kelloggfan

well first off, last year/early this year Bettman openly stated that Pittsburg was going to win the cup. He made sure of it this year with the finals scheduling and ref-ing! He's a fixer alright...but fix does not mean 'repair' in this instance. I was surprised to see that many people feel the same way about this ass-clown as I do...the "booing" when he took the mic was classic! The media is having an orgasm over this - Crosby is the face of the NHL? says who?!

the wings don't need fighters...that's not the type of team they are! They need skill, speed, hands and smarts! If he could step in and play like eriksson...then hell yes!

Don't talk too fast...there is still another round before the cup! Let's get past the Hawks first. They will be tough! The wings struggled with them this season. I rank the Hawk fans in the same realm as the Penguin fans, they are poor sport bastards and need to eat a little more humble pie! Go Wings! Go Canes!

Look at it this way...they have to win 1 of the next two. I think the odds are pretty good! Hey, Pittsburg is a good team! You can't lay back on these guys...this is making for a great Stanley Cup! The prize is much sweeter when you have to work for it! RELAX PEOPLE!!! The Wings will bounce back...

just got to say...you fans at the game tonight, let's hear it!!! you better be loud! let's win it tonight!

What is his deal? Talk about choking! 2 goals on him! Get him outta there!

Hey...I'm all for the Wings SMOKIN the Pens tonight but don't get too cocky! They will have a last dying chance - let's hope big D opens it up to hoist the cup tonight!!!

puh LEASE! I have not seen Crosby do much but cherry pick beside the net. What other goals has he had? What else has he done? Maybe he can run the gamet in the Eastern Conference...look how he preforms against the Western Conference. Also...lot's of whining and crying by Crosby...I'm just not seeing the "best player in NHL"! I have watched NHL for decades so I don't see what you people who are hoisting this guy above all other players are seeing...he's basically the Steve Yzerman of Pittsburg. For you Pens fans...your time will come...but with a coach who is a poor sport(comments that he's made - this transfers to the players and fans) and a facility that denies the purchase of tickets of the opposing team's fans just shows that you all have some growing to do as a hockey community. We love our wings like you love your pens...

Yep, I agree as well...remember the Red Wings were not even listed for favorites for the cup this year. San Jose was supposed to win it all. That's what makes the NHL post season so unpredictable...it's always the team that gels in the end...rarely is it the favorite. Mad props must be given to coach Babcock and his staff! It has been an enjoyable season to watch the wings! Thanks guys! Great Season!

not a fairweather fan!!!....been a fan all my life. I have been a Detroit Lion fan forever too...I don't jump ship!! Born and raised in MI.....do you remember they just picked up Stuart!?!? doesn't mean I have to like him. He hasn't impressed me yet....especially when he makes several mistakes...he was in on the 2 goals that Pitt scored. I have to admit that I get a little wriled up when I watch the wings, especially when they make mistakes. I expect perfection or at least a reasonable facsimile, that is just the way it is in Detroit hockey. You can't make mistakes in the STANLEY CUP and expect to win...which is why my initial post was created. Stuart pissed me off. However, I will lick my wounds and allow him to fight another day for redemption. I guess I shouldn't post during the game...huh?

Ya, you are right about that...some people get pretty carried away with the love of their team. All in all, if you actually watch the replay of the game last night, you will see that the Wings made a couple mistakes (Stuart) which cost them 2 goals. Nothing against the Pens, hey that's how you win games, capitalize on the mistakes. However, the Pens were on their heels the rest of the game and it sure did go silent when Detroit scored the 2nd goal. I think in their hearts they know that Detroit has the much stronger team and should win the Cup...but it is not a gimme and the Wings have to win the next 2 to get it. They were definitely on the edge of their seats near the end of the game.

sorry man...got carried away

ya...it's Eddie Ole"piece of s***" chyk...from the Blackhawks...he has Red Wing envy...what a loser!

who is this idiot announcing for NBC? I thought they were supposed to be unbiased...this guy is having a frickin orgasm over pitt... what an ass clown!

tonight may go into overtime...but the pens will drop another. 2-1 the worst part will be getting through all the frickin commercials on NBC!!! NBC blows!

I hope the wings smoke em in their house tonight...listening to the silence is deafening! 8) Wonder how long it will take for them to boo the pens if they fall behind? it will be desperation tonight for them...and they will be coming out like a bat out of hell...if the wings can weather the storm...they should be good to go!

ya...i guess if i were a penguin fan and watched my team get totally dominated and deminished into a sub par team, I would be frustrated too. They are now seeing that they are not as good as they think they are. The Stanley Cup is about having a game plan and the Wings have one. A lot of the Penguin fans thought that their team would waltz through this series like they did the entire play-offs. The Wings are a bad-ass team with a ton of talent and leadership. Pitt hasn't met another team that is the caliber of Detroit, especially the defensive power. Yes, it is tough to watch your team kick ass through the playoffs and then hit a brick wall in the Stanley Cup...yet I don't think the Wings fans should get too cocky either...the Wings need to win 2 more...the Pens need 4 out of the next 5. On another point, I think the officiating has been suspect this year...the disallowed goals on Holmstrom have been ridiculous! Those calls should be reviewable. A s***ty call by a ref should be reversible especially in an important game ...play-offs or Stanley Cup. To say that the Wings are playing boring hockey is an outrageous and foolish comment...you should watch it from this side of the ice! They are kicking ass and we are loving it!

Very good point...I think what everyone needs to realize is that the Eastern Conference is weaker. Pittsburg has not faced a daunting opponent as strong as the Wings and it is showing. They breezed through the playoffs because they faced teams that were not up to par. They may just get their hat handed to them in 4! Sure, Pittsburg is good...in the Eastern Conference! they will be very tough in the coming years, they are still young. They are good, but not as good as they think they are!

I thought I was the only one recognizing this idiot Eddie Olcheck or however you spell this pinhead's name babble on about Pittsburg. It is obvious that he has Red Wing envy and is green with it!!! What a loser. Any chance he gets to talk up the Pens, he does it. I actually thought he was ok when he thought the disallowed goal in game one was a bad call but after listening to this dickweed for 3 periods, I'm glad they are changing to NBC! Keep it up Wings!!! In Crosy's defense, he is the Steve Yzerman of the Penguins...will definitely be the franchise player - he is still young though.

"sour grapes" because the wings lost? give me a break!! A good hit is a good hit, we all enjoy good hockey but you can win without being dirty...that takes away from the majesty of the CUP! Sure the ducks are playing great hockey but the cheap shots are classless and more should be done about it. How many times are you gonna let Pronger go with a slap on the hand? ONE GAME is chicken s***! This is two consecutive series. I realize that he is 6'6" but guess what, HE has to adjust, not the rest of the league! Head shots should be a minimum 3 game suspension and more if an injury results from it. It doesn't matter who it is or what game it is, no exception. The NHL needs to get some balls.

Has it been announced who gets the "C" on their jersey this year for the wings? I haven't heard anything yet or are they gonna wait and make it a surprise?