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I think the Wings don't have "it" this year. 4-1 them dogs.

I HATE Versus. Finally get to watch a game on CBC

Damn, Versus.......

I guess it is on Versus. I cnat watch the first game either. Fist time in 20 years I didnt see the first game of the year. Guess the NHL wants your money any way they can get it. They can bite me, GO Lions. out

Some truths already written here. As a long time player and fan of hockey, I am having a hard time adjusting to the new NHL. Long gone are the days of Probert, Burr, and Kocer on the same team. This is a "kind and gentle" NHL. And the expansion to so many teams has lowered the skill level too. I am going to a couple of games this year, but it is not the same as it was 20 years ago.

I was wondering the same... I have a cousin who went up there for college from Livonia. He thought it was kind of a joke up there, nothing to do, SNOW, bugs, yadda yadda.. Well, his college days have long passed some 15 years ago. The fool turned into a yooper. Go figure.

"Tummy growling" - by Pucker. I need to eat something...

Good suggestion.. With group rates EVERYONE gets a deal too. Cool to se ea sea of red in another place. Unfortunately, Redmon Tours already got your idea working. http://www.mickeyredmondtours.com/ Get your Lions tours here...

Wings payroll went down almost 50%, yet tickets went up in a MICHIGAN economy. I say, "Bite me Mike".

I think Datsyuk is a prime candidate if he does not produce. With the BIG contract he got, the community will be furious if he does any less than a superstar.

Well, both are beyond their prime. Lang was a good goal scorer, and not physical. Drake is not much of a goal scorer, but likes to flatten players, he is fearless. Drake will bring in more leadership, and keep the other teams looking over their shoulder. I think that Drake is better defensively too. With 1/6th the salary of what Lang was getting, I think the Wings are better off.

Lordy, we got rid of one lazy a$$, I pray Federov never comes back. He was never the same when he got that fat contract in Detroit. I think his wallet slowed him down.

I think it is a good move. Intimidation goes a long way. You'd have to had played hockey to understand.

Bert really needs a performace based contract, and i am sure they are going for just that. His limited play in "D" proved nothing at all. He was slow, out of sync, and didn't really make much impact. But those are all things that are expected after back surgery and missing almost the whole season.

I'd like to see Raffi Torres be considered for the Wings roster. He is a RFA, earning $975k. Might be a good addition @ $1.5-2.0m, The man has grit, speed, and doesn't need Geritol. What ya think?

Seems to be that you either love or hate this guy. Yea, it would be nice to get a bunch of big name players to come in. But face it, it AIN'T gonna happen. But I think he is worth a try, if we can get him for 2x his current salary.

I played in the juniors a LONG time ago. Old, fat, and ugly now, lol..

IMO, Todd happened to be a very gifted puck handler that happened to be BIG, and had a hard time controlling his temper. Welll, he paid a lot for his temper, but he still is big, and got good hands. Todd was never a "corner runner", although Chelios would disagree when Todd loosened his fillings that one playoff year. I think Todd still has that desire though, seeing his chicklets after he flattened someone means he still has it. The man had major surgery, so I would like to see him make it through the season. Wings fans hated Todd when he was playing for Van, but I always admired his ability and the force he was/is. #44 always did well in Van cause he had good players around him. He is GOOD with the puck, he can pass and hold off defence with is strength. I can't see Bert being a "fear factor" for the Wings, but I like him for the skill he has.

Yup. my thoughts too. NOT NHL msterial unless the kid puts on some bulk.

Really, he is gone, so get over it. He was stale here.

TANGX

Jeez, I am with you bro.. Funny, it is us who are getting sh#@ on in the new NHL, atleast in the Big D. Yea, I went to only 1 game this year, and spent a couple of C notes. I can't do that every weekend. I watch most every game, and when the playoffs come, I cant watch them, as I need to get "digital cable". DAMN, I think the NHL is like our govenor, just looking at my wallet, and how to get it.

Starts tonight, thru Sat. Wings are 27, sofar.

Unfortunately so, NHL=NFL now. Too bad there is so much greed. I can't blame anyone, the players, who grew up like you and I. The owners who invested millions. Guess the only ones who are loosing are the fans, eh?

Boy, trades are tough. Ask yourself, (in a new NHL) can I bring in BIG dollar talent? Can I make money when I can't sell out playoff games? Should I trade off my fan favorites to get in new faces and names? Da Wings made it to the semi's this year(perhaps a good Zets, and maybe a heathy Bert?), further than most had thought they would go (including myself). If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Minor tweaks are needed. Yea, I would like to see the wings spend $20m this year on players, but they can't. IMO, Babs needs a LONG term contract. I think he did a lot with a little.