Hockeytown Red Wings

I'm going to go against the grain.
1. Howard has to be better. He had some huge saves in the first two games but Game 3 was disappointing.
2. The Wings need to drive to the net even more. Stop trying to be cute. Only shoot from the perimeter if you're going to go in for the rebounds.
3. Keep level-headed. Nashville is calmer and will continue to try to rattle the Wings. Franzen can get angry all he wants, but he needs to be scoring in order to do so without hurting the team.
That's also a good point about Franzen's position. Some of his best hockey was at center, was it not?

Making of a Preds fan:
1) Open Cracker Jack box. Look for prize. Ticket to a hockey game. Congrats, you're a Preds fan.
2) City-slicker accidentally runs over your rooster. As an apology, he gives you tickets to a game. Congrats, you're a Preds fan.
3) Its 80 degrees out. AC is busted. You hear about a big sheet of "ice" downtown. Congrats, you're a Preds fan.
4) Ex-husband is short on alimony. Asks you to take his Cracker Jack prize instead of calling authorities. Congrats, you're a Preds fan.
Did they also fire guns in the air? How many fans climbed onto the ice afterwards to collect metal and glass for deposit?

Wow that's going a long way to explain away his helmet cracking.
While I believe you've been wearing a helmet most of your life, from your expert opinion as someone who wears NHL helmets, you can tell that there's no way it cracked in three places? In spite of you having not been at the game. Not having touched or inspected the helmet, or having even gotten a good look at the helmet before or after the headslam. Given that total lack of information, the most logical conclusion to you is obviously Zetterberg's lid was ready to blow at any second from general use over the course of this season, not from him getting his head slammed into the glass.
Makes sense.

It really doesn't matter what the fans focus on. Just as long as the players have their heads right(assuming Weber doesn't assault them).

I will probable catch some crap for this....But after last nights game
The new Logo of the NHL

Will nobody stop him?!
I don't care what team you root for, the officiating is at its worst, and I don't think it's a coincidence.

MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY $ MONEY
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The blues fan might need a refresher.

This is fun!

I've been increasingly disappointed with Cleary's play as the year went. I felt like I knew it had to be his knees and not just a sudden significant dropoff in production and value. If he's only able to play to 50 percent of his ability, it seems that there might be someone more useful to take his spot while he heals. If it's an injury that needs surgery and isn't going to heal, maybe that provides some insight. But it's been clear to see all season that something was off.

I've been increasingly disappointed with Cleary's play as the year went. I felt like I knew it had to be his knees and not just a sudden significant dropoff in production and value. If he's only able to play to 50 percent of his ability, it seems that there might be someone more useful to take his spot while he heals. If it's an injury that needs surgery and isn't going to heal, maybe that provides some insight. But it's been clear to see all season that something was off.

"Personal reasons" means it's none of our business.

*Peeks in.*
So we're panicking? Cool.
I'd have liked to pick up a scoring forward or Gaustad. We didn't. I don't think the sky is falling.
No one improved vastly from where they were. Hell, I don't think anyone improved anything more than marginally. Sammy Pahlsson? If the players we already have aren't playing well, any additions would not have made a difference anyway.
Continue your broadcast of chaos and doom.

*Peeks in.*
So we're panicking? Cool.
I'd have liked to pick up a scoring forward or Gaustad. We didn't. I don't think the sky is falling.
No one improved vastly from where they were. Hell, I don't think anyone improved anything more than marginally. Sammy Pahlsson? If the players we already have aren't playing well, any additions would not have made a difference anyway.
Continue your broadcast of chaos and doom.

Add me to the disappointed crew. This team needed serious upgrading and we did nothing. Thank Goodness the Tigers will be starting in April, cause the Wings will be done in the second week of April. This team had 4 players that actually show up each night, so whatever Holland. If I were Lidstrom I wouldn't come back to this next season. Oh well the 20 year ride has been fun. GOOOOO TIGERS. What a complete Joke. How can anyone watch this team the last 2 or 3 months and actually be impressed??? Seriously?? We SUCK On the road and I mean SUCK, we barely pull games out at home (until recently)and lets face the only line producing now is the third line. WTF!! Season Over, sorry guys and gals. I can honestly say I won't be disappointed when we get KO'd in round 1.

*Peeks in.*
So we're panicking? Cool.
I'd have liked to pick up a scoring forward or Gaustad. We didn't. I don't think the sky is falling.
No one improved vastly from where they were. Hell, I don't think anyone improved anything more than marginally. Sammy Pahlsson? If the players we already have aren't playing well, any additions would not have made a difference anyway.
Continue your broadcast of chaos and doom.

Read an article suggesting Steve Ott could be on his way out of Dallas. Would that make some noise around here if Ken acquired him.

To me, this is what comes to mind when Nash is mentioned. It certainly isn't hustle.

Of course! It's so simple! So just become General Manager of the Jackets? I'll be sure to tell all my friends they're stupid.
I mean, how idiotic of them to stage something to try to get attention of the people they feel are responsible for ruining their experience as a fan. Some of which who have spent thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars never to see a single playoff win.
You're right. Nevermind the fact that it was a pretty positive "protest" unless you're Scott Howson.

Of course! It's so simple! So just become General Manager of the Jackets? I'll be sure to tell all my friends they're stupid.
I mean, how idiotic of them to stage something to try to get attention of the people they feel are responsible for ruining their experience as a fan. Some of which who have spent thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars never to see a single playoff win.
You're right. Nevermind the fact that it was a pretty positive "protest" unless you're Scott Howson.

I heard someplace there were around 300. Not a bad showing, surprisingly. It's hard to get anyone to actually show up to a protest, let alone to protest something as small as a sports team's management.

I wish there would have been a picture of all seven of them getting fired up.

Have you spent much time in the city, or have you been confined the suburbs? I've found most of the suburban areas in Columbus (except for a few closer to the city) to be uninteresting. However, the city neighborhoods of Short North (arts district), Arena District (where the arena is), Downtown (the capital), Brewery District, and German Village are excellent. Assuming the players stay near the arena (there are a few nice hotels, and a new Hilton under construction), there will be plenty to do for them within walking distance. Also, there is a large river park that spans much of downtown.
There is a lot to do within the city of Columbus. Shoot me a PM next time you're heading to Columbus and I can give you some suggestions if you want.