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That wouldn't be so bad. Robert Lang is the nizzle to everybody's shizzle.

Heinz! That Downs sig you got rocks! He looks like he's ready to charge into war. Funny thing is it reminds me of warm-ups at the Thrashers game a week or two ago. He'd always have his mouth WIIIIIIIIIIDE open when taking a shot, even when it was just at the empty net. Like it's a really strenuous thing he's doing or something

Someone earlier said that Downey won that scrap - I'd have to disagree. It really was a draw. I don't think I've seen a decided contest among guys yet this season. But I'm glad Downey got back to his feet real quick, I hate it when I see Lilja throw down... not because I loathe my boy, but because I know he's going to the ice in 2.5 seconds. Hate hate hate early take/falldowns.

It's worth being concerned over. This is a serious kind of thing for Hank right now - because this is longterm, possibly. I'm actually a little worried because Z is my favorite player and what this means for the guy. Can't really do much more than hope though, I seriously don't want to see his career affected - in any way - by a chronic back injury that could only get worse. He's too good a player.

Going over to HFboards real quick before Friday... spotted this one. Good timing after mentioning in the other thread how a lot of the games are kind of snorefests. But this? Effing ridiculous! Love it, love it, love it. I've watched it about five times. \\

That's hilarious! It's good to hear Buffalo having a strong night.

Yeah, I deserve that one. There's just that instinct to punish guys that get their panties twisted up, even in the face of BROS before hos. I'd never rat out a real brother.

Little bit of both? Think of it like.. fishing... drop the line, wait, then give it a sound YANK! That sounds bad, don't it? I'd probably say go cool otherwise though, but that can lead to nothing, and paying attention can sometimes be bad.. so I say toe the line between, especially since Mr. Disgruntled got huffy with you over a non-date. Make him work for it. (And yeah, I think my MAN card just got revoked for saying this crap :( )

I miss Hank's teeth being knocked out. Little Monster Z was so fun.

But you blew him off for work responsibilities. Everyone knows that First Date > Career. He's probably passive aggressively flirting with NY women right now.

That's actually a damn good question Linda, because... I can't answer it. Seriously. Lidstrom is the team's best bet on that front, but is he that representative of the team to Detroit's fans? Is he really that popular, as stellar a Dman as he is? With his steady, quiet, non-flashy style of play, I'd say No. I could be wrong, but I don't think Zetterberg or Datsyuk are as big draws on name value as Shanahan or Yzerman or Fedorov were either... even though Z and Dats can be sick out there depending on the day. - (This other part is a little long, so forgive me the novel, but I feel strongly about this aspect of "Games Now, Games Then" lately) Fans like harold (and Hank, I think? If you haven't, then ignore this part) have mentioned the games being somewhat less than exciting this season as well... and I'm starting to have to agree with this as well. It's nearly a useless complaint, but for example when I saw Lebda race (the one time) up the ice into the Vancouver zone, all I could think about in that instant? A player like Fedorov where if he were in that situation, you knew without a doubt something was about to happen. Your attention was caught and most of the time, something right off the highlight reels was probably about to follow. I honestly cannot recall the last time that I watched a game, and could see that kind of one-man power to affect the outcome of the game. I see flashes of it in Datsyuk occasionally, where he can break D and simply, effortlessly, and beautifully shake them, and that is great, but I honestly could use to see it more. I don't think that I'm alone in that sentiment exactly either, nor am I saying other people should be considering the games the same: if you're excited watching the Wings no matter what because they're the Detroit Red Wings, that's fantastic. That's how it should be.

Not me. I'm so lame I hardly watch any of the games. I think Datsyuk did spark my interest for a couple seconds when he slid by those two Vancouver D in OT tonight though... if there were more of that, I would be a less lame Wing fan.

I'll mail him one when he improves that SO percentage. I love the guy, but I'm a hard sell! On a related game note: Have the Wings won a game in OT yet this season? I think we've lost one, but I forget. Someone made a post about "it's OT, may as well skip to the shootout" and it sounded quite right.

I almost want to point the finger at Rafalski for blowing the open net, but really it's the team letting the Canucks in. They go 16-5 in the first on shots... maintain a 17 minute shotless streak through 5mins into the second, and after that Van wakes up. Don't lose this guys.

With Iginla picked (period), I wonder too. At least we'll have a chance for some action at the ASG. Maybe he'll start picking a fight with Vinny if the West is down late in the third?

You're easy to please. I, like the rest of Detroit, am expecting a goal diff of 15+. And after the game Luongo will be traded in a three-way deal to Atlanta and landing us Hossa for Z's sister (future rights) and a snickerbar!

Izzy you suck. Bwahahaha! Actually... on another note, I bet you've forgotten how to in New York. That'll give Izzy some real material.

Yeah I noticed that too. Congrats on that win JayUp! Too bad they gave you prime seats of Ozzie and Dom's backsides though. With all the empty lower bowl seats, you'd think they could have given you one of those as the "Upgrade".

Right now? We had $5M left at the start of the season, we still do. It's a static numb- ..nvm, I got you. I really don't see Kenny picking up more than one rental player though, if that. Like others have said also, we'd be selling the farm to acquire two high level talents. I'm game for one if it means Assured Cup Win, but even then I half-expect to be outbid on the "prime" players out there anyway. February can't come fast enough.

Sarah Harmer - Dogs And Thunder

Gross! I... suddenly can't think of Dom and Ozzie anymore. Oh, my brain, how it burns.

Why? That's the easy way out. If you want a real challenge, you'll just Bernie PenaltyShot into the bar and get your drinks!

That's so neat! I remember some of those shirts actually, that's a fun idea. I didn't notice this pic until just now Amber. Did you guys get pulled over? I was like... "that's a cool skyline/mirror color swap", but then I saw the cop car! How quirky a detail. And funny.

That's exactly what I was thinking when the game was clearing out with 10 minutes to go last night, actually. We left early too, but seeing a bad game like that reminds you that some teams see that every night. At least we went out when the Wings scored. Lehtonen picking up the SO would have been embarassing, even moreso than the game already was.