Aussie_Wing

Just saw the highlights of the Preds second goal. No one should bag Osgood, where the HECK was the defence? Pathetic.

And yet, we're looking to re-sign him? Work that out.

Standings: (Drop 3 rule implemented; positional arrows to return next week) 1. North Guy 175 2. wingsfan40 174 3. Aussie_Wing 171 4. naranja 168 5. Vladinator 167 6. F.Michael 165 6. GoCryWolfe 165 6. swedishconnection 165 9. CupChamps979802 163 9. FinRedWing 163 11. FinWing 162 11. wingschamps 162 13. Never Forget Mac #25 161 13. rwfan007 161 13. Wildwings44 161 16. wingsgirl001 160 16. bcwingsfan19 160 18. betterREDthandead 159 18. johnnyoski 159 18. wings1fan19 159 21. DetroitIan 158 21. Systemfel 158 21. edicius 158 21. T-Ruff 158 25. zetterisbetter 157 25. zata40 157 27. Elshupacabra 156 28. interminded 155 29. Dominator2005 153 29. hawkupaloogie 153 31. wingslogo19 152 31. sibiriak 152 33. Wings_Dynasty 151 34. LEBDA22 150 34. wingsfan979802 150 34. wingfanatic4alltime 150 34. Kp-Wings 150 38. Mickeyisms Rule! 148 38. shannyfan1414 148 40. omnipotent_hudler 147 41. Lou_Siffer 146 42. Duck Guy 144 42. irishtemper14+25 144 44. redwingslady87 142 45. Winged Scooter 139 46. puckhog419 126 46. TRD604 126 48. WingNutt 124 49. #19=Legend 113 50. GoWings1905 110 51. Kutcher 92 52. GordieSid&Ted 89 53. Datsyukian Geek 84 54. irishjig79 81 55. CrossCheck24 80 56. redwinger4747 67 57. handyandy_101 61 58. Wingtastic 59 59. union drone 56 60. aflac9262 52 60. Grittzkey 52 62. IceMunkee 51 63. Flip-check 48 63. Dano33 48 65. heretic69 47 66. Viperar 40 67. Williams29fan 39 67. Hockeytown0001 39 69. Reds4Life 38 70. Superman54 36 71. Captain_Yzerman19 35 72. stormboy 33 72. vangvace 33 74. SwedeLundin77 28 75. Shy Ranger 22 76. WhiteLightning91 21 77. chelios4eva 20 78. stevkrause 19 79. kugz 13 79. jaytan 13 79. Hockey13Playa 13 82. HuntsVegas Baby 12 83. YoungGuns1340 11 83. Curban915 11 85. Filppula41 10 86. Cicada 9 86. Swayze 9 86. drwscc 9 89. Motown 8 90. 8888 6 Friday: Anaheim @ New Jersey Carolina @ Washington Boston @ Buffalo Columbus @ San Jose Saturday: NY Rangers @ Philadelphia Los Angeles @ Pittsburgh Detroit @ Toronto NY Islanders @ Minnesota Edmonton @ Calgary Florida @ Boston Montreal @ Ottawa Carolina @ New Jersey Tampa Bay @ Atlanta St Louis @ Dallas Colorado @ Vancouver Nashville @ San Jose Sunday: Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh NY Rangers @ Washington Anaheim @ Detroit Minnesota @ St Louis Los Angeles @ Columbus Florida @ Buffalo Nashville @ Phoenix Chicago @ Vancouver

I can’t believe people are criticising Holland for the Bertuzzi trade. I, probably more so than anyone else, hate to see prospects we let go start producing, and that’s what Matthias is doing. But there’s no way at the time of the trade it was anything but a great trade. Everyone was calling for Holland to make a trade, almost a trade for the sake of it, and when he went ahead with one most were calling it a success. Compared to what other teams gave up for rental players we came off pretty well. And keep in mind I’m sure Holland would’ve thought that Bertuzzi might have stuck around, as most tend to do in Detroit. He didn’t, and it turns out Matthias is far more than simply a grind line forward. However Bertuzzi had the potential to offer this team something we dearly needed and even though the end result isn’t good, I still give him credit for going ahead with the trade and taking a risk. It didn’t pay off but I was extremely excited when we landed Todd, and to merely give up one prospect and a pick for a guy who could’ve been the answer isn’t a great deal.

