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If Hudler comes back, I really don't see any new additions of significance.

Thought after 4 goals that Babs might have let Ozzie make a start, but he just said it's Howard again. Can't argue really since we ARE winning.

Think about what our problems were last season. Defiantly was not the scoring. It was our D until the Playoffs started, then a switch turned on and we were in a SCF Game 7 in Detroit. How about the year before? The beautiful play of Zetterberg and Franzen along w/ the addition of Stuart?? This year, ever since Lilja has come back I've seen a huge improvement in our PK and D overall. I feel that if we can pile that with stellar goaltending and timely scoring (looking at you Z,D, and MULE!!) we could actually make it out of the West this year. I think our PK is being overlooked right now and just wanted to bring some attention to it. Feel free to disagree with me, I am sure some of you will, but I really can see US going deep this year if WE WANT too. The Puck Possession is starting to come back nicely w/ all the healthy bodies. The PK is getting stronger and stronger. Who knows what the following weeks could bring us!!!!!!!!!!!!!...............

Funny you mention that. I've also thought the same thing this season. I even thought to myself that if we didn't make the Playoffs it wouldn't be the worse thing ever. Our guys need rest. They've played the most games in the past 3 Seasons!! Remember, not only the last two years did we go deep, the 3 years ago we were in the WCF's against the Ducks. A tough series. But for some reason, this season has seem to be a blessing in disguise. The injuries have given the guys a time to chill this season with players like Dats (who I am sorry, he and Lids are the horses of this team, those guys could play every game all year and still be TOP NOTCh) and the new-comers getting a bit of time to gel. Also, I believe that with all the injuries this year, once our Team came back I knew it'd take sometime to adjust. That is to say, that the players needed a couple of weeks to gel together. Now I can't prove that. But I think they way we have been playing lately helps my cause.

Great points by both of you guys. Mindfly, yeah I think we were stronger down the top 3 in '08 when it came to scoring. But by the same token we were even stronger in '09 and it didn't get us a Cup. Titanium, I totally agree with what you are saying. The addition of Eaves and Miller on the PK, not to mention Helm has us where we wanna be. I also feel that those guys provide us with a solid 4 line rotation just like we had in '08 when we won the Cup. The Draper/Helm/Eaves line has proved this much. Our D is better than it's been all year now that Lilja is back. Lidstrom has started scoring again this second 1/2 of the season, and the Rafi is HOT ever since the Olympics. I am upbeat about our team. We have some very exciting weeks ahead of us as Red Wings Fans!! Let's all Enjoy!! Who's With Me???

That's what I'm talking about Mindfly. Now it's even better. Scary good really.

This is like in 2020 right?

It has to be the rebounds. Has to be.

Update us please guys!

Exactly. It's an outdoor hockey game, it's going to get attention.

Wait, so there will be TWO CRYSBY's on the Ice!!! My brain is about to explode just thinking about it!!!

Pretty much exactly what I think!!

You make several wonderful points, but i simply can't believe that they are going to be putting Pitt back in the WC before other teams get a chance. It's just not fair. And the NHL is all about being fair, that's why they have a Salary Cap and sends money from teams like Detroit to teams like Florida. Why should this be any different I ask you?? All because it's what NBC and Bettman want I am sure. It's just not fair to the other teams and their fans. Simple as that IMO.

But don't you think that other teams deserve a shot to play in the Winter Classic as well?? It's not fair to other teams and their fans. This is just another way to shove Pitt and Crosby down everyone's throats.

REPORT: :thumbdown: The Pens again? Really?? Should other teams have a chance to play in these WC's?? I'd rather see Florida and Columbus for Heaven's sake!!! If this happens the NHL is even dumber than I thought.

It's been know publicly for years that Z is the next Captain.

I missed that. What happened??

Amen my brothers!! :thumbup:

Still no game but I know they are playing.

Okay now there is a message on Channel 449 saying the Wings' game will be joined in progress please stay tuned..........

I've been through them all and there is no WIngs on any of them. I have dish. Anybody w/ Dish having any luck. This is BS!!

Okay this is BS. The CCHA Championship presentation is on and the WIngs are supposed to be on FSN + but they are not. And CBC is showing the PHOENIX game!!! I have Dish, anybody else not finding the game???

Flavor of the Month. What happened w/ the last few guys that got this much hype?? I could care less. He probably would be playing in the AHL anyways.

Yeah all the Basketball games are supposed to be on ncaa.com live for free this year. At least that's a commercial that I've seen 100 times.:thumbup:

I don't miss him personally, but his points would have been nice this year. For what Huds is locked up on, I'd rather see that money spent on a Free Agent that actually wants to play for the Detroit Red Wings.