Drake_Marcus

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    Kronwall out, Holmstrom doubtful

    This situation with Kronwall is very distressing. I hope it's just the Wings being extra cautious (which makes sense since he's already re-aggravated it once).
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    Could Williams be the one traded by Friday?

    If there's a short term goalie injury and the other guy can't back-up Holland will just call Larsson up. The Wings aren't in the position to pay for a short-term piece to save a season that's already pretty much a loss.
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    Does Holland have the courage to tank this team?

    The banner with #5 on it has probably already been ordered. He'll retire a Wing whenever he wants. We owe him that much.
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    Meech on the PP?

    You must not be a goalie.
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    Lehtonen to Dallas for Vishnevskiy & 4th

    That's an overpayment for a goalie who makes Gaborik look like an iron man. Vishnevskiy straight up would be a tough sell for me if I'm in Dallas.
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    Brendan Smith

    You could be right... I'm not really that well versed in the college to pro transition.
  7. In the last 15 games the Wings are 4-6-5. Let that sink in. Like you said... they've been doing a lot of losing.
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    Brendan Smith

    I disagree. He needs to be thrown into the AHL as soon as possible. They need to get him playing against men.
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    Jonathan Ericsson Watch Thread

    As soon as he got that assist he looked like a different player-- more confident, more aggressive and stronger on the puck. It's weird how a point instantly changes a player's confidence
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    Jonathan Ericsson Watch Thread

    There's definitely a reason why Babcock put Ericsson out there with less than a minute left in the game.
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    Valtteri Filppula appreciation

    I certainly think the injury made him hungrier. That hunger definitely shows. Earlier in his career his was much more hot/cold. I love how consistent he's been since December.
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    Meech on the PP?

    Stuart was the only guy on the team even less effective than Meech or Lebda on the PP. Ericsson's shot is what we need. Just give the man a chance to use his 100mph slapper. It's not like there's anything left to lose. We're relying on other teams to lose their playoff spot at this point.
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    Brendan Smith

    All I've heard is how high Smith's offensive potential is-- on writer said it was higher than any d-man drafted by the Wings in the last 20 years. His skating is also extremely good as is his "size". I use quotation marks there because I'm referring to his height-- he still needs to add muscle to be a pro. I'm reserving my judgment for when we see him play pro hockey. Hopefully he gets to play the tail end of the AHL season when his college season is over.
  14. 1. Because it's a re-injury they're going to be insanely careful with it. 2. He's waiting for a new knee brace to arrive.
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    Report: Gainey steps down as Habs GM

    Makes sense. Gainey's been terrible.
  16. FRANZEN! Kronwall better get back soon... we really miss his offense.
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    Ovi to pass the great one?

    Lemieux's PPG was actually higher than Gretzky's until he came back from retirement.
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    Ovi to pass the great one?

    Also note that Ovechkin's rookie year was delayed because of the lockout. So he'd have another season worth of production by now.
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    Does Holland have the courage to tank this team?

    Thanks man
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    Wings To Make Another Move This Week?

    Does that give anyone else a warm fuzzy feeling inside?
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    Weekend Picks

    Well I hope I win the award for best total for a member with Drake in their name. I'm sure you'll win the same award for guys with Dan in their name.
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    Is anyone watching the Caps and Pens

    I'm not saying I'd cry if Crosby were traded to Detroit-- it'd be fantastic. I'd just me more excited about Ovechkin coming
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    Is anyone watching the Caps and Pens

    Also, and correct me if I'm wrong here, was Mr. Howe not a winger? He was a fairly important member of the old school Cup teams in Motown, no? One could fairly say Gordie Howe lead his team in the playoffs.
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    Is anyone watching the Caps and Pens

    This year? Ovi's lead his team on a 14 game winning streak. I have a hard time imagining they'll flame out in the playoffs. Last year Ovi was the single most productive player in the playoffs with 1.5 points per game. He took a superior Pens team to game 7. Now he's on the superior team...
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    Is anyone watching the Caps and Pens

    lol So you've been reduced to position again. I guess Ryan Millar's the best player in the game. He is the top goalie right now, and he plays the most important position... Edit: I like you Carman-- sparing about this is fun. I hope you don't take it personal.