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After that 4th goal on Howard I worry that the offense won't take the risks needed to beat Bryzgalov in fear Howard can't save the break the other way.

Great to know that Tuesday went from a possible take over the series game to a must win or you're f***ed game...

He has kind of been a let down all series...

He has kind of been a let down all series...

That was a terrible goal to let in Howard.

100% agreed. He hasn't been bad per say, but he certainly hasn't been good. He is going to have to up his game. Cut those rebounds out, and read plays better. If we are going to have a chance. THe D also needs to tighten up and stop turning the puck over on lazy plays.

My one complaint with Howie all season has been rebound control. He showed it right there.

Bad turnover followed by a bad rebound = goal God Dammit

Howie proving he is our enforcer again taking Doan out!

Everyone should play like Drew Miller. This kid went from a waiver pickup to a guy that this team couldn't be where they are without. Him and Eaves have been the most pleasent surprises of the season

Franzen is used to being the guy physically working people over, not being physically worked over. He has been invisible. Filppula has been TREMENDOUS ever since the move to Zetterberg's line. He upped his game, and he got Zetterberg back to the elite level. I like Filppula better as a winger. Hope he stays with Z for a long time

Miller has been awesome out there.

Enjoy the playoffs while they last Phoenix. When Reisendorf buys you so that he can build his community center, he will let every single one of your UFAs walk. Shane Doan is Dallas Drake with more offensive skill. On your team...Love him... Not on or playing your team..like him... Playing your team...Hate him... That said he isn't a bad guy, and plays hockey with a lot of passion. He was drafted by Winnipeg and spent his whole career with the franchise. Like him a lot. Just not when he is on the ice versus us!

Just because Hudler is back doesn't mean Bert is gone. Rumor is the cap may go from 56.8-58 There is 1.2 million, Add Williams' 1.5 million and that is 2.7 million - almost Hudler's entire contract. Lidstrom's pay cut is then used to re-sign the RFAs to their pay increases and the team is all set. Just means we carry 14 forwards and 7 d-men instead of 13 forwards and 8 d-men (Ritola cannot be waved) Forwards: Franzen, Datsyuk, Holmstrom, Filppula, Zetterberg, Hudler, Cleary, Helm, Bertuzzi, Eaves, Abdelkader, Miller, Draper, Ritola Defense: Lidstrom, Rafalski, Kronwall, Stuart, Ericsson, Lilja, Kindl Goalies: Howard, Osgood EDIT: This assumes that Bert signs another 1.5 million contract.

Fresh under new ownership the Coyotes get ready to hit the road.

http://blog.mlive.com/snapshots/2010/04/sunday_scuttlebutt_on_the_sala_1.html If this is true the 1.2 million from here, + the 1.5 million from Williams leaving = Jiri Hudler's cap hit. Its possible that Bert and Hudler could be back next season!

Bert probably will be the odd man out. Franzen-Datsyuk-Homer Filppula-Z-Hudler Cleary-Helm-Eaves Draper-Abdelkader-Miller Those guys are all already signed or RFA's/UFA's with signs pointing to them being back. Ritola is out of options so he will be up as well. That means this team already has 13 forwards. Hudler is their offseason move.

HUDLER!!!! I really hope he is back next season.

Yup. I can understand not being able to be a season ticket holder. Or go to more than a couple of games because money is tight, but that team has such a "fanbase" that they couldn't turn a profit ever in existence and the only person in the World who gave a s*** they were going to be moved was Bettman. It actually doesn't look like this game is even sold out. See empty seats in the 100 level...guess the playoff novelty wore off...

Don't know why, but it really pisses me off that the Coyotes couldn't sell out games when the practically gave away tickets and now everybody pretends they really give a s*** about the Coyotes' success... The only people at that arena I respect are the ones that were there in September.

Definitely flipped a s*** on my brother in a text when he asked me if they "Threw The Snake" Told him it was a bunch of ****** bags imitating a tradition they knew nothing about that were completely absent 3 months ago when the team needed support to show they belonged and now flock to the arena as if the give a ******* s***.

This series is going to kill my liver.

I really hope nobody judges posts in the GDT on how people normally post. I for one get very emotional in the GDT and say things that are not thought out and that I would never say when thinking. Alcohol + adrenaline + anger = Stupid s*** said.

Nice save Howie. I forgive you for before...

Just as an aside. I think that rating posts should not occur in the GDT. We are hyped up on alcohol and adrenaline. Things we say are not thought out.