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When you have a coach that spends 24-7 pounding a round peg into square hole it's pretty damn hard to be anything other than confused and I can't imagine why this kid didn't go to management and beg to be traded.

I won't

The guy is a huge dirtbag and deserves everything he got and probably more. I doubt very much that "forced" counseling will accomplish anything, and if she stays and gets it again then, enjoy.

Nice another there instead of THEIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There is a PLACE the word you want is THEIR This drives me NUTS!

Well, she would prolly play bigger than Francine.

Hope we kick their A$$

Francine played a lot bigger before he got his big payday and decided he was a star.

Yes it would be nice if EVERYONE made sure to spell perfect but you picking at it just make you look petty and snotty.

NO THANKS! They already have veteran leadership and that CAPTAIN played every single game this past season. When was the last time Cleary managed a full season.

And we all know BOLD IS NOT in Wings Management's makeup.

If it's not about money then why shop? Any intelligent NHL coach already is pretty damn sure about each clubs chances of going to the dance. Wouldn't bother me if he goes. Actually I hope he does go. Maybe Blashill will be more willing to give the younger guys more minutes on the top lines.

Old fart (72) is getting senile and needs to retire..

If Babcock is so effin great, why hasn't he won the Jack Adams. Personally I gave up on him last year when Tats could not be sent to GR and Babcock wouldn't use him at all until he was forced to due to injuries. Said the young players had to EARN their ice time. Did Francine or Cleary earn their ice time? NO, Francine should have been traded 2 years ago when he was still worth something. Maybe they could have gotten a decent Defenseman in return. The Wings Defense sucks. Kronwall and Ericsson were a good 2nd line too bad they couldn't stay there. Love to see him go to the Leafs.

LOL exactly the same as in a shootout.

10 goals in 5 1/2 periods. Pretty piss poor.

Especially Backman! When he quit the Griffins and ran home to MaMa cuz things weren't going his way I figured he would never wear the Winged Wheel.

Ya well, name just one player, Manager or GM that has ever batted 1000.

Really, I think it will be a cold day in hell before any Wings coach wins that award. All the cups under Scotty or Babcock never did so why would you ever consider it?

I think we would notice there being a player on the ice that has enough respect for himself and his mates to play in the hard areas of the ice and give his best every night. Too bad Francine doesn't fit that mold because he has the tools to be a top power forward and would be well worth the 43.million contract he signed.

NO May as well stay on IR because he plays smaller than the smallest player in the NHL.

Nice, the only downside is Cleary. but he at least gives a $--T

I had to turn the game off before the end of the 1st period they stunk so bad. Pathetic display and not just the young guys.