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For anyone that doubts this rivalry (I'm looking at you, Sharks fans) it's even boiling over to which fanbase can buy tickets faster. And we have a whole year of this. Can't freakin' wait!

I have done things and promised things that none of you need to hear about to get ticket information.

This means no NYE game. Not complaining, it just means the tradition is interrupted.

I'd just like to take a second to thank Mike Ilitch. He doesn't take over the Wings, chances are we wouldn't be here right now. There's no way to articulate the huge change he made in the future of the Wings and the city of Detroit. WTG, Mr. Ilitch!

Per this article, ticket sales are handled by the NHL - UofM will have nothing to do with it. Does this rule out UofM alum, etc. as ticket sources?

I think this is an awesome idea, never mind the title. I am in charge of getting tickets for 5 people for sure. If I score more than that, they will be offered up here, definitely at face value. I think it's criminal to make money off of members of our community. If I can point people in the right direction for tickets, it will be posted here. It probably seems insanely early to those outside of Wings or Leafs territory, but this game is going to be epic no matter what the score. I know I'll do whatever I have to so as not to miss this one.

Wouldn't that fall under the category of pornographic? I can't define it, but I know it when I see it. At any rate, it's unsuitable for general consumption. I'm thinking posting this is a suspend-able offense....

I need the whole freakin' game. Missed the replay at midnight as well. I'd be thrilled with whatever you can post. Seems like I missed a great game.

LGB is a cesspool; please don't bring it here. I understand you calling out someone, but not if it involves completely derailing the GDT. I know PMs don't pack quite the same punch as a public flogging, but that's the only alternative I can offer you right now.

Howie wants to drop the gloves!!

I love a good, physical game. Too bad only one of those adjectives applies to the Blues. Suck it, St. Louis!!

You're right - I hadn't thought of that. Any player who is dismissed twice for stick-infractions, boarding or checking from behind, or dismissed three times for any reason, in a single NHL regular season incurs an automatic one-match ban, and further discipline is possible for subsequent ejections. For each subsequent game misconduct penalty, the automatic suspension shall be increased by one game. Salary lost as a result of a ban is usually donated to a league-supported charity or program to assist retired players. But really, what are the chances of Hank ever getting thrown out of another game? Would be nice to have it off his record, though.

I think they could remove it from his stats is all. I don't think it matters either way. Good call on the ice, not such a good call from the replay. Wrong place, wrong time. Nasty hit into the boards - can't watch it any more.

This is a Winter Classic thread; let's please get back to discussing that. Fans of non-Original Six teams will never get what it means to be a part of that. I can't fault them for it, but neither should they fault us for feeling it's something special. Few outside of baby boomers will understand the Detroit/Toronto rivalry. It was the game of the season for me growing up. Toronto is still a rivalry as far as my son is concerned, but he'll never understand the infinite depth of that heated contest. Leafs fans feel the same way. It's not relevant to many outside of these two older fan bases. That doesn't make it any less real or any less one of the best games of the season and a must-win. Fortunately for Detroit and Toronto, the fan base is big enough to keep this rivalry at the forefront of the league's mind for events such as these. Wings/Leafs will be a rivalry probably until my generation dies out or or the Leafs get good again, whichever comes first. Outside of the Stanley Cup games, this is the game of a lifetime for me. Can't wait!

That does indeed suck, but you can't help but marvel at the turnaround Hitchcock has made. And I hate Hitchcock.

If I were a Phoenix fan, I would kill myself if I had to hear that howl every time they scored. That's just horrible.

Ha ha ha, Ken. "Thomas Holmstrom: 240 goals, 119 of those on the PP. Maybe 60 called back."

Stuart playing left tackle there. Normally I'd feel we deserved a penalty for that, but since Whitney mugged Hank and didn't get a call, I feel pretty good about it.

Is it wrong I LOLed?

Yotes backcheck is really good. Sure don't look tired from their bludgeoning by the Ducks.

Pavel wants to score bad. 3 SOG for him in a row.

Too much passing. Thus far it's looking like the typical Wings road game this season. I remember fondly when the Wings were dangerous on the road.

Wonder what he has to say for himself now.

Crap! Thanks. Phoenix looking hot in the first few minutes.

Maybe I should suspend you for the duration of the game........ The "S" word is NEVER uttered before the clock runs out. Ever.