Aussie_Wing

Why is Maltby on the PP? He's the last guy I'd expect to be out there.

Ovechkin is a leged, absolutely no doubt about that. Seriously he's my favourite player in the league, love watching him play and he's obviously a terrific guy too!

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I wonder how long we will hear the excuse that he’s still fitting into our system. Whether than be the case or not, he’s got to cut down on these careless giveaways. As for Datsyuk, simply incredible!

Is Flip alright?

Lilja! LOL!!!

I still think Datsyuk is the face of this club. Legend.

Time for a Pavel Datsyuk appreciation thread!

Stats don't reflect the whole story. Flip might not have a lot of points but he's playing solid hockey and every night he’s out there creating chances but not much has gone his way. I agree that it’s probably time for change and I’d like to see a Hudler-Filppula-Franzen line which worked so well during the pre-season. I agree with this post. How many times does Flip brings the puck in the zone, fight hard to keep it, then pass it to Sammy who just fires a shot that has no realistic chance of going in? Far too often. Sammy’s just got no creativity about his game and unfortunately Babs is trying to make an average player into a top 6 forward.

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I must admit it’s a very discouraging sign.

For those who are quick to bag Hasek and want him gone, let’s just think about how Howard’s faring in the AHL this season. Game by game goals against: 2, 2, 5, 3, 5, 5, 3, 2, 4, 6. Season averages of 3.76 GAA and 0.879 S%. He's playing on a very poor team but those are some seriously horrid numbers. This was meant to be the season he would break through and prove to the Wings organisation that he was the goaltender of the future. Well he’s gone backwards since his AHL rookie season and now it appears as though we’ll have to look elsewhere for our next goaltender. Hasek's probably gone at seasons end and due to Osgood's play and Howard’s development or lack of, Osgood’s going to be the starter for a little while yet. Not sure about the backup though.

Internet's been playing up, results hopefully up shortly.

3/10! Oh yeah!!!! This is ridiculous.

Why anyone would want to be a goalie in Detroit is beyond me!

Just saving himself for the big finale.

I've got a feeling either Filppula or Cleary will tie it up.

Samrt move by Toronto. Not enough room for Body and Vinny.

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Fair enough. I guess I'm just disappointed with his play given how he had got into shape and this is his make or break season. There's still time but the Wings won't be waiting around forever.

You're saying because they had similar stats Howard will be anywhere near as good as Dom?

A punch thrown at Filppula? How DARE they!

Uh oh. Wings are 61% on faceoffs. We would have to be one of the best teams at faceoffs in the league. Draper 8-2, dominating as usual.

Well I'm sure you'll be happy. Plymouth won 4-1 but Mursak had an assist on the lone Saginaw goal.

Game over?