TheLegend19

I agree. We can't get rid of Schneider is we're gearing up for a playoff run. I wouldn't be opposed if we didn't re-sign him in the offseason, though.

He knows what he's doing.

ddaarrnn. sweet site. thanks.

I was going to say that was probably a big part of it. Fans now expect the team to win, so it's kinda boring. I'm sure when the playoffs roll around, people will get pumped up. It's all about the Cup.

That made my day.

On SportsCenter last night they did a few minute segment on the Red Wings play of late, and they discussed Z and how read how he is. Then, they talked some about Ovechkins struggles and Melrose said "Washington needs a guy to compliment Ovechkin. Datsyuk is a free agent after this season. I would not be suprised to see him end up in Washington"

Homer for sure. He's one of the most valuable players on our team.

That's pretty cool that they put it towards next season's tickets. I don't have season tickets, but someday I hope to have the money for them.

Do they have that for every game every night?!?!?

I'm still trying to convince my dad to get it. I don't think he's going to budge. I guess I'll just have to get it when I graduate.

Unfortunately, the casual hockey fan doesn't think the same way. They'd probably prefer we count by 2s, unless you score from past the blue line. Then it's 3. An empty net goal is basically a free throw, so we'll only give 1 Is he not the commissioner anymore?

Out of curiosity, if you buy tickets for all 4 rounds and the Wings lose in the first or second round, do they still charge you for games they don't play in?

It's University of Soutern California. It doesn't suprise me at all.

No. Still a penalty. Edit: Will a rule change like this actually be good for the game? Owners may realize that Bettman has done nothing but completely change the game and force him out. That would be good for the game.

Wasn't he injured for much of the year?

Guerin!! I saw him play Columbus last night and he looked real good. I would do anything to get Lapointe back. Then maybe we'd have protection for Datsyuk. 2 million reasons. ($2 million bonus)

Oh, the days of Paul Coffey Yes. Out of respect

During or after our lifetimes?

He's probably more than twice their age. Your right, another good reason to talk to them.

Nice stickhandling and staying with it.

I'd say he's worth it. For who? I don't know. But we need a guy that can contribute and knock some guys around.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Especially Kopecky can't be in the lineup.

I agree on Clearly. I don't think we should trade him. Sometimes he's the only one trying out there. Williams has shown flashes of brilliance, but he's not a guy to build a team around.

I agree on all of them except 5. Datsyuk has been a recent no-show in the playoffs, so giving him the puck in game seven of the finals might not be the best idea. If, for some ungodly reason, the NHL went to a shootout in the playoffs, I'd want Datsyuk taking the shot 99/100 times. His stickhandling is ridiculous. And I completely agree that Zetterberg needs Datsyuk. Their chemistry is some of the best in the league, and since I don't think this is even the prime of their careers, breaking them up would be grounds for "Moron of the Year" award.