Aussie_Wing

FRANZEN!!! What a machine! Flip gets another point!

Nadal it is, in straight sets 7-5, 7-5. Struggled at times and didn't play his best but played some great tennis in the latter stages of the second set when it mattered most. Federer raced out to a 4-0 lead in the second set but lost concentration and Rafa barely made an UE for that point onwards. Another MS title for Rafa!

I'm surprised there's not more discussion about this youngster, who happens to be my favourite prospect. Helm is one of the few bright spots on a very disappointing Griffins team this season. The 21 year-old rookie is having a successful season, and his statistics don't tell the full story. He's become a very important member of the team as he plays in all situations. He's played well throughout the season but it's only recently that he's getting reward for his effort. He's currently on a 3 game point streak and has 4 points in his last 6 games. In 45 games he has 6 goals and 6 assists. From everything I've read it seems as though he has an excellent work ethic and he gives it his all every time he steps onto the ice. He has blistering speed and he’s not afraid to throw his body around. He’ll spend next season in the AHL and hopefully with more bulk and more ice-time he’ll be well on his way to becoming a fine 3rd line centre/wing for the Red Wings.

4 months ago I was ready to trade him. Now he's one of the most important guys in our team. I can't believe the turnaround. He is a machine out there who's setting up plays, scoring, hitting and playing terrific defence. He does it all.

Well it's a Nadal/Federer final as Nadal cruises past Davydenko and Djokovic sends us a blast from the past as he retires once again. I like him, a lot, but this retiring business has got to stop it. I'm tipping Nadal in straight sets.

WOW! Detroit gets THUMPED by 20 points in Game 3. Unbelievable really, this team is about to implode. If we lose early, they should buy out McDyess and trade Prince.

Wow what an awesome game, so intense. I hope we don't burn out Datsyuk and Zetterberg though because they play a ton of minutes tonight. I was disappointed Helm and McCarty played so little because IMO they provided a lot of spark when on. They might have been on the ice when the Avs scored the first goal but again they looked good together and provided a few scoring chances. Am I the only one who thought Chelios struggled a bit out there tonight? Samuelsson made a nice pass to Filppula who set up Franzen for a goal but otherwise #37 was hopeless. Such a fantastic playoff game. Osgood what a save!

This is somewhat relevant. This is an Australian Rules Footballer, looks like an ex-Wing IMO.

30? I suck. Cheers for all the hard work Mac. DET/COL: 4-2 SJ/DAL: 4-3 MON/PHI: 4-3 PIT/NYR: 4-2

Can't believe he managed to win, but what a terrible performance it was. That's the worst I've seen him play. What a choke by Hidalgo, how can you lose from being up 5-1?

Excellent schedule for myself. Looks like I'll only miss the 1 game.

Edited for accuracy. What's not to like about AO?

Calgary scare me so I'd prefer to face Colorado. Edit: There's a pretty big thread about this further down the page. But the poll is cool.

It’s no wonder he’s my favourite prospect! Not afraid to get into the corners to fight for the puck and he will always take a hit. What a tough little player he is. I managed to see Game 5 and he was flying out there. Just had to resort to highlights from Game 6 but from what I saw he played really well. Had a few scoring chances and set up Hudler for a goal. Certainly very impressed with his ability to stand up to the intensity and the way he’s going he might have played himself out of returning to GR.

Well that was an anticlimax, Daydenko forced to retire early in the second set after losing the first. ATP Masters Series Monte-Carlo starts tonight.

The egos on that team must be huge. They think they can just rock up and win. Sorry Detroit, you'll have to work harder than that.

How good was Hudler's goal? What a rocket of a shot! He's stepped it up big time; I bet half the people on this board have red faces because many considered him worthless.

Wow, this teams even worse than I thought. They are the slackest bunch of underperformers ever.

Great, great game from Val last night. Opened the game with an early goal and his input on the OT winner shouldn't be underestimated. Good to see he's getting some recognition from the media. Was really impressed watching the play unfold. He kept with the play and pressured the defenceman who eventually lost control and his teammate just had to push it up ice, which went to Kronwall and we all know what happened from there. I guess that’s why Flip gets top 6 minutes and is shown so much faith by Babcock and co!

Disappointing. Team success > individual success.

Boy, being a 3:00 start is just about the worst time imaginable. Means it starts 1t 4:30am down here which is too long to wait up and too early to start the day. Might have to set the alarm. Anyway I'm pretty confident we'll get the job done, reminiscent of last year.

And has reached the final of the Estoril Open, but the field wasn't flash at all. He'll face Davydenko in the final. I don't give him any chance of winning the French Open.

As GoWings1905 said, a lot of it comes down to Flip. Will he continue to show faith in the bench or will he go back to overusing the starters? They're obviously going to average close to 40 minutes per game, but they need their rest at certain stages of the games. And I for one would rather see Stuckey and Afflalo play over Hunter.

Wow, Franzen, great win boys! A little bit too hard but you got there in the end!

Wow, everyone sounds so flat.