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They might just be grittier then Anaheim this year Lou. Krys Barch Todd Fedoruk Jeff Halpern Steve Ott Brendan Morrow Brad Winchester Nolan Baumgartner Stephane Robidas Thats a pretty tough squad right there. And they have lots of skill too

I think alot of teams are gonna be Anaheim like this year Lou Calgary, Edmonton, Dallas (Gonna be such an entertaining team believe you me), Phoenix, San Jose, Colorado, Philly, NYR, Ottawa. And alot more, There was a piece on TSN done about it awhile back, Darren Dreger was talking about how teams are trying to be more like Anaheim because Grit=Sucess.

Last time I checked, Anaheim lead the league in PIMS and Fighting majors, and they won the cup, So yes You can win like the Broad Street Bullies. Expect to see more teams play like the Ducks this year, almost every team has gotten grittier in the offseason.

Good for Jimmy, out of every guy at camp, he's definately been the best. He's going to dominate in GR. 50+ wins no doubt about it

What have you been watching? Downeys done much better then Grigs or Hartigan, that isnt my opinon thats a fact. It's hilarious with most of you guys, you hate guys that fight, you'd rather have some scrub like Hartigan or out of shape, slow Grigerenko.

Kevin Jones first play since returning = TOUCHDOWN BABY

That was just a joke about fighting like Lilja, if were lucky Ryno will be 10x better then Lilja when his NHL career starts.

He's certainly big enough, but he may be just like Lilja

Why do you bring offense into this dicussion? It has nothing to do with it. People want guys like Downey and Clark because they pick up for there teammates, unlike EVERYONE on the wings, with the exception or Drake and Chelios. Downey and Clark dont need to bring offense, thats not what there for, there here to make sure other teams dont take liberties with our players everynight.

I believe Downey will make this team. It'd be better to have a guy like him or Clark, then Ellis or Hartigan (Even tho I like Ellis). I dont understand how Babcock would give Grigerenko a roster spot, hes played terrible, and has been slow the whole camp, the only reason there considering him is because he can go back to Russia (stupid move in the contract) if he doesnt make the team. Oh, and Mark Cullen? Wow, He's gonna be a 3rd liner in GR, no way does he have a spot on this team.

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Have you ever seen Downey play? I dont think you have, because he is not terrible at either end of the ice and he CAN play hockey. He'd be one of the harder working Red Wings if he made the team, he works a hell of a lot harder then Grigerenko or Mark Hartigan. If your gonna talk about the guy, at least know what your talking about. Downey is NOT a liability like Brad Norton was, he's a better fighter and works so much harder and his natural talents are better then Nortons as well. He hits harder, and skates MUCH better. Your not gonna convince anyone that Aaron Downey is terrible, since he isnt, and people can see how hard he works when he's playing in games.

You guys are lucky, you got mad fights going on. The wings should dress Downey, Clark and Keefe for a game, now that'd be interesting to watch.

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/feature/?fid=11233 I think Zetterberg and Datsyuk will get more points. Although, if Z gets 40 goals this year, then everythings fine I also think Nick and Rafalski will get more points. Ralf at 47 points? No chance. I do like how Drapes and Cleary will get 36 and 35 points respectivily, but I think they may get more if Fliper breaks out this season. Thoughts?

Who would they be looking at? I think signing a FA sounds logical right about now.

In that case, the same team that lost to minnesota, minus Cleary http://redwingscorner.blogspot.com/2007/09...pittsburgh.html The D will be Lidstrom Lilja Kronwall Sopel Quincey Meech

Poor guy, the injurie woes begin early for the leafs, thats what got them last year. Hopefully this will be the only significant injurie.

Yeah, we should dress the real team. IF we did, I guess the lines would be Homer-Datsyuk-Franzen Sammy-Zetterberg-Hudler Drake-Filpula-Draper Maltby-Hartigan-Downey Lidstrom-Sopel Chelios-Kronwall Lebda-Cullimore/Kindl/Quincey/Ericcson Cleary and Rafalski and Kopecky are out.

Not good news. I really like Jamie, hopefully he gets better soon.

Those look professionally done! You had amazing seats. That one of Datsyuk is great. I also like the Downey one!

Thats a triple yikes to that logo

Maybe he's got a new reason to play the game. The whole thing with the deaths at his resturant may have him giving 150% every night now, Im just guessing, but you never know.

I overlooked Ozzie got a shut-out. Way to go OZ!

Go Chelios. Im expecting him to get 15g 35a and 50p while being a +47 this year. Nah, but I think this year will be much better then last year

Chelios is a ******* monster. I hope this continues lol