I think that'll be a tough ask, but if you keep scoring like you did this week then you're every chance.

Results- Week 18: 1. Systemfel 19/24 2. Aussie_Wing 18 3. wingsgirl001 17 3. redwingslady87 17 5. betterREDthandead 16 5. Never Forget Mac #25 16 5. Lou_Siffer 16 5. CrossCheck24 16 5. juice71285 16 5. wings1fan19 16 11. johnnyoski 15 11. naranja 15 11. zata40 15 11. bcwingsfan19 15 11. Hockeytown0001 15 16. rwfan007 14 16. edicius 14 16. wingsfan40 14 16. wingslogo19 14 16. Dominator2005 14 21. F.Michael 13 21. shannyfan1414 13 21. Vladinator 13 21. CupChamps979802 13 21. North Guy 13 21. TRD604 13 21. Wings_Dynasty 13 28. GoCryWolfe 12 28. T-Ruff 12 28. LEBDA22 12 28. interminded 12 28. Kp-Wings 12 28. Superman54 12 28. GoWings1905 12 28. sibiriak 12 28. Datsyukian Geek 12 28. jim3033 12 38. Mickeyisms Rule! 11 38. Elshupacabra 11 38. wingschamps 11 38. hawkupaloogie 11 38. Duck Guy 11 38. FinWing 11 38. FinRedWing 11 45. Wildwings44 10 45. #19=Legend 10 47. irishtemper14+25 7 Well done to Systemfel who is the week 18 winner with a massive score of 19! I’d say that’s the highest score of the season, so well done! * When I post the new thread on Thursday, I'll have both the Total and Drop 3 standings.

My word, that's terrible stuff.

I'm telling you, it's the only way he scores! But I think even Maltby would struggle scoring an EN goal these days.

What time does this game start in your part of the world? These afternoon games are killers here in Australia. This one will start at about 6am I think, doubt I'll be listening. Without Clearly we'll need to get offence out of Filppula, Hudler, Samuelsson and Franzen. Can't believe Huds was a healthy scratch last night, there's no way that should be happening. And replacing him with a grinder? Give me a break.

10/12 on Saturday you beauty! 12 all up.

That's one of the scariest pictures I've seen. The eyes...!

I think there's little doubt now Hudler will be traded. I'd hate to see it happen as I like him a lot and think he could be a 60 point guy for many years, but Babs just doesn't like him. Edit: The goalie wars have well and truly begun. After every single freaking loss.

His team is having an awful season, but he was expected to put up close to 100 points this season and he'll fall well short of that mark. He's picked up his play after a very slow start though which is pleasing.

Griffins win 4-1. McCarty had a PP assist (was orginally given to someone else, then changed to him), 2 shots and 2 PIM's (hooking). He was named the games 3rd Star.

I hope the crowd didn't boo them off? If there's one thing I hate in this world, it's when "supporters" boo their own team.

It's funny, most couldn't stand him, now it's as though they pity how pathetic he is so as a result they like him.

Ignoring the fact it's incredibly unlikely, is it possible for McCarty to play for the Wings this season? I'm not for one second saying it should happen anytime soon, but if I had to choose bewteen Ellis and McCarty for who should play the energy role, I'd go for D-Mac, as long as he's fit and in NHL shape of course.

1. I don't dislike Maltby. Just because I think he offers this team little doesn't mean I dislike the guy. 2. Hartigan is in a similar boat to Ellis, I'm not denying that. He'd be a 4th line energy guy, and I think he'd do a better job than Ellis, that is all.

I know he's not much better but I like Hartigan and I think he offers this team a lot more than Ellis does. But since we're discussing what players bring to the table, can someone PLEASE tell me what Maltby does? I know he's cheap, and he's a Red Wings guy, but seriously, I'd rather Helm...

Bring up D-Mac!!!!!! JK. Real pathetic loss tonight, but I'm not going to read too much into it. It's a 82 game regular season for crying out loud!

Couldn't agree more, especially the bold.

Ok, now it's almost at the point of laughing. 4 goals in the period? LOL!

We're TRAILING? Unfreakingbelievable. Shouldn't happen, should NOT happen, especially after being up 3-1.

This is why I'm worried. Careless play by the Wings, this cannot happen in the playoffs. Can't believe this game is tied.

All I want to see for the remainder of this game is a point to Filppula and Hudler. Make it happen!