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It's like politians. are they in office to serve us, or to serve themselves? Hossa'a agents job is to best serve Marion, not himself. Follow Marion's wishes. It's a very sad day in America, where he [the agent] is only realizing roughly 2 mil. instead of possibly 20.

With the Wing's defence, Conklin should sparlkle. maybe we can being back Shanahan;s "irish Jig" after a great save. It's all good!

I think Burle should get an extra ten year major for instigating.

Besides the possible" 08 Cup"I think it bears mentioning that Hossa saw first hand, how the Wings hung together like family. They took their play-off losses as the cost of doing business. The Pens however, were pointing the finger at ever one, [except the Pope] for each loss. If you were a professional, making a thousand dollars for every dollar the regular person makes, and your name on the Cup remains until the end of time, which team would you pick?

In the play-offs, against Detroit, Hossa was the best defensive forward the Pens had. Isn't curious how the Pens free agents are jumping ship, even with the Pens offering the same oyher teams are offering. Could it be a case of Crosbyitus.

I want to ask this question of our leaf followers on the board: Why are all the Leaf fans all excited about Fletcher? Maybe I am way off but the last time Fletcher was GM in Toronto, it didn't seem like he did anything that great. Please brrig me up to date. Thanks.

I know D-Mac is a fan favorite and rightfully so, but it is time to move on. It was a class act by the front office to bring hom back and give him the chance for another ring. D-Mac was playing last season on adrenaline. He doesn't have any speed any more and in the play-offs, he took some bad penalties because the opposition was going around hom and he couldn't keep up. As far as Darren's fighting ability, he was never a heavy weight and the one fight he got into, the hands and reaction time looked slow. Let's leave good enough alone and let Darren go into retirement with his head held high.

Fletcher knows Sundin is not coming back and he is just trying to do some "damagr-loss control", so he doesn't look bad, for letting Mats go.

Must be a case of "night vision".

To Gary Bettman [mimi-me], the NHL, and the Stanley Cup referees: "Better LUCK NEXT TIME". The Wings were just to much and refused toi be beat down.

Must be a case of "might vision".

I might have misunderstood, but I thought in another post [i think it was the kicking at the Pens goaler] you said you hadn't seen the game?

God Bless you. Stay strong, stay positive.

I was against giving Crosby the Captaincy this year as well considering how young he was, but its hard to argue with the job he's done leading his team to the SCF in only his 3rd year in the league. I don't really know what if anything was said to Z at the end of the game so I can't comment on its relevance. Maybe it looked bad but I'd say that kind of thing happens a lot in this league. Sid is a fiesty guy and hates to lose, so maybe he was just letting off a little steam there. As for whether he will give credit to Detroit at the end I can almost guarantee that, although for Wing fans I'm not sure why they give a damn anyways what happens since raising the Cup means everything compared to what Crosby thinks of his opponent after its all over. And just to let everyone know too, take a big guess what the quotes were from Sidney and the entire Pens team when we were steamrolling our way to the finals on the winning side of every game....exactly the same credit giving as Detroit players and coaches give to the Pens right now, big surprise. It is infinitely easier to give credit and accolades to your opponent when your on the winning side than vice versa, just keep that in mind when you want to micro-analyze every little quote coming out of the players mouths. Maybe you can shed some light on the Crosby becoming captain sistuation. I have been told by a few people, that he had let it be known to the organization, that he would like to be captain. Do you know if this is indeed fact or not. Going into this series, this whole 'Crosby Thing" was very interesting., You would here all the PR from the league, promoting Sid and itself, but we also heard a lot of negative stories also. Being involved in a series, Red Wing fans can now judge first hand for themselves and not have to rely on commercials or reported stories, I think you are right in that Crosby wasn't ready to be captain. Please don't take offense, I know this will seem biased coming from a Wing fan but you can't confuse being competitve with constant complaining and not confuse constant complaing with leadership. Coach Marc Crawford used [especially when he coached the Aves]. to do the same thing with the Refs. It came out later how a lot of his players were actually embarrased instead of motivated by it. He ended up also losing a lot of respect and creditability around the league.

