Drake_Marcus

Wow! Great picture there of Hudler using the force! Anyone here surprised that Elis didn't magically get more points, thus continuing the amazing 180 concerning his play in the minds of LGW posters? I can't wait until people are back to supporting Huds. Now he's a talented up and coming player.

Dear baby jebus, Please make Zetterberg score at least one goal tonight. Please make him collect at least 2-3 points tonight as well. Thanks, Marcus

Not really because they're all aware of the situation. If we read quotes indicating the Wings brass aren't impressed with Grigs and feel they're being forced to bring him up to the club, you can be damn sure the rest of the boys are talking about it off the ice. Clearly it's a "here's your assignment, prove us wrong" situation. The guys on the bosses good side all see that just like we do. If Grigs makes it he's going to have to do a whole hell of a lot to prove he's ready. So stop turning against him and look at it this way: NHL prospects are investments. Sometimes an investment doesn't pan out. If you've got nothing to lose and you have a chance to make it right you do. Because that investment represents a chunk of your portfolio and dumping it without due course is a poor use of your money. If Grigs comes up and shows some promise but poor conditioning the Wings might be able to unload him on one of the other 29 teams out there who don't let their prospects ferment until their late twenties before playing them. I'm really frustrated with Grigs right now, but no one here seems to remember one key thing: His agent has been translating every word to him then back again. Think about that. Somehow I think certain details are slanted in a certain way. Let's not forget that agents get a cut of the player's salary. Maybe all the advice this kid is getting from everyone around him is just the opposite of what you'd say. Have some empathy- Grigs is a human, not a hockey robot built for our pleasure. This kid's been committed to being a pro hockey player since he gave up his other career pursuits. Age, what, 17ish? Ok, so he's ~24 now. How long does he have in the league, even if he plays extrordinary? He's not playing until he's 40- statistics say that. Let's be generous and give him 12 NHL paychecks. Ok, now tax aside, let's consider that. You have 12 years of earning in your career, IF you're lucky, avoid injury and play well. Think about that. Maybe, just maybe, money, even when it's in a scale far larger then any of us likely earn right now, is a critical consideration. Does anyone here think former regular nhl joes that are in their late 40's are living it up? I'll bet that most aren't. I bet they're mostly upper-middle class guys. Many are smart with their money and invest well, but face it- their income is coming in short and sweet. Short and sweet is pretty unforgiving when it comes to making bad life decisions.

Cleary was a good top 6 guy in the playoffs. He played near-MVP hockey during the playoffs last year and was most definitely clutch.

Dear baby jebus, Yes, you have pleased me greatly. I thank you sincerely for your help tonight. Keep up the good work little buddy. Thankful, Marcus

Thanks Terri! I'm sure Rabia is pumped

Yes! Datsyuk pressures the 'Yotes and draws the attention of Jovi. Holmstrom picks up the loose puck and passes it to Zetterberg who buries the puck. Horray!

Yeah, but we need to make sure he keep sending him positive scoring energy! He's got a bunch of jerks nipping at his heals right now on the scoring list And I think Pavel needs our good vibes too- he's been playing fantastic since the start of the year but I'd like to see him get more of his confidence back so he's playing as well as he was at the end of last year and through the playoffs!

Ok, so Zetterberg's up to 10 assists so far, but he's still at only 6 goals . Lids has an assist on that last goal, so he's back on track points-wise. No points for Dats so far tonight, but at least Hudler's answered his critics and can get back to his superior offensive play he's known for when he's skating with confidence. Third period objectives: -at least 2 goals for Zetterberg -at least 2 helpers/goals for Dats -shore up the defence -some more inspired play from Hudles!

Yesss! Zetterberg feeds Malts in what amounts to Maltby's best period since the lockout

I think you ment to say: please score and make it 3-2 before the end of the 2nd Zetterberg.

Awww thanks widdle buddy.

See, the problem is, from what I know of the rule book at least, that punching out the ref is only going to make your penalty trouble wores.

Hey guys- anyone watching the game? How's Lidstrom playing? I know his point production has been kinda slow in the past few games and his +/- isn't nearly as high as I'd expect from him. Anyone have a comment on that?

Dear baby jebus- please make Zetterberg score twice tonight off of Datsyuk. Also, I'd love to see Z get a few assits as well, but two goals is fine as well. If you can only get one goal in there how about throwing 2 or 3 assists in there as well? Thanks, Marcus

Well, to be fair- it takes a very practised eye to judge a hockey fight. I love watching them, but since I've never been in a hockey fight nor have I been in any other sort of fight, I rarely trust my own evaluation of who won a fight. We see that on these boards alot too, and I hadn't even realized how poorly I'm able to judge a fight until I read an explanation that GordySid&Ted wrote this season about a fight.

Zetterberg needs a hattie this game! Throw 3 assists on there and he's up in a comfortable lead and I can stop worrying someone will pass him. Pavel's got the goal monkey officially off his back with a non-trickler last game so hopefully he'll be lighting up the lamp too! Huds does well against the 'yotes so hopefully he'll get some points! That is all We seem to do better when I don't make predictions, so I'll sit this one out in that department.

Ahhh no. They changed the contract offer at the last minute to be of a shorter duration AND refused to give him more time to think about it or consult a new agent (he had to fire the old one). Oh and they showed little sympathy to the fact that he had just gone through a divorce and had no real council aside from his narcesistic father who constantly gave Feds terrible advice.

Dude- you can say that for every team. That's the thing with so many of these rumours- they're basically wishfullfilment.

Anyone taking bets on another fight? Anyone praying Z'll score again? I am!

How'd Downey fair? The announcers can't really relay a fight too well

Pavel Datsyuk- far, far, far tougher then he's ever been. Wow- he's really grown into the NA style game!

Bad news guys and gals- it seems that Drake is hurt enough that he's yet to come back to the bench. Good news for our hungry prospects though...

Wow! I guess Lilija really earned his supper tonight. That blocked shot could have saved this game.

Anyone watching the game on TV? I was hoping to hear how Z has been playing. I'm listening to it on the NHL radio link.