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Here's an idea on lines for the second: Bert-Z-Fil Miller-Helm-Abby Franzen-Cleary-Hudler Holm-Emmer-Murs edit: yes, in that order....Helm deserves better! Franzen and Hudler deserve the Iron Maiden...

I agree, but noone would take his hideous contract and his inconsistent play....of course Edmonton just wasted $10M on someone similar... Wings NEED an ELITE scorer who scores consistently! Who? Dunno, but since Holland won't part with too much, we'll never see it...

Wings best bottom six was: Conner - Helm - Cleary Holmstrom - Abby - Miller

How do you win 23 games in a row at home and still not be running away with the points? If this team had played like this all season, they wouldn't be in the playoffs. Looks like reality is setting in and the road Wings have shown up. Guarantee there will be more excitement tomorrow on the Joe ice...

Hudler is horrible...Franzen I haven't even seen on the ice...where is Z?

It's like they don't care...WTF!?!

So, Holmer with the hook, but no call on the Av player for interfering with Holmer on the same play?

Looked like a trip to me....he stuck his stick out...while he was falling...obvious trip is a trip... cant stress enough, if Holland does nothing else to better this team, Wings are in trouble....Make something happen Kenny!

Still waiting for Mursak to prove something...I was more impressed with Conner when he was up...we have the worst 4th line in the NHL it was better when it had Miller and Abdelkader on it. Reunite Helm Cleary and Conner please. Dump Emmerton and Mursak.

Ok, I am so tired of Ram vs. Mule....I hate it. f*** You Mule! Do your job!

ok, walked away and came back to see it was 2-0....rewound the DVR and how the f*** was that not a penalty? Sure he fell but he stuck his stick out and tripped Quincey then the puck went right to his teammate....If this is gonna be one of these games! All I have to say is, top 6 BETTER show up tonight and I am calling out Franzen and Hudler! Our top two goal scorers!

Here we go...quick goal by a team playing desperate....for once guys please be hungry going into the playoffs, play like you are fighting for a playoff spot...PLEASE!

I am realizing that if Holland had no interest in Downie, then he probably has no interest in Ott. I certainly hope this is not another deadline with nothing coming to Detroit, because if Quincey is all he gets, then it may be a long summer....I just have a sickening feeling....PLEASE I HOPE I AM WRONG!!!

McKenzie is saying that the 'Nucks are "big time" in on Steve Ott....God if they get Ott I will be sick....come on Kenny make it happen! Details?

Ya, I mentioned this earlier saying now Hudler is gonna ask for at least $5M. I think Holland will just let him go over the summer. No one will want a pending UFA in trade, so he won't be traded at the deadline. I certainly hope and pray that Holland doesn't give him anything above $3.25M.

Heck, if Minn is in a giving mood, I know someone they could give Clutterbuck to!

it is kinda obvious.....When he shoots the puck at the net, he hits the goalie right in the logo on a consistent basis. (when he gets it on net that is)

http://tsn.ca/tradecentre/feature/?id=56793 ...according to this TSN article called Trade Bait, they list Steve Ott as a trade possibility. Make it happen Kenny! edit: Just saw that Dallas is currently in 8th place and it looks like it's gonna be a battle the rest of the way and they could very well wind up in 8th at the end. So I guess there is NO WAY that they trade Ott to their possible first round opponent....DAMN!

Great, so this means Hudler is gonna ask for $5M+ again this summer....Holland will never pay him that much...me either. Hudler @ $3.25M sounds better... On topic...SHEESH! How did he rate $5M a year? Are these owners on crack? Unbelievable: http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=388774 ALSO... http://tsn.ca/tradecentre/story/?id=388764 Not sure if it had been mentioned.....Preds send Jerrod Smithson to Florida for a pick...6th round pick.

Yep, and it somehow makes you "not a real fan" or if you don't like any and all players who ever wore the Wheel then "you should go root for (insert any other team)" Trust me, I know about this!

Just an observation, last night's game was a perfect indicator that the Red Wings NEED a top line scorer that shows up every night to play. I certain hope Holland addresses this problem by the deadline because these are the teams we are going to be facing in the playoffs....Vancouver, San Jose, St. Louis...even Chicago still gives us fits. Please Kenny....PLEASE! WE NEED A REAL CLUTCH SCORING WINGER!

...a lot of folks are gonna flame you for this post, especially since it's you first post, BUT I give you a +1 because yesterday was the type of game that we needed Franzen to show up, and Hudler to show up amongst others...Bad call on the icing, but bear down and clear the net so Jimmy can see! Franzen did try to block the shot, but I do agree he kinda looked like a ballerina while doing so, maybe he was just in awe of Daniel....er or Henrik...or was it Daniel? Anyhow...Franzen first and foremost needed to show up last night and he didn't. And those Nuck fans that are gloating and saying how much better they are than the Wings...Gloat away, go ahead, the streak was gonna end sooner or later, not only did you have a blown icing call in your favor (in which game would've been over without it) you also had law of averages in your favor. You should be sad that it took a 6 on 5 for you guys to tie it and a shootout to win it. That there doesn't tell me that you are better than us, just that Burrows got the better of Howard this one time and you guys can score when you have more players on the ice. I really hope these two teams meet in the playoffs, not only is it great hockey (if our "CLUTCH" players decide to show up) but it will be fun to eliminate you guys. Oh and back to breaking the streak, thank you, now the Wings can go back to playing without having this thing in the back of their heads. I am glad it was Vancouver that ended the streak, better than losing to St. Louis or Chicago or worse yet, Pittsburgh. See ya in the playoffs! What time is it? 12 past Luongo....now that is a streak I would hope is more important to you to break, your playoff choking streak. Lovely! I guess Cindy Lee Crosby isn't the biggest diver in the league! I take back all the bad things I have said about him! Sorry Sid!

If there wasnt a bad icing call, game would have been over in regulation.....

...so much for Stuart to LA for Johnson...

As much as I hope and pray for both Parise and Suter, I am afraid you may be right. Perfect example being Wisniewski. He signed with Columbus for a way overpayment, not even regarding the chances of winning a Stanley Cup. Look where he is sitting right now....I had said when he signed that he would not finish his contract out in Columbus and I really believe it. Heck, if they are willing to get rid of Nash, then nobody is untouchable really. With more and more elite teams adopting the Red Wings model of running a franchise, players are going to have to start accepting less cash for the chance to win now or just follow the money around and forever be a "never-been." I just don't underdstand some players, but if to them it's all about money, then it's their own fault... Honestly, besides the obvious mathematical answer, what is the difference between $6.5M and $8.0M? You could be a Champion or never make the playoffs let alone win anything...but sure glad you got that extra $1.5M to play more golf with! Parise in Detroit for less makes him a multiple Champion, $8.0M+ in Carolina or Buffalo? Not..... Back on subject, I like the Quincey pick up, Migity Mac© has solidified the goalie position. If Holland isn't getting a sniper, then give me Ott or Morrow and tighten your seatbelts for the playoff grind! (I know Ott has a NTC, but they can always be waived to the right team.)