haroldsnepsts

dude. play the shooter Jimmy.

less talky more drinky. I know it's a weeknight, but the team needs you.

I like Mike's optimism, but let alone fitness and syncing with the team, I can't imagine what an injury like that does to your passing and shooting.

Hudler better play good tonight because a 4 min PK is when you're going to miss Miller.

great move by Babs to put them both out there. Damn! Mick beat me to that point!

Dats pulls a zetterberg! were they playing baseball in the offseason or something?

Franzen did make a weird hesitation, but there was no way he was catching Martinez anyway. That kid has wheels and was long gone. Pointing out one uncharacteristic mistake by Lidstrom does not somehow wipe away the 22 s***ty games by Hudler. Sorry, if I'm being fair they weren't all s***ty. They varied somewhere between invisible and s***ty. And how exactly has Hudler been effective on the point? With his cannon slap shot? Yes he keeps the puck in most of the time, but he rarely contributes to the offense from that position. That I don't even really hold against him because it completely doesn't play to his strengths to be on the point for the PP. C'mon Eva. You're pointing out one f***up by Lidstrom and Franzen. Its a little desperate. No one is sure exactly why, but it's impossible to deny that Hudler has been a major disappointment so far this season.

As much as it would pain me to see Crosby win another award, you're right. He's not just on a tear, he's keeping that team going. It wouldn't be fun, but the wings could survive without Dats. Honestly I thinking losing Lids would make a greater impact so I'd put him as the Wing most deserving of the Hart at this point, with honorable mention to Datsyuk.

A blogger went through an old lawsuit from 2007 where an official thought he was improperly dismissed. The interesting part is the communication between Colin Campbell, Director of Hockey Operations and Stephen Walkom, Director of Officiating. Not sure how long this link will hold up with the traffic, but this guy does pretty good detective work on what games Campbell is bitching about. http://www.mc79hockey.com/?p=3518 Here's a snippet of one of Colin's emails: After some research, Marc Savard fits the description of the "little faker" who had played for Campbell earlier in his career. And the game matches one where there was a high sticking penalty on a faceoff called against... wait for it... Gregory Campbell, Colin's son. It was his third penalty of the game. Implications aside, I can't believe he communicates and conducts himself like this, even in email. He sounds like a hothead with a lot of grudges. Not good for the head disciplinarian of the league. Here's the link to the court case. Just scroll down to the emails. http://www.mc79hockey.com/?p=3518 Curious to see if this gets picked up anywhere. As the blogger points out, if you want a careful watch on the officiating of your team's games, the simple solution is to sign Greg Campbell.

Hey, a broken clock is right twice a day.

Well, I'll say one thing for sure. I noticed him in the game last night, which I usually dont'. Unfortunately it wasn't for something good. I never used to be someone who bashes Hudler, but man, one season in the KHL has turned him from a crafty little skilled dude, to mostly useless.

Bulls***. Wings got outworked for a lot of this game. Ozzy had more big saves than Quick did.

Wings got dominated in the faceoff circle tonight. 40 wins for the Kings, 22 for Detroit. Wow. I didn't know the kings were that good in the circle.

Using a stat to try to prove that he didn't play a great game only shows that you either didn't actually watch the game or you're an idiot.

He's the backup goalie. After a long stretch he played a really solid game and made big saves and gave the team a chance to win. That's great. Jesus you guys are ******* sad. Ozzy plays well and you still have to rip on him. It's pathetic.

He did. For his first game back he played solid and made a handful of really big saves.

s***. who didn't pick up Kopitar heading back.

I'm not sure what your ass has to do with it, but I agree with two-thirds of your statement.

They did. Great pokecheck by Ozzy!

Wings getting out hustled to every loose puck right now.

Ericsson has looked great tonight. Confident. Making good plays. Using his slapshot. Being physical.

Gretzky is at the game. Just imagine it's him banging his face against the glass.

5 minutes left in a tie game, I'm betting Hudler will have a great seat on the bench for the rest of the game.

Wings getting dominated in the faceoff circle tonight. 17 to 34.

that could've been interference on whoever hooked Richardson.