boston and win one more game, which I know is a lot, we are guaranteed to get in. I hope they win out, but we don't have too. Plus Boston hasn't exactly been world beaters lately either. They are 3-7-0 in their last 10, and that includes a flukey win over ST Louis.

Hey guys, just touched down last night, first time in Detroit,here to see them smash the Aves. Any suggestions on good bars or restaurants to go to before or after a game? Really enjoying this city, everyone is so friendly, it's awesome.

I couldn't get the South Park song out of my head. Trying to think of a clever title. I just wanted to share excitement for my games I'm going too.

You know what doesn't work very well in written form guys? I got a hint, rimes with arcasm.

Ladies and gents, I am about to buy my girlfriend her first Jersey. I've been trying to get her to pick a player, and she is really adamant about getting Abdelkader. Great, I love him, but I don't want to spend the 180$ on a jersey for a guy who might not be with the team next year. I've been trying to talk to her about getting Dekeyser, or Nyquist or Sheahan just because I figure they are guaranteed to be on the team longer. She really wants number 8 though. So my question, what are the odds he resigns? If he doesn't does it really matter? Is it considered poor to wear a jersey for a guy not on the team anymore? Thanks any feedback welcome. Also any recomendations on websites to order from?

I'm not, I'm definitely getting one now that he seems more likely to stay on the team. I'm new to the hockey thing, wasn't sure if it's considered bad taste to have someones jersey if they have left the team, and if she would want to wear it if he played for someone else like Boston (shudder). And I'm not made of money, the cheapest is around 175$ before shipping, it's a big commitment. Besides she doesn't know that much about hockey, the main reason she wants him is because I sang his praises so much last year. But thanks for everyone's input.

Touche Thanks guys, makes that decision a lot easier. Any website in particular you guys like to order from? We were looking here https://www.detroitathletic.com/

Fair enough. I'm new to all of this, but we all can agree we miss Capgeek though right. I just read a quote, that Holland expects to be just slightly over the cap limit after resigning Jurco and Pulks. I would love to see him move someone though, not for another player, maybe draft picks or something.

I'm not sure if anything in that post was correct. http://www.spotrac.com/nhl/cap/ Not saying this site is 100% correct but we are 8th on here, with 25 players signed. Chicago is first, over the cap limit and only has 20 players. Even if these aren't 100% accurate we are definitely not the 2nd in the league, and not everything will be as negative as this post, and all your other ones indicates.

Apparently the Ducks can.

Oui?

That's what I was gonna say next. Beaten to my own punchline. Go Wings Go. I want to see Zetterberg make Stamkos cry like he did Toews a couple of years ago. We have the best captain in the NHL

I see your wings in 6, and raise you Wings in 5 baby.

That is so fantastic. Kudos. Using it as my backdrop on my computer. Bravo. PS is that Howard or Mrazek? I'm sure I should be able to tell, but Im still a newbie to this whole, "Hockey" thing.

Excited fort he playoffs, (last year was the first one i really payed attention too, hopefully this year goes better). Just curious if anyone know what happened to Xavier Ouellet. I thought he played very solid earlier in the year, and then when they brought up Marchenko everyone forgot about him. Why isn't he playing instead of Big E, or at least being rotated in .

Because seeing Detroit's luck so far, Ottawa beats Pittsburgh, then Pittsburgh wins their next two and bump us out. I'd rather just be satisfied and relaxed Tuesday night knowing they have clinched it. So go Cros, oh I can't even type it. Besides, at least then we could maybe watch Pittsburgh get swept in the first round. It's bulls*** that Ottawa can play like garbage all year long, and then ride a really hot goalie for the final stretch. That's what we tried to do with Mrazek and it didn't work for us.

No one really cares what you think honestly. I don't understand how you are making a hockey game about a team we all like and are all trying to root for about you. Listen, if Mrazek plays well, or poorly like today, you have nothing to do with it. You can be a fan and enjoy his performance, but you have no bearing on what he does, and you are not accomplishing anything when he does. Inversely it's the same for Howard. When he plays bad no one thinks your a genius.

I like to watch games with my dad, but they always seem to play mediocre when I do that. My dad has often commented that Datsyuk and Zetterberg are completely invisible. Which upsets me cause I love the Z, but he's not usually wrong.

Yeah, that's the one he meant. Totally supported his argument right? What was his argument? That Gustavsson's not Great. I think that was the point.

This made me feel a bit better about the team. Anaheim just did the same thing they did to us to the Kings. Down by two, and scored three in the third. Unlike us though, the Kings couldn't tie it up and get a point, Anaheim just potted the empty netter. Makes me feel all warm inside could be the Rye though. All in all, win or lose tomorrow against Nashville I'm happy with how they played. I kept hearing doom and gloom, and if they could just break 500 against the other teams on this road trip we would be happy. They might have been ugly wins, mostly come from behind, but I am almost more thrilled by that. The fact that they never act like they are out of the game. Beating Chicago was too sweet, especially in shoot out like they did. Somehow working their way back into the Dallas game. Sucks to lose to Anaheim, but they are a great game, and if anything the 40 minutes of dominance made me thrilled, losing to LA, on a six game win streak sucks, but they are a dangerous team and it's not like the Wings were manhandled. And then to come from behind against the Sharks. I feel good about this team, and even more about the future seasons. Should just be up from here. I like our team, I like our Goalie (sorry Howard haters, he's a good man) and I love Red Wings hockey. Sorry for the rant, just started watching two seasons ago. Last year was super stressful. Good year to get into it but more frustrations than this year. This year has felt great. I am like the only Red Wings fan in my circle (slowly converting my Dad and Girlfriend, Dog is already on board) so this is a good support group for me most times. I can't believe I never watched hockey before, but damn it what a sport. I mostly love it so much because this god damn team. Thank you for your time one and all.