I just wonder if it was Steven..... woopps Sidney Crosby that had taken the same check by Kronwell,instead of Homer by Gill, if it, a[ wouldn't have been called and b] the NHL wouldn't have been looking at it for a suspension? Same with Franzen and the deliberate punches to the head, after being out so long with concussion-like symthoms.

I have a newly found respect for Chris Simon. It took a lot of courage for Simon to say what he said, for the record. He knowa the next time he does something that reqiuires a review by the NHL, they are going to screw him royal. It will be very interesting to see if the Refs are out to get hom [when he returns], just to get pats on the back from the NHL. Kudos to all the fans and media who voiced there objections st first, to the initial no foul, no suspension by the NHL and now secondlly the glossing over and a tap on the wrist suspension to Pronger. If certain players can't respect each other through common sense, then the NHL needs to step in with stiff suspensions.

Chelli's play the second season half has not yet matched his first half. We need to have him out there though, to anchor the younger guys. It would be nice, since Lidstoms back and the President"s trophy is secured, to have him take a few games off to rest up for the play-offs. As far as the Lillja vs. Lebda debate, Lebda cost us a goal last night and Lillja cost us one 2 games ago. With Stuart being added, Lebda/s skating value has decreased. Lillja is better at blocking shots and throwing the ocassional hit. Both seem to be liabilities in close games. Flip a coin boys.

Sammy isn't the best and he isn't the worst by a far margin. I do think he is usless on the power play. I blame the coach rather than Sammy for this though. As far as him rushing his shot and not aiming for corners, I want to remind some of our board brothers [and sisters] of Dan Cleary. It took him a while to get his confidence going before he started putting the puck in, with any regularity. I think in time Sammy is going to "arrive" also. On the positive side, he is one of a select few Wings, who have a gritty side to him. He is also willing to stand his ground and agitate the opposition. During the recent losing streak he was not one of our guys who was invisible. He showed up every game and you knew he was there. I think the coaches see him as an investment that is going to pay dividends down the road.

Sorry then for the nis-info. I thought he had a child with his girlfriend aand they resided just outside of Toronto.

Good point. Plus his family is in Toronto and I bet he wouldn;t want to move them to Cali, for half a season.

Alright, alright, whether his elbow is up down, in out, watch Lappy's strides as he is going towards Lidstom. He isn't worried about the puck, he is going to paste Lids into the boards. Clean or dirty has been discussed very throughouly already. What I would like called, [whether it's a Wing, Flame, Duck whoever]. is this not easing up when you know a player is in an awkward position. All these apologies by the instigator of an injury, afterwards, is pathetic. The players need to have more respect for each other and ease up on their hits when they see someone is in a vulnerable position. If they can't start doing it, then the Refs need to stert calling more "intent to injure" penalties. There I feel much better now.... and oh yes, a big thanks to Lappy, for WAKING US UP. I don't know how many games he has won for the Avs this season, but I know one he cost them.

We don't need him. He is gritty - plays hard for a game and then is a non-factor for 3 or 4 games. The biggest difference in the Wing''s team, last year and this year's team over the previos recent years teams is that everyone on is giving close to 100 percent every shift.

I don't think we would want to take a chance on Mac's personal life and his demon's and all the media attention, to distract the team from where we want to be this season. I will always think of #24 being a key part of the Wings. Age usually is very unkind. Mac was pretty much done when he left here for the Flames. He was able to pick up his intensity for a brief while in Calgary, but soon ran out of gas and as a result of it and injury problems, Darren had a hard time getting much playing time. The bottom line is Mac's opportunity this season, would be someone already on this excellent team, missed opportunity. If there truly is as Mac says "gas in the tank" let him come out next season and earn his spot like everyone else.