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22-7 shots in favour of Van.?? What the hell?? From reading the posts so far on here it sounds like we're REALLY sucking.

LOL!

Cool. Hope he can help some.

I think Howard would waive his no trade clause if he was asked to, and he got to choose somewhat where he ended up. If it's clear that the team wants to move forward with Mrazek as full time starter, and he won't be getting much playing time, and isn't wanted or needed at his current salary, why would he stay? I think he'd welcome a fresh start as a starter somewhere instead of riding the pine and playing maybe 20-30 games a season.

Agreed on Lidstrom as well. Kenny did'nt plan ahead for it, unless he thought Kronwall was going to be wayyy better than he is. He scrambled to try to sign Suter when he realized Lids was really done, leaving a huge defensive hole. And obv that did'nt happen. Rafalski's surprise retirement did'nt help either. I'm sure Kenny thought he'd play a few more years.

.625??? Lol damnnn that's horrid. Really? .625??

Even if they don't make the playoffs,(I think they will, but they won't last long unless some things change), is that really such a bad thing? If we can't contend for the cup, then what's the point really? Because of the streak? Big deal. We'll end up higher in the draft, and maybe it will push Holland to get the players we really need. Also, Babcock is gone. There's no reason not to sign some guys who bring a physical presence to the team for next season.

The hot n ready period with the "cardboard crust" power play?

Pretty sure Blashill realizes the problem. It's his first year coaching a team where the core have only ever played under Babcock,or Lewis for a couple years early in their careers (Dats played his rookie year under Bowman). They honestly are'nt doing bad overall, but ya, the third period collapses are getting annoying. Blashill will fix it eventually i'm sure. It just takes time to get guys used to a different system when Babs had them go into a defensive she'll in the third whenever they had a lead, and did it for years.

Fo sho. Might be struggling with an addiction to painkillers, whether he's using right now or not. Might just not have the drive to play hockey, especially at the level he once did. I think he has three assists this season.

Bawwwww poor little Patty Kane. His streak should have been over earlier, but somehow they allowed 4 or 5 assists on one goal. Gretzky's streak will never be beaten. I doubt anyone ever even comes close.

Pens are without Flower for 1-2 weeks due to concussion. Their troubles continue...

Weird trade.

Hahaha pretty bad. Goes to show how classic that show is, that it still interests people today. We're those players even born when that show was at it's peak?

Richard Rogers, guitarist for the hardcore band Secrets is a Wings fan as well. The rest of the band are Blackhawk fans. Lol

Chad Kroeger is a Wings fan? I wish I'd never seen that pic.

Mrazek had no chance on the second goal. Off a skate, right to an open player with a gaping net. But blame him if you must.

They just got beat by the Sabers with Chad Johnson in net. Lol wowww.

Yep kickazz,Howard got us into OT. Then blew it by laying down like he did'nt give a s*** and giving up the winner. Not to say this does'nt suck either.

Holy f***, for real??

It was a 1-0 lead. That was'nt going to hold up. Just don't give them another one.

Just got in. Seems the Wings are doing alright. Jurco missed a penalty shot? Does he even want to play in the NHL? Lovin the white jerseys at home. I wish they had never switched that around.

True, but Cole is known for being a physical forward. Tootoo is'nt like May either. Just three physical types who came to mind.

I did'nt say Howard played a bad game, and i'm not saying he's a terrible goalie who does'nt keep the team in games,but his weakness one on one is mind boggling. Doesn't he work on it in practice and with the goalie coach? The guy makes enough money. He should be stopping some( at the very least)of the shots on those chances, but most of the time if it's a breakaway or shootout, it's going in.

I just watched that OT goal again. Howard looked so lost. It seemed like he made up his mind that he was getting scored on before it happened. Instead of flopping on the ice and making it easy, come out and challenge, poke check..something. Yeah Hasek made tons of saves like that, but that was his style and it did'nt look out of place and won him countless awards. Howard simply looked ridiculous and lazy. And rattled.